out of stock Asus U31F Laptop (i5-460M, 4GB, 500GB, 13.3") $349 Dick Smith

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Asus U31F Laptop (i5-460M, 4GB, 500GB, 13.3") $349 Dick Smith

tchi6 on 10/08/2012 - 10:32 files.ozbargain.com.au (7193 clicks)

Just bought this. Older model first gen i5 but for the price it was ok

edit: Sorry guys, i posted while i was at the shops and just got home now. It was bought at Dick Smith Dandenong. Don't know if they have anymore but the display model was still there

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johnno07 on 10/08/2012 - 10:38 ¶

Looks like a great deal for $350! Can you tell me if it has an SD card slot? I can't find a lot of info on the net as it's a discontinued model.
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  cyssero on 10/08/2012 - 10:53 ¶
  
  Same series, different model: www.asusnotebook.com.au/2453_ASUS-U31F-U31F-RX112X-Notebook-...
  
  Almost certain it has a card reader, been standard for many many years.
  - johnno07 on 10/08/2012 - 10:56 ¶
    
    Cheers, cysssero :)
    - +2 votes
      
      tkotk on 10/08/2012 - 11:02 ¶
      
      Here are some more specs, on the actual model - http://www.solsonicav.com.au/16-laptops-notebooks/1127-asus-...
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  elamo on 10/08/2012 - 11:38 ¶
  
  Yes it does have a SD card slot.
  SOURCE: Looking at it right now.
  - +2 votes
    
    johnno07 on 10/08/2012 - 12:19 ¶
    
    Sorry, elamo - looking for a more reliable source.
    JK - thanks, dude :)
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  SeaQueue on 10/08/2012 - 13:34 ¶
  
  Buy it! it's a really great laptop, small, lightish-weight.
  
  I have this laptop (typing this on it!), but i bought it about 1.5 years ago for $800. So this deal is extremely good.
  
  It has SD slot, ethernet cable slot, 3 usb slots, hdmi, monitor, headphones slot, mic slot.
  
  Just remember, it doesn't have bluetooth.
princo60 on 10/08/2012 - 10:43 ¶

Which store was this from? Seems like a very good deal!
+1 vote

highdealer on 10/08/2012 - 10:44 ¶

where please!!!
+2 votes

Bappy on 10/08/2012 - 10:45 ¶

Which Store? Its probably not available from DSE online
eXtremist on 10/08/2012 - 10:45 ¶

Battery life?
- scotty on 10/08/2012 - 10:53 ¶
  
  9-10hours claimed by ASUS…
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  PlayerOne on 10/08/2012 - 18:41 ¶
  
  I get about 7-8 hours from full charge with office style usage and brightness to max
+6 votes

villemus on 10/08/2012 - 10:50 ¶

indeed very good deal…. which store???

add $100 to get a SSD + $50 to get 8GB ram and you have very very very powerful laptop for less than $500
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  beatlock on 10/08/2012 - 11:58 ¶
  
  4gb ram is more than enough for this type of notebook. don't think you would be gaming/video editing much with a 13.3 inch screen and i5 processor
  
  agree on the SSD
  - gmatht on 10/08/2012 - 20:33 ¶
    
    You can always attach it to a monitor, and the 460M i5 is OK. Notebookcheck benchmark it at just faster than the Intel Core i7 2637M. I don't know whether this is accurate in practice, but the real problem is the GPU; video encoding works best with a Sandybridge+ integrated GPU, and gaming works best with a discrete GPU (or failing that, an ivybridge or AMD integrated GPU). Upgrading the GPU on this to something decent would be pretty much impossible.
tkotk on 10/08/2012 - 10:53 ¶

Brisbane?
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  tkotk on 10/08/2012 - 11:00 ¶
  
  Phoned Dick's, only 3 in Warrick and 1 left in Toowoomba for QLD. Absolute bargain though.
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    Bappy on 10/08/2012 - 13:43 ¶
    
    Toowoomba sold out - only Warwick
Dice on 10/08/2012 - 10:55 ¶

OP is located in Vic, I'll check my local to find out…
furythree on 10/08/2012 - 11:04 ¶

argh i need to buy a laptop for my dad (casual browser + excel)
this will probably be enough for him, but cant decide over ivy bridge for longevity

Ozbargain help me decide!
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  braddsey on 10/08/2012 - 11:08 ¶
  
  It's for your dad. get what he needs, not what you want.
  - furythree on 10/08/2012 - 13:27 ¶
    
    he needs what i described above but doesnt upgrade more than once a decade, hence the longevity issue
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  mrfluffy on 10/08/2012 - 11:42 ¶
  
  Your old man would probably prefer something with a bigger screen. I know i would and i'm an old fart . : )
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    bargainhunter on 10/08/2012 - 12:03 ¶
    
    Hence your user-name.
jcsantos on 10/08/2012 - 11:04 ¶

nice find, problem where to find a dick smith store :D
+1 vote

NimitzHarrington on 10/08/2012 - 11:08 ¶

Great laptop for that price. My only regret is it doesn't have any USB 3.0 or eSATA ports, and no expresscard slot for adding them. But still happy with it.

