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Acer Aspire S3-951-2364G34iss Ultrabook $488 after HN Cash Back

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This in store pic clearly show $788 - $300 = $488 (Thanks John Kelvin for the pic)

http://upload.ozbargain.com/2012/04/21/8256_acers3.jpg (link updated)

There is already a post about the $300 cash back for Ultrabook but according to that post most people checked with Harvey Norman yesterday said that the discounted models are not included.

But today I have checked several Harvey Normans all said the $300 Cash Back includes all Ultrabook no matter what price they are. Gordon NSW store even checked with head office and confirmed.

So this post is just to remind people about this special and see if you can find the $788 Acer S3 Ultrabook but most store already sold out.

Because this is really a bargain a lot of people may misleaded and miss out if they read the previous ozbargain post.

I bought one today for $788 if anyone called HN and they said no, ask them to call their Head Office to confirm. I am 100% sure about this because i have passed by a few HNs today and asked. Finally found one with stock.

If you think this a dup please delete.

I would suggest here who bought it for $788 before cash back please give me a +ve so that we will know how many ozbargainers got it at this price :)

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  • Anyone saved the in store pic from John Kelvin? I forgot to save it and now it gone.

  • In Victoria both Fontain Gate and Cranbourne are honouring the deal, and I think that someone said that they got one from Watergardens.

  • I got one today from Maribyrnong HN at $788 i spoke to a sales rep that confronted me that directed me to this ultrabook had a chat to someone and happily gave it to me at $788 and said the $300 cashback is able to be done but normally not valid, he entered my details in his pc during sale said so when i lodge cashback it will be honoured,
    not sure if he used this as a sales technique but he said the one i got was the last new one they had in stock didnt ask about display model.

  • Went to Auburn DM after lunch, showed one of the sales the link but he said "sold out". Anyway, Well done to those who paid $788 (before cash back) for the laptop.

  • Anyboday can repost John's $488 jpg ?????????????? as the original link is dead

    • My fault forgot to save it first and don't know how to get it back from firefox cache.

      Is it possible to get it back from Google cache?

  • +6

    John's $488 jpg reposted, please try
    http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/19/inveaw68.jpg/

    • Great, you have saved many people.

    • Thanks link updated on the main post.

  • Got one from campbelltown today and got them to write on my receipt that the $300 cash back applies (just made up a story that I got screwed once before on a cash back )

  • Great!Thank you so much and wish Havey Normany would honor it!!

  • +2

    Look at what we OzBargain peeps have to do to get a deal in here?

    We trust our retail so much we are taking 'evidence' pics in preparation for the fight to get a good deal!!!

    This is insane…really.

    Hurry up Amazon.com.au

    • +1

      Yeah …… can't believe what happened to our world !!!!

      We have to buy stuffs from them but we don't trust them … :(

      • Because stupid cash back. Why not just give exact price? I will pay that exact amount.

  • I bought from Frankston HN store-VIC for 788$ and told that I will get cash back on it

  • hey vinu2345,

    can u tell me if Frankston still got some of those laptops? I tried around my local area, 2 or 3 of them would not honour the deal.

  • Woot, got the last one from the Frankston store (demo). I asked the guy to write on the invoice about the cashback, took a photo too etc…. going overseas this coming fri…..bring it down to ~$410. Bargain!!! fingercross with the cashback. Dont think they have a leg to stand on if it being deny :).

    • how did you end up getting it down to 410? Without GST wont it be 439.2?

      • May be because it is the demo unit? I am just guessing.

        • $788 is on the invoice….GST = $71.xx…….When i am going overseas, the traveller scheme give back the GST/10%…. Dunno if they are going to look at the cashback section or not :).

        • Yeah he is correct $410 deduct $71 GST instead of $48.

          Also like Edu Tax Return, half of $788 instead of $488.

        • Yep, GST = invoice amount divided by 11.

          Just claimed the refund for mine 10 min ago. $71.64.

  • +1

    Bought the last one. Salesperson assured me that head office had given the green-light on the cash back offer, with this model.

  • -3

    A lenovo e320 sounds better on all counts

    • +1

      You have no idea what is Ultrabook.

  • +2

    very suss…dodgy ozbargaining ?

    http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/pakenham/laptops/acer-aspire-…

    Only an idiot would have paid $1,199 for this. if what he claims is true, he must be an idiot

    • And he won't give the receipt

    • He will claim the $300 and sell u for $799.

    • +1

      Mark it as SPAM. some one needs to teach these people a lesson!!! Opps I accidentally did :D

      • Done and done!

  • +1

    I have to create an account to say thank to you all. Thank you very much John Kevin and super forever

    • No worry give me a +v :)

  • Avoid Auburn DM , went there twice in past 2 day, the sales person told me there is none left and speak to another sales without asking the cashback, told me there are 2 unit left can give to me, and mentioned the cash back , he telling not to believe it and show me the TC saying each individual franchise can wavie,cancel or mod any promotion with out notice then just walk off told me to take a pic of the T&C before come back, what da dick. totally avoid.

  • then i went to Officework, hope they can price match dicksmith's $674. the guy told me they will not match any price by store, they will only price match online cateloge. so disguesting.

