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ACER Aspire V5-573 15.6" 4th i5 Notebook $420 (after Cash Back) Delivered @ DSE

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ACER Aspire V5-573 15.6" 4th i5 Notebook $420 (after Cash Back) Delivered @ DSE
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[Deactivated] on 20/09/2013 - 06:58 m.dicksmith.com.au (5645 clicks)
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Why buy NOLOVE laptops (Lenovo) when you can buy ACER Aspire V5-573 15.6" 4th i5 Notebook for $420 (after Cash Back) Delivered @ DSE + 20% off all Acer computers

Acer cashback

Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4200U Processor
Processor Speed: 1.6GHz
Hard Drive Size: 500GB HDD
Memory: 4GB DDR3-1066 Memory (1x4GB)
Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics with 128MB of dedicated system memory
Screen Size: 15.6" WXGA Widescreen LED
Camera: HD
Optical Drive: No
Touchscreen: No
Wireless LAN: ACER Wireless 802.11 a⁄g⁄n
Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth 4.0
Card Reader: SD Card Reader
Operating System: Windows 8 64-bit

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  • treeman on 20/09/2013 - 08:25

    I purchased a laptop at the end of the financial year and it was mentioned as a particular model number through officeworks compared to the number on the actual box. Thought it might void cashback.

    Just got the cash back this week, so they are usually fairly good about it.

    Just a tip.

  • Bappy on 20/09/2013 - 08:42
    +7

    It was $559 only few days ago
    Very good price for a 4th Gen i5

  • Stalker on 20/09/2013 - 09:02

    Very tempted.

    Looking for a lappy for the kids, and while I'm guessing this will be more than adequate, what are the week points of this model?

    • shaybisc on 20/09/2013 - 10:30
      +1

      Weak only in absolute terms, not at this very low price- no ssd.

    • dreadpiratedan on 20/09/2013 - 13:51
      +3

      The whole thing is a bit of a weakpoint. The processor's an i5, but only dual core with hyperthreading (as are all laptop i5s), and that's at a pretty damn low base clock speed too. The hard drive is pretty conservative on size, the RAM is nothing great but even with "good" stuff you wouldn't notice the difference. Being intergrated graphics, that's also pretty poor. Really it all just pretty well matched low end gear, so pretty appropriate for the price range. I'm pretty sure that "U" in the CPU model might have something to do with being a low power model too.

      So if it's just for the kids to jump on facebook, do assignments and such, it's probably fine. If they are going to play various games from the last ~4 years, I'd say look for something else.

      • Stalker on 20/09/2013 - 14:22

        Thanks - All good info. Will just be a learning / school laptop that I'll grab from time to time when the home PC and iPad are being used. Should do the trick. :)

  • aec on 20/09/2013 - 09:05
    +6

    the only thing it is lack of is a FHD screen.

    • easternculture on 20/09/2013 - 10:22
      +17

      +1 for the deal just to piss off LamEovo … yes LamEovo rep, i know your watching this somewhere

    • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2013 - 10:29

      There might be a fire sale on FHD screens at Lameovo?

  • bibiphok on 20/09/2013 - 09:13

    That is a great price, thanks OP
    How is the screen on these Acer entry level laptops? Not too bad viewing angles?

  • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2013 - 09:19

    ugh, the models i'm interested in aren't avilable in australia. gg acer.

  • dqtl74 on 20/09/2013 - 09:20

    I know next to nothing about laptop hardware, how is this for the price? I will use it mostly for web browsing and email and maybe watching the odd video here and there. No gaming or anything like that.

    • scrimshaw on 20/09/2013 - 09:25
      +2

      This is a good choice then.

    • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2013 - 09:25

      it's not 1080p so if you have HD movies it won't be great, otherwise it should be fine.

    • bargainhunter on 20/09/2013 - 10:14
      +1

      dq, consider a tablet for those tasks. Cheaper and often more convenient.

  • avitherock on 20/09/2013 - 09:23

    Dicksmith website says it comes with FHD touchscreen…can someone plz confirm?

