In the market for a new computer? Been waiting a while to upgrade your laptop? Well, now is the perfect time to invest.
You probably already know that Boxing Day is one of the main shopping days in Australia. But, why is Boxing Day such a massive shopping event? Well, unlike pre-Christmas sales, the Boxing Day sales extend to include discounts on big-ticket technology items, including cameras, TVs and computers. That's right, Boxing Day means loads of discounts on tech. So, if you’re in the market for a new laptop, now is the time to buy!
To give you an idea of exactly how many great sales and discounts there are, Aussies spent over $2 billion on Boxing Day in 2014. For the Boxing Day sales period, which runs from 26 December to 15 January, everyone over the age of 14 spent $850 on average – an absolutely enormous figure given the median full-time weekly salary is roughly $883 after tax*.
Best places to shop for laptops in Boxing Day sales:
Best computer deals
Real Smart
Extra $10 off when order is $99+
Use the code take an extra $10 off items of furniture, appliances, homewares, sports, electronics and much more with orders over $99 at Real Smart. T&Cs apply.
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Zapals
10% off orders over $50
Register or log in to get 10% off orders over $50 at Zapals. Excluding promotional items. T&Cs apply.
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Cafago
5% off site-wide
Enjoy extra 5% off site-wide includes cellphones, RC toys, cameras, motorcycles and much more at Cafago. T&Cs may apply.
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Catch
Up to 70% off The Ultimate Christmas gift guide
Shop Illuminate Me 3-way makeup mirror w/ led lights, Who Knew? the book, Gem Look baby organic cotton clothing, 10-in-1 wooden board game set and much more with up to 70% off at Catch. T&Cs apply.
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HP
Awesome deals on gaming range
Get awesome deals on gaming range includes OMEN by HP notebooks, desktops + monitors & OMEN by HP accessories. T&Cs may apply.
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HP
Up to $500 bonus gift card
Get up to $500 bonus gift card starting from $429 purchase at HP. T&Cs may apply.
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Cafago
Up to 80% off select items + win smartwatch phone
Get up to 80% off select items + play a game to FREE win smartwatch phone at Cafago. T&Cs may apply.
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Dell
Up to 40% off selected laptops
Enjoy up to 40% off selected laptops at Dell. T&Cs apply.
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Dell
Up to 25% off selected desktops
Enjoy up to 25% off selected desktops at Dell. T&Cs apply.
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Dell
Up to 20% off selected XPS & Inspiron Gaming performance deals
Enjoy up to 20% off selected XPS & Inspiron gaming performance deals at Dell. T&Cs apply.
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Dell
Up to 40% off selected monitors
Enjoy up to 40% off selected monitors at Dell. T&Cs apply.
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Dell
Up to 40% off selected business laptops
Enjoy up to 40% off selected business laptops at Dell. T&Cs apply.
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Dell
Up to 20% off selected Vostro, Latitude & Precision performance Laptops
Enjoy up to 20% off selected Vostro, Latitude & Precision performance Laptops at Dell. T&Cs apply.
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Dell
Up to 50% off selected Optiplex PCs
Enjoy up to 50% off selected Optiplex PCs at Dell. T&Cs apply.
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eBay
Up to 88% off Holiday gift guide
Enjoy up to 88% off selected Apple, Samsung, Reebok, Adidas, Asics, Kitchenaid, Dyson and much more at eBay. T&Cs apply.
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Microsoft Store
Up to 80% off select Xbox games
Enjoy up to 80% off select Xbox games at Microsoft Store. T&Cs apply.
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Dell
16% off $2,000 or more PowerEdge servers and Powervault storage
Enjoy 16% off $2,000 or more PowerEdge servers and Powervault storage at Dell. T&Cs apply.
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Dell
10% off electronics accessories and software
Valid on electronics accessories and software including monitors, printers and projectors. T&Cs apply.
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Dell
5% off Alienware and XPS
Get 5% off Alienware and XPS at Dell. T&cs apply.
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Dell
12% off $1,700 or more Dell branded systems
Get 12% off when you spend $1,700 or more on Dell branded systems. Excludes tablets, Alienware and XPS. T&Cs apply.
