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Asus Core i3 Notebook 14", 2GB DDR3, 320GB HDD $599 from Catch of the Day

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Asus Core i3 Notebook 14", 2GB DDR3, 320GB HDD $599 from Catch of the Day
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TAN on 01/03/2011 - 20:31 catchoftheday.com.au (995 clicks)

Looking reasonable for an i3 and good brand
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Asus 14" HD LED Backlit Notebook

Intel i3 processor, 320GB hard drive, 2GB RAM, HDMI Out

14" LED backlit, Windows 7 Home Premium, 6-cell battery

Comes with an ASUS 12 MONTH GLOBAL WARRANTY

With an Intel i3 processor and 2GB of DDR3 RAM, this machine's got all the must-have features like wireless connectivity, webcam, SD/MMC/MS card reader and SRS premium sound at an awesome price! The 14 inch LED backlit display is ideal for web browsing, movie watching and fulfilling your everyday notebook needs!
•Intel i3-330M processor
•Gorgeous 14” LED backlit display
•Windows 7 Home Premium starter
•2GB DDR3 RAM
•320GB hard drive
•Hi Speed WiFi N Wireless connectivity
•HDMI Out
•3 x USB
•SD/MMC/MS card reader
•Only 2.3kg with battery
•12 month GLOBAL warranty

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  • Gavman on 01/03/2011 - 20:42

    Contradiction!! is it home premium or starter?

    • Orte on 01/03/2011 - 21:48
      +2

      "Windows 7 Home Premium starter" what the hell. The page says model# K42F-VX312V, which according to JB Hifi comes with Home Premium.

  • sssboi on 01/03/2011 - 20:54
    +1

    Are there better laptops out there for a similar price?

    • StalkingIbis on 02/03/2011 - 00:25

      this is only good because its a 14 inch

  • furythree on 01/03/2011 - 20:57
    -8

    $999 can u get u core i7 which quadruples the power

    • lazed on 01/03/2011 - 20:58
      +2

      Spending nearly 70% more gets you a better laptop? That's amazing.

    • Alzori on 01/03/2011 - 21:15

      Do note too that i3's are still dual core processors (http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=47663), so it's only double the power. Less if you consider that many programs don't make use of 2+ cores very well so it may work out as less than 2x 'faster'.

    • Redmo0n on 02/03/2011 - 00:49

      Here's a review of the i3 540 beating a two i7's : http://www.overclock.net/intel-cpus/943540-i3-vs-i7-gaming-p…

      To be fair it's overclocked to 4.2ghz, so a laptop would expect lower performance, the i3 still holds up against an i7.

  • saw1971 on 01/03/2011 - 21:05
    +10

    I just bought one from JB HIFI over the weekend, same specs but with 500 gig hard drive for $599. The sticker price was $632.

  • aussman on 01/03/2011 - 21:12
    +2

    the lenovo deals over the weekend were better

  • Gavman on 01/03/2011 - 21:36
    +6

    personally catch of the day is the last place id buy a laptop from especially when u can get it same or cheaper price at a local store ie msy

  • abc on 01/03/2011 - 21:59

    Might as well not bother posting COTD on the main site - COTD belongs in the forums at best.

    I won't neg this "deal" tho just cos its COTD :P

    • ozhunter on 01/03/2011 - 22:11
      +1

      good, because it would probably just get revoked.

  • Josh81 on 01/03/2011 - 22:08

    Pretty nice deal, might have a look in JB-HIFI after readin saw1971's post.

    This is a 14" screen, which seems to be rare these days. Everything is bloody ~15.4", unless you get a netbook. 13.3" lappy's were popular a few years back, what happened to those.
    I'm using a 12.1"W, 14" is my max size i'm willing to get.

    I was also confused (and suspicious) about the Win7 HP Starter.?

    I can't see this laptop on MSY. What one are you referring to?

    • scrimshaw on 01/03/2011 - 23:58

      It is not Win HP Starter, there's no such edition.

      Windows 7 Starter is only available for netbooks.

      • Josh81 on 03/03/2011 - 02:40

        It actually says "netbook" on the site. It's as if they've only put starter on it and called it a netbook.

  • aec on 01/03/2011 - 22:08
    -6

    curious why no one has neged it? it is NOT a DEAL, even though it is asus.

    • ozhunter on 01/03/2011 - 22:10

      why isnt it a deal?

      • aec on 02/03/2011 - 06:41
        -1

        for those neg me, can you read?
        14inch?!
        2GB ram?!
        i3?!

        you can get one half year ago for the same price. may not be asus, probably a lenova or acer or other brands. but still quite good.

        read this!
        saw1971 9 hours 26 min ago
        I just bought one from JB HIFI over the weekend, same specs but with 500 gig hard drive for $599. The sticker price was $632.

        • Snotty on 02/03/2011 - 07:49
          +1

          then you shouldve stated your reasons in your original post, thats why you were negged

        • camelgrass on 02/03/2011 - 18:49
          +1

          for those neg me, can you read? […]

          read this!
          saw1971 9 hours 26 min ago
          I just bought one from JB HIFI over the weekend, same specs but with 500 gig hard drive for $599. The sticker price was $632.

          That means nothing. Is it available now? Was it a one off deal? Do you have a link or proof that that particular deal is widely available?

          Give me an Asus over a Lenovo or Acer anyday!

          The only 14" Asus at JB that I can find is $684:
          http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/computers-laptops/laptops/asu…

        • Ashlea on 02/03/2011 - 21:34
          +2

          It's a decent deal because it's 14". 13.3' and 14' are bloody hard to find at a reasonable price.

  • zango_tango_007 on 01/03/2011 - 22:41
    -4

    Ozhunter, what are you, a COTD rep ? dude, just do a quick search on laptop here, you will get the answer that it isnt a deal

    • ozhunter on 01/03/2011 - 22:45
      +3

      No, but they could link or say why it isn't a deal. That is why you have to comment before voting neg, and not just neg.

  • scrimshaw on 01/03/2011 - 23:06
    +1

    TBH, the price seems fairly mediocre for a Core i3 notebook with IGP. And it only has 2GB of RAM.

    Then again it is an ASUS brand at 14 inches and not an eMachine we've seen in the past for $500.

    There is a K42F ASUS with a faster 2.4ghz Core i3 on Penta.com.au for $668.
    http://penta.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6…

    • GreenGuava on 02/03/2011 - 00:05

      Good luck getting it from Penta though. It could be just my bad luck, but I've enquired about multiple notebook models in the past only to get the 'out of stock' response (or worse still, no response at all).

      • Mikinoz on 02/03/2011 - 07:13

        totally agree penta are a joke

    • camelgrass on 02/03/2011 - 00:58

      There is a K42F ASUS with a faster 2.4ghz Core i3 on Penta.com.au for $668.

      Stock Level: Discontinue

      Yeah, I wouldn't buy from Penta, they normally don't hold stock, usually direct drop-ship to customer.

  • manbearpig on 01/03/2011 - 23:27

    DVD drive? Guessing not

    • Sharp on 01/03/2011 - 23:52

      Yes it's got DVD burner.

      It's an ok deal but not a bargain. I bought a much higher model of this (I believe the case is the same though) for $798 6 months ago

      http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/30387

  • Tiger on 02/03/2011 - 12:00

    No Bluetooth and no 3G. I'm out!

    • camelgrass on 02/03/2011 - 18:59

      …no 3G. I’m out!

      lol

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