    "The Aspire V5 Series puts inspiring performance in a thin and light form. The choice of up to four suave colours adds to the charm. A Full HD1 touchscreen breathes life into your entertainment and gives you hands-on control, while four built-in speakers make your enjoyment all the more sweet with great sound."

    • mskram on 20/09/2013 - 11:12
      +1

      No, it doesn't, I checked in store

  • bibiphok on 20/09/2013 - 09:24

    Should we take an extra 20% off? The $499 doesn't show the 20% off as for the other Acer laptops.
    And the 20% off Acer shows "Excludes XC7863" and the V5-573's reference is XC7864, so should apply… will go to the closest DS and try get the 20% off…

    • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2013 - 09:42

      I called brisbane dse and he said its the excluded one, but i'm sure its not. shrug

    • bibiphok on 20/09/2013 - 10:51
      +2

      Just ordered and picked up
      Sales guys said that 20% was already applied and there was an extra discount

      It's a pretty good lappy for the price really, nice looking, very thin and not too heavy… screen is not too bad, viewing angles are ok for the main user

      Very good value for money for an i5 Haswell

  • sydney98 on 20/09/2013 - 09:30
    +1

    It's good deal. We could see that ACER laptops are dominating OZbargains…. ????

    • zelda707 on 20/09/2013 - 11:45

      because they are usually the cheapest

  • shaybisc on 20/09/2013 - 09:37
    +1

    I'd like to run a a double blind test to see if you connoisseurs can tell the difference watching an HD movie and a non HD movie on a 15.6" screen.

    • theoracle30 on 20/09/2013 - 10:12
      +2

      While I understand your point, I do believe there is a noticeable difference between 1333x768 and 1920x1080 on a laptop screen. I'd definitely be able to tell the difference, having two laptops with both resolutions. It's only when you get to 1080p vs 'Retina' displays on a 5' phone where the lines start to blur.

    • The General on 20/09/2013 - 10:45
      +11

      "Blind test". I'm guessing they won't.

      • Diji1 on 20/09/2013 - 11:10
        +2

        I believe I can tell the difference even on 5" screens. I won't argue that pixels are no longer discernable but I think it still makes a difference.

        However I have done no double blind or even blind tests to confirm this and I'm a big believer in the brains ability to fool itself unlike a lot of "connoisseurs" who link their ego to their perception so this is largely a moot point ;)

  • Stalker on 20/09/2013 - 09:49
    +3

    Ok, just bagged one. After the cash back and with staff discount (another $25 off) I'll have this in my hot little hands for under $400. :D

    Suck it Lenovo.

    • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2013 - 09:52

      can you confirm it has fhd screen? and also is 20% apply as the price of $499 does not showing it has 20% off

      • shaybisc on 20/09/2013 - 09:53

        $79 off this model by Acer cashback.

      • Stalker on 20/09/2013 - 09:56
        +2

        Not sure on the screen sorry. The price was $499, less staff discount, so $474.06. After the $79 cashback it will work out to be $395.06 - which I think is a pretty good price.

        • jlwjlg on 20/09/2013 - 13:10
          -3

          staff/wish card 5% = 499 x 5%= 24.95
          DSE 20% discount = 499 x 20%= 99.80
          acer $79 discount = 79.00

          Total discount = 24.95 +99.80 +79= 202.95
          List price = 499
          You pay = 499-202.95= $296.05

          am I correct, Dick?

        • Stalker on 20/09/2013 - 13:35
          +1

          No. the 20% doesn't apply to this model.

        • jlwjlg on 20/09/2013 - 13:44
          -2

          Dick advertise:Excludes ACER Aspire E1-522 15.6" Notebook, XC7863

          OP listed
          Model #: V5-573-54204G50amm
          Catalogue #: XC7864

          if it doesn't apply, either price error or false advertising

        • mskram on 20/09/2013 - 15:00
          +2

          It also states prices as advertised, ie it already has the 20% off

    • Windows7forever on 20/09/2013 - 14:09
      +1

      well done mate

  • dqtl74 on 20/09/2013 - 09:50
    -1

    I can tell the difference on my phone's 4 inch let alone a 15 inch laptop screen.

