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Acer eM250 Netbook $198 after cashback - Harvey Norman Saturday 3 April, one hour only

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LMaltopia on 02/04/2010 - 00:09 files.ozbargain.com.au (10102 clicks)
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Acer Netbook 10.1” LED screen. Wireless connections. Integrated webcam. Multi-in-1 card reader. Weight 1.1kg. Microsoft Windows XP. 160GB hard drive disc 1GB RAM. Intel Atom processor 1.6GHz. Same as what Coles was selling for $389 earlier this year - http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/21689 Pay $237, then claim $39 back from Acer? From what I have read from the Coles offer, it has a 3 cell battery that lasts about 3.5 hours.

For first hour of Saturday only.

Also a Samsung 42 inch HD Plasma for $648, but not limited to the first hour.

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  • kwanq on 02/04/2010 - 00:18

    Is it Aus wide? which state was the ad from?

  • Maltopia on 02/04/2010 - 00:21
    +1

    Add was in West Australian newspaper. I couldn't find that laptop on the HN website though, so can't confirm it is Australian wide sorry.

  • retiredfeline on 02/04/2010 - 01:03

    How do these first hour sales work? Line up outside the store at daybreak and wait to rush in as soon as they open?

  • Balls on 02/04/2010 - 01:06

    1st hr….saturday, hard to get up, fighting off door busting crowd, what a terrible start to easter weekend, no ty.

  • Maltopia on 02/04/2010 - 03:20
    +2

    Yeah, I rang up my local HN and they said they had a lot of the laptops, but also a lot of people phone about them and recommended I get there at quarter to 8 to be safe. I reckon if I were go arrive at quarter to and saw a huge crowd already, I would just keep driving and go have a nice breakfast somewhere instead.

  • Josh81 on 02/04/2010 - 04:00

    They're $349 at Coles at the moment, FYI.

    This is a bargain, i wonder how many people will know about it.

    The Samsung TV is not too bad a deal, shame it's not Full HD, and with a 42" screen Full HD is fairly important.

  • Benmc on 02/04/2010 - 04:22
    +2

    Wow.

    Such a good price. Hmmmm…Really Tempting. $200. Thats like 2 nights out drinking…lol.

    • JayJay04 on 02/04/2010 - 15:10
      +2

      or one… haha

  • [Deactivated] on 02/04/2010 - 05:15

    Harvey norman open at 9:00 tommorrow right?

  • emeraldone on 02/04/2010 - 08:08

    Can the battery be upgraded to a 6 cell and if so what sort of batter life would you get?

  • dsm ninja on 02/04/2010 - 08:13

    Im pretty sure the cashback deal was only valid till the purchases made before 31st march?

    • [Deactivated] on 02/04/2010 - 08:46

      Not according to the ad

      • Iggsy81 on 02/04/2010 - 13:50

        Correct pete, the deal was extended to end of April, the other acer netbook threads have confirmed this previously.

  • Maxx Power on 02/04/2010 - 08:42

    Just saw the add on TV in Qld. Same deal…

  • aldog on 02/04/2010 - 08:50

    I also saw the ad and it's in NSW too.

  • Jaxx on 02/04/2010 - 09:04

    Hopefully they have a decent amount in stock and this is not a loss leader.

    • SydGuy on 02/04/2010 - 09:10

      The amount of stock they do have has no affect on if this is a loss leader or not

      • Jaxx on 02/04/2010 - 09:19

        Well I mean I hope they don't just have 1 at each store, in other words, baiting people to go in there hoping they will purchase other items.

        • Bitsurfr on 02/04/2010 - 09:36
          +2

          HN baiting ppl? surely not :P

        • Oracle128 on 02/04/2010 - 13:49
          +1

          That's the Bait and Switch. And it's HN. Not only will they be doing that, what's the bet they'll try selling extended warranties and $100 video cables to go with it.

