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COTD "Pressure Cooker" Sale - ASUS Eee PC / GHD Hair Straightener for $199 + Others

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COTD "Pressure Cooker" Sale - ASUS Eee PC / GHD Hair Straightener for $199 + Others
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msbluberry on 17/08/2009 - 12:55 catchoftheday.com.au (4238 clicks)
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Hi guys, COTD is having another sale similar to a baitathon, this time called a Pressure Cooker (very appropriate name :P) Its on midday 25th of August, at the moment there are two items: GHD limtited edition straightener at $199, and an Asus EEE PC at $199. I'm not sure which model it is as it doesn't state, but I believe that is still pretty cheap.

Keen to see what other items they are going to have, and how the servers will go this time. Not an offer for the faint hearted!

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  • Davo1111 on 17/08/2009 - 13:02

    It's probably going to be the Asus EEEPC 701 SDX (with the soldered ram). 512mb ram, 4GB Hard drive etc. Not as good as the SD, where you can upgrade the ram to 2GB max.

  • Mazley on 17/08/2009 - 13:12
    +1

    If we all sneakily vote negative, maybe no-one else will here about this, and their servers won't crash :P

  • fransisqo on 17/08/2009 - 14:06

    $199 for EEE is an absolute steal though!

  • Hipsi on 17/08/2009 - 14:12

    nonono……it's a 'catch'

  • JPOWER on 17/08/2009 - 16:11

    meh, if its the soldered ram its not really a steal, still an ok price though.

  • huntress_love on 17/08/2009 - 17:01

    why would u spend $199 for a straightener???

    • samfisher5986 on 17/08/2009 - 18:54

      I have no idea, but I don't think it changes the fact that so many people want one, and this price is great.

      It seems a lot like your paying for the brand name. What would I know though, i'm a guy :P

    • Davo1111 on 17/08/2009 - 19:48

      you would be surprised, some girls are obsessed with straightners. When i got my hair straightened (as a 'gee-up) the girl gave me a half hour speal about how this was the best straightener. Ceramic plates, digital temperature control etc etc.

    • me on 17/08/2009 - 20:51

      Because its a much better straightener than the cheap ones…think Rolly Royce vs …some crappy cheap car.

      Also they retail at around $320. And I'm not too sure how COTD has been able to sell them at this price - normally registered retailers have to agree to sell them only at a set price (kind of the way iPods are sold).

      People should be aware, though, that GHD refuses to honour warranties on their products unless they are sold from a registered retailer…and last I heard, online retailers did not qualify (unless they also had an actual salon etc).

      "We are also unable to honour any guarantee where your styler has been purchased from an unauthorised distributor; in this instance your consumer rights would lie with the point of sale."
      Taken from http://www.ghdhair.com/au/customer-care/faqs

      • elguapo on 17/08/2009 - 21:20

        Incorrect. It is illegal for retailers to have to "agree" to sell for a fixed price. It is known as resale price maintenance.

        http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/322982

        • Davo1111 on 18/08/2009 - 14:11

          hmm i wonder how apple gets around price fixing on their ipods….??

          • Mazley on 18/08/2009 - 15:18
            +2

            @Davo1111: that's the beauty of selling your product to both the public and retailers - they sell them for x amount to retailers, y amount on their website direct to the public, and there's only a little wiggle room there - clever kids!

      • QQQ - CatchOfTheDay on 18/08/2009 - 12:23
        +5

        You are talking about price fixing, and that is illegal.

        In any situation regardless of what the clueless manufacturer decides, we will provide our members with full replacement warranty, including option for refund.

        We sourced the genuine product and are giving our members a good deal - and we back up our members purchases, that is all there is to it.

        • melmac77 on 25/08/2009 - 11:09

          GHD IV Styler usually comes with a 2 year warranty will GHD uphold this due to the fact that COTD is not a registered dealer or will COTD be responsible for the warranty for the 2 years ?

  • dudeeeeeeee on 17/08/2009 - 22:48

    correct me if i'm wrong but the eeepc won't have soldered ram because it has windows XP which means it's the 701SD and not the 701SDX?

    • JPOWER on 18/08/2009 - 16:51

      to QQQ, is it without the soldered ram?

  • mason on 21/08/2009 - 07:59

    Two more items:
    Nintendo wii $199 (100 units)
    Nintendo ds lite red mario edition $99 (100 units)

  • msbluberry on 24/08/2009 - 18:56

    Any word on the exact model of the Asus EEE PC? Would like to check some prices. Wonder what else they will have for sale.

