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  1. 10th September 2005, 12:07 PM #1
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    Default Hardware/software Specials You've Spotted

    This thread is for hardware bargains/sales/specials that you've come across that you'd like to share with others. If someone is having a clearance or similar and the prices are insanely cheap, here's the place to post them.


    No chat, specials only!

    Please either:

    Include the end date

    of the sale or catalogue

    OR

    Post a link

    if it's on the web.

    Items without a link or expiry date will be deleted.

    Prize give aways are not allowed, nor are eBay auctions.

    We know about Zazz, Catch of the Day etc. already, so please don't post what they have every day!

    Thanks

    Ongoing sales/specials:

    Apple:
    Apple Resellers:

    Other:
    Bargain/Specials sites:

    • Zazz is the Australian version of woot.com with a daily special. (downsys & many others)
    • One Day is similar to Zazz, but has 3 deals in one day. (shiny)
    • Ozbargainblog has some selections of online offers in Australia. (icant)
    • See also Catch Of The Day
    • Macupdate has a daily discounted Mac software. (icant)
    • MacZot has a daily discounted Mac software. (icant)
    • TechADay - another daily bargain site. (Only_only)
    • Daily Deals - yet another daily bargain site. (step_andy)
    • Kagi Marketplace: News (icant)

    Cashback sites: These give the customer the referral commission from the sale.


    Price comparison sites:


    Thanks to the people who posted the above links links. Others will be added as they come up.
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  2. 24th May 2008, 05:34 PM #2
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    Support iSlayer. And get a 20% discount from 1password at the same time.

    https://agilewebsolutions.com/store?d=iSlayer&r=islayer
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  3. 11th February 2009, 11:40 AM #3
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    Thought I'd post this here.

    Disclosure - A friend of mine owns this startup.

    TJoos

    Pronounced CHOOSE!

    Coupons, we've got them all - Tjoos

    Its a coupon site with some Aussie stores.
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  4. 22nd May 2009, 12:33 AM #4
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    Don't know if this has being posted but if you have a "Co-op Bookshop" membership you can get up to 12% off the Apple Store price.

    I had a quick look at the base Uni body Macbook 2.0 with the discount and the price is $1978.90.

    Better then the straight education discount.

    Welcome***|***The Co-op Online Bookshop***
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  5. 11th June 2009, 09:26 AM #5
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    I didn't know about Apple on Campus ( AOC ) but it offers a greater discount for students at participating universities.

    Apple On Campus - Apple Store (Australia)

    MacBook Pro 13-inch: 2.26GHz A$ 1,678.60 for CSU

    update 03 06 2010

    Macbook Pro 13-inch: 2.4GHz A$ 1,399.00 for CSU
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  6. 3rd September 2010, 03:55 PM #6
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    Current gen Mac Mini server is on the refurb store for $849.
    Refurbished Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server - Apple Store (Australia)
    Last edited by tcn33; 17th September 2011 at 12:19 AM. Reason: updated to reflect current price as of 16/09/11
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  7. 15th November 2010, 01:26 PM #7
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    Elgato Turbo.264 HD (MPEG-4) encoding device is getting relatively cheap now.

    $139 au
    TV Tuners - Elgato Turbo.264 HD (MPEG-4) encoding device - MacFixit Australia - Shop For Apple Macintosh Accessories, Apple Mac Upgrades, MacBook and MacBook Pro Battery, Mac Screen LCD, Phone Cases, External Drives, Mac Pro, iMac, Mac Mini, Apple RA

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    $99 us plus shipping
    Elgato Turbo.264 HD - USB 2.0 H.264 Encoder/A... (10020196) at OWC
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  8. 15th April 2011, 01:42 PM #8
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    Amazon UK is have the first 10 Star Trek Movies as a Blu Ray boxset on sale.
    They also have a FREE shipping deal to Australia at the moment.
    All up it cost me AUD$108.00 delivered.

    Star Trek: Films 1-10 Remastered Special Edition Box Set Blu-ray: Amazon.co.uk: DVD

    Everyone WARP speed ahead.
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  9. 15th September 2011, 02:13 PM #9
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    LCD TV, LED TV Deals from the LCD TV Specialists. Best value LCD TV discounts in Australia from Kogan

    Big discounts on iPads at the moment.
    ** NoName 3ghz C2D, 4gb RAM, 1TB HD, GTS 250 1TB **
    ** MacBook Pro. C2D 2.2ghz, 4gb RAM, 120gb HD, 8600M GT 128mb **
    ** G5 Dual 2ghz, 4gb RAM, 750gb HD, 6800 Ultra DDL 256mb **
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  10. 15th September 2011, 11:52 PM #10
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    Use the promo code FUSION20 to get 20% off the already promo price of $49.75 of VMware Fusion 4.
    Should cost around $39.80 but the time it's applied.
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  11. 19th October 2011, 03:04 PM #11
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    Refurbished (wifi only) iPad2 s online for those who want to buy from Apple. $60 off was enough to tip me over the edge and buy one : )
    Last edited by Brewster; 19th October 2011 at 04:03 PM. Reason: added link
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    There's some bundle deals going on at the moment:

    1. BundleHunt - sorta web design focused (includes some WordPress themes) - 10 days to go - US$49.99

    2. ProductiveMacs - more focused on, big surprise here, productivity stuff - 14 days to go - $39.99

    3. MacUpdate Promo Winter Bundle - bit of a mixed bag of interesting stuff - 15 days to go - $49.99

    Enjoy... or not, no skin of my nose either way.

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  13. 6th December 2011, 07:57 PM #13
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    JB Hi Fi Gift Giving Frenzy

    • 20% Off All CDs, DVDs & Blu-Ray Movies, TV Shows & Box Sets
    • 10% Off Apple Mac Computers (excludes iPad)
    • 10% Off TVs (excludes Soniq & Okano)
    • 30% Off All Car Sound
    • 20% Off Navigation
    • 25% Off Digital Radio
    • 20% Off Micro & Mini Hifi Systems
    • 30% Off Logitech Speaker Docks & Harmony Remotes
    • 20% Off Telstra Cordless Phones
    • Get a Bonus $20 JB Gift Card with Beats By Dr Dre Headphones
    • XBOX 360 4GB Console only $169

    This event is on Wednesday December 7th 2011. All offers are available In Store Only.

    Web link
     Macbook Pro 13" | C2D | 2.4Ghz | 8GB RAM | 120GB SSD | 750GB HDD  iPhone 4 32GB Black  iPad 16GB WiFi  AppleTV 2
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    thanks for that tcimac.

    Did notice though it's from 6pm 'til close.

    mutters
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    Meelectronics headphones for iPhone normally $89.00 US. Until 26/12 $29.99US plus 6.95 postage to Aust. With offer code CC51P_WOW
    Awesome headphones.
    Clarity Series CC-51P Ceramic In-Ear Headphone with microphone and remote for iPhone and smartphones


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    Dick Smith is selling the $50 iTunes cards for $40, expires on 9/4 (from memory).

    Hopefully to rejuvenate this useful thread!
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