  • Trance N Dance on 02/04/2010 - 09:13

    is this the AOD250?

  • Bargainer on 02/04/2010 - 10:38

    Just worry about the resolution if connect to the external LCD, will it still be 1024x600 ?

    • Trance N Dance on 02/04/2010 - 11:02

      no u should be able to change it

    • annarchon on 02/04/2010 - 18:15

      you can change the resolution, but don't expect the video card to handle anything more than 1024x600. It should be fine for something like 1366x768 or similar, but anything above would be questionable.

  • bill Liang on 02/04/2010 - 11:17

    any one saw the same AD in NSW?

  • JDogman on 02/04/2010 - 11:22

    I went to the emachines website and the acer website:

    http://www.emachines.com.au/em/product.do?ctx1w.att21k=2&Lan…

    http://www.acer.com.au/acer/wr-resource/3333857683/upload/E0…

    The eMachine just looks like an AOD250 just rehashed and doesn't have the avaliability of a colourful chassis, otherwise from what I can see they look practically the same with exactly the same specs!

  • Bargainer on 02/04/2010 - 11:31

    any one saw the same AD in VIC?

    • no_mercy on 02/04/2010 - 11:45

      no

      • JDogman on 02/04/2010 - 12:06
        +1

        yep! Dad saw it on TV!

        • no_mercy on 03/04/2010 - 14:41

          oh.lately, I heard on radio today.

  • [Deactivated] on 02/04/2010 - 11:43

    find one and install this on it
    http://www.jolicloud.com/

  • kwanq on 02/04/2010 - 11:43

    i dont think the cash back will work as it end 31st March

  • stilted on 02/04/2010 - 11:44

    Advertised special on TV here in TAS - i assume this is Australia wide promotion.

  • massari on 02/04/2010 - 12:11

    Price match at OW?

    • Daniel Plainview on 02/04/2010 - 12:34

      Massari, I thought about the OW pricematch instantly but having checked their website the exact model number they stock differs from the HN one…..despite their specs being (from what I read) identical). I know a lot of manufacturers will give a 'model number' specific to a big retailer….not sure why they do this maybe to help avoid pricematching.

      As I bet if you tried this at OW they'd say,"Isn't the identical model number, so sorry we can't price match."

      Would be cool if I was wrong though, any other thoughts on this welcomed….

  • ttkc on 02/04/2010 - 12:11

    Very cheap but I am not sure about Acer brand, had bad experience with Acer laptops…and 3 cells battery is just bad. I reckon all 10 inch netbooks with old Atom processors (N270/280 Z520/530) and 3 cell battery should be priced less than $250…

    • imp on 02/04/2010 - 20:49

      My 1st laptop was an Acer - 5 major repairs in 6 months and they finally replaced it. My Work then bought Acer desktops - 30% failed straight out of the box.

  • life is a little cr… on 02/04/2010 - 12:20

    Just saw the ad in melb on tv

  • kwanq on 02/04/2010 - 12:22

    Do we even know which store have them instock in the first place?

  • boonanza on 02/04/2010 - 12:30

    How many do you think will be on Ebay by tommorrow arvo…

  • Bappy on 02/04/2010 - 12:30

    Cashback won't work
    Checked current Acer promotion

    http://www.shopacer.com.au/ecprod/ACA/Projects/CashBack/Load…

    • Daniel Plainview on 02/04/2010 - 12:37

      Hmmm it doesn't appear that the cashback deal is on there……so where does that leave HN trumpeting that a cashback applies? I think someone at HN will be getting a very cranky call from Acer!

    • Trance N Dance on 02/04/2010 - 12:43
      +1

      according to that site this model doesnt even qualify for a cashback
      then isnt it illegal to advertise like this?

      • Bargain Seeker on 02/04/2010 - 12:51
        +4

        Well, you go in and say, "The ad says you can get a cashback. If the cashback was a hoax, that's fine I don't mind. Now how about you just lower it to the expected price and add on 55c that I would have paid for a stamp and lets leave the ACC out of this."

