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Shaw on 18/04/2012 - 20:06 harveynorman.com.au (3116 clicks)
Last edited 19/04/2012 - 21:44

Hey guys, saw this on tv, seems that this is a good deal:

http://www.harveynorman.com.au/acer-aspire-s3-951-2364g34iss… for $488.

I'm not sure if they are cashback vouchers or cash, just saw the ad on tv, and will update when/if I can find out more.

Pretty sure it said instore only also.

This may be useful also:
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/68162#comment-838583

Found some more:
http://apcmag.com/amazing-savings-300-off-ultrabooks-at-harv…

Not too sure why it has been negged though, not like all the staff would take all the stock…

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  • Forgot69 on 18/04/2012 - 20:12

    I'll be keenly awaiting updates on this one. Almost bought the Acer S3 for around the $650 mark the other weekend, and that was a 'good' price.

  • evol on 18/04/2012 - 20:12
    +1

    Ivy Bridge is just around the corner, and the early benchmarks for it show that it's quite the performance leap. IMHO better to wait for the next generation of ultrabooks since the first generation ones are pretty average.

    Still a good deal though for anyone who really wants an ultrabook right now though if it is legit and HN don't jack up the sticker prices.

    • Turd on 18/04/2012 - 20:15
      +30

      If you keep waiting you'll never get a laptop. lol

      • evol on 18/04/2012 - 20:17
        +4

        IMO it's better value to save up and spend a bit more especially when you know the next generation is literally a month away and offers a sizable performance increase.

        Also, the current first generation of ultrabooks are pretty mediocre. For example the mentioned Acer Aspire S3 generally gets pretty average/bad reviews.

        • [Deactivated] on 18/04/2012 - 20:53
          +4

          And the Zenbook UX31 got good reviews. Are we really surprised the Acer offering didn't get good reviews? They've always been budget over design, and since the Ultrabook concept is a design heavy concept…

          The fast booting features of Ivy Bridge are included in the current line of Zenbooks (I'm guessing other brands as well, but haven't looked into it). It's not integrated into the chipset, but it's been added. Same with USB3.0 - not natively supported by the chipset, but included.

          There are also rumours that due to slow sales and the inability to clear existing stock you won't see full Ivy Bridge Ultrabooks until "late fall" which means October/November. So "knowing" it's literally a month away is, well, belief more than knowledge.

          On top of that, Ivy Bridge doesn't seem to show a serious increase in performance. An increase? Yes. But a few percent for the most part. Even the power savings aren't huge. In idle mode almost no improvement.

          I'm considering waiting for the Zenbook UX31A primarily for the 1920x1080 IPS screen. Ivy Bridge is a nice bonus, but hardly critical for Ultrabook type jobs.

          If I can get the Zenbook UX31E-RY009V for $1392 - $300 cashback… well, I think I can settle for a 1600x900 TN panel.

        • edman on 18/04/2012 - 21:40
          +1

          Bought 2 of these for $1062 from GG at their leap year sale, DSE had a similar price online a week ago I think. Depends on what price HN apply the cashback to but $1090 for a zenbook wouldn't be that great.

        • [Deactivated] on 18/04/2012 - 21:43

          Great? I guess not. As good as any other deal on it? According to you - pretty much yes.

          Would I wait around hoping another place will put it on special? No. Same reason I wouldn't wait for the UX31A… then wait for the UX31A to go on special… then decide to wait for the UX31P…

        • scud70 on 19/04/2012 - 12:58

          Get a ultrabook $300 cheaper and spend it on a fast SSD i say (unless they already have one..hehe)… my crappy Atom laptop is going amazingly well in a nice intel SSD in it… just my opinion..

      • lostn on 19/04/2012 - 13:47
        +2

        "If you keep waiting you'll never get a laptop. lol"

        This can be true of PC hardware, but it really depends how close the thing you're waiting for is. I mean, if a new generation of product is releasing TOMORROW you would wait, wouldn't you? What about next week, or next month? Still worth waiting for unless you need it now. There has got to be a line to draw somewhere where the wait is short enough to be worth it on one side, or far enough away that you don't ever buy anything. Where that line is draw is up to each individual to decide.

        A generation of CPU usually lasts about 1.5 years. Sandy bridge released early 2011. You wouldn't wait 1.5 years for Ivy Bridge. But a month or two away from it, why not?

  • Balls on 18/04/2012 - 20:13

    holy ding dong thats good deal if it works

  • z00m on 18/04/2012 - 20:15

    Thanks OP. I'm reserving my positive until the deal is confirmed

  • scoop98 on 18/04/2012 - 20:29

    It is on NON advertised ULTRABOOKS.
    The ad I saw said from $799 after cash-back.
    That was a HP folio i3 machine 128GB Solid state 9hr battery

    So the s3 is already advertised at $788

  • scheps on 18/04/2012 - 20:56

    Ivy bridge out in 1 month? thought was july or august?