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Dell
8% off $900 or more Dell branded systems
Enjoy 8% off when you spend $900 or more on Dell branded systems. Excluding tablets, Alienware and XPS. T&Cs apply.
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Dell
5% off any Dell branded system
Valid on any Dell branded system. Excludes tablets, Alienware and XPS. T&Cs apply.
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DealeXtreme
6% off when you buy 2 items
Receive 6% off when you buy 2 items. T&Cs apply.
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DealeXtreme
8% off when you buy 3 items
Receive 8% off when you buy 3 items. T&Cs apply.
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DealeXtreme
4% off any order
Receive 4% off any order by using this code at checkout. T&Cs apply.
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DealeXtreme
$4 off orders over $55
Receive $4 off orders over $55 by using this code at checkout. T&Cs apply.
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DWI (Digital World International)
$10 off when you spend over $500
Receive $10 off when you spend over $500. T&Cs apply.
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DWI (Digital World International)
$15 off when you spend over $800
Receive $15 off when you spend over $800. T&Cs apply.
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Microsoft Store
10% off PC’s accessories, software & phones
10% off PC’s accessories, software & phones. Includes Surface, laptops &2-in-1s, mouse, adapter and more. T&Cs may apply.
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Microsoft Store
Starting $1,499: Surface Laptop 2
Starting from $1,499, get new Surface Laptop 2 at Microsoft for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.
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Epson
FREE 2-day shipping on orders over $150
Receive FREE 2-day shipping on orders over $150 at Epson. T&Cs apply.
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DealeXtreme
5% off all products
Enjoy 5% off all products at DealeXtreme. T&Cs apply.
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Microsoft Store
Up to $79 off Surface Book 2 Essentials Bundle
Save up to $79 with the Surface Book 2, Microsoft Complete Warranty for Surface Book 2, Office 365 Home or Personal 1 year subscription, and a choice of Surface sleeve or case. T&Cs apply.
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DJI
10% DJI Educational Discount
The DJI Educational Discount program is available to students, educators, and academic research staff with an approved educational email address. It allows the purchase of DJI products with a 10% discount through the DJI Online Store. Apply now. T&Cs apply.
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Lenovo
Fast delivery deals
Shop now and receive your order quickly at Lenovo. T&Cs apply.
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Microsoft Store
$20 off Office 365 1yr with Surface Device purchase
Receive $20 off select Office 365 1yr with purchase of Surface Device at Microsoft. T&Cs apply.
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Microsoft Store
40% off 3-month Xbox LIVE with any console
Add an Xbox Console to cart to qualify for a 40% Discount on 3-month Xbox LIVE. This is an attach only offer and you will see the 40% discount when you land on the console PDP and interstitials after clicking “Add to cart” on the PDP of the selected console. T&Cs apply.
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Microsoft Store
Up to $208 off Surface Pro Essentials Bundle
Save up to $208 on a Surface Pro device, Microsoft Complete Warranty for Surface Pro, Office 365 Home 1 year subscription, a Black Surface Pro Type Cover, & a choice of Surface sleeve, case or skin. T&Cs apply.
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Microsoft Store
$149 off Surface Studio Essentials Bundle
Save $149 on any Surface Studio device, Microsoft Complete Warranty for Surface Studio, and Office 365 Home 1 year subscription. T&Cs apply.
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Microsoft Store
10% off student discount
Student discount is valid on Surface Pro, Surface laptop, Surface Book 2 and select Surface accessories from Microsoft Store. Exclusions may apply.
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VMWare
10% off your first order
Get 10% off your first order at VMWare. Valid for new customers only. Conditions apply.
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DWI (Digital World International)
Up to 30% off Apple Macbook clearance sale
Enjoy up to 30% off on Apple Macbook on sale at DWI. T&Cs apply
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CyberLink
Up to 75% off award winning software
Get up to 75% off award winning software at CyberLink. T&Cs apply.
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Gearbest
15% off toys and hobby products
Simply use the code to get 15% off toys and hobby products at Gearbest. T&Cs apply.
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Gearbest
Up to 50% off select items
Get up to 50% off select items at Gearbest. T&Cs apply.
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Gearbest
9% off all car electronics products
Simply enter this code to get 9% off on all car electronics products. T&Cs apply.
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Gearbest
Save at GearBest today!