  • shaybisc on 20/09/2013 - 09:53
    +1

    DSE wins my award for the most anexoric specs- on everything they sell- by the length of the straight.

  • shaybisc on 20/09/2013 - 09:57

    What I don't understand is these Haswell 15W TDP processors which in my tech illiterate brain would suggest very low heat in fact in every review I can find run hot.

    Although the one Amazon reviewer of this model says it runs cool.
    Better specs there:

    http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-V5-573-9837-15-6-inch-Lapt…

    Although not exactly the same model code as DSE- V5-573-54204G50amm

  • spychiatrist on 20/09/2013 - 10:15

    Haven't received my Acer Iconia cashback yet. Just sayin'.

    • iChopstick on 20/09/2013 - 10:42
      +1

      Acer cashback tend to take a while. But you will get it in the end.

    • TWASUS on 20/09/2013 - 15:00

      second!!

  • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2013 - 10:28
    -4

    Probably a price error.

  • easternculture on 20/09/2013 - 10:34
    +14

    In for a cancellation email … am addicted to those after being Kogan'd, Amazon'd, Lenovo'd

    Prepare to get Dick'd next lol

    • iChopstick on 20/09/2013 - 10:42

      Been there, done that. Many times infact.

    • peterlong1952 on 20/09/2013 - 10:45

      None available at stores near me. As per usual!

    • Diji1 on 20/09/2013 - 11:13

      Never ordered anything online from Dick's but believe me they pull bargain prices instore pretty goddam fast and make various claims amounting to why the price isn't what they posted.

    • cashless on 20/09/2013 - 11:45
      +1

      Don't you mean D'seased?

    • HN Professional on 20/09/2013 - 15:20

      Don't forget getting Gerry'd (altho' Norman'd sounds better)

    • Moots on 20/09/2013 - 17:47

      Without a doubt dick will come faster , at announcing the error hahahahah (;

      • easternculture on 21/09/2013 - 22:42

        Without a doubt dick will come faster

        And in One DIRECTION

  • esq on 20/09/2013 - 10:37

    I got the $499 Acer Aspire V5 Touchscreen from MSY for the missus and she's extremely happy with it. The cashback took ages to arrive - over 6 weeks I think. But at least it arrived.

    Would have totally bought this one for myself if I had less self control.

    In other news Lenovo has also pissed me off. I miss the brick ThinkPad days of yore.

  • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2013 - 10:42
    +1

    NO ODD NO FHD

  • RocketSwitch on 20/09/2013 - 10:42

    "A Full HD1 touchscreen"

    Is this correct?

    • beatthesystem on 20/09/2013 - 10:51
      +1

      that is not correct. I tested them at the shop.

      • RocketSwitch on 20/09/2013 - 10:53

        Thanks for you input!!

        If it was, would have been instant buy.

      • chewbot on 20/09/2013 - 10:55

        Anything else you can share with us breatthesystem?

        Personally, i don't need touchscreen or terribly high specs. It's just for browsing and typing really.

        How was the keyboard for typing?

        • bibiphok on 20/09/2013 - 10:58
          +1

          Keyboard and touchpad are really good… Macbook style… like most laptops/ultrabooks nowadays… honnestly, surprised by the quality of it given this is an entry level model

        • chewbot on 20/09/2013 - 11:05

          Thanks.

        • beatthesystem on 20/09/2013 - 11:08
          +2

          At that price, you probably can't find anything close in terms of specs.
          It's worth the money if you're looking for one or thinking of upgrading.
          The cashback deal from Acer is on till next year if you want to wait.

          As for the notebook, keyboard and touchpad can take awhile to get used to.
          You could do a click-and-collect, then test it in-store and decide.
          Design is nice, champagne gold colour might not be for everyone, very slim, less than 1 inch thick.

          It's no macbook but at $420, it's a deal.
          Claims to have "Dolby Home theatre" 4 speakers at the bottom not sure what that means. Didn't test that.

