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$40 with Ozbargain Coupon. Enjoy!
Upgrade to 6GB Memory
Lenovo G560
Processor: Intel Core i3-350M 2.26Ghz
Storage: 500GB HDD
Memory: 2GB + 4GB DDR3 RAM (Total 6GB)
Optical Drive: DVD Burner
Screen: 15.6 Inch HD Display
Built in Devices: Card Reader, Webcam
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Warranty: 12 Months Onsite Pick Up & Return Warranty
2GBx1 1066MHz DDR3 (1 Available Slot) + Bonus 4GB Memory (6GB total)
Head to head - Centrecom lost me when they stopped providing free bags, mouse etc
At this price, do you expect that. Do MLN provide the above at this price? I don't know, I am just asking.
Hey Centrecom… You said it's a bonus 4 gig ram (making it 6 gig - Bonus to me is equivalent to FREE), but I believe it's false advertising, when you have the same machine for $599 on your website
I am comparing
http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?product…
versus
http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?sort=2a…
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I have checked the code and they are the exact machine.
We have 2 different offer on ours website.
The first one is $599 with 4GB Memory
The second one is $649 with 6GB Memory <—- Now only $609 with the OZbargain Coupon
Thanks for asking
Yes, but to say "Bonus" is then a lie. Basically when someone reads Bonus, it reads "free." Centrecom, I think you're treading a fine line of misleading advertising here. You have charged an extra $50 bucks and then said effectively saying "2 gig ram extra is thrown in as a bonus."
The point he is trying to make is, how is the extra ram on either model a "bonus" if you pay extra for it!?
–noun, plural -nus·es.
1. something given or paid over and above what is due.
2. a sum of money granted or given to an employee, a returned soldier, etc., in addition to regular pay, usually in appreciation for work done, length of service, accumulated favors, etc.
3. something free, as an extra dividend, given by a corporation to a purchaser of its securities.
4. a premium paid for a loan, contract, etc.
5. something extra or additional given freely: Every purchaser of a pound of coffee received a box of cookies as a bonus.
This is definitely not a BONUS then.
Thanks for info! Cool cool :)
nice find multi97- i was going to say something but u beat me 2 it.
does this mean (with bonus ram)= 599 - 50, so 549?
That's right. We also have 2GB Memory offer $549
http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?sort=2a…
Great deal on a nice laptop but do you really need 6GB's of ram to surf the net and watch 720p movies? :) no games out there that run on a intel videocard will ever use 6Gb's
-> video editing and post processing.
Hey Centrecom, can you tell me
1. Does this have esata, bluetooth or HDMI?
2. Battery life of this 6 cell?
Thanks
Don't think any of the Lenovos have bluetooth.
Hi,
Yes this model come with 6 Cell Battery but doesn't come with esata, BT and HDMI.
Sounds good but see the MLN comment in the other thread about the specs being different (no Esata, HDMI, wireless N, aluminium palm rest).
Unless this model is the same spec as the MLN one?
The guys at MLN is selling the Lenovo G560 067943M model, while Centrecom is selling the G560 067968M. model .
Really not sure what the difference is, apart from what the MLN guys wrote - meaning it is a significant difference.
If this is still the same Centrecom model then its not worth losing those features.
Yup, as explained by Centrecom, they have a 2gig model for $549, 4gig model for $599 and a 6gig model for $649 (with a coupon it'll be $609).
So you're trading 2gig of ram for a HDMI port, eSata and a slightly better look.
However still can't get over Centrecom using "Bonus" and then charging for it.
This is what the MLN guys wrote was the difference between the two models
:wireless b/g wifi card compared to MLN’s which is a wireless b/g/n, (wireless n is 5 times faster than g.)
:HDMI is on the MLN version and not on the other version,
:E-SATA is on the MLN version and not on the other version,
:Brushed aluminium palm rest is on the MLN version and the other has a cheap plastic chassis.
:Black Piano gloss finish is on the MLN version as to other version which has the textured plain black chasis
Just in case, this is the link
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/32137
For $599 @ MLN, I think that is definitely better value for the Wireless card and HDMI output alone. The rest doesn't really bother me.
