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Acer Aspire 15.6" FHD, i5-6200U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD US $499.51 (~AU $658) Shipped @ B&H

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Acer Aspire 15.6" FHD, i5-6200U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD US $499.51 (~AU $658) Shipped @ B&H Affiliate
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Another nicely-priced B&H laptop deal :) Great reviews as well, all 19 of them are either 5-star or 4-star.

Intel Core i5-6200U Dual-Core
8GB RAM (2 Slots)
Intel HD Graphics 520
15.6" 1920x1080
1 x 256 GB 2.5" SATA SSD
1 x USB 3.1 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
802.11ac; Dual-Band
Bluetooth 4.1
Windows 10 Home
4-Cell Lithium-Ion Providing up to 8 Hours per Charge (2800 mAh)
4.92 lb / 2.23 kg

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  • murkywater on 12/11/2016 - 01:09
    +5

    Hey this one seems pretty good for the price! 1080p res, 8GB ram, 256GB SSD, type-C, recent i5 processor…

    • KangaBanga on 12/11/2016 - 02:58
      -1

      processor not recent anymore, its more than a year old already. i5-7200u is the recent one. That's why these are on sale. Just like mobile phones, a year makes a big difference to price.

      • garage sale on 12/11/2016 - 03:41
        +4

        what does the new processor gain, speed / performance or just power saving. Intel seem to have slowed the performance gains with each new generation but just improve power or add things like USB C. The FHD instead of HD is appealing

        • KangaBanga on 12/11/2016 - 11:03

          Just a small gain in speed ~10% on benchmarks. (its called incremental upgrade)
          http://www.cpu-monkey.com/en/compare_cpu-intel_core_i5_7200u…

          The i5-6200u was released in Q3/2015 whilst the i7-7200u was released in Q3/2016.
          with a base cost of $281 for both processors as per intel's website.
          http://ark.intel.com/products/88193/Intel-Core-i5-6200U-Proc…
          http://ark.intel.com/products/95443/Intel-Core-i5-7200U-Proc…
          They both use the same base power TDP of 15W.

          One important difference is new 10bit color depth hardware suppport in the 7xxx KabyLake series. Does save significant power when playing videos encoded in 10bit
          http://www.pcworld.com/article/3137979/computers/dell-xps-13…

          @bchliu : sure the Macbook Pros may run 6xxx series since Apple probably had to start mass production before the 7xxx series could be ramped up in time and in volume for the christmas and year end rush. It will take some time for the 7xxx series to become mainstream since they were just released but some majors like DELL have already released i5-7200u models. I am pretty sure Apple will do a mid-cycle update for the processor next year when everyone else is selling 7xxx series models.

          Its just like the PS4 Pro coming this month, retailers have been and will be discounting and "running out" the older PS4.

        • bchliu on 12/11/2016 - 12:05

          @RedKelah: Again, if it is being sold new right now - even on new models, it is still defined to be "Current". As far as the reasoning for Macbook pros to use Skylake over Kaby: The processors are actually pin and even firmware compatible. They could have used Kaby as a straight drop in (as is every other laptop manufacturer over the previous model's motherboard). It is very likely that Apple got a very good deal out of an agreement with Intel to get the Skylakes over the new Kaby's.

        • bchliu on 12/11/2016 - 12:11

          @RedKelah: You have to remember too, that Haswell (4xxx) sold for over 3 years too in multiple different models over this time (including all the Macbooks between 2013-2015). This overlapped the later Broadwell (5xxx) which did not really get much market and even partially overlapped Skylake (you can still buy run-out Skylakes from MSY).

          A Year does not make a very big difference anymore in the Computer CPU industry as they have slowed down and cannot achieve Moore's Law any further. You cannot claim that just because it is not the "latest and greatest" model, that it is no longer current or claim huge differences.

