Best tech bargains of the week: August 14

Sony Bravia KDL40V5500 LCD Television

Price: $1888 (Save $211)

If you're looking for a cheap mid-size television from a well-respected brand, check out the Sony Bravia KDL40V5500. With similar qualities to the [[Artnid:310400|Bravia KDL46WE5|Review: Sony Bravia KDL46WE5 LCD TV]], the Bravia KDL40V5500 is the company's cheapest Full HD model and a great buy. While it has an RRP of $2099 you can pick it up from [[xref:http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/4a84b60813b47a58273fc0a87e0106b6/Product/View/GE6463|Dick Smith Electronics (DSE) for $1888|Dick Smith Electronics: Sony Bravia KDL40V5500 LCD TV]].
Navman C40 GPS device

Price: $193 (Save $6)

Navman's C40 GPS device is so new we haven't even had the chance to review it yet! Surpassing the [[Artnid:298613|S100|Review: Navman S100 GPS unit]] as Navman's cheapest GPS, the C40 has a bargain-bin price tag but still offers enough features to get you from point A to point B. It offers a 3.5in touch screen, text-to-speech capability and a range of basic alerts and warnings to ensure you know the road rules no matter where you are. The RRP is extremely low at $199 but you can save even more by getting it from [[xref:http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/4a84bb2910053be02740c0a87e010683/Product/View/D4441?utm_campaign=Homepage&utm_medium=HomePage_Slot1&utm_source=D4441-ProductView&id=D4441|Dick Smith Electronics (DSE) for $193 |Dick Smith Electronics: Navman C40 GPS device]].
[[Artnid:277413|Canon PowerShot A480|Review: Canon PowerShot A480 compact digital camera]]

Price: $176 (Save: $3)

Digital cameras that cost under $200 don't set the world on fire with their image quality, and sometimes they are uncomfortable to use and lack features. Canon's [[artnid:277413|PowerShot A480]], which costs $176 at [[xref:http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/digital-cameras/digital-compact/canon-psa480s-10-mp-digital-camera-silver/436136?utm_source=JB-AU&utm_medium=button&utm_content=http://www.jbhifi.com.au/images/buttons/buy/BUY-ONLINE-BUTTON-79x17.png&utm_campaign=detail-button|JB Hi-Fi|JB Hi-Fi: Canon PowerShot A480 compact digital camera]], has an awkward design but it makes up for it with its image quality. It's capable of capturing very clear shots compared to many of its competitors, and we think it's the best budget compact on the market.
Kogan Agora 10.1in netbook

Price: $399 (Save $100)

Kogan's Agora netbook was already cheap, but the company has [[xref:http://www.kogan.com.au/shop/kogan-agora-netbook/|slashed prices even further to $399|Kogan: Agora 10.1in netbook]]. Offering a 3-cell battery, 1GB of memory and running the Linux-based gOS operating system, the Agora is a fantastic way to surf the Internet. You also get Open Office and dedicated Gmail software. Make sure to keep an eye for our review of the netbook next week!
[[Artnid:254223|Logitech Quickcam E 3500|Review: Logitech Quickcam E 3500 webcam]]

Price: $42.79 (Save $17.16)

Logitech's Quickcam E 3500 is a basic webcam that provides all you need to transmit video across the Web. It normally retails for $59.95, but you can grab it online from [[xref:http://www.gizmomart.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=241392|Gizmomart for $42.79|Gizmomart: Logitech Quickcam E 3500 webcam]].
[[Artnid:280133|TP-Link TL-WR340G|Review: TP-Link TL-WR340G 802.11g wireless router]]

Price: $34 (Save $5.95)

At $39.95, the [[artnid:280133|TP-Link TL-WR340G]] 802.11g wireless router was already cheap when we first reviewed it back in March. Right now, you can pick it up for only $34 at [[xref:http://www.scorptec.com.au/computer/31427-tl-wr340g|Scorptec]]. It's the ideal wireless router for anyone who is on a tight budget and just wants reliable Wi-Fi networking for their apartment or small house.

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