We are totally agree what MLN said N is 5 times faster than G.
This model come with Wireless N Card.
Do you charge a surcharge for paying with Credit Cards?
Centrecom does!
MLN doesn't
Centrecom - Any epic deals for Asus laptops?
Seems to all be Lenovos currently, haha
Hi,
We not only do Asus and Lenovo. We also have HP, Toshiba, Samsung and Acer etc
Any current Epic killer deals for Asus laptops?
I heard theres the new high-powered netbook Asus lamborghini vx6, how much is that going to cost?
Centrecom does have one of the best HP deals going around with the DV6-3006TX for $899. However, I ended up getting a DV6-3070TX for $976 @ Officeworks. Same machine, but instead of the i5 430chip, it came with a i5 450chip for $77 bucks more… However if you're on a tighter budget but need a good machine, the Centrecom system is good value.
You guys should also check out www.digitalcentre.com.au. They seem to have the same pricing as Centrecom but they don't seem to charge a credit card surcharge. + you can still negotiate via email or phone with them.
@Besean: Looks like your promoting for Digital Centre…
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/32137
was there as well :)
Would be good if you could check shipping charges without logging in.
It looks cheap, I don't like MLN, coz the services too bad, don't wanna buy form them again.
Share your experience on forums? (really would like to hear it, was going to consider MLN, except posting a full experience here is off-topic)
Woo…UNBEATABLE PRICE! Would perfer to buy it off from Centrecom. Although I have nva bought anything from centrecom before but MLN's poor customer service pissed me off!!!! Hope MLN reads this too!!!!
signed up just to tell us that?
is it a sockpuppet or just a tool?
funny how he added some minimal comments on a couple of other posts to try and seem legit.
well spotted antman76
Jtdinvestmentsaustralia and sasa are sockpuppeting.
Hasn't CentreCom been banned before because of this?
good find multi97, 2 mates and me were about to order this for uni. probaly head off to MLN for these if not a different one.
lol and i was just about to order my parts for my new pc from centrecom, ****. gonna head off to pc case gear. thanks for the headsup multi 97.
MOD: language removed
Hi,
We didn't do anything. We can't stop member left the comment in here.
We have no benefit doing that.
Are you from MLN or PC case gear?
I've dealt with Centrecom a few times before and found them informative and I have no problems dealing with them again.
I just didn't like the fact that they used the word 'bonus' for the Memory when you actually paid for it. The overall package is still excellent value.
The guys I try not to deal with is CPL in Clayton VIC.
Gave me a D.O.A. DVD drive and when I returned it an hour later, they said it wasn't theres though after leaving it there, they gave me a new one after a week. I will never shop there again - as usually i can price match down the road at Officeworks, Centrecom or MSY anyway.
The MLN version of the notebook is a fantastic deal, but i guess you are trading 2gig ram for eSata, HDMI and a better finish. So it really depends on what you need.
Capital letters and punctuation - how do they work?????
to be honest with you guys, i bought 3 laptops from MLN, the first time I've very bad experiences there :), When i come to their shop, they have like 6 people there, but nobody even asked me anything, i just walk around and I am the one who need to say hi and asking them about their product. But another 2 laptop, the services was fantastic, so its depends which shop are you in.
which is all fair and well. store feedback is welcome. but how many people trawl the net to find post about mln's competitors and sign up to that sight just to criticise them (ie. sasa and that other one)
check out who vote this deal, you may find out something…..
all the people that signed up to this site less than 24 hours ago?
hmm, jzho21 isn't even trying to diversiify their votes.
Centrecom, how much you pay for the +1 vote? haha
let's see who voted.
romey
-Member for 30 weeks 1 day(1 vote only, for Centrecom)
sasa
-Member for 6 hours 42 min
Jtdinvestmentsaustralia
-Member for 7 hours 15 min
jzho21
-Member for 4 days 1 hour (2 votes only, all for Centrecom)
WSW
-Member for 8 hours 58 min 1 vote only, for centorcom
Flora8823
-Member for 23 hours 46 min (2 votes, 1 for Centrecom)
HKstock
-Member for 8 hours 55 min
OzhorseOz
-Member for 1 day 1 min
whats going on here???