        • KangaBanga on 12/11/2016 - 12:39

          @bchliu:
          as I said the the Kabylakes just started production too late and didnt make it to the new Macbook Pro cycle. Here's some info.

          http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2016/10/why-are-apple-and-microsof…
          [In the case of the new 15-inch MacBook the answer is simple. "The Kaby Lake chip doesn't exist yet," an Apple rep told Gizmodo.]

          it seems there was no quad core kabylake yet when macbook pro came on the market.

          Yes a year may not mean that much anymore but I am not here to argue over current or recent, they are just semantics. I am just trying to provide as accurate and factual information as I possibly can for fellow ozbargainers. Just comparing windows laptops, processor wise u get what you pay for.

          Perhaps I should have said i5-7200u is the LATEST compared with the i5-6200u from last year :P

          have a great weekend shopping guys..

        • klumsybot on 12/11/2016 - 13:01
          +1

          @RedKelah:

          i5-6200U clock 2.3ghz - 2.8ghz boost

          i5-7200U clocks 2.5ghz to 3.1ghz boost

          There's the 10% boost, all done on clocks and not ipc. I guess the Kaby is cooler but intel decided to improve performance and keep TDP the same.

      • Eeples on 12/11/2016 - 08:39
        +1

        Of course it is still recent…. not just current.

        • CyberMurning on 12/11/2016 - 09:58
          +2

          nothing is current. once a second ticks then all become past…

        • [Deactivated] on 12/11/2016 - 20:41

          @dragonindespair: it is current though if that is the latest intel's selling

      • bchliu on 12/11/2016 - 10:10
        +2

        Technically it is still "Current" processor when:
        1) Still commercially available on the market brand new for OEM Manufacturing
        2) Apple just released a whole new line of Macbook Pro's - all using Skylake (6xxx's series) processors for stupendous prices
        3) Skylake (6xxx) is a "Tick" model with Kaby (7xxx) as a "Tock" model - very little difference other than small optimisations and errata fixes.

        • KangaBanga on 12/11/2016 - 11:50

          explained as above…

  • zolinger on 12/11/2016 - 01:44

    Nice - would have picked one up if I hadnt bought the Lenovo E470

    • ZachBlasphemy on 12/11/2016 - 10:50

      Also bought that laptop from previous deal. Was planning to upgrade the HDD to an SSD so wondering if I can return it as it hasn't arrived yet…

  • Muscles on 12/11/2016 - 10:23

    Damn I just bought the e470. Almost same specs but for $860

    • hollykryten on 12/11/2016 - 10:47

      Bare in mind this is overseas stock and so overseas warranty is likely in effect.

      • ZachBlasphemy on 12/11/2016 - 11:01

        That E470 was also overseas stock though. No one would've bought that laptop if they knew this deal was around the corner.

        • hollykryten on 12/11/2016 - 11:01

          Oh well. Bummer.

        • Muscles on 12/11/2016 - 11:08

          im hoping the build is better on the e470 compared to this deal or at least close to my t450

        • CVonC on 12/11/2016 - 13:00

          Yeah but the E470 was sold by Lenovo Australia

          So the warranty is local.

    • plentifoo on 12/11/2016 - 15:29
      +1

      the e470 is punching in a different weight class imo. if you want something with roughly the same performance, without delving into built quality or bleeding edge tech, there were plenty of other sky lake 6200u, 15.6" deals around the same time the e470 was on offer that could match this easily. You could get a i5-6300HQ with a dedicated GTX 950m for $840 delivered from Amazon:
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/267106

      also remember the e470 is designed under the thinkpad line, albeit more budget than their T or X series, brings a whole slew of differentiated features you simply don't see in an Acer. To name a few:

      • Latest kabylake i5 7200u
      • 14" 1080p (i feel you always pay a premium for portability)
      • thinkpad features: better key travel for typing, pointing stick, built quality
      • zolinger on 12/11/2016 - 16:13

        I agree with the differentiated features but this model compromises with past present and future. It has USB C, B and A, and SD slot and DVD Drive. In contrast, the Lenovo doesn't have the USB C or DVD Drive. I'd return the Lenovo and get this but restocking fee is 15%.