  • dudeeeeeeee on 25/08/2009 - 11:31

    eeepc up first

  • Mazley on 25/08/2009 - 11:35

    The sale has started (early?) with the eeePC up first - it's the 2gb surf, so not really that great a bargain seen as though you can get the 701SD for around $300….fingers crossed there's some sweet deals coming up :D

    • Davo1111 on 25/08/2009 - 12:12

      really crap deal imo, 4gb SDX was sold for 220, and i bought the 4gb SD for $250 a few months ago. You can't do much with 2GB

  • dudeeeeeeee on 25/08/2009 - 11:44

    i get the feeling they only have those 4 drawcard items for this "pressure cooker" otherwise they'd have advertised it. More blankets with sleeves and andrew o'keefe on the way imo.

  • Mazley on 25/08/2009 - 12:06
    +2

    a blanket with sleeves?!?!? Finally something fashionable and warm enough for me to wear in public!

  • Doey21 on 25/08/2009 - 12:08

    is it me or is the server still down…

    • scotty on 25/08/2009 - 12:09

      I am getting:

      Our Servers are Currently Filled to Capacity
      Please Try Again in a Few Minutes, or Subscribe Below

      Hmm.

      • Davo1111 on 25/08/2009 - 12:10

        lol, even when you type in ur email, the server times out.

  • xers on 25/08/2009 - 12:09

    It is,.. apparently

  • bargrin on 25/08/2009 - 12:11

    i got up to paypal check out and then got the "servers busy" message….damn

  • Doey21 on 25/08/2009 - 12:12

    what was the item on/

  • williamfslee on 25/08/2009 - 12:13

    Though have been with COTD many years and have purchased thousands of items from them …

    Have never been able to access when they have all these Baitathon, Birthday Bash, Pressure Cooker, tried at home ADSL 2+, at work what ever connectivity , 3G phone…. all useless!!!

    The only time when I can get in the site is when everything SOLD OUT :P!!!

    Hahaha… Anyone from WA have their luck?

    • twosixfiveoh on 25/08/2009 - 17:11

      I would agree with you. Never could get in during these baitathons. I now tell all my friends not to worry about those events. The last one I even took a day's leave to sit on the computer but no luck. There were several things I wanted but there must be a million people wanting it. So COTD, I am now a smart fish.

  • bargrin on 25/08/2009 - 12:14

    The eee pc

  • rewstar on 25/08/2009 - 12:15

    i think COTD have downgraded there servers again.
    this is the worst it has been for a while

  • ktks on 25/08/2009 - 12:15
    +2

    Can't believe we have been bitten so many times by this gimmick and we never learn.

    Nevertheless, will try again in 2 minutes. Hehe.

  • bargrin on 25/08/2009 - 12:17

    how do they sell anything on these days when no one can get on ?

  • rewstar on 25/08/2009 - 12:18

    Almost Gone eeePC

  • rle02 on 25/08/2009 - 12:18

    website is back online

  • bargrin on 25/08/2009 - 12:19

    Woo hoo!!! scartach that last post just got through. Order Confirmed!!

  • Davo1111 on 25/08/2009 - 12:19

    website is back, almost gone 'green eepc 2g' lolz green.

  • filshells on 25/08/2009 - 12:20

    I still can't get through

  • ktks on 25/08/2009 - 12:20

    I got in…but donno whether to get it or not. Is this Eee PC a good catch?

    • msbluberry on 25/08/2009 - 12:23

      I can't decide either… with the Windows version are there any word processing/spreadsheet/power point type programs because I would want to use this for uni?

      • Davo1111 on 25/08/2009 - 12:26

        u can just install open office. it's free. just looks like a simple version of office.

      • scotty on 25/08/2009 - 12:35
        +1

        It actually comes with OpenOffice.org. I have an original 701 4G for the last 18 months. Been with me to a few conferences taking notes :)

        • falcine on 25/08/2009 - 13:27

          I doubt you can install any word processing programs on this eee. You'd need to Nlite it first to bring down the WinXP installation from 1.5gb to 700mb, as per this page:

          http://www.eeeguides.com/2007/12/this-tutorial-will-show-you…

          Problem is, the average consumer who buys from COTD is unlikely to have the capability to do this. Unless you can download a pirated copy of Windows, you'd need the windows CD and an external CD drive. Even then you'd at least need some computer skills to slim down XP.

        • SomeGuyOnOzB on 25/08/2009 - 15:52

          grin I'm getting by with a Casio Cassiopeia A11-A at the moment for my mobile computing purposes :P

          Scotty - I can actually browse OzBargains using it! :) lol But I don't recommend doing that :P

          Probably not recommended for people taking notes :P … or surfing the web :)

          I just use it for a bit of hobby writing (syncing with my desktop/notebook), notes and some basic spreadsheet work :)

      • msbluberry on 25/08/2009 - 12:52

        Thanks guys. I already have a Dell Inspiron 1420 from about 12 mths ago for general use, the EEE PC would only be for taking to uni for weight issues :) I caved in and bought one! Will see how we go

    • hellrazorone on 25/08/2009 - 12:39

      I think you would be better getting the MSI Wind U100 for $429 (with the $4.95 shipping cap) with a real hard drive and proper mobile CPU. Would be good to list the actual product specs on the page COTD (for example, what speed is the Celeron processor?). Yes this is nearly half price, but add in the shipping costs, an SD card and case and it's most prob 2/3's to 3/4 the price.