  • HereYeeHereYee on 18/04/2012 - 21:49

    would hp folio be included in the 300$ cashback?

  • kei on 18/04/2012 - 21:50

    OMG what a letdown. Went to HN on Saturday and the acer aspire s3 was $999 and best price they could do was $940. I was like WTF. Went to wireless1 and got it for $799.

    Now they do this, WTH HN.

    • superforever on 18/04/2012 - 22:57

      The $999 S3 you talked about must be the i5 model because i3 model is listed at $788 online.

      http://www.harveynorman.com.au/acer-aspire-s3-951-2364g34iss…

      But if it is the i5 model $999 is cheap.

      • dyziplen on 19/04/2012 - 13:05

        The HN online prices doesn't always match the instore prices. Instore tends to be higher.

    • CoJang on 19/04/2012 - 11:12

      Yeah man. They only did this because you bought a laptop.
      Your purchase timing is bad.
      And you should feel bad.

  • uccoffee on 18/04/2012 - 22:08

    does HN sell dell ? i want the xps 13 … :(

    • PLA74 on 18/04/2012 - 22:10

      I think u can only buy it online or at Jbhifi!

      • romaau on 19/04/2012 - 10:49

        or Harris Technology or Dell stores in shopping centres.

  • Gavman on 18/04/2012 - 22:17
    +3

    receipt please cos its HN ready to NEGGGGG

  • hm on 18/04/2012 - 22:52
    +2

    Thanks OP for watching tv for me, i wouldnt have known otherwise :)

  • prosserd on 19/04/2012 - 00:47

    Nice deal but any ultrabook without SSD is lame

    • prosserd on 19/04/2012 - 00:49
      +2

      retract - i'm talking balls, you said 'any ultrabook'.. very good

  • superforever on 19/04/2012 - 08:46

    Will u guys still but it if the $300 is HN's voucher?

  • dy4me on 19/04/2012 - 09:03

    Correct me if im wrong but doesnt the acer s3 listed for $799 have a 20gb ssd in it for caching. so u get 80% speed of an SSD for frequently used files?

    http://www.acer.com.au/ac/en/AU/content/model/LX.RSF02.078

    • PLA74 on 19/04/2012 - 09:11

      Yeah, I'm pretty sure u are correct!

    • superforever on 19/04/2012 - 09:28

      Are u talking about the $788 one on HN site? According to HN site it didn't say so only mentioned 320GB hard disk. But if it really comes with a 20GB SSD I think it will only used for the page files not really enough to speed it up a lot.

      3 cell battery also not good enough for a ultrabook.

      • dy4me on 19/04/2012 - 09:35

        Like i said its for caching. So the important stuff like booting ur pc up quickly, starting up that web browser quickly. A SSA is a waste if you want to store stuff on it. You really use a SSD for thein that you want to load fast like the OS, browser… The bigger issue is the 3 cell battery

  • jockmcstrap on 19/04/2012 - 09:23
    +4

    Just called HN Belrose.
    Told firstly that $300 cashback only applies to regular prices, not sale prices which are shown in red on their website, so the ACER Aspire S3 at $788 is not included. Went on to say that all ultrabooks under $1000 are also excluded.
    Anyone got any different info?

    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 19/04/2012 - 09:34

      I just bought the 788 ultrabook on weekend, so keen to know this as well

      • dy4me on 19/04/2012 - 09:36

        i believe the special is from this weekend

        • superforever on 19/04/2012 - 09:39

          Really I didn't see the ads not very sure.

    • superforever on 19/04/2012 - 09:36

      Did u ask them about the cash back? Is it cash back into bank account?

    • highdealer on 19/04/2012 - 10:09

      what about the acer that is $998
      Can you ask them to jack the price up to a thousand dollars so you can get the cash back lol

    • tqhlc on 19/04/2012 - 10:33

      in HN Preston now. guys here said $788 is for LAST ONE sale, not in store sale. you can get only one or the other, not both… disappointed!!!

      • tqhlc on 19/04/2012 - 10:56

        walked by dicksmith! this one is $794 for ex display. will provide pic once get home.

    • argamond on 19/04/2012 - 10:43

      OK, just went there.

      Firstly, this is a cash back by redemption - you have to send a form in with your invoice.

      Secondly, the $788 S3 is not included at that PRICE (as that is not the advertised price). The advertised price is $999 (which you can apply for a cashback) or ask for the online price of $788 without the cashback applied. So if you are looking for the S3, the cheapest you can get it for in HN is $699 (after cashback).

      All ultrabooks (except apple) are included in this offer - so if you are after a higher end ultrabook - this might be of interest to you

    • lostn on 19/04/2012 - 13:50

      If that's the case, the title of this bargain should be amended.

