Whether you’re looking to treat yourself with some new tech goodies or just need to replace your old phone or laptop that’s on its last legs, mark your calendar for the Challenger ValueClub Tech Show 2021 to score some freebies. Happening now till 31st March 2021, there’ll be discounts of up to 70% off on computers, smartphones, and accessories like hard disk drives and mesh WiFi routers.
Expect reputable brands including Lenovo, Samsung, Apple, Asus, Acer and loads more, all with heavily slashed prices. Read till the end for some exclusive perks if you pay using a DBS/POSB Credit Card or DBS Instalment Payment Plan, including bonus $40 off discounts and freebies worth over $50. Here are some highlights to keep your eyes peeled for:
A model available exclusively at Challenger, the 14-inch Lenovo IdeaPad 5 laptop is a powerhouse considering its affordable price point. The heavy duty processor ensures you won’t have to deal with overheating or that dreaded whirring noise when you run a handful of apps at the same time.
Get it for just $999 at the Challenger ValueClub Tech Show 2021, usually priced $1,299. There’s also a larger-screened version measuring 15.6 inches, retailing at $1,049 (U.P. $1,349).
It’s also equally suited for productivity as well as entertainment, equipped with impressive graphic capabilities and a wide display panel to maximise your viewing pleasure. Those who work remotely will be pleased to know that it weighs only 1.4KG, and has a physical privacy shutter for your webcam to prevent any dodgy leaks in between video calls.
Find out more about the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 laptop, 14-inch and 15.6 inch.
If camera quality is a priority for you when choosing phones, the Huawei Mate 40 Pro is gonna change your IG game. There are four different main cameras featuring Leica builds, with resolutions up to 50MP and digital zoom of up to 50x. Even the front camera is a crisp 13MP, with three different wide angle settings so your wefies will be able to squeeze everyone in.
Besides being a solid investment for phone photography enthusiasts and mobile vloggers, the phone also has a wide edge-to-edge screen display. Last but not least, it has a large battery capacity with wireless SuperCharge technology. Nab it now for $1,398 instead of the usual $1,598, and Challenger will even throw in a free Huawei CP62 wireless charger + phone case, worth $246 in total.
Find out more about the Huawei Mate 40 Pro.
A quality hard drive is crucial to store all your important files, be it work documents or irreplaceable memories in the form of photos and videos. Seagate is one of the most trusted and established brands you could opt for, and you can now save over 40% off their Backup Plus Slim 2TB Hard Drive ($89, U.P. $159).
It’s available in seven colours, and is compatible with Windows as well Mac computers via USB 3.0 without the need to reformat. It also comes with 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Services, so you can defend your data against unexpected data loss from mechanical errors or accidents.
Those who are looking for automated routine back-ups can benefit from the Seagate Toolkit. Besides on-demand data back-ups, it also allows you to set automatic hourly, daily, weekly or monthly back-ups.
Find out more about the Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB Hard Drive.
The sleek 15.6-inch HP Pavilion 15 laptop is ideal for both work and play, weighing just 1.7KG so you can effortlessly tote it around. It boasts an impressive 8.5-hour battery life and is able to be juiced up by 50% in just 45 minutes, meaning you can power up with fast-charging instead of lugging wires around when you’re having meetings or visiting a cafe to settle some work.
Challenger is now the only appointed HP reseller in Singapore, and this Challenger-exclusive model will be available for $1,149 (U.P. $1,399) for the duration of the Challenger ValueClub Tech Show 2021.
Find out more about the HP Pavilion 15.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re rushing serious work or enjoying some mobile games in bed, strong, stable and fast WiFi should be a must throughout the entire household. Invest in some TP-Link Deco M4 WiFi routers, available at the Challenger ValueClub Tech Show 2021 for $79 (U.P. $119) for a dual pack and rid yourself of WiFi woes.
Things can get ugly when you bicker with your family members or housemates over hogging the WiFi and making connection speeds slow down, but the TP-Link Deco M4 is designed for large-scale settings and networks – we’re talking up to 100 devices, all supplied with lag-free connections. It also boasts a perfect 5-star rating on Challenger, so you know it’s the real deal.
Find out more about the TP-Link Deco M4 WiFi router.
Bonus deals with DBS/POSB Credit Cards & Instalment Payment Plans
Besides tons of electronics savings you can get throughout the Challenger ValueClub Tech Show 2021 taking place from now till 31st March, there are bonus deals exclusively for DBS/POSB Credit Cardmembers, or those paying with a DBS Instalment Payment Plan.
DBS/POSB Credit Cardmembers are able to get a bonus $40 off their tech haul, with a minimum purchase of $1,000. Applicable at all Challenger retail stores as well as online via Hachi.Tech, this promotion is limited to the first 625 redemptions, so we recommend shortlisting your buys and hitting checkout early on instead of procrastinating till later in the sale period.
For Apple fans who have been eyeing the new iPhone 12 mini, purchase it through a 12-month DBS Instalment Payment Plan to get freebies worth over $50. You’ll get to own the snazzy new model at just ~$96/month, splitting your bill into smaller monthly repayments.
Do note that this promo is only applicable for in-store purchases. Find out more about Challenger’s DBS Instalment Payment Plan promo for iPhone 12 mini, or just check in with the friendly sales staff to have all your queries answered on the spot.
The first 400 redemptions will walk away with a 20W USB-C Power Adapter worth $29, plus a set of Earpods with Lightning Connector worth $29. Perfect for you to start enjoying some tunes on your brand new iPhone!
Quality tech products can be a bit of a splurge, but these Challenger ValueClub Tech Show 2021 deals will give you the most bang for your buck. Better yet if you’re paying with DBS/POSB Credit Cards or Instalment Payment Plans, which means more savings and bonus freebies.
This post was brought to you by DBS.
Cover image adapted from (L-R): Digital Trends, ZD Net, Seagate
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