      • falcine on 25/08/2009 - 13:15

        Agreed, the MSI wind is just so much more functional in so many ways, that IMHO it's clearly the better buy of the two.

        I had a 7" asus, it was horrible to type on, I couldn't fully view videos on youtube without pressing F11, and with a 4gb hard drive I could barely fit anything in there.

  • bargrin on 25/08/2009 - 12:21

    now can somone tell me which model I just bought ?

    • mason on 25/08/2009 - 12:25
      +2

      Asus EEE PC 2G Surf Netbook

      Specifications:

      Display: 7 Inch, 800 x 480 WVGA TFT
      Dimensions: 225mm(W) x 160mm(D) x 20mm~ 32mm(H)
      Weight: 922g (With Battery)
      Intel Celeron M Processor
      512MB DDR2 Ram
      2GB SSD (Solid State Drive) Hard Drive (Expand with ordinary SD cards using the SD card reader built in)
      Intel UMA Onboard Graphics
      High Definition Audio Codec
      Built in Stereo Speakers
      10/100 Ethernet Port
      802.11 b/g Wireless
      VGA Output
      3 USB 2.0 Ports
      Headphone output
      Microphone input
      MMC/SD(SDHC) Slot
      Operating System: Windows XP Preloaded (OEM Refurbished License - Units are BRAND NEW!)

  • Davo1111 on 25/08/2009 - 12:22

    it's the asus 2g surf.

    2GB storage, doesn't look like it has a webcam. Green colour. ummmmm

  • filshells on 25/08/2009 - 12:25

    someone just put up another duplicate pressure cooker post

  • bargrin on 25/08/2009 - 12:27

    As long as it can do interet and can plug in my camera via usb, I am all happy.

  • filshells on 25/08/2009 - 12:27

    I wonder whats going to be next? It's all so exciting!

  • shaun-o on 25/08/2009 - 12:31

    Any Nintendo DS Lites left?

    • dudeeeeeeee on 25/08/2009 - 12:32

      lolwtf?

    • rle02 on 25/08/2009 - 12:34

      I certainly hope so seeing how they havent been offered yet…lol

    • filshells on 25/08/2009 - 12:34

      Right now only the asus eee pc is up, we have to wait till the others come up, so you have still got a chance at a DS! :-)

    • zhenjie on 25/08/2009 - 12:35

      Hasn't even started selling yet

  • jv on 25/08/2009 - 12:35
    -5

    It's not a good deal if you can't actually buy… I've not been able to access the site at all…

    • xception on 25/08/2009 - 12:39
      +1

      A bargain is a bargain, just because you cant access the site doesnt mean other people cant.

      With bargains like this, it also depends on luck… just like going in a real shop, u cant say its not a bargain if there are 200 people in front of you and u cant get ur items.

    • shaun-o on 25/08/2009 - 12:43
      +1

      Sif mark down.

  • shaun-o on 25/08/2009 - 12:36

    Ohhh right. Didn't realise they weren't selling the DS yet.

  • universe93 on 25/08/2009 - 12:40
    +1

    Haven't reached anything except the timeout page in half an hour!

  • shaun-o on 25/08/2009 - 12:40

    Yay I got on!

  • Gambo on 25/08/2009 - 12:41
    +1

    Here is something fun to think about.

    2000 x $199 Eee PC = $398,000
    2000 x $14.95 postage = $29,900
    Then add all those who get carry case and sd card.

    and thats just the first hr.

    No wonder they keep doing these.

    • dudeeeeeeee on 25/08/2009 - 12:43
      +2

      that's just revenue…. not profit? Nevertheless COTD still makes a killing each time haha.

      • anthony on 25/08/2009 - 12:57

        Thats correct, it is revenue.

        However they are still making money on both the items sold and the postage so it will be a good day for the COTD bottom line.

        • [Deactivated] on 25/08/2009 - 15:21

          Considering the size and weight of a laptop…even a small one, and the fact all COTD items are sent registered, are they really making a profit on postage? You also have to take in packaging materials and staffing costs. I doubt you'd find cheaper postage for the same item. I've paid more for RAM to be sent registered.

