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Acer Aspire 5560 AMD Dual Core A4 2GHz, 500GB HDD, 4GB RAM, 15.6inch $191 after $59 Cash Back @ Australia Post

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Acer Aspire 5560 AMD Dual Core A4 2GHz, 500GB HDD, 4GB RAM, 15.6inch $191 after $59 Cash Back @ Australia Post
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Acer Aspire 5560 AMD Dual Cord A4 2.0g / 500G HDD / 4GB / 15.6inch
Total: $249 after get $59 cash back, $191 final

Computing 15.6inch Acer Computer Laptop

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  • Rakddon on 27/04/2013 - 21:21

    does it have a dedicated video card?

  • snorbert on 27/04/2013 - 21:23
    +4

    Great price - was this in a catalogue, or was it a clearance item? I can't find a mention of it in the AusPost catalogues I could find.

  • Rakddon on 27/04/2013 - 21:25

    where is the link to the cashback?

  • sunnyday on 27/04/2013 - 21:27
    +1

    I cant find any cashback info for this model from http://ec3.acer.com.au/AcerCashBack/ACA/Projects/CashBack/Lo…

    • Rakddon on 27/04/2013 - 21:28

      likewise

  • indianregulator on 27/04/2013 - 21:38

    cashback with acer is a headache, i got the $50 cashback with a tablet, but it the card never worked, and acer didnt want anything to do with it.

    • Candour on 28/04/2013 - 11:41
      +2

      acer has poor customer service from my past experience.
      maybe all such companies have bad service.

  • bargaino on 27/04/2013 - 21:48
    +3

    Crapware Included: Skype, Adobe Reader 9.1, Norton Online Backup, Microsoft Silverlight, Acer Crystal Eye, eSobi, NTI Media Maker, McAfee Internet Security Suite (60 days trial), Acer eRecovery Management, Bing Toolbar, Acer Identity Card, Acer Registration, Acer Updater, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, New York Times Reader, Acer clear.fi, Windows Live Essentials 2011, Nook, Aupeo, Adobe Flash Player 10.2
    Microsoft Office Preloaded Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.

    • freakitude on 27/04/2013 - 22:14
      +3

      for that price i wouldn't mind crapware.

    • macfanboy on 27/04/2013 - 22:21
      +12

      http://pcdecrapifier.com

    • abc on 28/04/2013 - 00:43
      +3

      Hence why you always rebuild a brand name PC before using :-)
      (that and to guarantee no malware/virii shipped with it)

      • bargaino on 28/04/2013 - 09:46
        +1

        Or you can buy re-imaged ex-lease corporate PCs/laptops, to get cheap quality gear with no crippled OS ("home edition") or crapware. Just a thought.

        • Candour on 28/04/2013 - 11:42
          +1

          where pl?

        • bargaino on 28/04/2013 - 20:28
          -1

          ebay used to be good for finding sellers. You could google for local shops.

  • leon3758 on 27/04/2013 - 21:49
    +2

    just input the SNID, u will get the cashback info. as this model 5560 will be got $59 expire to 30/6/2013
    http://ec3.acer.com.au/AcerCashBack/ACA/Projects/CashBack/Lo…

    I found this one is special on miranda post office, price mark: $249

    • Geewhizz on 28/04/2013 - 05:29

      Link no working

  • Kaise on 27/04/2013 - 22:19
    +1

    How many were left in store? Would this be a clearance or state/nation wide?

  • Roary on 27/04/2013 - 22:26
    +9

    Isn't $249 - $59 equal to $190?

  • slackme on 27/04/2013 - 23:45

    Good price but the cpu is too slow

    • spychiatrist on 27/04/2013 - 23:59
      +3

      At sub-$200, I wouldn't complain

      • tonyjzx on 28/04/2013 - 00:09

        at $250 i wouldnt complain… any POs in Sydney selling it?

    • bchliu on 28/04/2013 - 01:20
      +2

      According to most benchmarks, its not doing too badly surprisingly - only a tad (<10%) of a Sandy Bridge i3. Under $200 is unheard of. Too bad the PO's are closed tomorrow or I'd pick one up.

  • tikei on 28/04/2013 - 05:18

    Cheap, but probably only good for average activities like internet browsing and office suite. mother's day present?

  • stig on 28/04/2013 - 09:08

    Can anyone advise on how well this might run older games, such as The Sims 2 (plus expansions) and games like Zoo Tycoon? The 7 year old desktop PC mum is currently using just ain't cutting it anymore.

    • gunnny on 28/04/2013 - 10:07

      Very smoothly, in my opinion, to the extent you will be 100% happy.

    • klumsybot on 29/04/2013 - 01:41

      Zoo tycoon has troubles with Win7 AFAIK

  • mrfluffy on 28/04/2013 - 09:33
    +2

    Outstanding! Most people really don't need anything better than this.

  • annoynimous on 28/04/2013 - 10:44

    don't mind something like this for everyday use, any other PO bsides Miranda doing this?

    price matching?

  • zelda707 on 28/04/2013 - 14:10
    +1

    great for basic web browsing!

  • Zylam Marex on 28/04/2013 - 15:05

    Nice!! I had no idea the Post Office sells computers! Does anyone know if the Burwood Post Office in Sydney would have some? I'll call them when they open on Monday, just figured i'd ask! Thanks OP!!!!!!!

  • cheapiechips on 28/04/2013 - 15:26

    Good price with the cash back.

    Bought one in November 2012 for $349 (after $59 cashback). Good for a backup/spare computer as it handles basic netbrowsing and office fine. Gets a bit slow if too many things open.