      "Harvey Norman $300 Cashback on Any Ultrabook"

      There are too many qualifiers that "Any" doesn't count. It should be substituted with "selected".

  • sweepy on 19/04/2012 - 10:27
    +3

    This is not a bargain. It might be. But at the moment its not - cause noone knows what it is.

  • tanksinatra on 19/04/2012 - 12:08
    +2

    Gf went in and was told the $996 HP folio wasn't included in the cashback, despite a big "$300 cashback" sign hanging off it. No real deals here. Just HN wasting our time.

    • Mugsy on 19/04/2012 - 12:56

      Doing a DSE I see.

  • [Deactivated] on 19/04/2012 - 12:27

    As I see it the only three worth seriously looking at for this deal are the Toshiba Satellite Z830/001 for $1,342, HP Folio 13-1008TU for $1,299 and Asus Zenbook UX31E-RY009V for $1,392.

    All the others either the special doesn't apply to (too low price/already on special) or the discount isn't significant compared to the cost of the Ultrabook.

    Personally I'm not a fan of the Folio or Toshiba design. But I'll probably go in for the Zenbook.

    • kctt on 19/04/2012 - 12:32

      I think HN jack up the price in shop.

  • kctt on 19/04/2012 - 12:31

    ASUS UX21E-KX007V Ultrabook is a good deal if $300 cashback applies.

    • superforever on 19/04/2012 - 12:41

      I will give them $2 more to get the $300 cash back :p

      BTW, is the cash back means CASH or voucher or visa debit card, etc.?

  • ode1online on 19/04/2012 - 12:42

    I spoke with local HN, from what I gathered its $300 cashback on RRP

    I said so the $1499 Ulrabook that says $1298 is actually $1499 again

    and he said YES.

    • superforever on 19/04/2012 - 12:44

      In that case we have to neg this deal ……

      Anyone tried price match at officeworks?

    • [Deactivated] on 19/04/2012 - 13:35

      In that case, pos removed.

  • Squ1shy on 19/04/2012 - 13:39

    Not a bargain.

  • superforever on 19/04/2012 - 15:01

    Cash back only good if you have edu tax refund

  • jmi on 19/04/2012 - 15:02

    I'd notice Hardly Normal has a tendency to sell Ultrabooks at prices above other retailers like JB Hi-Fi and the Good Guys. So while a $300 cashback does sound tempting, when you factor in everything else, it is still pricier than JB Hi-Fi having their usual 10-15% off computer sale. I would advise those interested to shop around for the best deals.

    In my case, I found the HN staff in Sydney CBD area are VERY reluctant to match prices even when JB/GG are having sales. I know because I've enquired a number of times in the past. Nowadays I don't bother even calling HN. I find that the JB/GG staff do make a honest effort to try to match your bargains on top of discounts in order to get your sale but not HN.

    YMMV.

  • jockmcstrap on 19/04/2012 - 19:41

    I wish HN would get their story right. Went into the Belrose store today and they said the $1000 qualifying price was a rough guide only. The $300 cashback applies to all the ultrabooks on display, but not those on special or in their catalogue, which in Belrose meant that only around 6 models qualified for the cashback. Misleading? I think so.

  • dbrent12 on 19/04/2012 - 20:35

    got the HP Folio 1008TU- selling for $1299 got for $999 after cashback, also get beats headphones by redemption "value" ahem $279. 1008TU has i5 and 128gb ssd.
    other places are selling for around $1124 dse, $1247 officeworks, $1392 jbhifi.

  • dbrent12 on 19/04/2012 - 20:37

    HN brisbane broadway also had acer low spec s3 reduced from $109x to $799.. was also eligible for cash back.

  • ezza on 19/04/2012 - 21:37
    +1

    Hi all i brought the Acer s3 they have advertised on their site for $788 with the $300 cash back pro,o. I called this morning confirmed it and they held it with a $100 deposit with a credit card (I insisted they did) then I went in later on tonight and got it also was given the cash back paper work. So it works out to $488! Bargain hey seeing I could only find this model at JB 2 weeks ago for $672 after 15% off special. Mind you I'm not sure what everyone is going on about round the no cash back off discounted ultrabooks as every simple ultrabook on display had this $300 cash back promo loaded on the screen with a buy now and after cashback price… Including the s3 model I brought.

    • Mugsy on 19/04/2012 - 22:29

      My mate got this treatment as well. Originally they said no but due to some interesting circumstances and blind luck, he only had to pay $788 and got the cashback. $488 for an ultrabook is ridiculously cheap.

    • superforever on 19/04/2012 - 22:55

      Good will go and try tomorrow, is $300 cash back means CASH back into bank account?

      I am thinking whether to get the S3 or the HP.

      I think I will go for the HP with 6 cells battery and 128GB SSD.