          As for the laptop, how much profit is there to squeeze out of a $199 laptop. I bet Microsoft is getting the biggest piece of pie here.

          • anthony on 25/08/2009 - 19:51

            @[Deactivated]: I dont know how much the laptop postage was so cannot say however COTD have a contract account with australia post which gives them a discount on the retail postage price, registered post is no charge with a contract account.

            They will be making money on postage however its not like they are the only company doing it, and it helps them advertise the products at a lower price.

  • timhn on 25/08/2009 - 12:49

    COTD server not stable. It's up and down .

  • neosin on 25/08/2009 - 12:51

    my bet is o’keefe UP FIRST! lol!

  • DVDGuy on 25/08/2009 - 12:52

    CotD Tweeter update: Up Next on Pressure Cooker - Visiball V100 Golf Ball Finders. $9.95!

  • mason on 25/08/2009 - 12:52

    Up Next on Pressure Cooker - Visiball V100 Golf Ball Finders. $9.95!
    Have no idea what they are!!

    • msbluberry on 25/08/2009 - 12:55
      +1

      Haha! Sounds about as good as a the Deal or no Deal DVD's or a Cuddle :P

  • mad__llama on 25/08/2009 - 12:56
    +2

    Great! Another "Crash Of The Day".

    I couldn't even access the main page at 12:45, let alone log in to actually buy something.

    • [Deactivated] on 25/08/2009 - 12:58
      +1

      Yeah, the site just crashed… right before the next hour… lol

    • scotty on 25/08/2009 - 13:05

      LOL Crash of the Day :D

      As an IT guy I am more interested to know about how much does it cost in server/network infrastructure to run a promotion like this :)

      • skinny on 25/08/2009 - 19:28

        Do you need to have your server up all the time or can it crash without warning. If the answer is it can crash (as it happens at COTD), it will be on one of the EEE PC! LOL

  • BelLikesABarg on 25/08/2009 - 12:59
    +2

    Asus says 'almost gone' but get to checkout page and it says remove from your cart bcos its sold out!!!

  • universe93 on 25/08/2009 - 13:00
    +2

    Finally managed to load it…bit disappointed about missing the Eee PC but it's not the best model anyway.

  • dudeeeeeeee on 25/08/2009 - 13:03
    +2

    love how the server's cleared up once they found out how crap the visi-ball glasses are

  • filshells on 25/08/2009 - 13:04

    Looks like the server has recovered, probably because no one is going to buy the "Visiball V100"!

    Knowing COTD's server, it'll probably still crash within half an hour.

  • jeremy_you on 25/08/2009 - 13:05
  • mrbj on 25/08/2009 - 13:31

    Crash of the Day. ROFL. Their servers are a joke. Why do I bother?

    • ejsteven on 25/08/2009 - 13:38

      Well what do you expect? There are thousands if not tens of thousands of people refreshing their internet browsers like raving lunatics around the hour mark. Unless you are a huge company like eBay or Amazon, its not economically feasible for COTD to buy/rent servers that can handle this load all the time.

      • mrbj on 25/08/2009 - 13:42

        yeah, like they’re not raking in the $$$ enough to pay for an upgrade….

      • scotty on 25/08/2009 - 13:45

        Unless you are a huge company like eBay or Amazon,

        Well, Amazon has actually implemented a scalable server platform and charge them by the hours you use so you can scale for events like this…

  • BelLikesABarg on 25/08/2009 - 13:38

    damn, really wanted the netbook. can anyone suggest a similar one for a similar price? all i want it for is wifi.

    • falcine on 25/08/2009 - 13:42

      I strongly suspect the COTD eee is a dud. 2gb disk space, win XP installed? XP uses up 1.5gb of space already. = no space for windows update, no space for microsoft office, open office, etc. Better to pay $50-$100 extra and get a netbook with 4gb or 8gb disk space. Or even $200-$300 extra and a 10" netbook. IMHO.

      • BelLikesABarg on 25/08/2009 - 13:44

        are any of the ones on this site any good?

        http://www.topbuy.com.au/tbcart/pc/showStealOfTheDay.asp

        • falcine on 25/08/2009 - 13:52

          Well, not a laptop expert, but yeah, I reckon some of those would easily be better value than the 2gb eee. As other have suggested the $429 MSI wind U100 looks like a decent buy.

          • Davo1111 on 25/08/2009 - 14:07

            @falcine: The asus eeepc they sold for $250 a few months ago was good value (Asus eepc 4gb SD). you could add in another stick of ram - 2gb total. then add an sdhc card, and actually have a good os running. 2gb is wayy to small.
            or yes, msi wind.

    • Mazley on 25/08/2009 - 13:45
      +1

      have a look on staticICE - 701sd for around the $300 mark - there may even be some surfs lurking around cheap

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