        • andy19363 on 02/04/2010 - 13:11
          +1

          I'd be checking the morning paper for a teeny tiny disclaimer notice ("we apologise for"…blah de blah, etc), tomorrow……..

    • soupiejr on 02/04/2010 - 13:46

      Acer usually updates their Cashback website around the first week of the month. I'm sure they've made a deal with HN already, to extend the Cashback for this, or else HN wouldn't have advertised it. Otherwise, it's false advertising, and HN is liable.

    • Erkel on 03/04/2010 - 00:31

      The cashback will work, you're just not looking at the eMachines page:

      http://redemption.emachines.com.au/ecprod/ACA/Projects/CashB…

  • kokomo1978 on 02/04/2010 - 12:52

    Anyone in WA wanna buy me one? I'll transfer you the $$ right now!

    Hmm what's the bet, it's one per customer.

    • majimaji on 02/04/2010 - 13:07

      You are correct sir, it says on the ad it self "Limit one per customer" ;-)

    • soupiejr on 02/04/2010 - 13:49

      Get the missus or your kid to tag along, then let them hold on to it at the counter :)

  • User8748 on 02/04/2010 - 13:43

    can anyone confirm whether it is a 3cell or a 6cell?

    • Trance N Dance on 02/04/2010 - 14:01

      at this price it would be the 3 cell
      u can get a nice thick 9 cell for 62 dollars delivered from hk on ebay

  • Mooo0 on 02/04/2010 - 14:16

    so what can actually run from this machine? will it run Word 2007?

    • PainToad on 02/04/2010 - 14:25

      my eeePC (with same specs) is my main PC for 95% of stuff. And of-course it will run Office 07.

    • Maltopia on 02/04/2010 - 14:32

      The Eee with similar specs comes with a free trial of Office 2010? so it will easily run Office/Word 2007.

  • [Deactivated] on 02/04/2010 - 14:32

    Great, just 2 days after I buy a netbook, this happens :(

  • tonyjzx on 02/04/2010 - 14:37

    i think i might find a homeless person and pay him in a Maccas happy meal to line up for me…

  • sunhf on 02/04/2010 - 14:58

    Is this fanless?

    • retiredfeline on 02/04/2010 - 15:25
      +1

      No, I've seen reports of an ACPI bug re the fan. So there is one.

  • trievalot on 02/04/2010 - 16:08

    in advertiser (SA)page 8 - so Adelaide counts as well.

  • hombre on 02/04/2010 - 16:20

    Anyone get an opening time for Saturday in Harvey Melbourne stores? It is normally 9am … but maybe it will be earlier tomorrow?

  • Bargainer on 02/04/2010 - 16:24

    do not worry, it is not boxing day.

  • retiredfeline on 02/04/2010 - 16:54
    +1

    I wouldn't worry about missing this deal if you do not need a netbook in the next few months. From history, the prices are bound to come down for older models and you will see same or similar offered in the near future by various outlets.

  • Mr x on 02/04/2010 - 18:06

    hey i just saw the ad and wow my only concern is what kind of graphics card does it have if any information on this would be much appreciated

  • slix_88 on 02/04/2010 - 18:22
    +3

    Haha, love how ppl are expecting so much from such a cheap netbook; the battery, performance, graphics etc.
    It's only $200.

    Somewhat reminds me of the quote from The Simpsons: "Squeeze every penny, squeeze every penny"

    • Mr x on 02/04/2010 - 20:21

      LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

  • Bargainer on 02/04/2010 - 19:06

    Could it play 720p movie ? What is the max. resolution could be if connect to 20" LCD ? Much appreciated !

    • freddy on 03/04/2010 - 00:39

      It should do, depending on the encoding, and the software you use.
      mpeg4/divx is a lot easier than h264.