        • bibiphok on 20/09/2013 - 11:37

          Sound overall is not bad at all, no saturation and quite crisp, basses are average as on all slim laptops

        • mskram on 20/09/2013 - 11:49

          For the speakers, looking underneath it has a speaker in each corner. So I'm assuming it's meant to have slightly better sound quality.

          Only issue I can see is that the whole thing will have to be disassembled to put in an SSD

  • chewbot on 20/09/2013 - 11:05

    I have never played with laptops before.

    Is it relatively easy to:
    a)add more ram?
    b)add/swap for a sdd?

    • msmhw on 20/09/2013 - 18:37

      Yes, yes
      Just watch a YouTube video to have general idea

  • tg on 20/09/2013 - 11:09
    +5

    Let's play scrabble…
    LENOVO -> NOLOVE
    ACER -> CARE

    The choice is obvious??

    • Riczter on 20/09/2013 - 11:11

      Not sure if Care is the right word to use for acer, they don't have the best rep for built quality and reliability, but at least the price will be honoured :P

      • iChopstick on 20/09/2013 - 11:14
        +3

        Its more a case of you having to take personal CARE for it :P

    • beatthesystem on 20/09/2013 - 11:22
      +1

      man, just for that, acer should let you claim CASHBACK twice.

    • furythree on 20/09/2013 - 11:59
      +3

      more like RACE to the bottom

  • bargainerftw on 20/09/2013 - 11:17

    This is a good deal for haswell laptop.

    For those who can't tell the difference when using a FHD (1920x1080) vs non-FHD (1366x768) screen it'll be good for you.

    Otherwise, for most others - better to wait for a FHD screen.

    • mskram on 20/09/2013 - 11:21
      +1

      I can tell the difference but the screen and build quality are good enough for the price

      • aec on 20/09/2013 - 11:23

        the point is not "screen is good enough for the price", but many of us want a FHD. the difference between a FHDa and a non-FHD is huge to most of us.

      • bibiphok on 20/09/2013 - 11:32
        +1

        I think it's not so much FHD versus HD… screen quality also matter, like IPS or not… the Macbook Air for example, while not full HD, have very good screen.

        This Acer model is good value, but usually, Acer entry level have pretty bad screen, ie. poor viewing angles… this one is less than average, viewing angles are poor, I've seen much better HD screens… that could be the main deal breaker in my opinion

        • aec on 20/09/2013 - 11:54
          +1

          it is true about the quality of the screen. however, i would like a fhd of "poor quality" rather than a hd of "good quality".

          MBA looks good, but not as good as a 13" retina MBP.

          but if someone doesnt care much about the screen resolution, this acer is quite good for its price. its battery life is awesome.

        • bibiphok on 20/09/2013 - 12:33

          I guess, people have different opinions… I'd better have a good HD screen rather than a poor FHD… though, this Acer as a poor HD screen… so problem solved ;)
          You can't have everything for that price :)

  • muzzamo on 20/09/2013 - 11:23

    When I went into DSE last week, they were still accepting woolies Wish cards. Yes I know they are no longer a part of the woolworths group.

    So stack an extra 5% off this deal if you have a source of wish cards. In SA, the RAA does them.

  • bugoy8 on 20/09/2013 - 11:34
    +2

    Whats the battery life on these? Tempting for a Haswell!

    Can the RAM be upgraded?

    • aec on 20/09/2013 - 11:56
      -4

      if you ever clicked the link i posted above, you should ve already known the answer.

      • mskram on 20/09/2013 - 12:11
        -1

        Aside from the fact you're link above was wrong, you've linked a better model.

        I can't find anything on battery life.
        As for upgrade-able RAM, I'm not positive. The specs at Dick Smith say a single slot of 4GB, however I'm not sure how easy it would be to upgrade the RAM because you would have to take off the whole bottom of the laptop to get to it (there's no easy-access cover for either the RAM or the HDD)

    • iseenya on 20/09/2013 - 12:29

      The only manual I can find on the hopeless Acer 'support' site (http://www.acer.com.au/ac/en/AU/content/drivers), is for the touch-screen V5-573 model. It makes no mention of RAM expansion capability, so I assume that PCB-soldered RAM is used.