Battery life I've gotten close to 10hrs from it browsing the web (wifi) and reading PDFs.

Only issue is the 1st gen iGPU isn't that fast, so don't think about gaming on it :-P
+1 vote

princo60 on 10/08/2012 - 11:15 ¶

No stock in Sydney!
+5 votes

dmpiq on 10/08/2012 - 11:17 ¶

Just called DS Nunawading. Was told there's no stock in the whole of Victoria
- myoda on 10/08/2012 - 11:19 ¶
  
  Damn! but thanks for checking..
cjb on 10/08/2012 - 11:18 ¶

whats the store code? XC7754???
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      shaw on 10/08/2012 - 12:45 ¶
      
      Right, and who's choice was that? Should the OP have called around every DSE store in the country just to please YOU? No, so get over it, if you want a bargain, atleast be prepared to hunt for it.
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+3 votes

macduff on 10/08/2012 - 11:31 ¶

Bunbury and Busselton in WA apparently have them.
- j450n74y on 10/08/2012 - 11:59 ¶
  
  joondalup too..but too far for me!
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+2 votes

Daabido on 10/08/2012 - 11:34 ¶

It's their "Everyday Range" for doing basic tasks. It doesn't seem so long ago that an i5 was something to get excited about.
+1 vote

magoo on 10/08/2012 - 11:37 ¶

1st Gen i5….get a Lenovo e320 when their regular specials come up.
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  cnboyli on 10/08/2012 - 12:47 ¶
  
  +1, just received E320 bought 2 weeks ago for $466.88 (added 128gb SSD option)
+1 vote

elamo on 10/08/2012 - 11:37 ¶

This has been my laptop for over a year now. Amazing machine. Great size, 8 hours of legit battery life, enough power for whatever I need to do and I would still pay $900 for it. Recently chucked an ssd in it and I get 9 hours battery life usually. Jump on it!
jasonmurray on 10/08/2012 - 11:54 ¶

William St, Perth has no stock :(
+3 votes

muzzamo on 10/08/2012 - 12:01 ¶

I've got this laptop, they were $719 one year ago as per this deal from dick smith (which I purchased):

http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/45225

Definately put an SSD in this puppy, and your battery life can go even higher than the rated 10 hours.

I should mention that the 10 hours battery life is when you use an included ASUS utility to enter an "underclock" mode which is all good for web browsing and even playing H264 MKV's since the sandy bridge i5 has GPU accelerated video decoding.

One small issue is that the sticker on the unit and the box says that it has a backlit keyboard, which it does not.

Its a steal at $350.
+4 votes

tko6070 on 10/08/2012 - 12:02 ¶

Joondalup WA has one is stock! let the race begin
- j450n74y on 10/08/2012 - 12:02 ¶
  
  if theres two..willing to buy one off ya!
+5 votes

beatlock on 10/08/2012 - 12:04 ¶

Does this come with a floppy disk drive
frewer on 10/08/2012 - 12:06 ¶

I still remember my i3 1st gen cost $1000 2 yrs ago ….
Foma2 on 10/08/2012 - 12:07 ¶

I am just wondering if it is possible to connect an external monitor via a HDMI port ?
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  scytherbladez on 10/08/2012 - 12:18 ¶
  
  Have you found laptops that don't allow this?
  - j450n74y on 10/08/2012 - 12:27 ¶
    
    older netbooks..macbooks..heaps!
    - GregFiona on 10/08/2012 - 19:45 ¶
      
      please delete
    - GregFiona on 10/08/2012 - 19:45 ¶
      
      wrong post
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  bargainhunter on 10/08/2012 - 12:41 ¶
  
  Yes [edit; it is possible]
- check on 10/08/2012 - 14:10 ¶
  
  I am just wondering if it is possible to connect an external monitor via a HDMI port
  
  I have one of these (bought a year or so ago). Mine does not have an HDMI port. It does have an external VGA port for an external monitor.
  - NimitzHarrington on 11/08/2012 - 03:36 ¶
    
    I've got one and mine has a HDMI port! o.O
citybargainhunter on 10/08/2012 - 12:24 ¶

cheap
- citybargainhunter on 10/08/2012 - 13:46 ¶
  
  no stock in DSE Eastgardens
+2 votes

tchi6 on 10/08/2012 - 12:37 ¶

Sorry guys, i posted while i was at the shops and just got home now. It was bought at Dick Smith Dandenong. Don't know if they have anymore but the display model was still there
+2 votes

aimon on 10/08/2012 - 12:41 ¶

Hornsby NSW and George St Sydney have no stock.
striker5950 on 10/08/2012 - 13:04 ¶

Any stock in sydney? I called 3 stores no luck, as soon as i say the name, sorry no stock.
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zeeb on 10/08/2012 - 13:04 ¶

just called dandenong and the floor stock was sold about 30min ago and no more left
eXtremist on 10/08/2012 - 13:07 ¶

nowra has 1 left, display model
+5 votes

bibiphok on 10/08/2012 - 13:34 ¶

Wow went to Dick Smith in Brissie and got this awesome deal

Acer-timeline-x-as5820tg-524g50mn
For $349!

http://penta.com.au/acer/15-laptop/acer-timeline-x-as5820tg-...

