Online stores are an immense hit with shoppers, simply because of the constant price war between retail giants. This means price cuts and discounts are on offer more often than not, apart from the “shopping festivals” that happen from time to time. The latest is Amazon India’s Great Indian Sale, from 8-10 August. If you are looking to splurge on gadgets, here are some good deals.
Xiaomi Mi 5
Rs.22,999 (earlier Rs.24,999)
Xiaomi’s mid-range smartphone, the Mi 5 has all the ingredients of a flagship killer. The phone is powered by the 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor with 3GB RAM. It is a smooth performer, runs Android Marshmallow with MIUI over it and offers 32GB of storage. The 16-megapixel camera works best in daylight and the 5.2-inch display with its 1902x080p display is good enough for reading and watching movies. And above all it looks very similar to Samsung’s flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S7.
Read more: Review: Xiaomi Mi 5 can be the genuine flagship killer
OnePlus 2
Rs.20,999 (earlier Rs.22,999)
OnePlus 3 offers a lot more over its predecessor the OnePlus 2, but if you are looking for something in the vicinity of Rs.20,000, the OnePlus 2 is one of the better bets. Powered by a formidable Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 quad-core processor, paired with 4GB RAM, the phone runs Android 5.1 with a clutter-free interface of the Oxygen OS. It offers 64GB of storage which is impressive and is still a rarity at the price point. The phone offers 5.5-inch display with resolution of 1920x1080p and a layer of scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass 3.
Read more: Review: OnePlus 2 and Vivo X5Pro
Apple Macbook Air 13
Rs.81,473 (earlier Rs.96,900)
Apple Macbook Air 13 with 256 GB storage is one of the most well-endowed ultra-thin notebook you can buy right now. The aluminium exterior boosts its durability, while the sleek form (it measures 17mm with the lid down) helps keep its weight in check (1.3kg). It offers 256 GB of SSD which means your device will not just boot up and work faster, but also has enough storage of its own. The 13-inch display with 1440x900p resolution is big enough for work as well as watching movies. The Macbook Air 13 is driven by Intel’s 6th Gen Core i5 processor with 8GB RAM and Intel series 600 graphics.
Tewee 2
Rs.1,499 (earlier Rs.2,399)
This is a unique media streaming device which allows users to stream content from their smartphone, laptop or tablets straight on their TV screen. The fact that it can be used with Windows- or Linux-based laptops and Android smartphone makes it more applicable than the Google Chromecast. It runs on 1.6GHz dual core processor with 1GB RAM and a quad-core GPU which can handle up to 1920x1080p of video playback with ease. It’s light and compact (209g), and connects to any TV screen with an HDMI port.
InFocus II-50EA800
Rs.29,990 (earlier Rs.34,800)
For a newcomer in the TV segment, InFocus’ 50-inch LED TV is an impressive option for users looking for a good big screen TV at a budget price. The 50-inch display packs in a 1920x1080p resolution and uses Direct ELD panel which delivers better sharpness and detailing. The wide viewing angles and black levels are pretty good too, while the audio quality is good enough for watching movies or gaming. It has only two HDMI ports which is a bit of a letdown. Even before the discount, it is a pretty good deal, and the discount makes it even better.
Read more: Review: InFocus II-50EA800
GoPro Hero 4 8MP
Rs.22,650 (earlier Rs.29,990)
If you are into hiking and travelling and don’t wish to miss out on any of your adventures, you can consider GoPro’s Hero 4. This 8-megapixel camera is lighter (127g) and more compact than other Hero 4 series cameras. It can record full HD videos which you can save on the microSD card up to 64GB. The rugged design and up to 10 metres of water-proofing makes it more durable than a regular point-and-shoot or smartphone camera. It comes with built-in chargeable battery which can record for up to 2 hours in one go. You can wear it on your head with a GoPro Head strap which cost about Rs.2,000.
