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Acer AS5536 15" Dual-Core Notebook 4GB DDR2 RAM, 320GB HDD Notebook - $804.29 after cashback

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Acer AS5536 15" Dual-Core Notebook 4GB DDR2 RAM, 320GB HDD Notebook - $804.29 after cashback
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oziboi on 29/05/2009 - 18:29 digitalhome.com.au (1911 clicks)

Hey guys, I think its a bargain but ill let you be the judge of it…

JB HiFi have the Acer AS5536-644G32MN Notebook on special for $898.20 (until sunday) Do what I did and take this into Officeworks and you can pick it up for $853.29 (5% off)

In comparison… Officeworks standard price is $997 and OnlineComputer.com.au $979

On top of this from the 26th May-31st August there is a $49 cashback promotion from Acer… So the total is $804.29 after cashback.

Not bad for a Dual Core notebook with 4GB Ram and a 320GB HDD with Wireless N

Interested in your feedback.

Heres the specs:

  • Processor - AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core QL-64, 2.1GHz
  • RAM - 4GB DDR2-667 (2 x 2GB)
  • Hard Disk - 320GB 5400rpm SATA
  • Screen - 15.6" WXGA (HD) Wide Screen CrystalBrite(1366 x 768), 8 msec response
  • Optical Drive - DVD Super Multi (Dual Layer)
  • Video Graphics - ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics (256MB dedicated system memory)
  • Card Reader - 5-in-1
  • Wireless LAN - 802.11b/g/N
  • Webcam - Acer CrystalEye webcam featuring Acer PrimaLite with enhanced low light technology
  • Operating System - Vista Home Premium
  • Modem/Network - 56K/Gigabit
  • USB Ports - Four
  • HDMI / eSATA / IR - Yes/No/No
  • Battery - 6 cell standard-capacity battery
  • Bundled Software - McAfee Internet Security Suite Trial, Acer Arcade Deluxe, Acer Backup Manager, NTI Media Maker, Acer GridVista, Acer Empowering Technology, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GameZone
  • Additional Software - MS Works 8.5 + Office Trial
  • Warranty - 1 Year Pickup Repair Return
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  • TeaEarlGreyHot on 29/05/2009 - 18:55

    The spec's look pretty damned good to me for that money.
    I'd also like to hear opinions from those-more-in-the-know (ruraro et al).
    \_/7

  • [Deactivated] on 29/05/2009 - 19:48

    yes its a great deal. acer is a very good brand.

    • ltwo on 29/05/2009 - 22:19

      i beg to differ. Acer is a budget brand, imo.
      in asia, acer is one of the cheaper brands when it comes to laptops. most people own them because they are cheap. a good laptop would be from Asus.
      nevertheless, for $800, you can't complain much.

      • fchis on 29/05/2009 - 22:32

        No offense, I personally own a Asus laptop and it had been in the shop twice for repair (blown motherboard and broken power adapter). Good thing I had 2 years warranty from Asus otherwise I would have thrown it away. I bought a toshiba laptop after I finished using the Asus because the lcd cover cracked (I didn't drop it or anything. It just broke after 2.5 years of usage). Toshiba laptop has served me well for the last 13 months. As for Acer, they are mainly making value for money laptops. My brother has one and he loves it.

      • McLarenHonda on 30/05/2009 - 13:24

        I have hardly ever gone wrong with Acer

  • [Deactivated] on 29/05/2009 - 20:08
    +1

    It's good value. In spite of the dedicated RAM, the graphics card isn't that great (about the equivalent of the cheapest desktop PCI-E card, the 8400GS).

    But for $800 it's hard to go past.

  • ruraro on 29/05/2009 - 20:36
    +6

    Comparison to similarly priced 15.4" Lenovo G530 T3400 3GB 250GB deal for $829 http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/13017 . Only 3GB of the 4GB in the Acer will be used unless have a 64-bit OS.

    HD3200 is just a fraction better than X4500: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark… , 3dmark06=1037, X4500=843. Neither is a 3D/gaming GPU.

    QL-64 cpumark is 1047, placing it lower than a T3400 at 1160, as shown http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_lookup.php?cpu=AMD+Athlon+X2… . This is confirmed at notebookcheck, QL-64 ranking 88 versus a T3400 at 62 at http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Processors-Benchmarklist…

    Would be worthwhile evaluating them both in the flesh to determine which pleases overall at a similar pricepoint. Either the Acer or the Lenovo is certainly better than a dual-celeron Compaq CQ60 at lower $748 pricepoint.

    On facevalue I'd go the Lenovo because it's CPU is faster, there's a whisker difference between their graphics, an Intel CPU will always have better resale and the G530 has been quite favorably reviewed on NBR http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=5022&review… .

    • [Deactivated] on 29/05/2009 - 20:49
      +3

      The Acer also has the advantage of Draft N wireless and Gigabit ethernet. And the larger HDD of course. HDMI out too.

