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

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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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          • gwhse on 10/04/2010 - 10:35

            @trievalot: Hi
            No. We extend the cashback so that it applies to the people who have rainchecks.
            The cashbacks are fulfilled as they are received not at the end of the period.
            So if you are lucky enough to already have yours the extension does not effect you.

            Cheers and have a great weekend!

            Gary

            • oznature on 10/04/2010 - 11:20

              @gwhse: hi :
              i already paid the money and got the rsceipt. you said "Stock will ship from Acer on the 16th April". this mean when i get the notebook it should be over 14 days. how can i to claim back from acer?

              • gwhse on 10/04/2010 - 11:38
                +1

                @oznature: Hi
                When you pick the Netbook up you will receive a receipt with a bookout date for that day. That is your date of purchase not your date you paid the deposit.
                I can repeat what I said in my post - no customer will be disadvantaged.

                Thanks.

                Gary

  • POWERevolution on 09/04/2010 - 18:04

    Is there any way I can get 1 as I just found out about this deal?

    • suchislife12 on 09/04/2010 - 19:06

      Mat there is no chance. People had to line up for this deal and you jut want to get it all of a sudden

  • life is a little cr… on 10/04/2010 - 11:50

    Thanks Gary for all your help… Just got a call from HN to inform me that stock should be in Mid May for mine, think I am at bottom of list.

    • gwhse on 10/04/2010 - 11:54

      Hi
      What store was that?
      And what name was it under?
      Just curious.
      Email me if that is easier.
      [email protected]

      Gary

      • life is a little cr… on 10/04/2010 - 11:59

        just sent you an email

      • dazzza on 10/04/2010 - 15:04

        Hi Gary

        Have emailed you regarding my raincheck. Poor thing you ust be so inundated regarding this, the beer must taste good at the end of the day for ya!

      • Sharp on 10/04/2010 - 22:20

        Are we supposed to receive calls from stores? Maybe I'll give them a buzz and ask If I'm likely to get one from the first shipment on the 16th.

        • gwhse on 10/04/2010 - 22:23

          Hi
          Store will contact you whatever way that can based on whether you have given email or phone.
          Good idea to call and ask for the franchisee or manager in computers.

          Thanks

          Gary

  • sliding on 10/04/2010 - 13:17
    +1

    hi Gray :
    i bought Acer eM250 Netbook from hrvey norman on 3/4/2010 .i would like to know why some of buyers got the 5800mAh battery(Battery model number is UM08B52) form the harvey norman. i also bought it from harvey norman but i just get 2200mAH(Battery model number is UM08A41) battery? how can i get my 5800mAh battery to instead of the 2200mAh 3-Cell ones. thanks

    you can check from whirlpool forum.
    http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1416403&p…

    • gwhse on 10/04/2010 - 13:29

      Hi
      The 2200mAh 3-Cell battery is standard.
      One guy talking about 5800mAh on another site is not something I can comment on.
      If that has happened then good luck to him but the standard model is 2200mAh 3-Cell battery.

      Thanks

      Gary
      Gary
      Gary

  • Sharp on 13/04/2010 - 09:34

    Hi Gary,

    I called HN at Domayne Auburn where my raincheck is from. I asked if I'm likely to get it after the 16th shipment. The Computer Manager asked where I got the delivery dates from. I gave your name. he said they have no information regarding Acer deliveries and he doesn't know when they might be !!! And he quickly hung up.

    There seems to be a communication failure between head office and stores.

    • gwhse on 13/04/2010 - 23:20

      Hi and apologies for the late reply!
      The franchisee is Eric Gie in that store.
      Every franchisee has the email so it would appear to be that the person who answered the phone was unaware.
      My apologies for that.
      If you have an email from me confirming raincheck and you want me to follow up store just respond to my email.
      If you did your raincheck direct with store please contact Eric direct.
      If you still have difficulties my email is on this page, let me know and I will fix.

      Hope this helps,
      Gary

      • Sharp on 14/04/2010 - 00:07

        No problem Gary. Yes I have your email but I'll try calling Eric tomorrow first. I'll see how I go.

        Thanks for your reply.

    • gwhse1 on 14/04/2010 - 11:12

      Hi
      I am trying to confirm which raincheck is yours.
      It is a bit challenging here as everyone has user names that bare no relationship their email addresses.
      Can you email me your details please so I can confirm that you are one of the rainchecks that I did.

