Gadgets30.08.2013

Prices slashed on tablets, TVs, and consoles

By Jeremy Proome

Some of the largest retailers in South Africa have slashed the price of technology goods and services this week.

Consumers can enjoy significant price cuts on laptops, TVs, and gaming consoles from retailers such as Incredible Connection, Makro, and Esquire.

Some of the best gadget and tech deals available this weekend are listed below.

DSTV Explora HD PVR decoder (Big Boy Toys) – R2,299

The new DSTV Explora HD PVR decoder is undergoing a promotion this weekend, being priced at R2,299.

DSTV Explora HD PVR decoder (Big Boy Toys)

UEC 2U HD PVR and Walka Combo (Big Boy Toys) – R1,299.00

The bundle which includes a UEC PVR and smartcard, along with a 3.5-inch Walka portable TV is on sale for R1,299 from Big Boy Toys.

UEC 2U HD PVR and Walka Combo (Big Boy Toys)

Sony 20 MP camera (Kalahari) – R4,299

Kalahari’s Deal of the Week includes the Sony DSC-HX300 camera, which features 20 megapixel resolution, 50x optical zoom an 1080p HD video recording.

Sony 20 MP camera (Kalahari)

Nixon Trooper headphones (Takealot) – R189

Takealot has cut the price on its Nixon headphones, with the Trooper Yellow headphones getting slashed from R599 to R189.

Nixon Trooper headphones (Takealot)

Xbox 360 bundle special (Makro) – R2,299

Makro has an Xbox 360 bundle on special this weekend. The bundle includes a 4GB console, one controller, a play-and-charge kit and Tomb Raider for R2,299.

Xbox 360 bundle (Makro)

PS3 and Vita bundle (Makro) – R4999

Makro’s other offer includes a PS3 console and PS Vita bundle. The bundle features a 500GB PS3 super-slim console and Dual-Shock 3, a PS Vita WiFi handheld console, a 4GB memory card and Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale, which works with cross-play on both systems.

PS3 and Vita bundle (Makro

Samsung 55-inch 3D Full HD LED TV (Makro) – R12,999

Makro has the dropped the price of the Samsung 55-inch 3D Full HD LED TV (UA55EH6030) to R12,999 this weekend.

Samsung 55-inch 3D Full HD LED TV (Makro)

Nexus 7″ WiFi from Incredible Connection – R 1,999

Incredible Connection slashed the price of the Nexus 7 tablet from the usual R2,999 to R1,999. The Nexus 7 features an nVidia Tegra 3 Quad Core Processor 1.2GHz, 1280 x 800 Resolution, Up To 9.5 Hours of Battery Life, Bluetooth Connectivity, 1GB RAM and 32GB Memory.

The promotion runs until 1 September 2013.