      • [Deactivated] on 12/11/2016 - 19:08

        that is a fantastic deal from Amazon, does that come up often?

        it's currently 681$ on Amazon but they're saying they won't ship to Australia.

  • paulaus on 12/11/2016 - 10:43

    Good deal and has backlit keyboard. Hows the warranty is Acer worldwide.

    • KangaBanga on 12/11/2016 - 12:51
      +1

      http://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/standard-warranty

      "14. International Support: You must comply with all applicable export laws and regulations if You export the product from the United States or Canada. Acer does not accept for return any products purchased from a reseller. Customers outside the United States are responsible for paying all freight and brokerage charges incurred in shipping, importing/exporting and receiving
      replacement products and parts and for arranging and paying for the shipment of any defective part(s) back to Acer. All international customers are responsible for all customs duties, VAT, GST and other associated taxes and charges."

      Might as well buy a new one if anything major goes wrong. Shipping costs and time cost waiting for repairs would be a headache.

      • RickyNelson on 13/11/2016 - 10:09

        I need to sent back to USA? Not Aus Acer?

        • KangaBanga on 13/11/2016 - 10:25

          This is the local international travellers warranty on Aussie sold Acer laptops.
          http://www.acer.com/worldwide/support/itw.htm
          Qualified Claimant: A "bona fide traveler"
          Someone who is temporarily outside the territorial scope of the local warranty covering the respective product, without the intention of establishing a permanent residence.
          Someone who possesses the original product sales invoice.
          Acer's ITW Service Centers reserve the right to require proof to verify the traveler status of a claimant.

          I can't find any mention on acer's USA website on international warranty. And if they have it is likely similar to our local ITW. Which means they will only cover warranty if you are an American traveller who travelled to australia and had your laptop break down on your trip.

  • ezza on 12/11/2016 - 10:47

    Hmmm chance in finding an aussie charger… hate the converters

    • hollykryten on 12/11/2016 - 10:53
      +5

      Chances are the laptop charger which comes with it is universal power 100-240V which is often the case with laptops sold around the world. And for what i see going by pictures on Google these Acer Aspire laptop chargers in the USA are universal power. But just to make sure when you get the laptop check on the bottom of the laptop charger which power rating it's rated at. If it's universal power it will say 100-240V on it. You'd only need to Australian power cord to replace that USA one (a Clover Leaf power cord) eg. https://www.jaycar.com.au/3pin-mains-plug-to-iec-c5-clover-l…

      A $7 power cord would save you a lot of money over buying a new laptop charger. So in other words if the laptop charger is universal power then chuck out the USA clover leaf power cord which comes with it and use one of those Australian clover leaf ones.

      I guess these laptop chargers are designed universal power so that people can take their laptops any where around the world and just be able to switch over and plug in the local countries power cord into it.

      • ezza on 12/11/2016 - 20:32

        Great advise thanks.

  • hyp3dup on 12/11/2016 - 10:55

    Mad deal

  • johnno07 on 12/11/2016 - 11:37

    My old Aspire has been going strong for years - the touchpad has always been pretty average - but it's a great laptop. This looks like a great deal for the specs!

  • AMLagonda on 12/11/2016 - 12:19
    +1

    I would like a laptop like this but I'm guessing the warranty would be useless… it is a gamble.

  • Yaren24 on 13/11/2016 - 09:37

    Hi guys, just curious if any of you have purchased laptops from B&H's website previously, it seems to me though even include the shipping rate, it is still cheaper than buying a good quality laptop in Australia. Any thoughts here?

  • AusTraveller on 17/11/2016 - 20:34

    Hi,
    The US$499 price tag is very attractive, but there is a shipping cost of A$67.55 for shipping. So the shipped total cost should be about A$742. Did I got it wrong somewhere?

    • lyl on 17/11/2016 - 20:57

      Deal is expired now (when I posted the deal price was something like US$430+Shipping)

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