      Thanks

      Gary

      • Sharp on 14/04/2010 - 15:58

        Hi Gary, I've received a phone call from Eric. All sorted.

        He said he'll call me on the 16th or 17th.

        Thanks for your help

        Edit: You're right. Sorry I didn't send you my nick in the email. My email starts with samsc…

        • gwhse1 on 14/04/2010 - 17:01

          Hi
          Thats ok - mystery solved!
          Eric is great and will look after you.

          Cheers

          Gary

  • maf101 on 13/04/2010 - 22:46

    Harvey Norman Oxley phoned. They will arrive the first week of May.

  • bazza236 on 14/04/2010 - 00:06

    Gary,

    I've gotten neither a phone call or email from the store (Caringbah). Should I be calling them to chase this up?

    • gwhse on 14/04/2010 - 00:21

      Hi
      Yes.
      Glen Norman is the franchisee at Caringbah store.
      Please contact him for the raincheck confirmation.

      Thanks Gary

  • Charlotta on 14/04/2010 - 22:30

    So how come so many posters asking about their rain-checks don't have positive votes next to their names? After all, if all you have to do is click on the plus sign on the top of the page……. (102 and counting!)

    • Orgazmo on 15/04/2010 - 01:40

      I guess its fair to say some people are reluctant to vote until the deal has worked for them. Since a lot of people are still waiting on rainchecks (myself included), I would normally not vote till after it was all sorted.

  • dazzza on 14/04/2010 - 23:01

    No contact from my local HN yet either, looks like a phone call is in order…….

    • gwhse on 14/04/2010 - 23:12

      Hi Dazzza

      I have just emailed Michael Ewen at Bendigo for you.
      I know he was waiting for an exact break down of units for the first delivery.
      You are number 6 in line as you know.
      I will get him to contact you direct.

      All the best,

      Gary

      • dazzza on 14/04/2010 - 23:47

        Ta Gary

        Apologies, didnt expect you to email him, I was gunna call him tomorrow if I got a chance. AFAIAK the ball is in my court to chase up and see if I can get an ETA. If he gives me a call with an update that would be good.

        There sure must be alot of the netbooks been sold by HN on this special. Are you privy to how many have been sold/going to be sold on this deal? Guess I am just curious….

  • DxxP on 19/04/2010 - 11:13

    Awaiting a return phone call (just to find out ETA) after attempts to speak with an AVAILABLE 1st, 2nd, 3rd in charge store manager. See what happens today!

    • gwhse1 on 19/04/2010 - 11:27

      Hi
      Sorry for the confusion.
      Just sent you an email with the relevant details and contact name.
      Store is aware as I have an email back confirming that they have your details.
      I am sure they will be in contact today.

      Thanks

      Gary

      • DxxP on 19/04/2010 - 13:20

        Ash (Mangaer 2nd in charge) from Waurn Ponds store has pleasantly returned my call telling me that they will have something in by the middle of next week. Apparently I will recieve a call when they arrive. This all reminds me of the saying "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush". So far so good!

  • Orgazmo on 19/04/2010 - 11:39

    Hi Gary,

    Can you please tell me who I need to ask for at the Noarlunga store?

    • gwhse1 on 19/04/2010 - 11:56

      Hi
      Dean Lenton is the new franchisee there.
      If you are having any issues email me at the address that is on this site and i will help!

      Gary

  • Sharp on 19/04/2010 - 13:20

    Just received a phone call from HN at Domayne Auburn. Mine is ready for pick up tomorrow. :)

    • Aceman98 on 20/04/2010 - 00:32

      wow thats really fast, my HN said it's still another 2 weeks away =S
      Gary is there any reason why Auburn is getting the stock before the HN store in Martin Place/CBD?

      • gwhse on 20/04/2010 - 01:55

        Hi
        All stores should be getting 3 drops.
        Without knowing the individual numbers I would suggest that Martin Place has a larger number of backorders so can't fulfill them all in the first drop, whereas Auburn can.

        Gary

        • Aceman98 on 21/04/2010 - 00:00

          Who should i contact at the Martin Place store in sydney?

          • gwhse on 21/04/2010 - 00:31

            @Aceman98: Hi
            Nick Ognenovski is the Computer Franchisee at Martin Place.

