Tech Deals of the Week: iPhone 5s, Xbox One, Independence Day Specials, and More

Here are this week's top deals on gadgets.

1. iPhone 5s 16GB
The next iPhone is just around the corner, and prices for the last year's iPhone 5s are coming down. The prices are currently fluctuating around the Rs. 41,000 price bracket on several online stores; and they might go even lower in the coming weeks. The only question here is - should you wait for the next iPhone or get the iPhone 5s right now? If you're looking to upgrade your old smartphone now, and don't want to spend more than Rs. 50,000 on a phone, get the iPhone 5s. Both Amazon and Flipkart are matching each other's prices on the iPhone 5s 16GB. The 32GB and 64GB variants, for some reason, never go on sale.

Price: Around Rs. 41,000 (MRP: Rs. 53,500)

2. Xbox One
The Xbox One is coming to India on 23 September this year. If you're looking to buy it online, you won't have a lot of places to consider. Microsoft's Xbox One will be exclusive to Amazon India. The pre-orders have already begun, and Amazon is running a promotion with special offers worth Rs. 10,000 for the first 1,000 customers who pre-order the Xbox One. Don't expect a flat discount, instead you'll get Rs. 3,000 off on an additional controller, 2 free Blu-rays worth Rs. 2,500, a discount of Rs. 2,000 on speakers, and Rs. 1,000 off on backpacks. The Xbox One standalone variant comes with a free game, Fifa 2015. The Xbox One with Kinect comes with free Dance Central Spotlight DLC and Fifa 2015.

Price:
Xbox One Console With Kinect - Day One Edition: Rs. 45,990
Xbox One Standalone - Rs. 39,990

Price: Rs. 16,999 (MRP Rs. 20,999)

4. SnapDeal Independence Week Promotion
SnapDeal is running an Independence Week promotion where you can get tablets, laptops, external hard drives, desktops, printers, home theater systems, TVs, digital cameras, headphones, and more at a discount. Some of their best discounts are on tablets including the Apple iPad Mini, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4, and others. American Express and HDFC Bank card holders get additional 10% and 5% cashback respectively.

Link: Visit SnapDeal for details

5. Canon EOS-M Mirrorless Camera
Canon's EOS-M Mirrorless camera is now available at a discount of flat 40% on Flipkart. The digital camera comes with a free 4GB SD card, and a DSLR camera bag. Flipkart is also offering some discounts on some combination purchases, like adding a tablet and other accessories. The Canon EOS-M Mirrorless camera includes an 18MP sensor, a 3-inch LCD display, and f/3.5 - f/5.6 aperture. The camera is a decent choice for those starting out on learning photography skills.

Price: Rs. 20,995 (MRP Rs. 34,995)

6. Plantronics BackBeat Fit Wireless Headphones
The Plantronics BackBeat Fit headphones are now available at Rs. 6,499. The wireless headphones are suitable for those who workout, and want to remain plugged in to their music. These headphones are flexible and sweat proof. The flexible design ensures these headphones don't come in the way while you're doing your daily exercises. The BackBeat Fit headphones are powerful enough to survive for a longer period of time, thanks to the rugged design.

Price: Rs. 6,499 (MRP Rs. 7,490)

7. Google Play Store - The Great Monsoon Sale
Google is running a promotion titled The Great Monsoon Sale on Play Store India, featuring books and movies at great prices. The sale includes recent book releases with massive discounts: Hard Choices by Hilary Clinton at Rs.22 (Print version Rs. 500), Mr Mercedes by Stephen King at Rs.17 (Print version Rs. 525), and many more. You can even get movies at a sweet price.

Link: Books, Movies

Harpreet is a technology enthusiast who is obsessed with hunting down great deals on online stores.