{"id":79411,"date":"2015-08-01T06:30:22","date_gmt":"2015-08-01T04:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=79411"},"modified":"2015-08-01T11:40:15","modified_gmt":"2015-08-01T09:40:15","slug":"tech-deals-this-week-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/79411-tech-deals-this-week-6","title":{"rendered":"Tech deals this week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This week saw the swine flu which struck me down, hit a colleague.<\/p>\n<p>He was on the road to recovery, and was looking like he would return to work soon, but he said he felt ill again all of a sudden on Friday morning and could not make it in.<\/p>\n<p>Statistics show that the severity of flu cases peak on Thursday evenings\/Friday mornings, before completely subsiding on Saturday afternoons.<\/p>\n<p>There was one study in particular which looked set to prove a definitive link between the days of the week and severity of an\u00a0illness, but the researchers got sick before a long weekend and did not complete their report.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of weak ends, here\u2019s a line leading you into this week\u2019s awesome tech deals:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Logitech keyboard and mouse bundle from Makro \u2013 R299<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The MK220 bundle feature a wireless USB keyboard and mouse, and is available until 3 August, 2015.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_79421\" style=\"width: 386px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Logitech-keyboard-and-mouse.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79421\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79421\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Logitech-keyboard-and-mouse.jpg\" alt=\"Logitech keyboard and mouse\" width=\"376\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Logitech-keyboard-and-mouse.jpg 376w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Logitech-keyboard-and-mouse-230x130.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-79421\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Logitech keyboard and mouse.<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>LG 49\u2033 UHD smart LED TV from Dion Wired \u2013 R9,900<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The LG ultra high definition smart TV deal is available until 2 August, 2015.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_79419\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/LG-TV4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79419\" class=\"wp-image-79419\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/LG-TV4.jpg\" alt=\"LG TV\" width=\"600\" height=\"642\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-79419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LG LED TV.<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Xbox One from Dion Wired \u2013 R5,500<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The deal is available until 2 August 2015.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_79437\" style=\"width: 334px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Xbox-One.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79437\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79437\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Xbox-One.jpg\" alt=\"Xbox One\" width=\"324\" height=\"387\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-79437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Xbox One.<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Samsung 40\u2033 full HD LED TV from Game \u2013 R4,990<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The TV features a 100Hz refresh rate, and HDMI and USB inputs. The deal is available until 13 September, 2015.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_79429\" style=\"width: 585px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Samsung-LED-TV1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79429\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79429\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Samsung-LED-TV1.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung LED TV\" width=\"575\" height=\"319\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-79429\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Samsung LED TV.<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Sinotec 49\u2033 full HD LED TV from Game \u2013 R4,799<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The TV features 3 HDMI inputs\u00a0and 2 USB inputs. The deal is available until 13 September, 2015.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_79431\" style=\"width: 538px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sinotec-LED-TV1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79431\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79431\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sinotec-LED-TV1.jpg\" alt=\"Sinotec LED TV\" width=\"528\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-79431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sinotec LED TV.<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Nikon D3100 DSLR camera bundle from Game \u2013 R3,995<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The bundle includes the Nikon D3100, a travel bag, and 8GB memory card. The\u00a0deal is available until 13 September, 2015.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_79425\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Nikon-camera1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79425\" class=\"wp-image-79425\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Nikon-camera1.jpg\" alt=\"Nikon camera\" width=\"600\" height=\"691\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-79425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon camera.<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>PlayStation 4 bundle from Game \u2013 R6,500<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The PS4 bundle comes with a standard console and controller, Mortal Kombat X, God of War, and a PlayStation Plus membership. The deals is available until 4 August, 2015.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_79427\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/PS4-bundle1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79427\" class=\"wp-image-79427\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/PS4-bundle1.jpg\" alt=\"PS4 bundle\" width=\"600\" height=\"506\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-79427\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PS4 bundle.<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>DStv HD decoder with installation from Game \u2013 R750<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The HD decoder and installation includes a 12-month warranty, and is extra-view capable. The deals is available until 4 August, 2015.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_79415\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DStv-decoder1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79415\" class=\"wp-image-79415\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DStv-decoder1.jpg\" alt=\"DStv decoder\" width=\"600\" height=\"361\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-79415\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">DStv decoder.<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Google Nexus 9 from the Orange Store \u2013 R4,815<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_79423\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Nexus-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79423\" class=\"wp-image-79423\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Nexus-9.jpg\" alt=\"Nexus 9\" width=\"600\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Nexus-9.jpg 630w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Nexus-9-230x130.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-79423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nexus 9.<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual Sim from the Orange Store \u2013 R3,860<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_79433\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sony-Xperia.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79433\" class=\"wp-image-79433\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sony-Xperia.jpg\" alt=\"Sony Xperia\" width=\"600\" height=\"309\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-79433\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony Xperia.<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Crucial 500GB SSD from Evetech \u2013 R2,599<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_79413\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Crucial-SSD.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79413\" class=\"wp-image-79413\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Crucial-SSD.jpg\" alt=\"Crucial SSD\" width=\"600\" height=\"286\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-79413\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crucial SSD.<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Intel Core i5-4690K from Rebel Tech \u2013 R3,249<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_79417\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Intel-i5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79417\" class=\"wp-image-79417\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Intel-i5.jpg\" alt=\"Intel i5\" width=\"600\" height=\"423\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-79417\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Intel i5.<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>This article originally appeared on <a href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/133786-this-weeks-awesome-tech-specials-2.html\" target=\"_blank\">MyBroadband<\/a> and is republished with permission.<\/h4>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>In other news<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/columns\/79391-a-gamers-guide-to-board-games-part-4-team-management-and-fighting-games.html\">A Gamer\u2019s guide to Board Ga<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/columns\/79391-a-gamers-guide-to-board-games-part-4-team-management-and-fighting-games.html\">mes \u2013 Part 4: Team Management and Fighting Games<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/79361-this-weeks-best-gaming-deals-50.html\">This week\u2019s best gaming deals<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/xbox\/79243-microsoft-is-encouraging-the-theft-of-their-xbox-one-glasses.html\">Microsoft is encouraging the theft of their Xbox One glasses<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are this week\u2019s best tech deals \u2013 just in time for payday 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