            Thanks
            Gary

    • suchislife12 on 20/04/2010 - 22:05

      Did you get it Today?

      • Sharp on 21/04/2010 - 14:03

        No. still waiting a phone call. I think em250s weren't in the acer shipment received yesterday. Not sure why he'd thought they would have been. I guess I'll keep waiting.

        • gwhse1 on 21/04/2010 - 14:17

          Hi
          Just checked with the store and waiting for Eric the franchisee to come back to me.
          We will get it sorted and let you know.
          Shouldn't be long!

          Gary

          • Sharp on 22/04/2010 - 14:28

            @gwhse1: Gary,
            Just picked up my netbook. Thanks for your help again.

            • gwhse1 on 22/04/2010 - 17:43

              @Sharp: Hi
              Thats great news!
              I know Eric was on the case and glad that you have picked up.
              Appreciate your patience and talk again soon.

              Gary

  • bragains on 19/04/2010 - 22:20

    Hi Gary,

    Any chance you can look into a fully paid netbook for me at HN Malaga?

    Thanks :)

    Regards

    • gwhse on 19/04/2010 - 22:40
      +1

      Hi

      I have emailed the franchisee, Sam Stivens and asked that they contact you directly.

      Gary Wheelhouse

      • bragains on 21/04/2010 - 01:37

        Thanks Gary.

        Seems like its beginning/mid of May :S Oh well…

  • suchislife12 on 21/04/2010 - 18:02

    I've been told Tuesday from Broadway, Sydney

  • the equaliser on 21/04/2010 - 19:01

    still heard nothing from Capalaba despite ringing them last week and being assured that they would be getting enough in to fill all back orders

    • gwhse on 23/04/2010 - 20:57

      Hi
      Email me if you need some help.
      Give me the name you have your raincheck under and I can check.

      Thanks
      Gary

      • the equaliser on 24/04/2010 - 14:32

        Thanks for the offer Gary but they rang this morning - I picked it up today and am typing this reply on it! :-)

        Very pleaased with it, especially the 6 cell battery, and if you want a bit of market research feedback - I spent over $300 more in the shop on the day I ordered my raincheck and I will be sure to go back to Harvey Norman if I'm ever in the market for anything similar.

        • gwhse1 on 24/04/2010 - 15:33

          Hi
          Great news.
          Thanks for letting me know and glad you are happy with it.
          I will pass on your comments to the store as they will be much appreciated by the team there.

          Have a great weekend.

          Gary

  • guvnaar on 23/04/2010 - 11:20

    Picked up my notebook last night… surprisingly it has a 5800mAH battery…

    • Sharp on 23/04/2010 - 12:30

      I have the 6 cell battery as well :)

      • Charlotta on 25/04/2010 - 06:22

        Good one people - just keep making sure you never vote on this deal… It's all obviously a trick.

  • bragains on 23/04/2010 - 12:23

    Is it because we're in the west coast that we have to wait extra long for things?

    WA = Wait Awhile?

  • Ye on 23/04/2010 - 14:24

    Aspley Just got mine!! They called yesterday afternoon I was at uni.
    Picked up this morning and it has 5800mAH 6 cell battery!! I'm upgrading da ram next…lol

    • Aceman98 on 23/04/2010 - 15:28

      hope mine will be 6 cell battery as well!!

    • Aceman98 on 23/04/2010 - 19:38

      yes!! i got the 5800mAH 6 cell battery as well!! ^^
      was disappointed when the box only said 3 cell but i opened it and it turned out to be the 6 cell 1! =D

      • Ye on 24/04/2010 - 00:52

        yeah…I even asked da store if they had any 6 cell battery…lol…
        they said it's gonna be like $200…

  • subydooby on 23/04/2010 - 22:25

    Thank-you Garry, Harvey Norman and the staff at my local HN store (Hoppers Crossing VIC). I picked up my e-machine tonight. All is well thank-you also ozbargain and ozbargainers.

  • dazzza on 23/04/2010 - 23:18

    I too am in possession of my em250, picke dup tonight. Must commend Gary for his coordination on this massive "project" and the way it was all handled. Also thumbs up to local HN for returning calls straight, updating status etc, could not have asked for anymore. When I missed out(next in line), I was resigned to missing out as assumed at this price it would be first in best dressed. Never expected a raincheck, but happy to get it. Looks like HN will get my next purchases now, lounge suite and TV.

