Personally I find the whole Mac/PC argument tedious in the extreme; I’m a Mac user who’s quite happy to run Windows as well, but doing so can be a costly exercise in hardware and virtualisation software. The latest in the seemingly never-ending stream of budget application bundles takes some of the cost sting out, offering up Parallels Desktop 7 along with nine other Mac apps for $US49. [Mac SuperBundle via OzBargain]
It’s time to ditch those tedious moving parts in your laptops hard drive and stick a high capacity SSD in there. This Crucial M4 offers half a terabyte of storage with a 6Gbps SATA connection for super fast transfer speeds. For $665 including shipping, your laptop and work efficiency will thank you. [B&H Photo Video via OzBargain]
Say what you will about Ruslan Kogan, the man knows how to sell. Today his company has announced that it is selling the 11-inch MacBook Air for just $979 plus delivery. Given that the Apple price for the same specced machine is $1099, even with a delivery fee is still works out significantly cheaper. Of course it’s sourced from overseas, so the power plug may not be the local Apple version, but Kogan are throwing a local power adapter in the box. [Kogan]
It costs me $25 to replace the black ink cartridge in my inkjet printer. For double that, I could get a brand new mono laser printer from Brother, courtesy of Australia Post at the moment. Capable of printing 22 pages per minute, at 1200dpi, it’s black only so it’s not going to help you print out photos. But for under 50 bucks, who cares! Bargain! [Lasoo]
There’s absolutely no reason now for any self-respecting geek to not own a DSLR. Harvey Norman is selling the Canon EOS 1100D, an entry-level DSLR with a 12.2MP CMOS sensor and 720p video recording, for just $398 with a kit EF-S 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 III lens. With some features that out-perform DSLRs from a few years ago, that’s an unbelievable price for a solid camera. [Harvey Norman via OzBargain]
Looking for a cheap compact camera that doesn’t sacrifice quality? Ted’s is selling the impressive Canon IXUS 1000HS, a 10MP compact with a 3-inch LCD, 10x optical zoom, Full HD video recording and a robust metal body for just $200, a saving of $100. In an added bonus, you can choose between silver or pink colours for the price. [Ted's]
JB HiFi are selling this 40-inch 3D Samsung LCD for just over $500 off the RRP with free shipping included. That sounds like a bargain. Specs-wise, it’s a 1080p 3D screen with DLNA, USB video recording and playback, 4 x HDMI inputsplus Samsung’s Smart TV software and content on board. Tough to go past if you’re looking for a new 40-incher… [JB Hifi via OzBargain]
Apple wants uni students to buy Macs as they head back to classes this year. To try and incentivise them to opt for an OS X machine, Apple is offering a free $100 iTunes voucher with the purchase of any Mac for education purposes. Naturally, as students, you’re expected to blow the voucher on Angry Birds clones within a matter of days… [Apple]
Interested in Windows Phone 7, but not interested enough to spend a crapload of money on a brand new handset? Unique Mobiles is selling off the admittedly dated LG Optimus 7 unlocked for just $174 including free shipping. That’s cheap enough to make it an impulse buy so you can check out the new(ish) operating system guilt-free. [Unique Mobiles via OzBargain]
Let’s hope you didn’t spend too much money on video games over Christmas – Dick Smith has 30 per cent off games under $50. There’s a pretty good lineup available for both PS3 and Xbox 360, with games starting from as little as $7 each. You’ll probably have to go and pick up from a store due to stock supplies, but for the savings, it’ll be worth the trip. [DSE via OzBargain]