      Plus this has the handy option of picking up locally from Officeworks or JB whereas the Lenovo you'd have to get from Gocomp direct or pay for shipping.

      Both good options methinks, depending on what you're after.

      • ruraro on 29/05/2009 - 20:57
        +5

        Yes.. very good points about HDMI, Draft-N and Gigabit ethernet. More connectivity options with the Acer. Both delivering a lot for the ~$800 pricepoint.

        Quite unfortunate that it's end-of-financial year. Prices will probably hold until June 30, otherwise the strengthened AUD vs US means we should be seeing some great bargains. Like dual-celeron's CQ60 in low $600 mark. Whirlpoolers are importing netbooks with international warranty, eg: hi-def HP 2140/Samsungs from overseas cheaper than they are locally for that reason.

    • blitz on 29/05/2009 - 22:33

      Thanks for that Ruraro. :)

    • ajd4096 on 30/05/2009 - 01:34
      +1

      "benchmarks" and "faster" depends a lot on your particular load.
      When it comes to virtualization (vmware/virtualbox/etc) the QL64 will eat the T3400 for breakfast.

      For what I do, picking the Acer over the Lenovo is a no-brainer, YMMV.

      Now I have to decide if a 20% increase in clock speed over my last laptop is worth $800 to me. :)

  • ThePistonHead on 29/05/2009 - 21:01

    Great deal. Link not working though.

    • 2stroksmokr on 29/05/2009 - 22:29

      Link does work

      Great deal imo too

  • BOC14 on 29/05/2009 - 22:16
    +1

    Good post. And great comments ruraro and tantryl, +1 for both of you!

    • TeaEarlGreyHot on 29/05/2009 - 22:37

      I 2nd all your comments BOC14.
      Thankyou to oziboi for sharing this deal with us all, and to ruraro & tantryl for your observations as requested.
      On balance I think I'd go down the Acer/JB/OW path myself.
      Now, to convince my better half of the need/bargain…
      BTW, the link still works fine for me.

      Live Long and Prosper,
      Jean-Luc.
      \_/7

      • BOC14 on 29/05/2009 - 22:56

        =]

  • tm14 on 30/05/2009 - 20:21

    good specs for the price, but not a fan of acer

  • machej on 30/05/2009 - 22:54

    u might want an additional battery

    it has 3.5 hour charge time

    not the best :(

  • kangela on 31/05/2009 - 12:01

    Thanks heaps for the heads up oziboi.

    I can't seem to find the details of the $49 cashback offer??? Can you suggest a link?

    Also at Officeworks there is an ACER with an intel T3400 for $958 (only a 250gig HDD) and a cashback of $99.

    What do you say is better? AMD or Intel?

    Thanks

  • kangela on 01/06/2009 - 06:18
    +1

    Thanks teaearlgrey!
    I am now the proud owner of the said Acer Aspire AS5536-643G25Mn QL64 :)

  • pongie on 01/06/2009 - 08:49

    Can anyone comment on the performance of the HD 3200 GPU? I know it will run old games like starcraft/warcraft 3 adn diablo 2, but what about upcoming titles like sf4, diablo 3, and starcraft 2?

  • gamma on 01/06/2009 - 11:15

    one of my friends tried to do the same as mentioned above, but Officeworks website refused to give it for 5% less!
    I dont know how Officeworks can do that but they have done that saying there is no stocks at the JBHifi in the area where my friend is living and then he ordered it from JBHiFi website!!

  • kangela on 05/06/2009 - 15:03

    Umm… hi folks! What's the difference between Acer AS5536-644G32MN (the model this thread is about) and Aspire AS5536G-64432Mn which seems to be above $1200 and has a cashback of $99?

    • ajd4096 on 05/06/2009 - 15:19
      +1

      256MB vs 512MB video ram

  • jazeboy on 05/08/2009 - 22:21
    +1

    NOTE: JB HIFI have a 10% off all laptops sale starting today including this one, until I believe Sunday. I saw this tonight at the Galleries store off Pitt St in Sydney! I don't think it's advertised but it's better than the officeworks 5% off and I'm going to try and see if officeworks will beat the 10% off price by calling the store? It's worth a try? Check out your local jb hi fi store first!

    • moo on 05/08/2009 - 22:27
      +1

      How much for? 10% means nothing if its off a listed price of $1000. So give us a price to put the 10% into a bit of a context/perspective.

  • jazeboy on 06/08/2009 - 13:53
    +1

    10% off the listed price above on same links.

    check their website they now have the 10% officially listed as of today. So 10% off $972 = $883 + $99 cashback = $784.
    http://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers/laptops/

    Officeworks may now beat this by 5% considering it is officially on their website? I haven't had time to go visit them yet.

  • jazeboy on 06/08/2009 - 14:04
    +1

    sorry maths was wrong: 874.80 - 99 = $775.80

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