    Many Thanks

  • life is a little cr… on 24/04/2010 - 02:25

    Definately a big thanks to Gary for all his help. I picked mine up tonight and it does have a 5800mah battery too. I love this machine its nice and quick cant wait to put another stick of ram in and see the speed then.

    • dazzza on 24/04/2010 - 08:28

      Is everyonme getting the 6 cell battery? Only one ram slot, so have to take out original and put in a 2gb stick.

      • Bargainer on 24/04/2010 - 09:11

        Above comments confirmed

      • maf101 on 24/04/2010 - 13:45

        Mine has a 5800mah battery.

        • the equaliser on 24/04/2010 - 14:41

          Yes, I got a 6 cell battery too. It looks like that was our reward for hanging on a bit longer for them :-)

  • life is a little cr… on 24/04/2010 - 09:21

    I have opened the back of mine yet, what sort of ram does it take please

    • Ye on 25/04/2010 - 20:07

      Da CPU supports up to DDR2 667MHz,you can buy 800MHZ from da shop coz it's da most common type right now but it's gonna be downgraded to 667MHz

  • zhenjie on 24/04/2010 - 17:44

    Just picked mine up. 6 cell battery. amazing! thanks Gary and Harvey Norman, one happy customer!

    • suchislife12 on 24/04/2010 - 18:06

      Very unhappy with broadway. They are still saying that there waiting for confirmation from head office

      • gwhse on 24/04/2010 - 18:39

        Hi
        My apologies for the confusion.
        Short answer is that whoever said they are not sure about your raincheck is wrong.
        Your raincheck is guaranteed by my email - simple.
        As you can see here a lot of customers have already picked up and we have more than covered all raincheck with our order.
        I am out ATM but I will send an email to the franchisee later and find out what is going on.
        You will not miss out.
        Apologies again and I will fix this.

        Gary

    • Orgazmo on 24/04/2010 - 18:47

      how do you check? When I asked them at hn they said it said 3 cell on the box

      • dazzza on 24/04/2010 - 19:00

        orgazmo, what is the model #, wattage and mah of the battery. It seems like most are getting the 6 cell (5800mah) battery which is a bonus

        • Orgazmo on 24/04/2010 - 19:26

          dont have those details yet mate, when i spoke to them on the phone they just read 3 cell off the box

          • maf101 on 24/04/2010 - 19:33

            @Orgazmo: Mine says 3 cell on the box but it came with a 6 cell battery.

            • Orgazmo on 24/04/2010 - 19:35

              @maf101: how can you tell? Just the battery life?

              • dazzza on 24/04/2010 - 20:40
                +1

                @Orgazmo: Disregard the box, no indication. Check the battery when you get it, if it says UM08B52 63Wh 5800mAh, u have a 6 cell

  • hijupic on 26/04/2010 - 09:55

    Yeah I received my netbook yesterday at Auburn Superstore.
    They said they received the shipment on the ?Saturday and were going to start calling people after the long weekend.
    I was just keen so I called in to make sure

    Tried to sell me an addon pack though I only wanted the warranty-I have had issues with products just outside the warranty esp with acer and its repairer.

    I also got a 5800 battery though the box said 3 cell

    Thanks Gary

    • gwhse1 on 26/04/2010 - 11:44

      Hi
      Glad you are happy - imagine how I feel!
      People picking up their netbooks and being patient about the stock flowing into stores.
      And good feedback.
      Thanks for letting me know and enjoy that new netbook.

      Gary

    • bazza236 on 26/04/2010 - 20:12

      How much was the extra warranty, and for how long?

      • hijupic on 27/04/2010 - 19:31

        It was 2 yrs extended. (all up 3)
        He said it would be 49.95 alone. He bundled in some surge protector which states it is $149 normally.
        Those two together cost 79.

        I intend to use the protector on my TV. Does any one know if this actually works-ie. netbook surge protector used for a LCD TV?

  • Charlotta on 26/04/2010 - 19:55

    10 out of 10 Harvey Norman.

    Dropped by Oxley Qld today on off chance mine had come in and sure enough good news. Both mine and my partner's. And both with 5800mAH batteries! Many thanks Gary et al at HN.

    • gwhse1 on 27/04/2010 - 09:15

      Hey our pleasure!
      Enjoy your long awaited Netbook.

