{"id":83839,"date":"2013-08-08T15:19:09","date_gmt":"2013-08-08T13:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=83839"},"modified":"2013-08-08T15:22:50","modified_gmt":"2013-08-08T13:22:50","slug":"gadget-prices-slashed-for-long-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/83839-gadget-prices-slashed-for-long-weekend.html","title":{"rendered":"Gadget prices slashed for long weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Africa\u2019s largest retailers, including Makro, Incredible Connection, and Hi-Fi Corp, have slashed the prices on some of their gadgets ahead of the long weekend.<\/p>\n

The price cuts applied to a wide range of products, including televisions, tablets, gaming consoles and laptops.<\/p>\n

Some of the best gadget and tech deals available this weekend are listed below.<\/p>\n

XBox 360 bundle from Makro \u2013 R2,999<\/h3>\n

Makro is offering a 250GB XBox 360 Mega bundle, which includes the gaming console, 2 controllers, a headset, 5 games and a 1 month Gold membership for R2,999.<\/p>\n

Makro warned that they only have 350 units available, and the promotion will last until 19 August and while stocks last.<\/p>\n

\"Makro<\/a>

Makro XBox 360 deal<\/p><\/div>\n

Samsung 46-inch 3D Full HD LED TV \u2013 R8,799<\/h3>\n

Makro cut the price of its Samsung 46-inch 3D Full HD LED TV from the usual R10,999 for R8,799. The TV comes with 2 pairs of 3D glasses.<\/p>\n

The deal is valid until Monday 19 August.<\/p>\n

\"Makro<\/a>

Makro Samsung TV deal<\/p><\/div>\n

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10-inch tablet from Makro \u2013 R4,499<\/h3>\n

Makro reduced the price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10\u2019\u2019 tablet from R5,999 to R4,499. The deal also comes with a free R200 accessory voucher.<\/p>\n

The deal is valid until Monday 19 August.<\/p>\n

\"Samsung<\/a>

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 from Makro<\/p><\/div>\n

Microsoft webcam VX800 from Hi-Fi Corp \u2013 R99.90<\/h3>\n

Hi-Fi Corp has cut the price of the Microsoft webcam from R199.90 to R99.90. The device has a built in microphone, and is Skype certified.<\/p>\n

The deal is valid until 11 August.<\/p>\n

\"Microsoft<\/a>

Microsoft Webcam<\/p><\/div>\n

Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse from Incredible Connection \u2013 R499<\/h3>\n

Incredible Connection is offering the Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse at R499 \u2013 shaving off R400 of the usual price.<\/p>\n

This promotional price is valid until 25 August.<\/p>\n

\"Microsoft<\/a>

Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse from IC<\/p><\/div>\n

HiMedia HD600A Media Player from Kalahari \u2013 R799<\/h3>\n

Kalahari.com is offering the HiMedia HD600A Media Player with HDMI, Wireless, and Ethernet connectivity at a reduced price of R799. The device supports 1080P media playback and sports an integrated browser.<\/p>\n

This promotion forms part of Kalahari\u2019s 15 year birthday sale.<\/p>\n

\"Media<\/a>

Media player from Kalahari<\/p><\/div>\n

HP Proliant Microserver package from Esquire \u2013 R2,699 (Ex VAT)<\/h3>\n

Esquire is offering 100 HP Proliant Microserver packages with an HP Proliant Microserver, a 2TB Seagate HDD, a wireless USB adapter, a Point of View GT 210 graphics card and wireless keyboard, mouse combo for R2,699 (Ex VAT).<\/p>\n

This price is only available on 9 and 10 August.<\/p>\n

\"HP<\/a>

HP Microserver bundle from Esquire<\/p><\/div>\n

More on gadgets<\/h3>\n

Android wins, iPhone loses<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Google Moto X smartphone launched, bets on custom designs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, Active, Zoom SA prices, new launch dates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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