Best tech bargains of the week: August 21

[[Artnid:270268|Canon PIXMA MP630|Review: Canon PIXMA MP630 inkjet multifunction]]

Price: $199 (Save $100)

With [[Artnid:315098|new Canon printers and multifunctions on their way|Canon refreshes PIXMA, laser printer line-ups]], now is the perfect time to grab a bargain. JB Hi-Fi is first out of the lot, offering the [[Artnid:270268|PIXMA MP630 inkjet multifunction|Review: Canon PIXMA MP630 inkjet multifunction]] for only $199 — a full $100 off the original RRP. This printer is what Canon labels its "hero" product, which means you get a fair whack of features without a premium price tag. Offering CD/DVD printing, Canon's Easy Scroll Wheel and fantastic colour print quality, the PIXMA MP630 is a great buy.
iHome iH10 iPod dock

Price: $79.70 (Save $69.30)

Sites like [[xref:http://www.catchoftheday.com.au/|Catch of the Day]] are a great way to find a bargain, as can be seen with today's "catch": the iHome iH10 Premium iPod Radio dock. Though simple, the iH10 is attractive, featuring analog volume knobs, iPod/iPhone compatibility and a radio in a compact package. Considering the quality on offer with the [[Artnid:226257|iHome iH8|iHome iH8 iPod Radio alarm clock]], we aren't surprised that these iPod docks are almost sold out — get in quick.
Playstation 3 Slim

Price: $494

Sony’s new look PS3 is smaller, lighter and slimmer than the previous model — as well as being significantly cheaper at $499 RRP. If you were thinking of getting a gaming console, search around for the best deal and pick one up when it launches on 3 September. We found it at JB Hi-Fi for $494, which is a massive saving of $5 off retail. Seriously, though, at this price it's worth considering the PS3 if you're in the market for a Blu-ray player than can do more than most; it's certainly a more appealing proposition than the older model.
[[artnid:268688|Kogan Technologies Full HD 1080p Video Camera]]

Price: $299 (Save $70)

The [[artnid:268382|Kogan Technologies Full HD 1080p Video Camera]] is a flash memory–based camcorder that comes bundled with an 8GB SD card and a bonus carry case. Originally costing $399, Kogan has just slashed the price of this dirt-cheap camera even further. It can now be purchased [[xref:http://www.kogan.com.au/shop/kogan-full-hd-1080p-video-camcorder-camera/?utm_source=MailingList&utm_medium=email&utm_content=amanda_conroy%40idg.com.au&utm_campaign=Kogan+-+August+-+Fathers+Day|from the Kogan Web site]] for just $299. Without question, it's the best value HD camcorder on the market.
[[artnid:271052|Canon PowerShot G10 digital camera]]

Price: $625 (Save $124)

Canon's PowerShot G11 has just been announced, but the PowerShot G10 it replaces is still an awesome camera. It's basically a compact camera with a huge range of manual controls that make it similar to a digital SLR in operation. Of course you can't change its lens like a D-SLR, but it comes with a versatile 5x zoom lens that's 28mm wide. You also get a huge 14.7-megapixel sensor. [[xref: http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod5477.htm|Digital Camera Warehouse]] has the PowerShot G10 for $625, which is $124 cheaper than when we first reviewed it in December 2008.
[[artnid:312166|LG Viewty Smart mobile phone]]

LG's Viewty Smart is an excellent 8-megapixel camera phone and the S-Class UI is rich and engaging. This imaging phone isn't without its faults, including the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack and a poor Web browser, but at [[xref:http://shop.three.com.au/mobile-details/LG-Viewty-Smart-Silver|$69 per month on a 24 month plan|LG Viewty Smart on 3]] with 3 Mobile it's decent value. Online purchasers will also receive $50 credit free!