  • +1

    http://www.harveynorman.com.au/hp-folio-13-1016tu-ultrabook-…

    I just found the better choice: HP Folio 13-1016TU Ultrabook Laptop which is current $996

    Comparing with acer $788 ones

    The HP Folio has Gigabit Ethernet, backlit keyboard, USB3, SSD and better battery which means it should have better performance.

    They are only $200 difference, but you also can claim a Beats Solo from HP.

    Oh, I was blind. I should choose this HP ultrabook. I wanna return it and buy a HP one.

    • +1

      At first I was also thinking to buy the HP but finally bought the Acer S3 because I read a review about the noise from the machine and the heat.

      http://www.ultrabookreview.com/996-hp-folio-13-review/

    • Yeah, I don't think the Acer is a bad choice still.
      Personally, the last time I used ethernet it was to setup a router, backlit is far from necessary, USB3 might have been nice but then again I still don't have any USB3 drives, the Acer has a basic SSD for fast resume and performance is fine for normal use and battery isn't an issue for how I intend on using it. If you have the extra $$$ to throw at it, it's not a bad upgrade but the Acer is a great budget choice IMO.
      Take that $200 saved and spend it on a real pair of headphones. ;)

      • You are right, acer's is the second best on this promotion.

  • They have finished update the site and they have up the price to $942 now.

  • Did you guys submit it with the original invoice or just a copy of it?

    • Copy here.

      The form said COPY.

      But anyway they can check in their system because it is their own cash back.

  • Miraculously back in stock today after the promo ended

    Wiley Park
    In stock
    1018 Canterbury Road, Wiley Park, NSW 2195
    Tel: 02 9740 1100

    never setting foot in this store again…ever

  • i mailed my $300 cashback letter last week to the exact address that is listed on the letter, but it got returned back to me ? has anyone had this issue besides myself?

    • I didn't write my return address not very sure.

      Will they send confirmation by email? No email so far.

    • did u stamp it? interested to know what happens here.

  • I purchased the Hp Folio 13-1016
    I sent of my Cash Back Form and HP BEATS Redemtion on the same day
    I allready have received my Beats Solo Headphones today
    No EMAIL or anything for cashback as yet for my CashBack
    I had my Return address on the back

  • I have received nothing as well. Let's keep each other posted and our plan of attack in case they rejected our cash back.

    • +1

      I email them yesterday and got a reply as follows:

      "We have received a number of vouchers so cannot tell you at this stage if I have received yours

      We should have all payments done within 4-6 weeks "

      I am surprise with the next day response, so they did receive the forms.

      ae86, you better check with them. Seems like so far you are the only one got a return mail.

  • +1

    Good news everyone after I emailed them on Monday and today I received email from them as follows:

    "Hi xxxxxxx,"

    "Confirm I received and processed today"

    In that case ae86, you should check what's wrong with your post.

  • Received my $300 cash back by mail.

    • Same here. Cheque account is from Generic Publications P/L. Hope it clears…

  • Still havent got mine yet :p.

    Btw anyone has problems with this S3 model wireless internet drop out intermittently?? I have updated to the latest driver, updated bios etc. Still has intermittent problems every ~3-4 hours. I did the research and lots of ppl has the same problems tooo.

    • u set power settings to have the wifi at max performance? mine was fine after changing it

  • Received mine today and gonna bank it tommorrow.

    To junk3569, initially I had problem with the wireless but was solved after updating to the latest driver.

  • Received my cheque yesterday. Thanks to greatcjz for the info on the intermittent dropout, will update as soon as turn laptop on as I have not opened the box as yet.

  • Got my cheque today ^_^. But the wireless problems still has not go away. May need to send it away :(.

  • +1

    To junk3569, could it be the problem of your modem? or possibly compatibility issues…try WEP, WPA, WPA2, 802.11b, g,n…

    • Thank you for your help. I have another laptop, works perfectly fine with the wireless network. I bought a USB LAN adapter and used on the S3, it works perfectly fine. It come down to the wireless hardware not being stable. Before updating the driver, it drops out and cant connect back most of the time. After updating the firmware, it drops out and connect back 98% of the time. Unless you use MSN/surfing the web constantly, you may not notice it.

      I guess the firmware is a band aid fix!

  • After the cashback plus salary sacrifice, this bargain is ridiculous! Thanks OzBargain :)

    • I also think I scored a good deal, as during the week of the "sale", I received 2 x $100 Cash back cards for a Lenovo purchased by my company, the deal was 1 x $100 Cash back Card but I received 2, bear in mind that my company paid for my Lenovo. Effectively, the Acer Ultrabook cost me $ 288 and I can still claim the Ultrabook as Uni Education expenses at $788 come year end ! Thanks to all contributors to this deal.

  • Haven't gotten my cash back yet. Superforever, what is the email address that you send the enquiry to? I need it but don't have the cash back form with me.

    Thanks.

  • Got my HN cashback cheque today! Thank again OP! Cheapest Ultrabook ever!

  • Thanks RJB.I just got the cheque yesterday as well. No more dramas.

    Thanks OP as well~!!

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