      Gary

  • unitedbythemoment on 27/04/2010 - 13:46

    Thank you for organising the rain checks Garry.

    I only got the 3 cell battery 2200mAH, however i am still very pleased with my purchase and i am glad that everything worked out in the end.

    • gwhse1 on 27/04/2010 - 14:36

      Hi
      My pleasure.
      Happy you have your netbook now.
      Appreciate you patience and thanks for letting me know!

      Gary

  • DxxP on 27/04/2010 - 16:23

    Phone call today from Ash at Warn Ponds store. Netbook ready for pick-up.
    Yey! Thanks Gary! Will collect Wed/Thurs! More feedback when I get to check out this little yet much needed convenience.

    • gwhse1 on 27/04/2010 - 17:07

      Yey
      I feel excited that you are excited!

      Gary

      • DxxP on 29/04/2010 - 18:45

        Excited yes, tho more tired than anything now. Did not have time to try out the netbook until wee hours of night. :) Got the longer life battery too… so bonus! :) No bluetooth, no wwan but that's all cool too. Never required bluetooth up to this point. Will try out my usb wireless bb. Am a little concerned this won't work on the netbook because of the xp Sp3 (this was prob on previoius laptop) but will see. May be able to tweak this netbook in a few ways. Apart from straining to hear sound without earphones and perhaps needing to steal a younger persons eyesight…:)what a beautiful little machine for $200. Portable again at last! :) :) Have mailed off all requirements for cashback. USB tv tuner works better in this netbook than in previous laptop. The hard drive says something like 140 for total capacity and I will remove the preinstalled trial programs taking up some of that 140 gig. As netbooks are new to me, I am not sure what the go is with the operating system if wanting to format, partition or replacing the hard drive…so there are things to learn and time needed to spend on getting it all just right. All in all, I love it. It looks good, feels nice, so light, oh and has useful touchpad features to enlarge reduce what you are looking at. Also plugs into larger external monitor easy enough if / when required. Wow! Thank you again Maltopia, Gary and HN for following through on building positive customer sales relations. Had resigned to missing out on that Sat but nope, I'm in business again :)

        • gwhse on 29/04/2010 - 23:00

          Hi
          That's great.
          Appreciate you letting us know and I have your email!
          Glad we could help and enjoy that new Netbook.

          Gary

  • mimi6521 on 27/04/2010 - 22:30

    Thanks Garry and HN, for addressing my concerns firstly and secondly providing the rainchecked netbook…all appreciated

    • gwhse1 on 27/04/2010 - 22:49

      Hi
      Great that you have picked up.
      Thanks for the feedback!

      Gary

  • Pops on 27/04/2010 - 22:46

    Hi Gary,

    Looks like 'you 'da man' re this HN Acer eMachines netbook offer. I couldnt make it on the day (other commitments) so put it down to not being at the right place at the right time. Is there any way of getting one now at that sale price even though I couldn't actually get to a store on the day?

    I am in Sydney.

    Cheers,
    Pops

    • gwhse1 on 27/04/2010 - 22:51
      +1

      Hi
      Unfortunatly this was a raincheck for people who missed out on the day and went to store.
      I suggest you contact your local store and ask if they have excess to their rainchecks.
      But i have to support the OzBargainers here who have been very patient in waiting for their netbooks.

      Thanks

      Gary

  • suchislife12 on 28/04/2010 - 18:56

    Thank you soooooooo much….. I'd like to thank Gary and Robert for alll their help

    • gwhse on 28/04/2010 - 20:19

      Hi
      Thanks for letting us know that you appear to have picked up your Netbook!

      Gary

  • onetom2010 on 28/04/2010 - 23:18

    I haven't got mine, nor any phone call from Geppes cross store in SA. I rang them twice already, no ETA. Still waiting …

    • zhenjie on 28/04/2010 - 23:29

      Don't worry, its worth the wait :)

    • gwhse1 on 28/04/2010 - 23:46

      Hi
      I will email the franchisee now and have them contact you providing I arranged.
      Wasyour raincheck done through me?
      If not the franchisee is Steve Derviniotis and you should contact him directly.

      Thanks

      Gary

      • onetom2010 on 28/04/2010 - 23:51

        Yes, Gary. I emailed you then you forwarded it on to them. My name is Hang Chen. Thanks.

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