In this week's BIG W catalogue on page 24 they have advertised a Belkin Mini Dock for $29.87, however the actual image printed incorrectly is of a Logitech Speaker Stand which is usually $92. Because of this error, the iPad speaker stand has been reduced to $29.87 as well.
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lol
Have they actually said that though? I'd have thought they'd just print an 'apology' as they usually do in such cases?
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Work for Woolworths but not BIG W but it's kinda the same company…. I'm just assuming it's an error. It could just be a really good bargain.
No 'printed apology' in store, it's just actually scanning at that price.
Well then in this case I am assuming it's actually their advertised price, i.e. not an error.
Which is great. Otherwise we normally move the pricing error deals over to the forums after it has been confirmed that the merchant would not honour the sales.
Whilst this dude works for an associated company, I just don't think that this fits within the intention of what the rep designation is all about, as its looks like he just picked it up in store, rather than being an authorised rep. Nice deal however.
Dude if your some regular worker that's posting things online relating to your employer under the banner of offical 'Rep' you could get in massive trouble. You might want to read your contract.
This remind me of toy story bluray bundle a while ago.
Do you have a link to the product (on Big W or elsewhere)?
Is this only for sydney stores? Im in WA and would love to pick one up
One display model left @ Belmont WA… scanning @ $29.
Wonder if it can be used w/ other tablets (ie is connection bluetooth or standard apple connector)?
I also wonder if it is compatible with an Apple Nano (6th gen)? Even though says for iPad 1/2, same connector right? so who knows?
" And around back is a 3.5 mm aux input for MP3 players and other audio sources."
Here are the specs, the Logitech iPad Speaker Stand works via the Apple Connector or via 3.5mm line it - it isn't Bluetooth based, but we do have other Wireless Speakers that are.
More details on this model here; http://www.logitech.com/en-au/tablet-accessories/speakers/de…
Standard Apple connector so only iPads/iPhones.
Most BIG W stores that sell iPads (most of them nowadays) should have it. The price reduction is nationwide the staff told me.
Apple make the iPad thin, light and portable and then everyone spends more $$$ on adding bulk, speakers, stands etc. A 24" LCD TV would be cheaper overall with a better picture…but then you can't take the LCD on the train with you :)
Nice price.
Yeah, I'm usually with you on that regard.
This looks good though, because it's a dock charging stand. It'd be nice to sit that in my kitchen and have it play music whilst I read recipes whilst cooking etc. Also would work well in the study.
+1. Thats what I was thinking too, good as a recipe stand and also playing step by step cooking youtubes =)
Now that would be a sight hahah!
Actually there are a few of us in the office that are heavy Tablet users and you find they use the various accessories on/off depending what they are doing. So they all kind of fit in between using laptop/smartphone then tablet. Just changes how/where you do things and gives you more flexibility. So not all the gear is for everyone, but they all plug different gaps.
Just to confirm - I called up Mirrabooka in WA - they dont have this logitech stand. they do however have the belkin stand which is priced the same. They said it was just a photo error and they dont actually have it
My wife called the Big W store in Armadale, WA and they confirmed the deal - however they have not received their stock yet. She will be picking one up when it arrives in store.
Officeworks has this model if you want to try and get the lowest price guarantee. Don't know how well it will work with a pricing error though.
The only problem with the stand is that you need to remove the smart cover (& backing cover if you have one) every-time you dock it.
If that doesnt bother you, then its a good buy
Got it. No question asked.
It however scanned at this price. Really should give BIG W credit on this. Even some customers haven't seen or known the catalogue, they can still buy them at this price.
Save as above, BRISBANE still have at least 10 left.
None left at Mt Ommaney Big W and Oxley Officejerks
thanks saved me from checking.
Love the om.
Just picked up one from Melbourne QV store for that price (scanned fine, not updated on the sticker), about 5+ boxes left (although just after me was another guy who grabbed two and asked for them to be scanned also, I assume a fellow ozb'er) :)
All gone at QV now
wow, that was fast.
grab one myself from QV at 5.15pm and there were at least about 6-7 left.
I rang 6.15pm and was told I could have QVs very last one. Got there - there was indeed only one left - and they were almost handing it to the guy in front of me who said he had had one put aside for him in the morning. The name on the box was a third person's!!! Fortunately the girl remembered my call & said she'd put the wrong name on it. Unfortunately the other guy didn't know who he had spoken to. So (after half an hour) I got it.
Over the years I have found that whilst they do sometimes run out of things, and you may have to wait, the staff's attitude towards service at Big W, QV has been exemplary!
