GOSF Special Tech Deals

 

Google's Great Online Shopping Festival (GOSF) is back, and it's much bigger this time. Google has partnered with almost all major online stores, and even some offline partners this time to bring you some great deals.

1. Discounts on Amazon Kindle (all variants)

Missed the offers on Kindle e-readers during Diwali? Here's another chance. Amazon has discounted all variants of its popular Kindle e-readers. You can grab the Kindle Paperwhite for as low as Rs. 8,999 for the WiFi variant (regular Rs. 10,999), and the cellular variant is available for Rs. 11,999 (regular Rs. 13,999). This is probably the lowest price on the Paperwhite you'll get for the next couple of months since there's no new variant in the market yet, and the Kindle Voyage will be a high-end variant which might be introduced in India next year. The all-new Kindle 6-inch reader is now available for Rs. 4,999 (regular Rs. 5,999). The biggest difference between the regular all-new Kindle and the Kindle Paperwhite is that the latter comes with a backlight while the former doesn't. The display on the Paperwhite is much better, and that explains the higher price point. Both these Kindles have touchscreens.
Link: Amazon

2. Flat Rs. 5,000 Off On Microsoft Xbox One Console
Amazon is now offering a flat discount of Rs. 5,000 on the standalone Xbox One console. The deal includes a free game (FIFA 2015), and a free additional controller along with the console. The Xbox One can now be purchased for Rs. 34,990 (regular Rs. 39,990). That should be enough to save for a game. Microsoft claims that since Xbox One is exclusive to Amazon, it will only offer warranty for the units purchased from Amazon itself. At this price point, the Xbox One makes a great deal if you've been waiting for a decent price to pick one up. Stocks are limited, and the offer is valid only till the GOSF promotion on Amazon, so don't wait. There are also deals on video games for Xbox One that you can pick up during Amazon's GOSF 2014 sale.
Link: Amazon

3. Catch Special Deals At Just Rs. 299
This year, GOSF has a dedicated corner for deals priced at just Rs. 299. This will include shipping and taxes on most online retailers. You can grab plenty of decent computer and laptop accessories, mobile accessories, and other select products using these deals. Almost all major online retailers like Amazon, Snapdeal, and eBay are offering products at just Rs. 299. Most of these will be products which are normally in the price range of Rs. 500-600. So if you were looking for decent mobile cases or keyboards and mice, this is the time. The best way to track these deals is on the GOSF website.
Link: GOSF

4. Apple iPhone 5c, OnePlus One and other smartphones
Amazon is selling the iPhone 5c 8GB for Rs. 22,999 during its GOSF promotion. You can grab an extra Rs. 2,000 off (cashback) using an HDFC Bank card for payment. It brings down the effective price of the iPhone 5c to just Rs. 20,999. Please note that this is the 8GB variant, not recommended for users who want to store a lot of multimedia content on their devices. However, it still makes a great gift option for non-power users like you parents. The HDFC Bank cashback offer is also applicable on OnePlus One, and other smartphones above Rs. 3,500, and except the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
Link: iPhone 5c, Details of HDFC Bank's cashback offer

5. EMI Offer on All Apple iPhone Variants
Amazon has an EMI offer on all iPhone variants. To grab the offer you need to make sure you buy from the seller "CloudTail" only, and you can pick any variant of an iPhone. You'll receive an Amazon gift card by the end of February next year. The amount of cashback you get depends on the EMI option you pick. From a minimum value of Rs. 1,000 on a 6-month EMI for the iPhone 4s to as much as Rs. 6,700 on an 18-month EMI for the iPhone 6 Plus 128GB. The cashback you receive should be enough to make up for the interest that you'll end up paying for the EMI offer. That alone makes it a decent offer in case you were waiting on an EMI offer for buying an iPhone this year.
Link: Amazon