{"id":62638,"date":"2012-10-19T15:03:44","date_gmt":"2012-10-19T13:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=62638"},"modified":"2012-10-19T15:14:06","modified_gmt":"2012-10-19T13:14:06","slug":"tech-deals-this-weekend-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/62638-tech-deals-this-weekend-5.html","title":{"rendered":"Tech deals this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Esquire, Makro, Game, Incredible Connection,and Hi-Fi Corp have unveiled their latest promotional prices on tech for this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>TVs, hard drives, gaming consoles, and a few other gadgets are on offer with significant savings.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Sony 40-inch FHD LCD TV (Game) R5999<\/h3>\n<p>Game has a special offer on a Sony 40-inch Full HD LCD TV, priced at R5,999.<\/p>\n<p>The TV features 2 HDMI ports, 1 USB in, and a 12 month warranty, and comes with a\u00a0DSTV PVR decoder.<\/p>\n<p>This promotion is valid until 21 October 2012.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_62646\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/62638-tech-deals-this-weekend-5.html\/attachment\/samsung-40-inch-full-hd-led-tv-and-decoder\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-62646\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62646\" class=\"size-full wp-image-62646 \" title=\"Samsung 40-inch Full HD LED TV and Decoder\" src=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Samsung-40-inch-Full-HD-LED-TV-and-Decoder.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Samsung-40-inch-Full-HD-LED-TV-and-Decoder.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Samsung-40-inch-Full-HD-LED-TV-and-Decoder-68x75.jpg 68w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Samsung-40-inch-Full-HD-LED-TV-and-Decoder-127x140.jpg 127w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Samsung-40-inch-Full-HD-LED-TV-and-Decoder-227x250.jpg 227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-62646\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Samsung 40-inch Full HD LED TV and Decoder<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Samsung 46-inch Full HD LED TV (Makro) R6,999.00<\/h3>\n<p>Makro is offering a 46-inch Full HD Samsung LED TV at R6,999.<\/p>\n<p>The TV features 2 HDMI ports, 1 USB in, and a 24-month guarantee.<\/p>\n<p>This promotion is valid\u00a0until 22 October 2012.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/62638-tech-deals-this-weekend-5.html\/attachment\/samsung-46-inch-full-hd-led-tv-2\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-62654\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-62654 aligncenter\" title=\"Samsung 46-inch Full HD LED TV\" src=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Samsung-46-inch-Full-HD-LED-TV.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Samsung-46-inch-Full-HD-LED-TV.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Samsung-46-inch-Full-HD-LED-TV-100x55.jpg 100w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Samsung-46-inch-Full-HD-LED-TV-185x102.jpg 185w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Samsung-46-inch-Full-HD-LED-TV-250x139.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Samsung 40-inch Full HD LED TV (Game) R4,999.00<\/h3>\n<p>Game is promoting a 40-inch Full HD Samsung LED TV priced at R4,999.<\/p>\n<p>The TV features 2 HDMI inputs, 1 USB, and a 24 month warranty.<\/p>\n<p>This promotion is valid\u00a0until 21 October 2012.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_62648\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/62638-tech-deals-this-weekend-5.html\/attachment\/samsung-40-inch-full-hd-led-tv\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-62648\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62648\" class=\"size-full wp-image-62648 \" title=\"Samsung 40-inch Full HD LED TV\" src=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Samsung-40-inch-Full-HD-LED-TV.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Samsung-40-inch-Full-HD-LED-TV.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Samsung-40-inch-Full-HD-LED-TV-81x75.jpg 81w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Samsung-40-inch-Full-HD-LED-TV-152x140.jpg 152w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Samsung-40-inch-Full-HD-LED-TV-250x230.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-62648\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Samsung 40-inch Full HD LED TV<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">LG 42-inch Full HD LCD TV (Hi-Fi Corp) R4,699.99<\/h3>\n<p>Hi-Fi Corp\u2019s 42-inch LG TV is going for R4699.99.<\/p>\n<p>The TV features 1 HDMI and one USB, with a 2-year warranty.<\/p>\n<p>This promotion is valid\u00a0until 21 October 2012.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_62644\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/62638-tech-deals-this-weekend-5.html\/attachment\/lg-42-inch-full-hd-lcd-tv-3\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-62644\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62644\" class=\"size-full wp-image-62644 \" title=\"LG 42-inch Full HD LCD TV\" src=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/LG-42-inch-Full-HD-LCD-TV.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/LG-42-inch-Full-HD-LCD-TV.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/LG-42-inch-Full-HD-LCD-TV-40x30.jpg 40w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/LG-42-inch-Full-HD-LCD-TV-95x75.jpg 95w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/LG-42-inch-Full-HD-LCD-TV-179x140.jpg 179w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/LG-42-inch-Full-HD-LCD-TV-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/LG-42-inch-Full-HD-LCD-TV-250x195.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-62644\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LG 42-inch Full HD LCD TV<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Western Digital 3.5-inch 2TB HDD (Game) R999.99<\/h3>\n<p>Game has a 3.5-inch 2TB black hard drive for R999.99.<\/p>\n<p>The drive supports USB 2.0, green power technology and is compatible with Windows and Mac.<\/p>\n<p>This promotion is valid\u00a0until 21 October 2012.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_62652\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/62638-tech-deals-this-weekend-5.html\/attachment\/western-digital-35-inch-2tb-hdd\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-62652\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62652\" class=\"size-full wp-image-62652 \" title=\"Western Digital 3,5-inch 2TB HDD\" src=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Western-Digital-35-inch-2TB-HDD.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Western-Digital-35-inch-2TB-HDD.