Pure coincidence! :p
CentreCom already have one rep in the Penalty Box http://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/29369 .
Also at least 3 very suspicious users/comments on this deal - sockpuppeting anyone?
Also misleading "bonus RAM" statement on their website.
Plus surcharge for credit card payment.
The MLN deal is much more attractive - HDMI is almost a must these days. You can add extra RAM any time - not so with HDMI.
I wouldn't trust them with my money.
Hi,
"Bonus Ram" is misleading? Please correct us.
As the notebook doesn't come with blu-ray, is there any different connect the notebook to TV/LCD?
The reason why we bring in this model, we don't want ours customer pay for the feature they never use.
Read the reply to your first comment. You have 2 models, one with 4GB and the other with 6Gb(which cost $50 more) so since your charging $50 more it isn't a bonus, more like an optional extra.
You don't need blu-ray player to use the HDMI port functionality. For easy connect to projector/monitor/TV HDMI is a must.
If it's true bonus (free) RAM, the price would be $549, same as this Lenovo:
http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?product…
So with OzB coupon we are effectively paying $60 for so-called BONUS RAM.
It's not BONUS unless it's FREE. Get it?
As I said, this is misleading!
It's not bonus if you have to pay for it. How do you still not get that?
Looks like a good deal.
Don't listen to these bored fools, keep the bargains coming.
Don't believe this is a bargain compared to the MLN one.
I like competition and i think centrecom should bring out better deals and post them on here. but im not a fan of adding 'bonus' ram and charging extra… for a computer being that's already being sold by a competitor (albeit the competitor is selling a slightly better model). A blatant attempt to grab customers, sure, but its a bit cheap and unprofessional. And as mentioned before, the voting does look suspicious.
Great deals on other laptops would be more welcome. :)
What are the graphics like on this? Will it keep up with the modern games?
GRAPHICS: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500
Definitely not a gaming pc.
Ok.
I am negging purely for the fact that they used the word bonus in the wrong way.
Even if we were to give Centrecom benefit of the doubt (ie. no sockpuppetting), I still think a neg for the misleading bonus is warranted.
If I were to add my personal experience with MLN, here it goes:
I have bought one item from them. This: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/22803 - absolutely no problems whatsoever. It was a very normal transactions. Good transactions go by unnoticed, because it is 'normal'. However, if something bad happens, it is noticeable. Bad customer service, etc. is noticeable.
From this I can conclude that, Centrecom has actually given themselves a relatively bad rep, because of the misuse of 'bonus' and MLN's reputation has been completely unharmed. If anything, enhanced by what has happened from the posting of this bargain from a rival store.
The only thing I will say is, this is a very good price, but everything else has turned this deal completely upside down for me.
Very good post. I just hope CentreCom listen to you, for their own sake.
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Negative!
Well said.
it is totally bonus to me!
You're the 3rd person today to sign up today just to pos this deal.
Man, Centrecom really does lack integrity. Calling something a "Bonus" when the buyer has to actually have to pay for it! Not to mention other stuff like sockpuppeting.
This is not the first time Centrecom have used SNEAKY business practice, BUYER BEWARE.
The "bonus" remark as pointed out above by a fellow OZB user, is something that they thought they could get away with, but have been busted for
sockpuppeting is something they have been reknowned for doing previously on OZBargain, not to mention various forums. Just do a search.
no doubt MLN has the better deal, regardless though, MLN as seen in the other thread actually provide factual non-biased accounts of specifications and features.
"sockpuppeting is an offense on OzBargain, and will not be tolerated. You will risk your accounts and business banned from OzBargain"
Hey multi97, Do you think you could upload your receipt for the DV6-3070TX? I tried contacting you privately but your account doesn't accept emails.
Cheers
Your account doesn't accept emails as well. I'll email you privately if you like. Do you want to give me your email addy? I've edited my account to accept private emails now.
In getting the DV6-3070TX for $976, I price matched off JB-Hifi (they did a 10% off all laptops). If you can't get OW to do anything, just pop into a JB-Hifi Store. I'm sure they will do it as they are quite negotiable.
