IT fairs are a huge deal for us Singaporeans. We spend hours, and even days exploring convention halls in search of the best deals for the latest in tech, but we shouldn’t always have to wait months to clinch our next toy at a discount.
As lovers of all things tech ourselves, we’ve curated a list of the 10 best tech deals you can find on 99SME.sg that can’t be found elsewhere. From earphones for under $20 to an LED TV under $300, here are some gadgets from our home grown Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs) that come at a fraction of their usual price.
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While everyone else’s eyes are always on the ‘bigger and better’ smartphone brands, there’re some pretty powerful smartphones from the smaller players that’ve been making waves in the market.
Equipped with a quad-core processor and 5MP camera, the Lenovo A2020 is as reliable as a phone can get. If cracked screens have been the bane of your smartphone, the heavy-duty Lenovo will be the phone that can end it once and for all.
Plus, a selfie stick and light ring are also up for grabs with every purchase!
U.P.: $399.00
Price on 99%SME: $218.00
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The arrival of the Logitech M331 may very well spell doom for the incessant mouse clickers in libraries. With Logitech’s patented engineering and design, the M331 is close to 30% quieter than the usual office mouse – the same percentage difference between speaking at normal volume and whispering.
U.P.: $32.00
Price on 99%SME: $24.70
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Watching a day’s worth of Snapchat and Instastories on our phones drain its battery so fast that we wonder if there’s something wrong with it.
With its 8000mAh charging capacity at 2.4A, this thecoopidea Slim 8000mAh Powerbank can easily power your devices for up to 3 charge cycles. It also comes with a built-in micro USB cable so you’ll never have to worry about leaving yours at home.
U.P.: $79.90
Price on 99%SME: $71.90
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Every serious gamer knows that when it comes to rallying allies, delegating attack strategies, and listening for the enemy – no perfect PC setup is complete without a good gaming headset.
With its 40mm stereo speakers delivering a maximum bass response, swivel-mounted ear cushions and a flip-up microphone, plugging the Plantronics Gamecom 318 into your soundboard is the best way to kickstart your World of Warcraft journey.
U.P.: $49.00
Price on 99%SME: $39.00
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If you’re sick of the sweaty tangle your earphones are always left in after exercise, these earphones are bound to revolutionise your workout sessions. Lightweight and designed to rest perfectly in your ears, the noise isolating technology on this pair will give you crystal clear sound quality without the incessant barking of dogs passing by.
U.P.: $47.00
Price on 99%SME: $13.86
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You don’t have to stream your weekend Netflix movie marathons from your tiny 13” laptop screen when this Samsung 32” LED TV is going at just $278.80 after almost a 50% price slash. It even gives you access to free-to-air channels without you having to purchase a set-top box! All you have to do is plug your memory drive into the TV and you’re good to go!
U.P.: $499.00
Price on 99%SME: $278.80
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If you’re looking for a new pair of earphones, but are not the sort to go above and beyond your budget for a pair of $150 earphones, these Phiaton P30 Black In-Ear Earphones are for you. With its non-tangling cable, you won’t have to worry about fumbling around for a good ten minutes before plugging into your favourite tunes.
U.P.: $27.00
Price on 99%SME: $15.90
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So you’ve gotten yourself those gaming headphones, why not upgrade your monitor while you’re at it?
With 28% off the Dell SE2417HG LED Monitor, gear yourself up for hours of jitter-free, lightning fast gameplay with a response time of 1ms and full HD resolution to keep you alert and focused for hours on end.
U.P.: $299.00
Price on 99%SME: $165.00
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Unlike the majority of the speakers out there, the McGear SP21 dishes out your favourite hits without the need for an AUX cable. With an inbuilt SD Card slot, it’s literally a plug-and-play device!
With a playback time of up to 10 hours, you’ll probably need to curate an extra long playlist to maximise your use of the speaker. If you’re planning to stream your playlist off your phone, there is still an AUX cable which comes together with the speaker.
U.P.: $29.00
Price on 99%SME: $9.90
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It isn’t the Galaxy S8, but if you’re strapped for cash and in the market for a new tablet, the Samsung Tab A 7.0 (2016) will be perfect for your budget. Its 7″ HD display and solid build make it a super hardy choice for both daily use and streaming the latest GoT episodes.
The phone also comes with extended battery life, and has both a 5MP front and 2mp rear camera for you to document every moment on the go.
U.P.: $260.00
Price on 99%SME: $170.00
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99%SME is back for the third year running to bring you more goods and services from our homegrown SMEs.
It is a common platform for SMEs to showcase their products and services and is incorporated with an eMarketplace so we can shop at our own convenience and have goods delivered directly to us. It’s a win-win situation for us and the SMEs of Singapore: While we #SupportourSMEs, we also get to enjoy great discounts.
From the 9th of July to the 6th of August 2017, shop at 99SME.sg and stand to win over $8,000 worth of prizes. If luck is on your side, you might even stand to win a pair of return tickets to Barcelona on Singapore Airlines!
Every $20 spent in a valid receipt from a 99%SME merchant gives you one chance at the draw. If you’re making your purchase online, you’ll be automatically added to the lucky draw with the use of this promo code at checkout: LUCKYSME.
99%SME is founded by Singtel and DBS and supported by official media partner Mediacorp. It is a movement to appreciate SMEs by driving more customers to their stores.
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