The seven best EOFY tech buys to take advantage of right now

If your laptop or computer is looking worse for wear after all the hours you’ve spent at home, it may be time to invest in some new tech.

Jessica Wang

3 min read

June 17, 2020 - 11:09AM

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When it comes to major tech purchases, sale times are a great opportunity to update your equipment and devices for work or home.

Case in point: the current end of financial year and mid-year sales. With more than $500 off a brand new laptop, or savings on an Apple Watch, home sound system or wireless headphones, this year’s sales are offering some big discounts.

Whether you want to amp up your home office, treat yourself to an electronic upgrade or capitalise on the $150,000 Instant Asset Write Off before new rules come into place on July 1, 2020, here are some of the best sale tech buys on offer.

UPGRADE YOUR LAPTOP

Top buys: Microsoft, Surface Pro 7, prices starting from $1061.65 (save up to $562.35) or Microsoft, Surface Laptop 3, prices starting from $1,359 (save up to $592.35). Offer ends June 30.

If your laptop or computer is looking worse for wear after all the hours you’ve spent at home, it may be time to invest in some new tech. Microsoft is having an epic sale on two of their most popular models – the Surface Pro 7 and the Surface Laptop 3.

For those looking for extra versatility, the Surface Pro 7 switches between a tablet and computer with a detachable Type Cover, while also offering an impressive 10.5 hours of battery life. The Surface Laptop 3, on the other hand, is like a supercharged traditional laptop, with a 13.5 or 15 inch touch screen. Fully charged, the device holds 11.5 hours of battery life and comes in four colours: sandstone, matte back, platinum and cobalt blue.

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AMP UP YOUR HOME WORKOUT

Top buy: Bose, SoundSport Free Wireless Headphones, $199.95 (from $299.95)

With gyms opening up nationwide, give yourself an extra hit of motivation with a new pair of headphones. These wireless options from Bose will give you five hours of play time, with a protective charging case that comes with an additional 10 hours of battery life. They also come with three different sized, sweat-resistant ear buds to give yourself extra peace of mind while you’re powering through that work out.

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STEP UP YOUR SOUND SYSTEM

Top buy: Pure Acoustics, SBW-175 2.1ch Bluetooth Sound-bar w/ Wireless Subwoofer/FM Radio, $129 (from $299.95)

With cinemas still out of the picture, up the ante on home movie night with a new audio system. Suitable for home theatres and lounge rooms, the sound bar creates surround sound audio while the separate subwoofer elevates bass notes and enhances lifelike sound effects. Plus, when you're not using it to watch your favourite movies and TV shows, you can easily stream music wirelessly from a Bluetooth enabled device.

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SWITCH UP YOUR PHONE

Top buy: Samsung, Galaxy A51 128GB, $547 (from $599)

Don’t be fooled by this handset’s affordable price, the Galaxy A51 packs a punch with its powerful core processor, 48mp main camera, 5mp macro lens and market leading Samsung Knox security system so you know your data is protected.

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HELLO GOOGLE

Top buy: Google, Nest Mini, $49 (from $79)

Whether you need to check on the weather, put a timer on for dinner or have Tones and I’s latest song stuck in your head, Google will do the heavy lifting for you. The nifty Smart Speaker easily links to your phone and you can even sync it with other smart appliances, meaning it’ll act like a one-stop remote for all your other devices.

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A DRONE

Top buy: DJI, Mavic Mini Drone, $549 (from $599). Also comes with an additional $80 store credit.

For the photography enthusiast or weekend wanderer, a mini drone is the perfect travel buddy for hikes, road trips and holidays. This lightweight creation from the popular brand, DJI, has a 12mp camera, capabilities to shoot 2.7k video and can be easily folded and stored in a backpack or day bag. You’ll be shooting panoramic shots of lush wildlife or sweeping footage of Australia’s stunning landscape in no time.

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THE APPLE WATCH

Top buy: Apple, Apple Watch Series 4 GPS + Cellular, 40mm Stainless Steel Case w/ Milanese Loop, $799 (RRP $1199)

If you’re yet to jump on the wearable tech bandwagon, this seriously discounted Apple Watch could be a great place to start. It might be a generation behind the latest model (the Series 5 Apple Watch) but it’s still packed with features. It’ll monitor your heart rate, track your activity and sleep and can be synced to your mobile for easy access to calls and messages.

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