$697 Samsung 15" i5 2nd Gen, 1GB GFX, 2x USB 3.0,1x Chargable USB Port

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  ATD on 30/08/2011 - 17:19

  Sorry, but this is not a bargain

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    2stroksmokr on 30/08/2011 - 18:03

    -1

    Ha cause we all got the ow ones i7 for 569 hell yes!

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    [Deactivated] on 30/08/2011 - 18:16

    Because… ?

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      ATD on 31/08/2011 - 09:05

      Apology for the delay…work priorities:

      Because….where do I start?

      1. For starters you need to add $29.00 to the deal for standard eparcel shipping (don't believe their claims of using express couriers etc).

      2. Don't take much notice of the RRP…for example a quick look shows the Good Guys have these for $100 more - once you take down the price with the normal haggle and the shipping fee of MLN you wouldn't be very far apart (if at all) and you get the added benefit of getting the laptop then and there over waiting 7+-14 days for MLN to finally get it to you. Also, lot easier dealing with a store then dealing with MLN who take their sweet time in replying to emails (only form of contact with online orders). Ringing MLN to ask a question/query anything in relation to online orders will have them tell you its nothing to do with them (even though under the MLN banner) and to email the "online guys".

      3. This computer is mediocre in its performance (would be OK if it was cheaper) and better bang for the buck deals out there and as scrimshaw pointed out it’s not hard to find a better deal for the less money and with the discount code finger provided much cheaper. Why would you even look at the Samsung with the current price of the Lenovo unless you have a thing against Lenovo.

      So in summary - better value out there and better service = no bargain.

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  WalkerHarris on 30/08/2011 - 17:45

  Uhmm according to this: http://www.shopbot.com.au/pp-samsung-sf511-s02au-i5-2410m-pr…, this is a bargain (if free shipping is included too!)

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    [Deactivated] on 30/08/2011 - 18:17

    If you click on the links almost all those prices are wrong and much higher on the actual websites.

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  scrimshaw on 30/08/2011 - 19:34

  +2

  It currently is the cheapest Samsung SF511 out there, but I've seen laptops with better specifications (sans the USB 3.0)

  E.g Lenovo Edge E520

  For $649 + ($1 for 320GB portable drive) you get the same cpu, same amount of RAM, but faster 6630m graphics card and 7400 RPM drive. You can even upgrade to a 9 cell battery and it'll still come out cheaper.

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    [Deactivated] on 30/08/2011 - 20:00

    Nice. Thanks for the link. It's now a 500GB external by the way.

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      finger on 30/08/2011 - 20:43

      +7

      Use this ecode for 15% off BULK2 Comes too AU$551.65*

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        scrimshaw on 30/08/2011 - 21:23

        Didn't know that… very good deal indeed.

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        [Deactivated] on 30/08/2011 - 21:25

        Someone should probably post this as a bargain… I think you've got dibs.

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  RyanRaleigh on 30/08/2011 - 23:08

  looks like a pretty good deal!

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  shaybisc on 31/08/2011 - 08:34

  Does BULK2 work when you buy one?

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  shirtz on 31/08/2011 - 08:34

  no mention on the lev of hdmi?

  i also seemed to be able to upgrade to 6gb for free? anyone else have a crack at this?

  and the code seems to work. i got this in the cart ready to go:

  Quantity    Part number Description Availability    Item price  Line total    
  1 
  1143CTO     ThinkPad E520 - 1 Yr Depot Warranty     Ships from plant within 1-2 weeks 
  

  (plus approx. 5 bus. days delivery)** AU$649.00 AU$649.00

  Processor       Intel Core i5-2410M Processor (2.30GHz, 3M Cache with Turbo Boost up to 2.90GHz)
  
  Operating system        Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)
  
  
  Operating system language       Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 - English
  
  
  Display type        15.6" HD (1366x768) LED Backlit Display, Anti-Glare, Heatwave Red
  
  System graphics         AMD Radeon HD 6630M (1GB VRAM, 128-bit GPU, switchable)
  
  Total memory        6 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)
  
  Keyboard        Keyboard - US English
  
  Camera      720p HD Camera
  
  Hard drive      500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
  
  Optical device      DVD Recordable
  
  Battery         6 Cell 2.2Ah Li-Ion Battery
  
  Power cord      90W AC Adapter - ANZ
  
  Bluetooth       Broadcom Bluetooth 3.0 with antenna
  
  Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters       ThinkPad 1x1 b/g/n
  
  Language pack       Publication - English AP
  
  
      45K1690     Lenovo USB 2.0 Portable 500GB Hard Drive        AU$1.00     AU$1.00     
  
  
  
  
  
  Subtotal:   AU$650.00    
  
  [BULK2] -AU$97.35    
  
  Estimated total:    AU$552.65*   
  

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  fastandthecurious on 31/08/2011 - 14:34

  Guys this Samsung SF511 is a different machine, its a premium end machine, that will boot into windows in 3 seconds, it really was a bargain,
  you can get cheap machines with high specs for less, not with this design, screen and features.
  Sometimes for $50 more you can get $100's of dollars worth of bargains, plus you dont have to buy it online, its the same price in store.

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    bubber on 31/08/2011 - 16:53

    I agree. A friend of mine has this laptop and I think it is amazing. Great battery life, nice screen and like you said, fast boot up. Only problem for me is that I don't like 15.6 inch screens. Now tell you what, do a deal on the ASUS U31F and you got yourself a sale. MSY have got them for $699 on clearance at the moment, let me know if you can do better. Also, the U31SD just came out, so let me know what price they will be going for. If they are not that different in price might just have to go for that one instead. Thanks

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      fastandthecurious on 01/09/2011 - 13:20

      Bubber, we had the U31 for $688 last week,
      I recommend you sign up to our deals, it was already cheaper.

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  WalkerHarris on 31/08/2011 - 17:03

  3 secs boot to windows? This laptop doesnt even comes with ssd, and i dont think theres ssd that can boot in 3secs. Errr…

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    scrimshaw on 31/08/2011 - 17:17

    Maybe he meant wake up from sleep or hibernate in 3 seconds. No way in hell can you start windows in 3 secs from a cold boot.

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    fastandthecurious on 01/09/2011 - 13:23

    it does, different techonology, read about it online, it boots into windows within 3 seconds, there is a seperate flash module on board that allows for full boot within 3 seconds,
    the battery lasts for 6 weeks, so its not hibernation.
    This is propriety Samsung technology, very very impressive.
    All future ultrabooks will have this technology, currently Samsung is the pioneer.
    You never switch the computer off, but the battery never dies, this is the same as your iphone, it never switches off either, when you power down, its in a suspended state.
    Hibernation still leaves everything active and this is why the battery dies within 24 hours.
    This stuff is impressive.

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      corona on 03/09/2011 - 12:05

      This deal is over?