  • AzureSky on 02/04/2010 - 20:06

    This netbook has no usb port?

    Big letdown for me.

  • tonyjzx on 02/04/2010 - 20:08

    what wrong with you

    it has 3 usb ports

  • tonyjzx on 02/04/2010 - 20:39

    and yet the picture on that page shows 2 usb ports on the right…

    and a quick google shows heaps of close up photos

  • Adamiam on 02/04/2010 - 21:40

    Very interesting. Can I expect to see any at a similar price elsewhere?

  • tae on 02/04/2010 - 21:41

    here is the link for the cashback. it's until end of may
    http://redemption.emachines.com.au/ecprod/ACA/Projects/CashB…

  • Trance N Dance on 02/04/2010 - 21:56

    if u have to send in the original receipt then how would u claim warranty is something goes wrong?
    and how does it get paid out?

  • trievalot on 02/04/2010 - 22:00

    good point….i plan on asking for 2 reciepts.
    they will send you a cheque before 2012, and ask you 15 times if you want an extended warranty first.

    • Trance N Dance on 02/04/2010 - 22:10
      +1

      when the ps3 giveaway was running with the sony tvs, i got dick smith to print out 3 receipts, sent one of the copies with copy labeled at the top, about 3 weeks later sony asked me to mail in the original….. i think these cashbacks are designed so people lose their warranties….

  • trievalot on 02/04/2010 - 22:12

    surely they will honor the warranty with a duplicate reciept???

    • Trance N Dance on 02/04/2010 - 22:25

      they dont honour a bonus with a copy, why would they honour a warranty with a copy?

      • cyssero on 03/04/2010 - 23:10

        Having worked for an electronics retailer they always honour copies of receipts. Of course it's no effort to print off several 'original' receipts for you anyway. Usually when customers were buying stuff with cashbacks I'd print off a couple extra receipts anyway just so they had an original. Definitely nothing wrong with having a copy of a receipt though.

  • trievalot on 02/04/2010 - 22:28

    because they can at least see where/when you bought it. id hope thats enough.

    • Adamiam on 02/04/2010 - 22:48
      -1

      Could people then give their friends copies of the receipt and they cash them in also?

      • Trance N Dance on 02/04/2010 - 22:53

        u need the serial number of the machine

        • BigglezThePigglez on 03/04/2010 - 00:25

          No or we all be billionaire!

        • edgar28 on 03/04/2010 - 02:22
          +1

          normally acer need the barcode from the box

  • trievalot on 02/04/2010 - 22:54

    pretty sure they track by serial number….. :P

  • trievalot on 02/04/2010 - 23:26

    JINX

    • BigglezThePigglez on 03/04/2010 - 00:26

      Hey man what you mean? Who you Jinx?

      • trievalot on 03/04/2010 - 10:54

        me and trance n dance both replied at the same time (i think i was first by a few seconds :P)

  • zxkiwi on 02/04/2010 - 23:33

    Could anyone tell me when will Adelaide city store open please?

  • pintak88 on 02/04/2010 - 23:34

    The EM250 available Sat at Harvey Norman City Store or is it all HN stores.
    First time user!

  • trievalot on 02/04/2010 - 23:46

    8am apparently, and all stores.(also apparently)

    • pintak88 on 03/04/2010 - 00:03

      Thankyou. Have since seen the TV ad & noticed no particular HN store name. Am hoping to get a bargain!

    • jondgls on 03/04/2010 - 01:28

      Even if the stores regular opening hours are 9am?

  • princess_nik_nak on 03/04/2010 - 00:26

    just a question, i brought the eeepc off catchoftheday.com.au for $199 the other day but its the model without webcam and things. would this laptop be better than the eeepc??

    • Benmc on 03/04/2010 - 02:44

      Alot better. The specs are a big difference. I think the Eeepc was a 7" LCD and a 8GB HDD or something right? This has a 10" LCD and a 160GB HDD.

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