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Western-Digital-35-inch-2TB-HDD-88x75.jpg 88w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Western-Digital-35-inch-2TB-HDD-165x140.jpg 165w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Western-Digital-35-inch-2TB-HDD-250x212.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-62652\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Western Digital 3,5-inch 2TB HDD<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Freecom Tough Drive 2.5-inch 1TB USB 3.0 hard drive (Esquire) R899 (Excl. VAT)<\/h3>\n<p>Esquire is offering a Freecom 2.5-inch 1TB external hard drive at\u00a0R899 (excl. VAT).<\/p>\n<p>The drive features USB 3.0 support, and is punted as having strong durability.<\/p>\n<p>This promotion is valid\u00a0until 20 October 2012.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_62640\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/62638-tech-deals-this-weekend-5.html\/attachment\/freecom-tough-drive-25-inch-1tb-usb-30-hard-drive\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-62640\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62640\" class=\"size-full wp-image-62640 \" title=\"Freecom Tough Drive 2,5-inch 1TB USB 3,0 hard drive\" src=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Freecom-Tough-Drive-25-inch-1TB-USB-30-hard-drive.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Freecom-Tough-Drive-25-inch-1TB-USB-30-hard-drive.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Freecom-Tough-Drive-25-inch-1TB-USB-30-hard-drive-100x39.jpg 100w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Freecom-Tough-Drive-25-inch-1TB-USB-30-hard-drive-185x73.jpg 185w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Freecom-Tough-Drive-25-inch-1TB-USB-30-hard-drive-250x99.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-62640\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Freecom Tough Drive 2,5-inch 1TB USB 3,0 hard drive<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Lexar S70 16GB flash drive (Incredible Connection) R89.95 (R169.95 for 2)<\/h3>\n<p>Incredible Connection has a special on flash drives, with the Laxar S70 16GB flash drive going for R89.95.<\/p>\n<p>Buying two will cost you R169.95.<\/p>\n<p>This promotion is valid\u00a0until 21 October 2012.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_62642\" style=\"width: 474px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/62638-tech-deals-this-weekend-5.html\/attachment\/lexar-s70-16gb-flash-drive\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-62642\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62642\" class=\"size-full wp-image-62642\" title=\"Lexar S70 16GB flash drive\" src=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Lexar-S70-16GB-flash-drive.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"464\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Lexar-S70-16GB-flash-drive.jpg 464w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Lexar-S70-16GB-flash-drive-52x75.jpg 52w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Lexar-S70-16GB-flash-drive-97x140.jpg 97w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Lexar-S70-16GB-flash-drive-173x250.jpg 173w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-62642\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lexar S70 16GB flash drive<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Xbox 360 console (250GB), two controllers and games bundle (Game) R3,299<\/h3>\n<p>For those looking to pick up an Xbox 360 console with sufficient hard drive space and some great games, Game is the place to go.<\/p>\n<p>The deal includes a 250GB Xbox 360 console, two controllers, Gears of War and Halo Anniversary.<\/p>\n<p>This promotion is valid\u00a0until 21 October 2012.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_46134\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Xbox-360-console-250GB-two-controllers-and-games-bundle-Game.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46134\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46134\" title=\"Xbox 360 console (250GB), two controllers and games bundle (Game)\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Xbox-360-console-250GB-two-controllers-and-games-bundle-Game.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"463\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-46134\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Xbox 360 console (250GB), two controllers and games bundle (Game)<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">PS3 console (320GB), two controllers and games bundle (Hi-Fi Corp) R3,899.99<\/h3>\n<p>Hi-Fi Corp is offering a deal on a 320GB PS3 console and game, priced at R3,899.<\/p>\n<p>The console bundle comes with two dual-shock 3 controllers and four games (God of War III, Gran Turismo 5, MX vs. ATV Reflex, Iron Man 2).<\/p>\n<p>This promotion is valid\u00a0until 21 October 2012.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_46132\" style=\"width: 347px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/PS3-console-320GB-two-controllers-and-games-bundle-Hi-Fi-Corp.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46132\" class=\" wp-image-46132\" title=\"PS3 console (320GB), two controllers and games bundle (Hi-Fi Corp)\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/PS3-console-320GB-two-controllers-and-games-bundle-Hi-Fi-Corp.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"337\" height=\"699\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-46132\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PS3 console (320GB), two controllers and games bundle (Hi-Fi Corp)<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Related articles<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/46129-gaming-specials-this-weekend-11.html\">Gaming specials this weekend<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Permanent Link to Samsung Ativ S Windows Phone 8 device for SA\" href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/62632-samsung-ativ-s-windows-phone-8-device-for-sa.html\" rel=\"bookmark\">Samsung Ativ S Windows Phone 8 device for SA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Permanent Link to Google, Samsung ready low-cost Chromebook\" href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/62600-google-samsung-ready-low-cost-chromebook.html\" rel=\"bookmark\">Google, Samsung ready low-cost Chromebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Permanent Link to Microsoft: Surface trumps iPad display quality\" href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/quick-news\/62620-microsoft-surface-trumps-ipad-display-quality.html\" rel=\"bookmark\">Microsoft: Surface trumps iPad display quality<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/46020-pc-gamepad-controller-options-whats-on-offer.html\">PC gamepad controller options: what\u2019s on offer?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tech and gaming deals you might want to take note of for this 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