Get your favourites at Gearbest and save today. T&Cs apply.
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Apple Store
Apple refurbished products with one-year warranty
Shop for Apple refurbished products with one-year warranty. All tested and certified. T&Cs apply.
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Lenovo
Up to 40% off all deals page
Explore all deals page and get up to 40% off at Lenovo. T&Cs apply.
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Lenovo
FREE shipping
Get FREE standard shipping within Australia at Lenovo. T&Cs apply.
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Kogan
FREE shipping selected items
Get these Kogan items and delivered to your doorstep for FREE. T&Cs apply.
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Kogan
Lowest price ever Sale
Enjoy and shop the hottest deals on massive clearance sale from Kogan. T&Cs apply.
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Zapals
FREE worldwide delivery for orders weighing less than 100g
Enjoy FREE worldwide delivery on orders weighing less than 100g. Exclusions and T&Cs apply.
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Microsoft Store
FREE delivery & FREE returns
The Australian Microsoft Store offers free shipping on all their products.
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Personal Digital Services
Up to 50% off
Get up to 50% off in the Personal Digital Services clearance sale. Conditions Apply
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Tandy
Save up to 50% in the sale
Shop for hot deals with fast dispatch and shipping at Tandy.com.au. Conditions apply.
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Tandy
FREE shipping on select items
Receive FREE shipping on select items at the Hot deals section of Tandy.com.au. Exclusions and T&Cs apply.
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HP
FREE delivery on orders over $50: Australia-wide
Receive free delivery on orders over $50. Orders below $50 will be subject to a $7.95 shipping charge.
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Dell
Save an additional 30% off on Inspiron 15 Gaming
If gaming is your scene, get yourself a 30% discount on Dell’s Inspiron 15 Gaming laptop.
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Target Australia
FREE Click and Collect on orders over $20
Excludes large items and physical gift cards. Some products do not qualify for click and collect.
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eBay
Myer Click and collect
Myer now offer click and collect. Shop online for all your favourites, and collect the items in store for free.
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eBay
Sign up to the newsletter
Sign up to the Good Guys newsletter to be the first to hear about any sale events or discounts.
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eBay
Up to 76% off Daily deals
Grab a bargain from eBay's deals section with up to 76% off. T&Cs apply.
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Mydeal.com.au
FREE shipping on selected items
Get your orders shipped for FREE. Valid on selected items only. T&Cs apply.
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Catch
FREE shipping when you join the Catch community
Join Club Catch and enjoy unlimited FREE standard shipping on eligible products, access to exclusive deals and dedicated customer service, and flash sales and sneak peek events.
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Catch
Up to 82% off Today's Catch deals
Enjoy up to 82% off Today's deals of beauty, clothing, accessories, home appliances, sports, gadgets and much more at Catch. Conditions apply.
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Newegg
FREE shipping within Australia
Enjoy FREE shipping within Australia when you shop at Newegg. T&Cs apply.
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DWI (Digital World International)
FREE standard shipping
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Popular Computers & Laptops coupon codes
| Last checked | Code description | Code |
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| 8 Nov 2018 | Extra $10 off when order is $99+ | FIN**** |
| 23 Oct 2018 | 10% off orders over $50 | FIN**** |
| 16 Nov 2018 | 5% off site-wide | CFG**** |
| 12 Nov 2018 | 16% off $2,000 or more PowerEdge servers and Powervault storage | AUA**** |
| 12 Nov 2018 | 10% off electronics accessories and software | AUA**** |
| 8 May 2018 | Receive $100 off Dell Inspiron 5000 & 7000 series | ******** |
Which retailers had sales last year and what were the savings?
Out of the retailers who stock laptop computers, here are some that had a great Boxing Day deal:
- Harvery Norman
- JB Hi-Fi
- Dick Smith
- Microsoft Store
- The Good Guys
- Appliances Online
- Lenovo
- Grays Online
- oo.com.au
- Catch.com.au
Savings varied greatly between different retailers. Retailers like Catch.com.au already have heavily discounted prices on laptops and desktop computers, so customers typically saved between $20-$100. On the other hand, stores like Dick Smith, whose prices sit much closer to the recommended retail price, offered significant savings. In fact, Dick Smith had a range of laptops on sale for under $500.
Here are a few of the discounts and sales from previous years.