I'd say the other guy would disagree
Maybe, but they seemed to look after him too … I suspect they gave him a saving off something else. They didn't give it to me until he had been taken care of - hence the 30 minute wait. And that's an example of why, based purely on my personal experience, I think this store's service is very good (for a big chain store) - not because I got it. (Also perhaps he hadn't rung up of course and was trying to be clever.)
Sold out at Macquarie, NSW
picked up the last one at top ryde big w. no questions asked, and scanned at the cheaper price. really have no need for this, but at this price, why not! great post :)
None at Parramatta Officeworks, but just picked up last 2 from Wentworthville (1 for me, 1 for my sisters bday).
Price was $28.38.
Thanks OP!
Bummer but saves me going.
Does this fit the ipad2?
yes
Yes 100% for iPad 2
Is it possible to use this if you have the official iPad case (or similar case)?
There's two little removable rubber grips where the iPad is held into place that can be removed so it fits the iPad 1. I have a Belkin Snap Shield on the back of my iPad 2 and it has to be taken off if I want to put it in this stand, however if I remove those rubber grips it fits in with the snap shield on :)
The funny thing..I got that catalog in my mailbox couple days ago and had a look at it without noticing it.. Maybe my ozBargain radar is not strong enough.. lol
indeed
… this is not the logitech you are looking for …
:P
Guys just to let you know, the sound on these are very tight and crisp for the size, a good overall balance with two drivers (stereo sound) music is very good too.
Is rated enough power to charge the ipad 5W+ with volume control on the base along with power blue led button. Cheers
@ rokkz thanks for that, what sort of situation did you use the Speaker Stand in? Bedroom, living room/area etc? We'd love a few words on our website in our Reviews section http://bit.ly/LogitechiPadSpeakerStandWriteAReview
Big W Kuraby (Qld) never received any stock.
Went to Brisbane CBd store again trying to score a second one…but found all gone. I am just glad I sneaked out of work this afternoon and got my first one. I knew it won't last.
Be quick everyone, this will sellout faster than Peter Garrett.
so can you use these with the ipod touch?
Yes, it'll just look weird.
There's still a chance some stores will get more in next week maybe since the sale goes until the 25th of January? I'm regretting just buying one now, I've got it playing some music now and it's great :D
Got totally stooged at Good Guys Oxley.
Waited 35 minutes while the staff and the owner investigated.
One staff member called Big W Carindale and pulled a ruler out and got them to measure the box.
He told me the Big W version is a smaller box. I told him i was recording them for legal reasons when
i actually had left my recorder at home…
He flipped and said it was illegal. Anyway in the end Carindale and Brisbane had no stock
so i could not get a price match. They investigated the website and catalogue but there is no product
called Logitech Mini Dock. Went to WOW Oxley and the lady said they pay $73 for them and wont match
even when i mentioned their price matching policies. She told me she would buy all stock at Big W to
resell at her store.
1 hour later and dockless
You should've gone to officeworks. Less hassle I think. At least from my experience
I went atBig W in Bankstown and none left, the worst shopping center, never ever any special, all the time somebody found good bargain i go in bankstown and never found anything. :(
They gotta save money somehow cause all their money is spent on guns and ammunition.
yeah Bankstown is crap - always try Chullora or go as far as Menai. my secret weapon store is Campsie -ring Campsie if your after one and they will put it away until you get there, they have done this for me lots and lots of times ;-)
whats the longest they can reserve it for you for? I'm thinking i can't make it today but maybe tomorrow///
I have only ever done it same day.
Nice price. Still ugly…
Big W QV (Vic) and Macquarie (NSW) should be sister stores for one very good reason - they run out of stock at a ridiculous rate. Living in Melbourne QV was my closest store…if you didn't get your 'shopping' completed by 10am forget it - the cheapest item from each category sold out on a daily basis. Now I live in Sydney and Macquarie is my local Big W - same same as QV!
good price
here is more description, more pictures
http://www.logitechshop.com.au/logitech-speaker-stand-for-ip…
Just picked one up at Officeworks Milton in Brisbane….Rang through to check if still available.Initially spoke to Windsor branch-they are out of stock …Milton has 7 left at 6.00pm…Have also checked other branches and Milton is your BEST bet…Aspley has 3 left.Girl at checkout was IN SHOCK as the retail price THEY are selling it was $98.00 !! They photocopied the Big W catalougue and gave me the price less 5%.WHAT A BARGAIN ! Needlesss to say I'm pretty HAPPY :)…THANKS plexor
thanks heaps robjan02
i scored and milton should not have any left but you should ring them as one was on hole but maybe not picked up
Hi thelastnoob, Glad to know you were successful with your purchase.There is ONE left at Milton that is "still on hold" that no-one has collected yet..someone (?) may be LUCKY and get it today..GOOD LUCK…(P.S.The "look" on the girl at the checkout was priceless,when she noticed the price difference bewtween Big W and Officeworks !)
does it work in landscape mode?
yes
You can also adjust the angle as well as go from Portrait/Landscape
Grabbed one of these earlier from Officework, as my local Big W did not have them for sale. Typing on it now.
