Black Friday may be mere weeks away, but plenty of New Zealand retailers don’t want to wait for the big day (which, this year, is November 29) and are starting sales early. That makes for a great opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done before the last-minute scramble hits! You could be one of those people who brags about getting their shopping done early, and you can actually enjoy the silly season – now there’s an idea.
In this new NZ deals article, we’re going to be hunting down the best tech, gaming and home entertainment deals three times a week so you can find bargains on gizmos and gadgets at a glance.
To start with, there’s discounts on one of our favourite Dell XPS laptops, and for you photographers out there, Mighty Ape is having a pre-Black Friday sale on a range of Sony cameras. Great for a gift this Christmas… or even just to treat yourself.
We’ll be regularly wading through the deals available in New Zealand from major retailers and brands including Mighty Ape, Dell, Microsoft, Catch, Wiggle, Fishpond and many more, so watch this space.
Deals added Friday, November 15
Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III | NZ$869 (was NZ$1,099; save NZ$230)
This pocket-sized compact camera isn’t the latest in Sony’s superb RX100 series, but with a NZ$230 saving to be had, it’s still a great buy. Its 20.1MP sensor offers excellent image quality, and although it’s not capable of 4K video, the 1080p footage from this little compact is top-notch. You’ll be hard pressed to find an RX100 series camera under the NZ$1,000 mark, making this a pretty decent bargain.View Deal
Sony Alpha A6400 (body only) | NZ$1,399 (was NZ$1,446; save NZ$47)
The Alpha A6400 is another one from Sony we rate highly at TechRadar. It’s certainly not the biggest discount on offer, but if you’re after an excellent mirrorless option that won’t burn a hole in your wallet, this is a good offer to consider. And trust us when we tell you that the 24.2MP APS-C sensor and its 4K video recording will not disappoint.View Deal
Sony Cyber-shot HX400V | NZ$659 (was NZ$749; save NZ$90)
This bridge camera features 50x optical zoom that will, figuratively, bring you closer to the action, making this camera a nice budget option for travellers. It’s 20.4MP sensor promises excellent image quality even in poor lighting, and you get a very nifty three inch tilting screen.View Deal
Dell XPS 15 Laptop | i5 / 8GB / 512GB SSD | NZ$2,124 (was NZ$2,499; save NZ$375)
Our mates over at Laptop Mag reckon the Dell XPS 15 is the best 15-inch laptop overall. Dell’s XPS laptops are its top-of-the-line portables, and this configuration has a 9th-gen Core i5 processor inside a slim and sleek shell. It’s got a Full HD display with a decent 8GB of RAM.View Deal
Dell G5 15 Gaming Laptop | i5 / 8GB / 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD / GTX 1650 | NZ$1,599 (was NZ$1,999; save NZ$400)
An entry-level gaming laptop, sure, but if that’s what you’re after, there’s a decent NZ$400 discount on offer here. There’s a dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GPU under the hood, and the power of a 9th-gen Core i5 processor. If you’re a casual gamer, this will suit your needs.View Deal
Previous days' deals that are still available
Dell XPS 15 Laptop | i5 / 8GB / 256GB SSD / GTX 1050 | NZ$2,474 (was NZ$3,299; save NZ$825)
Our colleagues over at Laptop Mag really loved this Dell XPS 15. While this particular model was originally released in 2018, at this price it’s still a great buy. Dell’s XPS laptops are its top-of-the-line portables, and at 25% off, this one is a steal. This model has an 8th-gen Core i5 processor under the hood, but if you’ve got some extra cash, there are two i7 configurations discounted as well: one with 16GB / 512GB SSD and another with 32GB / 1TB SSD. All these premium notebooks are 25% off while stocks last.View Deal