Tech Deals of the Week: Nokia Lumia 1020, TVs, Speakers, and More

1. Creative Muvo 10
If you want a no-nonsense, simply portable, and easy-on-the-money wireless speaker, the Creative Muvo 10 will not disappoint. The Muvo 10 sounds as good as it looks. The portable wireless speaker is now available at a lower price of Rs. 2,595 (MRP Rs. 5,999) on Amazon. Some online retailers are selling it at around Rs. 3,200 to Rs. 3,500 currently. The Creative Muvo 10 supports NFC and Bluetooth connectivity, and is powered by 3-inch full-range drivers that deliver a pretty amazing sound considering the overall small package. Creative promises a battery life of around 8 hours on a single charge, and if you listen to music on full volume the battery would still last around 6.5-7 hours at a stretch. There's an in-built microphone that can take care of simple phone calls while you're listening to music, so you don't have to grab your phone while you're in the zone, listening to your favourite tunes.

Price: Rs. 2,595 (MRP Rs. 5,999)

2. Logitech G602 wireless gaming mouse
If you're a serious gamer, and are looking for a decent deal on a wireless gaming mouse, Flipkart is selling the Logitech G602 wireless mouse at a discounted price of Rs. 3,499 (MRP Rs. 6,495). Other online retailers are selling the same mouse for around Rs. 4,300 to Rs. 5,000. The Logitech G602 includes a 250-2500 DPI sensor, promises a 3 meters range for wireless usage, and includes multiple buttons for additional functionality. One of the best things about using this wireless mouse is the amazing grip that it offers, apart from a decent battery life, and a great build quality that can be usually expected from most Logitech products.

Price: Rs. 3,499 (MRP Rs. 6,495)

3. JBL J55A headphones with mic
Amazon is selling the JBL J55A headphones for Rs. 2,499 (MRP Rs. 5,990) this week, while other retailers have it priced at around Rs. 3,200-3500. The JBL J55A feature an over-ear headphones design, and include a microphone as well. The headphones include a single-sided, detachable cable. There's a one-button remote that can activate the in-built microphone for taking voice calls while using the headphones. At its current price, these pair of headphones make a perfect value for money package if you're in the market for headphones priced below Rs. 3,000.

Price: Rs. 2,499 (MRP Rs. 5,990)

4. Micromax 50-inch full HD LED TV
A big-screen TV that has full HD resolution, and fits the bill - Micromax 50-inch LED TV. If you have an old TV that you want to throw away, Flipkart can make the deal even sweeter for you. You can exchange your old TV for a discount up to Rs. 6,000, depending on the type and state of the TV you're exchanging. The Micromax 50-inch LED TV is normally available for around Rs. 34,398 (MRP Rs. 59,990), and the exchange price (minimum) is around Rs. 28,398. You can score a maximum discount if you swap your old LCD/LED TV in working condition, or slightly lesser discounts in case it's not in working condition. You can even use your old CRT TVs for a discount up to Rs. 3,000 on the Micromax 50-inch LED TV. If you're in the market for a really affordable big-screen TV, this is the deal you've been waiting for. In case you convert the transaction into EMI, Flipkart is also offering to take down the downpayment for you, and it will also offer to refund the interest component in the form of a cashback directly to your account or in Flipkart Wallet credits depending the card you pick.

Price: Rs. 28,398 (with exchange)

5. Discounts on TVs at Snapdeal
Snapdeal had removed seller fees for its merchants till the middle of January 2015. Some merchants had passed on the savings to consumers in the form of deals. Some merchants are still offering discounts based on their own savings from the sale on specific products. This week you can grab a bunch of TVs at a decent price. The Samsung 40-inch 3D LED TV is available for Rs. 52,990 (MRP Rs. 68,000) and the Onida 39-inch full HD LED TV is available at a sweet price point of Rs. 24,000. Snapdeal is also offering a discount of flat Rs. 1,000 on TVs above Rs. 20,000, and Rs. 4,000 off on TVs above Rs. 45,000. The offer is applicable on all TVs except from the ones by Sony.

Link: Snapdeal

6. Extra 30% off on LED and CFL bulbs at Paytm
Paytm is offering an additional discount of 30% on LED and CFL bulbs. The discount will be in the form of a cashback to your Paytm Wallet, with maximum cashback value capped at Rs. 1,000. Almost all the LED and CFL bulbs you'll find on the site are priced lower than offline retail prices, while some become effectively lower than retail prices after the cashback. If you were waiting to replace all your old bulbs and lamps around the house with new LED or CFL bulbs, this is the time. Start with saving money on bulbs, and then end up saving money on electricity bills each month.

Link: Paytm

7. Nokia Lumia 1020
Flipkart has further reduced the price of the Nokia Lumia 1020 down to Rs. 20,999 from the previous Rs. 23,999 price point. There's an additional discount of Rs. 1,000 if you pay using an SBI card, and convert the transaction into EMIs. Converting into EMIs will still involve an interest, and a processing fee so don't ignore that part for the discount. But at under Rs. 21,000, the Lumia 1020 is still a pretty decent smartphone just because of that PureView camera that includes a 41MP sensor with optical image stabilisation. The phone ships with Windows Phone 8.1, and is powered by a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor. If you're in the market for a smartphone with a great camera, and don't mind having fewer options for apps then this is a great deal.

Price: Rs. 20,999 (regular Rs. 23,999)