  • aripper on 28/04/2013 - 16:31

    I got this 18hrs after posting…
    Does anyone know where this deal is???? The "go to deal" spot takes you to a larger photo of the buyers receipt and not to the deal. Darned if I could find it anyway…..
    I too don't give a darn if it doesn't have a dedicated video card (gasp… at that price) or only does "general" tasks like internet and wording(not gaming capabilities!)
    Someone advise where to go, for those of us who wish to buy and not prattle while the bargains disappear… if they haven't already (help - leon 3758?)

  • giggles on 28/04/2013 - 17:47

    Put the cashback toward a 128Gb SSD and external caddy for the 500Gb drive you pull out.

    Bargain laptop with numpad!

    • nothommus on 28/04/2013 - 17:52

      You could even get a 60gb ssd, or 32gb if you're good at keeping it slim. Chances are for the lower specs, you wont be installing anything heavy on it. You could always pull out the dvd drive and put the 500gb drive in it as well with adapter of course.

      • giggles on 28/04/2013 - 22:13
        +1

        DVD slot to HDD adapter/bracket??

        Wow, I had never seen those before. Thanks for mentioning!

        • klumsybot on 29/04/2013 - 01:43

          Generally referred to as "2nd hdd caddy" at least on ebay. I see a couple available around the $29 mark at a brick and mortar like Scorptek and CPL but ebay is generally going the $6-9 mark.

  • Bargainboogan on 28/04/2013 - 18:34
    +1

    I doubt this is a deal that you can find at most post offices, its old stock which is getting cleared.

  • Donatello on 28/04/2013 - 19:48

    +1 to OP.

    I'd pull the trigger on this deal but the Acer cashback page is what is holding me back - cashback models are not listed - blank (not that I doubt the OP).

    • leon3758 on 28/04/2013 - 23:19

      Already got the acer cashback claim number, waiting cash back. the model 5560 cash back expire: 30/6/13

  • Chris on 28/04/2013 - 19:54

    Install linux and you've got a nice little home server for sub-$200.

    • giggles on 28/04/2013 - 22:15

      Linux boooo :)

  • Leonard on 29/04/2013 - 08:55

    Looks to be a clearance item - local post store knows nothing! Certainly would have bought one if available.

  • lowndes8 on 29/04/2013 - 10:47

    Where can this be found im after on in South Australia

  • nothommus on 29/04/2013 - 11:32
    +3

    So… anyone manage to find one apart from OP?

    • McSpidey on 29/04/2013 - 12:43

      I did, on the Gold Coast. Phoning was useless as these don't appear to be in the system, you just have to drive around and check. This was the only one I could find though so they are rare.

  • LSGH on 29/04/2013 - 11:43

    Nothing in PO morningside qld

  • billy_bob on 29/04/2013 - 12:54
    +2

    Got the last one at Epping (VIC). BIG THANKS to the OP, unbelievable bargain! They also had the Toshiba C850 for $249 so might be worth asking around for that. Auspost Product code for the Toshiba is 18350 if anyone wants to ask around for stock.

  • unity1 on 29/04/2013 - 15:07
    +2

    Many thanks OP got one from Eastland PO (Melbourne). I rang the central AP phone number and told them what I was looking for. The kind CSR checked her system and told me the closest one to me was at Eastland, which is just the next suburb from where I live. She rang the Eastland PO and asked them to put it on hold for me. 15 minutes later I had the computer in my hands. So thanks again OP and thanks to AP for their great service.

    The CSR also mentioned she'd had a few calls today about this laptop, so I'd say a few others may have managed to pick one up too.

  • LSGH on 29/04/2013 - 16:28

    None at PO wynnum central nor wynnum plaza mall

  • timpo on 29/04/2013 - 19:24

    No stock in WA

  • killabob on 30/04/2013 - 13:04

    No stock SA :(

  • RadioBirdman on 30/04/2013 - 23:04

    I got one from the Tuggerah PO 29/4/13. Mine came with an additional Acer Care Protection Plan Activation code (additional 12 months warranty), plus $59 cashback. Bargain.

  • LSGH on 01/05/2013 - 07:17

    I ended up getting the $249 toshiba at Capalaba since the acers were gone…thanks for the tip billy bob!

  • theguru1 on 01/05/2013 - 12:25

    What model is the Toshiba?

  • LSGH on 01/05/2013 - 14:47

    Toshiba C850 but its last years Pentium 950 processor I think

    • theguru1 on 01/05/2013 - 15:28

      Actual model number? C850/04G or something similar. There are lots of different versions of the C850.

  • black-magpie on 01/05/2013 - 15:12

    Any one that purchased know if the "Aspire 5560" is quad (AMD A8-3520M) or dual (AMD A4-3300)?

    • RadioBirdman on 01/05/2013 - 21:46

      A4-3305M

      • black-magpie on 02/05/2013 - 02:31

        If it was quad core I would of jumped on :(
        Oh well thx.

  • theguru1 on 01/05/2013 - 15:34

    It is the C850/074.

    Battery life will be poor with only a 3 cell battery.

    • LSGH on 01/05/2013 - 19:39

      Yes it's the 074. Yes poor battery life but luckily for me, battery life was not too much of an issue.

  • ausbob71 on 03/05/2013 - 14:16

    thanks a bunch leon3758 I went into my local p.o. the other day and asked about this model and the guy looked up on the system and saw that their were a few left at some other stores and said he would ring them in the morning.
    Anyway I hadn't heard anything and presumed he had no luck then today I get a call saying it is at my local p.o. and ready to pickup woohoo! When I picked it up I said to the guy about the cashback then he said it had cost him over $500 to get it in for me as it's old stock. I was intending on giving it to the kids to use but not sure now after using it a bit as its heaps better than the netbook I use:)

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