What do you think of the specs compared to the Asus?
- Bappy on 10/08/2012 - 13:45 ¶
  
  Which Store in Brisbane? Have they got other in store specials?
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    bibiphok on 10/08/2012 - 13:49 ¶
    
    Got it at the one on Queen Street, think it was the last one, you can try and call other shop, this was not on their website
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      AMG on 10/08/2012 - 15:37 ¶
      
      Called around, looks like there's none left in Queensland. Thanks for the heads up anyway. The Dick Smith item number is XC8867 if anyone's looking in other states
    - enjunuet on 10/08/2012 - 15:53 ¶
      
      Did the other stores confirm that there is this model for this price but just no stock? If so, I would be calling up stores in NSW.
    - bibiphok on 10/08/2012 - 15:54 ¶
      
      Too bad, I must have been lucky :)
      Currently uninstalling all the bloatware… really impressed by the laptop given the price! Will look at putting a SSD and should be good to go
    - enjunuet on 10/08/2012 - 16:01 ¶
      
      any chance you can post the receipt or PM it to me?
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      bibiphok on 10/08/2012 - 16:11 ¶
      
      Here you go, hope you guys find another one, good luck ;)
      
      https://dl.dropbox.com/u/95017820/acer_as5820tg.jpg
    - AMG on 10/08/2012 - 16:25 ¶
      
      @enjunuet - Yep, model exists at that price. GL!
    - enjunuet on 10/08/2012 - 19:13 ¶
      
      Big thanks for that. I will see if I can track this down.
- bibiphok on 10/08/2012 - 13:53 ¶
  
  Specs of the Acer are better, i5-520M, has a dedicated Radeon 5650
  Screen is 15.6", better or worse, depends what you're after
- MDC01 on 10/08/2012 - 18:58 ¶
  
  If it is anything like the Timeline 3830t which I have, it will be a beast of a machine at a fantastic price. Mine is the best laptop I've used…….
Rockhard on 10/08/2012 - 13:45 ¶

Asked the Point Cook, Vic store. They said it's sold out in Victoria
samehada on 10/08/2012 - 14:09 ¶

@OP: Thanks for sharing with us, you are lucky to get 1.

This is clearance stock so don't keep your hope up since stock will be very limited at only some stores. So if you manage to find one then you are just lucky.
JepunK on 10/08/2012 - 14:27 ¶

must resist…just bought a new laptop last week…must resist!!
berger on 10/08/2012 - 14:33 ¶

i dont need this but its pretty cheap, going past DSE tonight.
anleizhang on 10/08/2012 - 15:15 ¶

Can anyone advise if this Thinkpad worth $509?

ThinkPad Edge E320

http://shopap.lenovo.com/au/en/deals-and-coupons/laptop-thin...
- +2 votes
  
  scotty on 10/08/2012 - 15:28 ¶
  
  Better CPU than the ASUS. However
  
  Build quality for ThinkPad EDGE might not be as good
  
  Battery will probably last only 3-4 hours
  - cnboyli on 10/08/2012 - 23:36 ¶
    
    Battery definitely lasts longer than 4 hrs, 5 at least.
- cnboyli on 10/08/2012 - 23:42 ¶
  
  use student portal, same model but cheaper($488) http://shopap.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/aueducatio...
rentony on 10/08/2012 - 17:17 ¶

Can anyone advice a store in Mel?
omega36 on 10/08/2012 - 17:25 ¶

I bought the display unit in Dandenong, sorry :(
- tchi6 on 10/08/2012 - 17:27 ¶
  
  Did they give you further discount?
  - eXtremist on 10/08/2012 - 18:04 ¶
    
    No, its cost price.
eXtremist on 10/08/2012 - 18:05 ¶

The laptop also has a sticker on it to say that it has a illuminated keyboard but it doesn't actually have this feature. Go figure. Maybe this is why its being cleared from all stores.
+1 vote

eXtremist on 10/08/2012 - 18:12 ¶

If you want to know where there is stock, call up the dick smith head office and ask which stores have stock, probably going to be display models only but still a steal at that price.. good luck!

I got the last one at Top Ryde
Geewhizz on 10/08/2012 - 18:56 ¶

but for the price it was ok

That's not OK for the price, it's totally awesome! I paid nearly $900 for it last year.
chillwok on 11/08/2012 - 09:20 ¶

just rang these 2 places.
no stock sunnybank QLD
sold out mt gravatt QLD
bling on 11/08/2012 - 10:12 ¶

Rang them up @MooneePonds just now. Can't find it in their system at all and was told it's a deleted item so don't think any of us are able to pick one up unless it's their display model.
Cheap Charlie on 11/08/2012 - 11:18 ¶

I just called a DS store. non in my area but the guy did say that quite a few Sydney stores had them. he mentioned Campbelltown. Unfortunately thay are not able to do a store transfer for me..
Bappy on 11/08/2012 - 12:05 ¶

(Thanks to my Bro who lives in Toowoomba), I have secured the last one from Warwick Store
They still have the display model but advised its not operational