The best Australian tech deals

We’ve added a bit more variety with today’s round-up of some of the best tech bargains to be had – smarten up your house with Google Home or get fit with one of the best running watches available in the market today. There’s even money to be saved on a premium smartphone and a 360-degree Bluetooth speaker from Bose. 

If none of the above take your fancy, there's still plenty of deals from last week that are still available, so scroll down the page and see if there's some money to be saved on your next purchase.

Here are Wednesday’s deals: 

New deals added Wednesday, July 26

• Google Home smart speaker ($145): This may not be a ‘Strayan-speaking model, but you can easy change that by going into the app’s settings and updating the smart speaker to understand and respond in Aussie-speak. So why spend $199 when you can save $54 and get a Google Home for $145 from DWI? And it includes free shipping to metropolitan Australia! But be aware that this is the US version of the Google Home, so make sure you’re comfortable with that before making a purchase.
• Bose SoundLink Revolve+ Bluetooth speaker ($340): Radiate the love of your favourite tunes everywhere with this 360-degree Bluetooth speaker from Bose, which promises excellent sound quality. It also features Siri and Google voice commands, is water resistant and very portable. It usually retails for $439, but this premium speaker can be yours for just $340, as long as you use the code PLAYING at checkout when buying it off eBay until July 31. The Revolve+ is available in Silver and Black. That’s 20% off the listed price.
• Samsung Galaxy S8 ($949): If you’ve held off getting the latest Samsung flagship smartphone, you were wise to do so, as you can save up to $250 on what we consider to be an amazing handset. This 5.8-inch phone has a great display, plenty of grunt under the hood and a fabulous camera. It retails for $1,199, but you can get the silver model or the black version of this 64GB smartphone for $949 from Kogan, saving you $250 in the bargain.
• Garmin Fenix 5 Sapphire Edition ($799): Garmin took a couple of years to refine it’s nearly unbeatable multisport watch to bring the Fenix 5 and it’s one of the best in the market, albeit costing a pretty penny. You can, however, save $150 on the Sapphire Edition of the Garmin Fenix 5 when purchasing from Kogan. You can get it for $799, down from $949.

Deals added Monday, July 24 and still available

• Sony Alpha a7 full-frame digital camera (body only; $1,831): For a full-frame camera, the second-generation Sony Alpha a7 mirrorless camera surprises in the size department – it sits comfortably in the hand with controls that aren’t too fiddly. 24MP, 5-axis image stabilisation and excellent autofocus abilities makes the a7 II one heck of a camera. And you get to save a cool $468 on the body, bringing the price down to $1,831 from its regular RRP of $2,299. Plus there’s 10% off on lenses when you buy any Sony interchangeable lens camera direct from Sony’s website.
• Samsung Galaxy S8+ ($1,079): Need a new flagship phone meant for large hands? The Samsung Galaxy S8+ comes with everything the S8 offers with the added height. Plus you get to save $270 on this plus-sized handset at Kogan, where the grey and the silver models of this 64GB phone are on sale for $1,079.
• Lenovo ThinkPad T470s laptop ($1,399): For a 14-inch laptop, the Lenovo ThinkPad T470s weighs only as much as 13-inch counterpart, making it highly portable without compromising on the screen real estate. The display is Full HD and under the chassis is an Intel Core i5 CPU, 4GB of memory and a 128GB SSD. In terms of value, you get to save $600 on this business laptop when purchasing directly from Lenovo, bringing the price down from $1,999 to just $1,399.

Deals added Friday, July 21 and still available

• Nintendo Switch Neon Joy-Con console + Splatoon 2 bundle ($444.76): If you’re planning on celebrating Christmas in July, then hurry up and grab Nintendo's latest console with the brand-new version of Splatoon. The Neon Joy-Con version of the Nintendo Switch bundled with Splatoon 2 can be yours for 20% – just add the code PLAYING at checkout and it’s yours for just $444.76. That’s over $111 off! But hurry as this offer expires July 26, but stocks are limited.
• Sony X7000E 4K Ultra HD smart TV ($1,613): Upgrade your home entertainment system by getting yourself this 55-inch Sony Bravia UHD smart TV featuring 4K HDR picture quality and 4K UHD upscaling. It’s internet-ready, so stream your favourite shows and movies via the native apps or a web browser. Plus you get to save $386 by purchasing it directly from Sony, where the TV is on sale for just $1,613, down from $1,999.
• Lenovo Tab 3 10-inch business tablet ($319.20): With a 10-inch Corning Gorilla Glass display, the Lenovo Tab 3 promises to be tough and help you get your work done while on the go. It features an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing sensor, alongside dual speakers with Dolby Atmos sound. It usually retails for $399 a pop, but grab one from JB Hi-Fi and the Lenovo Tab 3 can be yours for $319.20, saving you nearly $80.

