Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook w/ 256GB SSD - $555 Shipped after $159 Cashback

LeRadicant on 09/02/2013 - 11:14
Last edited 23/02/2013 - 21:16 by 1 other user

UPDATE — Turns out OnlineComputer has already cut out the SNID and claimed the cashback themselves. See this comment from danbyrne. Therefore the price should have been $699 instead of $540 after cashback, plus delivery cost. Meanwhile, OnlineComputer has also raised the price to $849.

S3-951-2464G25nss

http://www.onlinecomputer.com.au/product_info.php?products_i…
http://ec3.acer.com.au/AcerCashBack/ACA/Projects/CashBack/Lo…

Features:

  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2467M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 1.60 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.30 GHz, DDR3 1333 MHz, 17 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture
  • Memory: 4GB DDR3 Ram
  • Storage: 256GB SSD
  • Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Video Chip: Intel® HD Graphics 3000 with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1
  • Screen: 13.3 Inch HD 1366 x 768 resolution
  • Connectivity: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 6205 PCIe 802.11ABGN - Widi Support, Integrated Bluetooth
  • Built-In Devices: Card Reader 2-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC), Integrated Bluetooth, Battery 3-cell Li-polymer , Acer CrystalEye webcam
  • Webcam: Yes
  • Warranty: 12 Months

Not sure if a great bargain, but even if it is, stock is probably low, so thought I would just post in forums. MSY has i7 version for $689 after cashback, stock is low

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Comments

  • xxqqxx89 on 09/02/2013 - 12:08

    good one.

  • oringal on 09/02/2013 - 21:06

    don't you mean $540 ? 699-159=540

    • eRadicant on 10/02/2013 - 00:44

      plus shipping

      ~15 to metro Melb, not sure about other places

  • scotty on 09/02/2013 - 21:09

    Great price indeed. Should have posted as a deal.

    • eRadicant on 10/02/2013 - 00:44
      +1

      Do you think it is worth moving it to deals now?

      I reckon the only reason they haven't sold out is because OnlineComputers aren't advertising the cashback.

      I picked up the last i7 one at MSY Dandy South as I couldn't wait for shipping. The 2nd Gen i7 does get kinda hot and the fan is on a lot, even when doing very basic tasks. Keyboard isn't great either. Keys will sometimes depress but not actually register. You have to hit 'em right in the centre. I am missing a lot of letters while typing but will probably improve as I adjust to the keyboard. If I lean to the side of the Alt key with my thumb (while it is still depressed) when Alt-Tabbing (or Win-Tabbing), it will come out of the Alt-Tab window.

      Anyway, SSD is the big plus and am still very happy

  • kenners on 09/02/2013 - 21:30

    699-159+15(shipping to melbourne)=555

    • scotty on 10/02/2013 - 08:15

      9 dollars shipping to Sydney though so the delivery cost is not constant.

  • indium on 12/02/2013 - 17:54

    Hi could someone please give me some advice?

    Would it be worth paying an extra $150 to get the Aspire S3-391-53314G52add with $99 cash back here http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/moorabbin/Acer_S3-391_Core_i5_…

    specs here: http://penta.com.au/acer/13-14-laptop/acer-aspire-ultrabook-…

    or just getting this one for $555?

    Basically I have a home pc and will be using this for uni. The 500gb is not a requirement as 256gb should be enough for my needs.

    Thanks any advice is appreciated

    • eRadicant on 12/02/2013 - 19:10
      +1

      3rd Gen i5
      USB 3.0
      And hopefully an improved keyboard

      Up to you
      HDD makes a bit of noise though

    • ModaMagic on 17/03/2013 - 15:02

      I would just go for the one with the SSD if you don't want slow start up times.

  • VehemenceThePhoenix on 12/02/2013 - 21:06

    this is great thanks

  • kaxvax on 13/02/2013 - 18:42

    Hey guys new here, but just to let you know that the cashback offer is not available on the i5 model only the i7. Purchased an i5 today and the barcode was missing. Spoke to the guy said the offer is only available on the i7 edition.

    Sorry to burst any bubbles.

    • eRadicant on 13/02/2013 - 18:50
      +2

      That's not what the official Acer website says?
      And why would the barcode be missing?

    • Jamesrulez1 on 17/02/2013 - 21:34
      +1

      Look at this http://www.acer.com.au/ac/en/AU/content/model/LX.RSE02.074
      Compare to the model on the site http://www.onlinecomputer.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=8255{69}510{13}15{513}1232{441}1098{549}1337{131}319{51}90{16}1103{593}1456 which is
      13.3" Acer Ultrabook S3-951-2464G25nss ~Core i5 SSD~

      On cash back page it is LX.RSE02.074
      20 Dec 2012
      30 Jun 2013
      $159
      Aspire S3-951-2464G25nss $159 Cashback (N931)

      http://ec3.acer.com.au/AcerCashBack/ACA/Projects/CashBack/Lo…

      I'm 100% sure they are doing the cashback and i'll be buying the s3 this week to prove it.

      • keithality on 20/02/2013 - 21:55

        If you manage to get the cashback for that model, do let us know. I almost ordered it but then stopped as I read a comment in another similar deal that acer didn't honour onlinecomputer's invoice

    • chiuy on 21/02/2013 - 17:36

      Where did you purchase it from?
      I know some dealers will claim the cashback for themselves.

  • danbyrne on 23/02/2013 - 18:30
    +1

    Bought one yesterday from OnlineComputer, and yes indeed, they have already cut out the required SNID barcode section, presumably to claim the cashback for themselves…

    Furthermore, I tried to submit the claim anyhow, and the cashback site said that the SNID had already been submitted for claim…

    • indium on 23/02/2013 - 18:45

      how did you know the snid if it was cut out?

      • eRadicant on 23/02/2013 - 18:59

        There is another sticker on the internal box if I remember correctly.

        • danbyrne on 25/02/2013 - 17:42

          Yes, it is inside box's barcode that they had already cut out. The outer box's barcode also does have the SNID, but it doesnt reference 'SNID' so I wouldnt have known that the number was the SNID…. I was going to use that to attemp to claim it, but it's already been claimed…

      • danbyrne on 25/02/2013 - 17:41

        Where they cut out the SNID, they wrote the SNID in pen on the cardboard section… if they had not done this, I would not have known the SNID and not been able to even check the status…

    • eRadicant on 23/02/2013 - 18:58
      +1

      Wow, that is very deceptive of OnlineComputer. I guess it is always best to call up and clarify things such as cashbacks when buying online.

      • danbyrne on 25/02/2013 - 17:44
        +1

        Yes, I think that you are right… and what is strange is that OnlineComputer is stating cashback available on some of their Acer laptops, so presumably they have NOT already claimed the cashback on these laptops…

        Furthermore, on this laptop, OnlineComputer has also just increased the price by $150…!! (but not giving back the cashback to the customer either)

        • danbyrne on 15/03/2013 - 10:21

          Hi Guys, further to this, I emailed OnlineComputer about this issue and they told me that they were given a special deal from Acer that already had the SNID removed and were not claimable for cashback… I wonder whether Acer would verify this story!?

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