- Dick Smith: Computers under $500 sale – Toshiba Satellite 15.6" Notebook for $349.
- Microsoft store: Up to $110 off Surface Pro 3 devices.
- Lenovo: Up to $1200 off ThinkPad tablets, laptops, ThinkCentre desktops, ThinkStation workstations and ThinkServer services.
- Harvey Norman: Up to 50% off – Apple MacBook Pro 13" 2.5GHz i5 for $1188, was $1349.
Which laptops and computers will be on sale?
This year, we've also seen hybrid laptop-tablet devices become more and more popular. This suggests that we can expect to see some really competitive bundle deals.
In an effort to compete with devices like the Surface, which comes with the detachable keyboard, there is a strong likelihood that devices like the Samsung Galaxy Tab and the Apple iPad will throw in accessories at a lowered price.
Which retailers should you shop at and which retailers have the best guarantees?
There are many factors at play when deciding where to shop. To help decide, we've outlined which retailers offer free shipping and returns. We've also outlined the guarantees and return policies for major retailers.
Free shipping.
- oo.com.au: Only on selected small items. Larger items have a calculated shipping cost depending on where you live.
- Catch.com.au: Free shipping when you register with Club Catch.
- Appliances Online: Free shipping to selected metropolitan areas.
- Lenovo: Shipping is free of charge in Australia.
- Microsoft Store: Free shipping throughout December 2015.
Accepts returns.
- Microsoft Store: All products must be returned with reasonable care having been taken. All boxed software and video games must be returned with their seal intact. Proof of purchase is required.
- Lenovo: Return your product as you received it, in its original packaging, within 14 days of delivery.
- oo.com.au: If you purchase virtually anything from oo.com.au, you can return it for your money back. Returns must be initiated within 30 days, and the product must be unused and in original condition.
- Appliances Online: You can arrange for your appliance to be exchanged for a similar product within 14 days of delivery, or return it for a credit towards your next appliance purchase.
- JB Hi-Fi: Returns are accepted if the product is unused with original packaging and returned within 30 days. NB: According to this article on Choice, JB Hi-Fi staff members sometimes refuse to issue returns. If you're having trouble getting a return approved, you can refer to this JB Hi-Fi returns policy brochure. Page 3 unequivocally states 'change of mind' returns are accepted.
No returns
- Catch.com.au: Only accepts returns if product is faulty.
- Grays Online: Only accepts returns on items purchased at buy-it-now prices.
- Harvey Norman: Only accepts returns if product is faulty.
- Dick Smith: Only accepts returns if product is faulty.
- The Good Guys: Only accepts returns if product is faulty.
Guarantees and warranties
Under Australian consumer law, you are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
If you receive a product and it's damaged or faulty, you are entitled to a full refund or exchange. If you have trouble obtaining a refund for a faulty product, refer to the guidelines from the ACCC.
Why buy a laptop online? Is it worth buying a laptop in the Boxing Day sales?
You're rarely going to find cheaper prices on computers than during the Boxing Day sales, so now is definitely the time to buy and you probably should buy it online. Purchasing a laptop online is beneficial for many reasons, and not just for avoiding the queues and the nightmare carpark.
Generally, online stores are stocked through a large central warehouse. Bricks and mortar stores only have a small stock room plus what's on the floor. This means that if you choose to shop online, it's far less likely that the item you want will sell out. On sale days, especially Boxing Day, many products sell out in stores after only a few hours.
Shopping online allows you to very easily compare products too. You can open windows for the Microsoft Store, JB Hi-Fi and Lenovo all at once and directly compare prices and specifications. This is a lot harder to do if you're going to physical stores, and it's much more time-consuming.
One reason you should consider shopping in store is if you need very specific consumer advice from a product expert. For example, if there is a question you have that only Apple staff will be able to answer, then perhaps it's best for you to visit the physical store.
When will we find out what discounts are available?
We will keep this page updated with discounts as they are released. Scroll down to see the current list of available deals.
Deals you can take advantage of now
Popular Boxing Day Sales AU - Category coupon codes
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| 15 Feb 2018 | Up to 50% off selected styles | ******** |
*figure is based on median Australian salary of $57,400 from ABS data and information from the Australian Retailers Association.