  • monies on 20/09/2013 - 11:37
    +1

    I bought this yesterday.

    Sensational looking thing, it's actually a bit gold in colour.

    Super quick, still had 3 at Chatswood Chase last night

  • ode1online on 20/09/2013 - 11:56

    good price thanks op

  • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2013 - 12:10
    +8

    After being Lenovoed & koganed i REALLY don't want to be dicked!

    • beatthesystem on 20/09/2013 - 12:19
      +2

      You won't this time. I just received my AAE Tracking number from Dick Smith.
      Some members above already got them in store too.

    • jlwjlg on 20/09/2013 - 13:23

      I have the most faith in Dick (among the electronics retails)

      • RocketSwitch on 20/09/2013 - 13:28

        Yeah, Dick is very good with their prices. Haven't been dicked yet :)

    • yannyrjl on 20/09/2013 - 13:42
      +1

      Yes after recent experiences, I just purchased one the traditional way (walked in, paid, and left with the goods). Went to the George St store they still had a few left

      $499 - $79 - $45.36 (TRS) = $374.64

      Wish the store had payWave as well :( could have done 5 "waves" and saved another $24.95, but still collected some points so not all is lost

      Thanks OP for finding this

      • iseenya on 20/09/2013 - 14:20

        TRS?

        • iChopstick on 20/09/2013 - 14:20
          +1

          Tourist Refund Scheme

        • yannyrjl on 20/09/2013 - 18:20

          It's open to both tourist and Australian residents so nothing dodgy here

          There are some limitations on your way back into Australia but nothing too drastic

          http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page4646.asp

        • Ronnnie on 20/09/2013 - 23:52

          Nm

        • Windows7forever on 21/09/2013 - 06:14

          Interesting read…
          So you must physically carry the goods to be claimed on your possession when you leave Australia and transport them out of the country with all the necessary documentation…OK, that's reasonable.

          "If the goods are to be brought back into Australia, please be aware that they may be subject to GST." … AHA!

          I would imagine you would have a hard time trying to hide the goods on the return? So technically, this is abuse of the TRS scheme because the whole point of it is for the goods to leave the country and stay out(i.e. not come back with you!), hence why you get the GST rebate. Where is the great big loophole I'm not seeing?

        • dimagiba on 21/09/2013 - 09:53

          …"Normal passenger concessions apply and include any items for which a TRS claim has been approved. If the value of those goods together with overseas purchases exceeds the passenger concession, the goods must be declared to Customs on your return to Australia."

          Normal passenger concessions are defined below as $900 and explicitly includes goods that have been claimed under TRS. So this is recognised as a legal and legitimate practice as long as the goods you bring back in do not exceed $900 in value, including the price of the laptop.

          http://www.customs.gov.au/faq/PaxConcessions.asp

        • dimagiba on 21/09/2013 - 11:08

          BTW, I don't think this is a loophole if your mean that it's a way of avoiding GST on something that should be taxed. I think it's a way of encouraging Australian travellers to spend local instead of otherwise spending their $900 concession abroad.

  • dubmark on 20/09/2013 - 12:46
    +1

    Good deal.

    There is also potential to get the V5-571 for $376.05 after $79 cashback, just need to verify model numbers.
    Dick Smith appear to have the V5-571-53334G50M @ $479 http://www.dicksmith.com.au/laptops-notebooks/acer-aspire-v5…
    5% pricematch @ officeworks for $455.05:
    http://www.officeworks.com.au/retail/products/Technology/Com…
    After $79 cashback from Acer = $376.05

    The i5-3337U is very similar in performace to the i5-4200U:
    http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i5-3337U+…
    http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i5-4200U+…

    The GT620M isn't light years behind the GT720M:
    http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-620M.72198.0.…
    http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-720M.90247.0.…

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