Guy didn't really believe me at first. I had to wait 15 minutes whilst he looked up the online catalog on the Big W site. He thought it must be a different product, due to the different names, but eventually decided to let me have it when he saw the images were the same.
Feels great so far. Excellent build quality and pretty decent sound. Fantastic price for $30.
I thought this should be sold out everywhere by now but still worth checking. Just went to my local officeworks in SA.. They still had two. I took one so still one left at 7.43pm. At first, the check out girl was saying that it was not the same product since the BigW's use "Logitech MINi Dock", luckily there was another staff (or maybe manager) passing by and told her that they are the same and he even memorised the BigW's price. Seems that other ozbargainers had came before me ;D. Save me the hassle to argue with her.
Thanks Plexor!
Picked up the last two at Big W Kuraby at 6:00 tonight - none left at Garden City. There were a few people looking for them in the phone section, but I couldn't see any there so went around to the computer section where the mice and keyboards were - and there they were.
So check out both areas, just in case the Big W staff have decided to put all of the Logitech gear in the same place.
Thanks to the OP.
B@#$h behind the counter at home entertainment (Kuraby) checked the code on the computer and told me they never received any…. should go back and give her a serve!
The customer there at the same time as me last night had rung earlier to put two aside, and they were having trouble finding it in the home entertainment area. The guys were popping in and out of the stockroom trying to find them. Eventually, after I had picked two up for me, they thought of checking the computer area with the other Logitech equipment, and they got the last two.
So yes, they sold at least four last night and the bottom shelf under the mice and keyboards should still have the empty space where they used to be.
You could always ask for a rain-check - I'm not sure how that would go.
Got lucky at punchbowl officeworks
Purchased 2.
Price match less 5%
just grabbed one in BigW south yarra.
the shelf is empty, but they still have some stock if you ask staff.
the store closes at 10pm
wish u good luck tomorrow
ps: it fits both ipad and ipad2 but without their case.
Great product and for that price!! Great 4 whoever can score!!
I bought the last one from BIG W at Rockdale with no hassles. It looks & sounds great. Only downside is you have to remove your existing case to use it.
bastard!
heh heh
Bought three from BigW werribee, ask the sales how many left, he said got 5 left when I bought at 8:30PM
f$*king assholes.. i went in there at 6.30pm, asked the girl and she said that she'd had 5 people ask before me and that they didn't have any stock.. but said that they might be getting some more..
I had the same luck! Went to gateway Big W after calling up to confirm stock availability (been told about 5 left), couldn't find it anywhere on the shelf, there isn't even a spot for them, the staff there made me wait for 40 minutes before returning to tell me that there isn't any left. What a joke!
Got the last two at OW Richmond. None left in the central CBD area but there were still some left at 9pm when I called in the surrounding suburbs. Thanks op! Gotta love OzB when you check before going to bed and end up going to bed an hour later with two brand new ipad docks sitting on your desk.
One is for a friend and one is for my future ipad :) Hopefully the ipad 3 will fit.
PS: it looks like there is an infrared sensor on the front, would this work with a logitech remote?
i was wondering about the infrared looking thing too! couldn't find any details anywhere online …pretty annoying that this thing doesn't have built in battery …the cord is also so short to "watch a movie in bed" as it says on the box
could anyone please update your purchase receipt from officeworks, please? Went to their store and would not price match for me.
Guys… My dock does not charge or doesnt charge properly as it connects and disconnects while it is on the dock but then its eventually stop charging. I'm thinking to exchange it but I don't think there will be any stock left tmrw.. Sad
cave, don't return it. Contact logitech and make use of their replacement warranty.
I didnt know about this! Thanksalot Geewhizz!! Btw, are they going to send me a brand new one or a refurb?
Should be new. You can contact them through their facebook page if you can't find any other contact details.
Hmm worked for a day then same thing happened to me. Looks like the dock connector just stopped functioning. Hope this isn't indicative of the quality of these things.
@ gadgetguy, shouldn't be just go back to where you purchased from, but best to call 1800 025 544 first to troubleshoot and get Case ID number.
@ Cave you normally just go back to where you purchased from, but best to call 1800 025 544 first to troubleshoot and get Case ID number.
Do you happen to work for BigW (as you clicked on Store Representative on the deal submission form) and post a pricing error from them?