Let the season of bargain hunting begin: Mobile

Acer Liquid Z5

$299

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Why bother to get your hands on some China-made smartphone when you can get the Liquid Z5?

The Z5 features a 5-inch (480 x 854 pixels) touchscreen display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, which is great for watching movies and videos.

This Android (4.2.2 Jelly Bean) smartphone is 8.8mm thick and weighs a mere 147g.

Yet, it has a dual-core 1.3GHz processor, 4GB of internal user storage, Wi-Fi, integrated GPS, as well as a 5-megapixel camera - all for a reasonable price.

Next >> Plantronics BackBeat GO 2 Charge Edition

Plantronics BackBeat GO 2 Charge Edition

$179 (usual price $199); free eGear 2,000mAh portable charger worth $49

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Plantronics' BackBeat Go 2 connects to your smartphone or tablet wirelessly via Bluetooth for listening to music and taking phone calls.

It has a nano coating which protects its earbuds against rain and sweat, while its inline controls make it easy to take calls and adjust the volume.

The battery should last for 41/2hr of music playback.

However, you can treble the time by using the portable charging and storage case included.

Next >> Acer Iconia W4

Acer Iconia W4

From $499 (usual price from $699)

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The Iconia W4 comes with the latest Windows 8.1 operating system, fourth-generation Intel Atom 1.8GHz processor, 2GB of memory, 64GB of internal storage and an 8-inch touchscreen display of 1,280 x 800 pixels.

The display's wide viewing angle (170 degrees) lets your friends huddle around to watch videos.

On a full charge, the Iconia W4 should be good for up to 8hr of watching videos and 10hr of browsing the Web.

Next >> Samsung Galaxy Note Pro LTE Version

Samsung Galaxy Note Pro (12.2-inch display) LTE Version

$1,198; freebies include a Samsung Book cover, a Samsung Bluetooth keyboard, Samsung NFC speakers, a Samsung Bluetooth Headset BHM1200 and a 16GB microSD card

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For those who love to get their comic book fix on a tablet, the new Samsung Galaxy Note Pro (12.2-inch display) may be what they are looking for.

It is the world's first tablet with a 12.2-inch WQXGA widescreen (16:10) display, offering a stunning resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels.

You can enjoy full high-definition videos in all their glory or browse your favourite comic books without zooming in and out. The tablet is available in black and white.

Next >> Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for Apple iPad Air

Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the Apple iPad Air

$111 (usual price $139)

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If you like Apple's Smart Cover and want a Bluetooth keyboard with it, try the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the Apple iPad Air.

It clips on magnetically to your iPad Air, automatically wakes up your tablet when you open it and puts it to sleep when you close it.

On the inside of the cover is a full-sized keyboard with a magnetic groove to slot in your iPad Air, so you can type as though you are using a laptop.

This article was first published on May 28, 2014.
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