DSE one-hour offer on Aspire One netbook.

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wreck90

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Topic # 88586 18-Aug-2011 14:32

Just got an email, DSE are doing a special one hour deal on this...

http://dicksmith.co.nz/product/XC7795/

Selling it for $299 between 7pm and 8pm today only.

Seems like an OK deal if you're after a cheapo netbook.

fab

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Reply # 508594 18-Aug-2011 14:35

I just sent that around work. Dual boot Android/Windows too - that's a great price.

garethbezett

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Reply # 508599 18-Aug-2011 14:47

Thanks for posting this. Do you know if it is online or in-store only or both?

floydbloke

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Reply # 508609 18-Aug-2011 15:06

garethbezett: Thanks for posting this. Do you know if it is online or in-store only or both?

The webpage with the offer has got a banner in the corner stating 'Online Exclusive'

Then again, it also has a 'Shop Now' button even though it's only available between 19:00 and 20:00. (Which, when you click it at the moment asks you to pay $375)

I'm not a big fan of Acer but all-in-all a pretty damn good deal.

I also note that Dickies will be selling Kindles as of next week sometime, at pretty competitive prices with Amazon once you pay shipping.

Most of the trouble in the world is caused by people wanting to be important. (T.S. Eliot)

codyc1515

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Reply # 508615 18-Aug-2011 15:12

floydbloke:
garethbezett: Thanks for posting this. Do you know if it is online or in-store only or both?

The webpage with the offer has got a banner in the corner stating 'Online Exclusive'

Then again, it also has a 'Shop Now' button even though it's only available between 19:00 and 20:00. (Which, when you click it at the moment asks you to pay $375)

I'm not a big fan of Acer but all-in-all a pretty damn good deal.

I also note that Dickies will be selling Kindles as of next week sometime, at pretty competitive prices with Amazon once you pay shipping.

Here is the link for $299: http://dicksmith.co.nz//offer/1hourdeal.

jjnz1

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Reply # 508622 18-Aug-2011 15:29

This deal is for the Intel N455 Atom 1.6Ghz single core.

I have the same netbook but with a 1Ghz dual core AMD C50 APU, and I use it as my main PC connected to 2x 1080p 24inch LCD's.

I wonder how his Cpu compares to mine?

If its the same, I would recommend it. I have installed 4GB ram and a 60GB SSD though, which I think is a must.

Overall I would give this netbook (the C50) a 4 out of 5 stars with the upgrade.

[EDIT] Apparently the Atom is not very good compared with the AMD Fusion C50 (No 720P LCD, No HDMI) If this is the case, I wouldn't waste your $300. If my netbook was a tad bit slower it would be unbearable, and 1/5 stars.

Heavenlywild: LOL, I was only just fixing it! Oh well, let me repost:)

You may want to consider spending a wee bit more, as the Atom processor is a bit of a FAIL in terms of performance. Since you will most likely use this for a long time, might be a worthy upgrade.

It's the Acer Aspire One AO522 10.1 Netbook. Comes with AMD Fusion. Get it at JB for $499 approx as they have a 10% off sale at the moment.

http://www.noelleeming.co.nz/computers/notebook-computers/netbook-computers/acer-lu-ses0d-204-aspire-one-ao522-netbook/prod110850.html