Good Guys also has this in stock and they'll probably do something similar.
Hey!!! Private this, email that - how's about you pair get a room! ;)
hey centrecom, which schools do you supply for if you're a DEECD states school supplier as stated on your website.
OK, I am going to neg now, as the amount of newbie postive voters on this thread is getting out of hand. If the mods inform me that they believe it is not a case of sockpuppeting, than i'll gladly remove my neg. But the amount of new users that have only voted on this and the Centre Com deal from last Friday is just suspicious. Could the mods please investigate.
Thanks
Like most, I thought this deal was promising at first and was considering purchasing. However, I think Centrecom are breaking moral bridges with all the evidence given above. Whether Centrecom get banned will be an interesting discussion and I'd like to know the reasons behind the mods decision.
interesting stuff lol
dw guys, i'm just a bystander, and not from Centrecom haaha
Burn, witch! ;)
Interesting I usually shop at either centrecom or msy. I take my friends to centrecom in case they have problems with the PC's I help them build with stuff up cause I honestly thought centrecom were better with customer service. However these actions on ozbargains by centrecom have made me think twice about buying from them again.. Though to be fair I'm assuming their sunshine branch is doing this and not their clayton branch, since there aren't as many fobs there at clayton.
Sockpuppeting, false advertising, horrible customer service (personal experience - they'll be good until something goes wrong with one of their products at which point they leave you up the proverbial creek). I now go to MSY whenever I need something, they have significantly improved their queuing times (and I have never had a problem with them thus far).
Avoid Centrecom!
sockpuppetting
poor
It has been a few days, why haven't the mods come in to explain or enlighten us on the issues some posters have brought up? Hmm…
not really their role……
Besides……more than enough back seat modding going on in this thread already…… :)
Not really their role? Oh.. I thought it was cos I've seen on other threads mods removing sockpuppeting comments and even provide an explanation. Oh wells!
I tend to agree, it does seem fairly inconsistent to me! However, perhaps the mods are off doing their investigations, and will come back in for the big reveal! ;)
Mods: And the ghost sock-puppet was…OLD MAN CENTRECOM!!! :O
Centrecom: I'd have got away with it too if it wasn't for you pesky kids and that darn dog!
Mods: Rooby-dooby-doo! ;)
@StewBalls: Whilst i think it is their role to investigate and act on suspicious postings, I'm not sure it's part of their role to pander and become swept along with an accusing mob…. the best moderation is that which is discreet.
Second point is that, unless someone has reported a particular post as suspicious, the mods may not even be aware of the content of the thread. Negging a post will not necessarily get the attention of a moderator.
Third point is that sockpuppeting can not easily be identified unless it's relatively unsophisticated. Random accusations, lynch mob style, is not really a 'smoking gun' scenario.
I think the mods do a great job…. :)
@andy19363: Who said they have to pander to anyone? They might well come in & quell the riot with information that exonerates Centrecom! I disagree with you on one point, the best moderation is that which is effective! ;)
A large number of negs (ie. 13) should attract the attention of a mod or admin; I'd be very surprised if it doesn't, I'm sure this has been mentioned in the past!
Agreed, the mods do a decent enough job, especially as it's an unpaid gig! I occasionally disagree with some of their decisions, but I'm not egocentric or deluded enough (yet) to believe they care about what I think! ;)
the best moderation is that which is effective!
Lets merge the two and go for effective and discreet :)
A large number of negs (ie. 13) should attract the attention of a mod or admin
I would imagine that it would, and I would imaging 99% of postings are viewed by at least one mod, at least once, negged or otherwise. I guess my point was that a report guarantees mod attention, whereas a neg does not necessarily
Have Centercom management been notified of this blatant sockpuppeting act? Or are they playing accomplice to this operation? free publicity anyone?
despite contrary belief, not all publicity is good publicity.
locking this thread until we can sort everything out. Seems to have got out of control with neg voting, possible sockpuppeting and trolling etc.
Pending moderator investigation. Sorry all.
Bring it on Centrecom
Loving the battle between MLN and You :-)