Benq i221 Nettop bargain normally retails for $899, for tomorrow only, $499. What a bargain.
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BenQ i221 Nettop $499, Jan 12 Only from MSY
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Gor_yee on 11/01/2010 - 18:32 msy.com.au (2627 clicks)
Last edited 11/01/2010 - 22:14 by 1 other user
Last edited 11/01/2010 - 22:14 by 1 other user
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How about posting the price and retailer in the title. Also posting the specs in the body of the post wouldn't go astray.
Here they are in any case…
CPU
AMD Sempron™ 210U Processor: 1.5GHz/L2 256k
Operating System Genuine Windows® software is published by Microsoft and licensed and supported by Microsoft or an authorized licensor. Genuine software helps protect you from the risks of counterfeit software, provides you with special benefits and the experience and support you expect. Learn more by visiting www.microsoft.com/genuine. Windows® XP Home Edition
ChipsetAMD M690E+ SB600
GraphicsATI Radeon™ X1200
Memory DDRII-667 1GB and above (max to 2.0 GB)
Hard Drive HDD:
120/160 (5400RPM - SATA)-Optional
SSD:
4GB/8GB/16GB(max)-Optional
Screen Size21.5" 16:9 Wide Panel
I/O Ports USB 2.0 x 3, RJ-45 Ethernet port x 1, RJ-11 Modem port x 1, VGA port x 1, DC-IN x 1, Microphone-in x 1, ExpressCard Slot x 1, Headphone-out x 1
．Kengsington Lock
Webcam Built-in 1.3M camera
Communications/Networks．LAN: Built-in 10/100 Ethernet<BR>．Wireless LAN: Built-in 802.11b/g (WorldWide countries);optional
Card Reader4-in-1 (MS/MS-Pro/SD/MMC)
Audio ．Built-in 2W speaker x2
．Built-in Microphone x1
．Soundsystem x 2 channels
(1) Sound Blaster Pro Compatible
(2) HD Audio
(3) Noise Suppression & Echo Cancellation supported
(4) SRS TruSurround HD
Software．Adobe Reader
．Arcsoft WebCam Companion 3.0*
．Magic-I Visual Effect 2.0*
．Anti-Virus software*
．QDataTrove*
．Windows Live*
．Widget*
．Skype
．Air Frame*
．Magnifier
Microsoft® Office 60-day Free Trial *For Windows operating system only
Dimensions (HxWxD) (WH*D)454 X 308.5 X 61.37 mm, 454 X 361(Including Stand) X 61.37 mm
Weight ≦4.6Kg
Color Whiteyeah..I should have posted that as well aye…Good thinking 99…
I think officeworks stock this, they should beat it by 5% if anyone was interested.
AMD Sempron™ 210U Processor:
- Released January 2009
- Single-core 64-bit processor
- Ultra-thin form factor
- Designed for embedded applications
- 1.5 GHz
- 256KB L2 cache
- 6.4 GB/s system bus
- 800 MHz HyperTransport link
- 15W TDP
- 65nm technology
Also no wireless N or 1000mb lan.
Officeworks also stock this $648 ($474 after 5% pricemtach)
http://www.officeworks.com.au/retail/products/Technology/Com…Is this a Good personal computing system?
"Good" question.
This is the cnet review: http://www.cnet.com.au/benq-nscreen-i91-339296442.htm and for you who is CNet h8r, this is from BenQ itself: http://www.benq.com.au/products/allinonepcs/?product=1472.
The moment i read that it doesn't have touch screen, i passed. I know for the price, the specs are good for day-to-day computing. But having experienced [Dell Studio One](http://www1.ap.dell.com/au/en/home/desktops/desktop-studio-o… ""), i think i'll wait for the touch screen feature…
I'm not sure what's up with these nettops or hybrid PCs. If one thing breaks then the whole thing's out, plus they're not as good value. If you need compact just get a low profile or small form factor desktop pc, or a laptop.
Unless it's amazingly dirt cheap I don't think I could ever really vote positive for a computer like this.
The X1200 Series have H264 accelerated decoding. I have one in my HTPC and it can play 720p and 1080p fine with a low power / energy efficient x2 CPU. Even decoding 1080p doesn't push it beyond 30-40%. Point being this isn't a bad unit at all, CPU is definitely a little weak but the intg. video is quite decent.
Would this be available at all MSY locations, or only selected ones? Can't see anything on the linked page about it.
I think it'll be wise to call before you go aye…
I am skeptical that OW will price match it
Has anyone tried it yet?
I know for a fact that OW does price match MSY. If they will honor this is another story, but if you threatened to go higher or just got p***** i think you wouldn't have a problem..
Is a nettop a piece of clothing?
Office Works Noarlunga price matched MSY, and then knocked another 5% off the price. About to try out the machine and see if it's any good.
let us know how good is it aye..
Ok, I've run my custom application that I want to use on this machine. It's CPU intensive, and the result is this BenQ is mariginally faster than a Pentium 4 3Ghz and a bit slower than a Pentium M 1.5Ghz.
So overall it matches the processing speed of good PCs 4 to 5 years ago. It's not fast, but very usable for web browsing, word processing, etc.
The screen is very nice, and at this price getting a full 1920x1080 resolution LCD is exceptional. The 160Gb hard drive is a 2.5" 5400rpm laptop drive from Toshiba, meaning it's considerably slower than desktop 7200rpm drives.
It seems like OzBargain readers raided Office Works stores for the MSY price -5% instead of going to MSY :-) Three Office Works stores were sold out today with someone placing a unit on hold late this morning. I later found MSY Adelaide had 15 left, so I'd expect this special to pop up again.
The i221 is a run out model (according to Office Works).
Please note: This special is on again (Jan 13)
Good deal.
Closest retailer is Tiger Direct for $695. Nice.