Last-minute Diwali Shopping: Check Out These Top 9 Gadget Deals

Now that we are only a few days away from Diwali, the shopping frenzy has hit people really hard. In case you haven’t done your gadget shopping yet and don’t have the time to go through hundreds of deals popping up every minute, here’s a quick look at some interesting offers straight from the Big Brands (or their authorised retailers). Sales have been a bit tepid after the RBI scrapped the popular ‘0% EMI scheme’ for consumer electronics buying and one can only use the HDFC Bank credit card for 3-12 months’ easy payment option. While the bank charges the usual interest on credit card spending, some sellers also charge a flat processing fee – adding up to the cost. But even then, mobile and electronics rank high one on one’s shopping list, occupying the 2nd slot after clothes and accessories – according to a recent survey by Cashkaro.com, India’s leading cash-back and coupons site. So start your 5-minute browsing now to find out what suits your fancy and wallet this Diwali.

Buy smart, save more with Samsung
Act smart and go for these fabulous bargains – owning a Samsung Galaxy has never been this easy. Now you can save Rs 3,100 on a Galaxy S III (16 GB) and buy one for Rs 25,400. The compact yet powerful Galaxy S4 Mini is also up for grabs – the price has been slashed by Rs 4,140 and it now costs Rs 23,360. But there’s more to it.

Under the Smart Buy offer, one can get a 10% cash-back on the latest flagships – Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 2. The offer will be valid till November 5 and one has to use a Standard Chartered debit/credit card for the purchase. If you meet the criteria, this will bring down the price of Galaxy S4 from 41,500 to Rs 37350 while the Galaxy Note 2 phablet will cost you Rs 28,935, instead of Rs 32,150. In addition, the Korean giant is offering free accessories such as Maxx PBS-26-SDI smart charger and Plantronics ML2 Bluetooth headset.



Smart upgrade from Nokia
If you are still banking on M/s Reliable, check out these buyback offers from the Finnish handset maker. This Diwali, you can own a Nokia Lumia for less as you exchange your cell phone with any of these four handsets – Nokia Lumia 520, 620, 625 and 925. Just take your old phone to the nearest mobile store and get it assessed for the exchange value (you will find more information here (http://www.nokia.com/in-en/buyback/) regarding applicable devices). There’s an EMI provision as well, post the exchange discount ranging from Rs 4,000-10,000. Plus buyers get attractive deals in terms of movies, music and data usage. Good bargain, overall, for anyone looking to go the smartphone way on a budget. There’s also a free insurance scheme going with its Asha 501 model, valid till November 15.
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Affordable Google gadgets
If you love a superb Android tablet at dirt cheap price, go for the Nexus 7 with Wi-Fi (32 GB). Right now, you can get 31% discount on this model and Flipkart it for just Rs12,999. The high res screen, sleek look and good battery life, along with latest Android updates, make it a great purchase for budget shoppers. The 16 GB (Wi-Fi) variant comes with a whopping 37% price slash and costs only Rs 9,999, while Nexus 7C ((Wi-Fi, 3G, 32 GB) is priced at Rs 15,999 (27% discount). In case you are looking for the 2nd Generation Nexus, to be launched here in November, it’s already up online. eBay India is currently selling the 16 GB Wi-Fi model for Rs 22,490.

Those looking for a device between a tab and a netbook, can get their hands on Google’s lightweight laptops at Flipkart – the Acer C720 Chromebook for Rs 22,999 (11% off the original price) and the HP Chromebook 14 at Rs 26,990. You also get combo offers and additional discounts. One can also buy these at select Croma stores in Delhi and Mumbai. The HP system features a 14 inch screen and 32 GB storage, while the Acer one has 11.6 inch screen and 16 GB storage. The HP device also has more USB ports and a card reader.
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Bond with Sony for more products per product
Here, discounts vary from dealer to dealer, but you get loads of freebies from the company when you buy a Sony product. In fact, you are pampered for choice when you take your pick from its wide range of Bravia televisions, Vaio laptops or the Xperia series of smartphones/phablets/tablets. For instance, you can buy a Bravia and get freebies like 3D Blu-ray players and Blu-ray movies, PS3, headphones and 8 GB USB drives for free. Then there are special finance offers to make it light on your pocket.

For the Xperia range, one can get good deals from e-tailers like Flipkart, Snapdeal, HomeShop18, The MobileStore or Indiatimes Shopping. It starts from as little as Rs 6,500 for an Xperia Tipo and can go up to 43K for the latest waterproof smartphone Xperia Z1. Diwali offers from Sony also include freebies such as 5,000 mAh portable charger, MDR-ZX 100A headphone, premium case, snap-on cover and free data usage on different models. The Vaio line of laptops comes with bundled freebies including HDMI to VGA adapter dongle, MDR-ZX 100A headphone, and wireless keyboard & mouse.




Lenovo celebrating it big time
Lenovo is celebrating this Diwali with lots of free accessories and discounts. You will get a sleek headset, a USB speaker and a wireless mouse with every laptop you purchase, and a wireless headset for each all-in-one PC. Plus the company is giving generous discount on its IdeaPad U, IdeaPad Z, IdeaCentre A and IdeaCentre B series. Just visit your nearest Lenovo shop and grab one.



BlackBerry charm still on
Those in love with the BB experience cannot go off it and the fabulous festival discounts on its premium Z10 model is bound to get some Diwali shoppers back to its fold. Earlier, BlackBerry announced an exchange offer on Z10, offering up to Rs 11,000 under the scheme. And you can still get it for Rs 29,990 as a limited period festival offer. But the e-tailers across India have really gone overboard with Diwali discounts and the last we checked, Z10 was up for grabs for as little as Rs 20,835 on eBay India. The smartphone running on the latest BB10 OS was launched here in February this year and was originally priced at Rs 43,499.



Mad about Germany? Buy Bosch this Diwali
Celebrate this festive season with exciting offers from Bosch, Europe’s leading home appliances brand, and win a trip for 2 to Germany. The scratch-and-win offer entitles 3 lucky customers (each gets two tickets) for the trip on a purchase of Bosch washing machines above 6 kg. And you also get to win assured discounts of Rs 250-Rs 9,999. The offer is available across all authorised Bosch dealers till November 15. There is a money-back offer for Bosch dishwashers as well, valid till the end of November. It gives you a chance to buy a dishwasher and return it within 30 days, if you are not satisfied.



With LG’s offerings, life feels good
An exciting brand with loads of top-end gadgets and domestic appliances. Visit the LG Brand Shops this Diwali for attractive cash-back offers, free insurance (for 6 months) and discount on annual maintenance cost (for domestic appliances). Try out the combo offers on LED TV and home theatre system (costs around Rs 55,000) or the Cinema 3D range of televisions for as low as Rs 42,000. As for mobile fads, LG Nexus 4 (16 GB) under 24K could be a good choice.
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Finally, Kindle deals from Amazon India
Here is the last of the bunch, from the e-commerce giant. Amazon India has just announced special Diwali offers on its Kindle e-reader and Kindle Fire HD 8.9 inch tablets. Now you can buy a Kindle e-reader (not the Paperwhite devices) for Rs 4,999 instead of Rs 5,999. The 16 GB Kindle Fire HD 8.9 inch tablet is now available for Rs 17,999 – an aggressive price drop of Rs 4,000 from the earlier Rs 21,999. The 32 GB variant has seen a similar price cut – it is now available at Rs 21,999 instead of Rs 25,999. All offers are valid till November 1 and you only get them if you buy the gadgets from the Amazon India site.




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