On page 14 of todays Daily Telegraph, Harvey Norman is having in their words a "Mammoth computer sale". The standout for me is the Toshiba NB200 with -
Intel Atom 1.66GHz
1GB RAM
160GB HDD
WIFI
Webcam
10.1 inch screen
Windows XP home
The price at HN is $492 but comes to $392 after $100 cash back
from Toshiba.
For research the model number is - PLL25A-00D002
link please, your one doesn't work for me :(
Okay the cotd one must've sold out. However they do still have the 1000HA for $479, but it's features are more like this Toshiba one and I think it's an older model.
Hot deal.
Here is the link for Redemption http://www.isd.toshiba.com.au/redemption/r_index.asp
"PLEASE NOTE: Redemptions may take up to 3 months to process from the approval date (with some exceptions - please refer to the specific terms and conditions of your program)."
Sadly, 2 to 3 months appears to be normal for cash-back / redemption schemes.
My guess is that they're outsourced to third party businesses who run the scheme on a shoe-string; waiting until all claims are received/processed at the end of the nominated period before paying out in bulk.
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It's over, but my girlfriend got her ASUS cashback in just a few weeks! :) But yeah, that seems to be the exception
"waiting until all claims are received/processed at the end of the nominated period before paying out in bulk."
Yup, a chick at Acer told me that's precisely what they do! I called them when I was buying my P244WB monitor to confirm the extension of the deal at the time & she was quite frank and refreshing! I was lucky enough to put mine in near the end of said period and got the chq in just under 4 weeks! :)
Conversely, a buddy who bought a 19" unit put his in a bit later & it took over 2 months; albeit this was delayed due to some bulk chq stuff-up they notified recipients of by email about a fortnight before the real chq arrived! :p
Aussie dollar is strong.
As much as i hate giving business/employment to foreigners, i would recommend ordering one of these from outside Oz on this occassion.
Where is the best place to buy electronic goods overseas? I'm not interested in power inverters so I would prefer a country on 240 volts etc…
Actually if you read the label on your laptop charger and many other devices it will say something like "input 100-240v", so depending on the kind of electronic goods it's not always an issue.
the power inverter is no issue these days. all support 110-220. but i really would like to know about methods to purchase stuff from USA/HK/JAP and does not cost me fortune. I used vpostasia.com several times. anyone knows any better parcel forwarding provider?
NB200/00D is cheaper 3 cell battery Model. 6 cell battery cost over $100
This is misleading customer.
The 6 cell model(PLL25A-009002)is selling $450inc from mwave.com.au
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/default.asp
no cash back on the mwave one
whats the difference between this and the Acer AOD250 for $372 after cashback from jbhifi.
http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/computers-laptops/laptops/ace…
Same specs, Toshiba has larger keyboard though. Both are 3 cell batteries.
I bought this Acer one, battery lasts about 3 hours.
Both are great deals!!!! should of waited two weeks for this damn it!!
Well that Acer has Wifi N, while this Toshiba doesn't, but this toshiba does have integrated bluetooth.
The AOD250 is only Wifi B/G, but no N. So same specs.
Just got back from HN Erina,all NB200's gone.
Went to JB Erina,sales person would not do the Acer AOD250 for $421 (minus another $49 CB).Even though its advertised on their website he said "JB and JBOnline are two diff companies unable to price match.
On way home went to Domayne and they only had a display model at $699,push for a discount,wouldn't do it.But they are getting another 20 in the week for $492 (minus another $100 CB).
Is the NB200 on the way out ?
+1 from me. It may not have as many bells and whistles as the alternative Asus 1002h currently on cotd for $509 (e.g. LED backlit, wifi n, 27.6mm thin, bluetooth, chicklet keyboard)… but for $100 less I think it otherwise has the same capabilities and processor.