Deals added Wednesday, July 19 and still available

•  ASUS ROG Strix GL502VS gaming laptop ($2,499): This 15.-6-inch monster of a machine comes with plenty of grunt under the hood – an Intel Core i7 CPU, 16GB of memory, a 128GB SSD plus a 1TB HDD (giving you heaps of storage) and, of course, a VR-ready 8GB Nvidia GeFroce GTX 1070 graphics card. The display has Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution and it comes with an HD camera. The ASUS ROG Strix GL502VS is on sale at the Microsoft Store for $2,499. That’s a sweet deal, if ever there was one, saving you $500 on the RRP of $2,999. 
• Bose QC35 on-ear headphones ($357.60): Bose have been leading the way with premium audio for quite some time now, and with the QuietComfort series they’ve done well to bring that high fidelity to the wireless headphone market. With top-notch noise cancellation, a 20-hour battery life, and luxurious padding, the QC35 over-ear headphones will make your listening experience a pleasant one. By applying the code PLAYER at checkout, you can grab a pair of QC35s for a low $357.60 from eBay in either black or silver, saving you $89.40 off the retail of $447 until July 24.
• Apple iPhone 7 (32GB; $879): Want to tote around the latest Apple flagship phone without burning a hole in your pocket? Kogan is giving you the opportunity to save $180 on the 32GB iPhone 7. Get one now for just $879 in either black, rose gold or gold.
• Nintendo Switch + Arms OR Mario Kart 8 Deluxe OR Just Dance 2017 bundle ($488): This is the cheapest we've seen a bundle go for on the Nintendo Switch, and impressively you can choose if you want the neon or grey and Joy-Cons AND you can choose your bundled game (which range in value from $69 to $89). This is ONLY FOR ONE DAY so grab it while it's hot today for just $488!

Deals added Monday, July 17 and still available

• Samsung Galaxy S8 (Coral Blue with wireless charging; $1,099): Samsung finally decided to launch the Coral Blue edition of the Galaxy S8 in Australia and JB Hi-Fi is offering a $100 saving on the new model that comes with a bonus wireless charger. So get in quick and grab one for $1,099, with a guarantee that it won’t bleach like our Great Barrier Reef. But hurry, as stock might be limited!
• Samsung Galaxy S7 ($799): If you aren’t too sold on the Coral Blue Galaxy S8 but still want a five-star phone, JB Hi-Fi has the Samsung Galaxy S7 in black selling for $799. That’s down from an RRP of $999, saving you $200.
• Lenovo Yoga 310 laptop ($599): Need a new budget laptop that you can tote around without feeling the burdened? The 11-inch Yoga 310 from Lenovo comes with a 360-degree hinge for “maximum flexibility” and an HD camera to make your video calls clear. The laptop features an Intel Pentium processor, 4GB of memory and a 128GB SSD. It’s now $100 cheaper at Lenovo, so get it now for $599. This offer is valid until Friday, July 21. 
• Lenovo ThinkPad E570 laptop ($1,049): Lenovo calls this the “business laptop”, with 15 inches of screen real estate to help you multitask, an Intel Core i7 CPU to power the machine, alongside 8GB RAM and a whopping 1TB hard drive for storage. Until July 21, Lenovo is giving you the chance to save $500 on this laptop, so get it now for just $1,049.
• Lenovo Tab 3 A 10 Premium tablet ($199): A tablet with a budget price tag has gotten a tad cheaper at The Good Guys. The 10.1-inch Lenovo Tab 3 A 10 Premium features 32GB of storage, 2GB of memory and screen resolution of 1920 x 1200. Plus there’s a microSD slot. It can be yours for $199, with The Good Guys offering a $50 discount, although it can be priced at up to $399 at the major retailers.

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