      • ezza on 20/04/2012 - 07:55

        Yep cash back is via cheque. I'd recommend the s3 it already had a 20gb solid state to run frequently used things like windows. The rest of the 300gb would be your other junk you won't use much ;) the Hp is a few hundred more and doesn't look as stylish either :) only bugger is the s3 has USB ports on the back but I guess I'll survive!

        • superforever on 20/04/2012 - 08:42
          +1

          I am a bit hesitate finally they may say yours is a discounted model and not included after you submit the form.

          Ezza, you have checked included SSD and Windows installed on it? And how about the program folders?

          And what is the actual battery life when you use it?

  • ezza on 19/04/2012 - 22:58

    Absolutely!! What surprises me still is that stores and the terms and conditions indicate no to advertised prices with the combination of the cash back… Yet the display ultra books are all displaying it in store on the screens even the s3. Maybe the tactic is for Harvey Norman to avoid online sales and get people in store to up sell and try pull flexirent on customers (which they tried on me too)?

  • ezza on 20/04/2012 - 07:53
    +1

    Well I was smart about it and took a picture of the demo pc in the store displaying price before cash back and after in case they knock it back ;)

  • PeterC86 on 20/04/2012 - 12:01

    just be sure to check prices elsewhere. e.g. the Asus UX21E-KX004V is $1364 at harvey norman, cashback bringing it to $1064, but DSE has it for $999.

  • doze on 20/04/2012 - 12:24

    Picked up 2 $788 S3 ultrabooks st HN Aspley. The salesman and manager both said the cashback applies. I'll kick up a huge stink if it gets denied…

    • superforever on 20/04/2012 - 12:35

      I hope all HN will do it, may be they are not very clear yet yesterday.

      I think if they do it I will go to the Acer also because after reading the review the HP is not good either.

  • [Deactivated] on 20/04/2012 - 12:35

    This is ridiculous. You advertise a price on the website ad bait people for $300 cashback only to be told it's $300 cash back off a completely different price.

    NEG!

    • superforever on 20/04/2012 - 12:57

      Did you read the post on top of you? A few peoples bought the Acer S3 $788 today before cash back.

  • superforever on 20/04/2012 - 13:41

    Asked the HN near me they confirmed the $788 Acer included in the $300 cashback because the cashback is from another place nothing to do with them.

    But sadly the S3 sold out yesterday.

    I have to go and find another HN.

  • Forgot69 on 20/04/2012 - 13:52

    Okay, did some ringing around and managed to get one held aside @ $788 (not before getting told by another store there was none left in the state) after some back and forwards over the phone with a staff member. First it was $999 and then after hanging up I got a surprise call back to say that after confirming with a manager they can do $788 with the $300 cashback. Going to pickup approx 4pm. I'll post up my receipt if it all works out.

    • Forgot69 on 20/04/2012 - 17:51

      As promised, this is the receipt for $788. Now just to claim the cashback. Here's the cashback form those those interested too! :/

      Be aware this was the last boxed one that store had. The rep seemed to imply that the floor/display model could be sold though.

  • test123123 on 20/04/2012 - 13:57

    I think HV cash back is dodgy. Went to city store. Price for ultrabook is rrp which I can get cheaper than that even after cashback.

  • berry580 on 20/04/2012 - 14:09
    -2

    Guys, read the fine prints.

    "Cashback of $300 via redemption is only available on the purchase of an eligible "Ultrabook" product from a Harvey Norman franchise during the promotional period."

    Correct me if I am wrong, but by the sounds of it, it means you must use the $300 cash to buy eligible "ultrabook" products.
    What's an "eligible Ultrabook product"? ANOTHER Ultrabook at full price? And you have to use the $300 DURING the promotional period. Since when would cash be worth $300 one day and $0 the next?

    "Not in conjunction with Catalogue Lines or any other offer."

    So expect to pay full price with whatever you get with that "cash".

    Sounds more like a scam to me. Harvey Norman can go shove their "cashback" up themselves.

    • superforever on 20/04/2012 - 14:11
      -1

      NO they will mail you a cheque.

      "is only available on the purchase of an eligible "Ultrabook" product from a Harvey Norman franchise during the promotional period."

      This is talking about the ultrabook you need to buy.

      • berry580 on 20/04/2012 - 18:41
        -2

        Thanks for confirming that. But as other people mentioned, the special deals offered by HN is still a little shaky.

        Acer S3 base model, $788 after cashback. Another dealer online (refer to below link), $749 without any special offers. http://www.lmc.com.au/products/Notebooks_and_Laptops/Acer/57…

        • superforever on 20/04/2012 - 21:08
          +1

          $788 is before cash back I bought one today and they gave me a form to claim $300.

      • chloden on 20/04/2012 - 21:26

        Maybe time to revoke your negative vote?

  • fatbelly on 20/04/2012 - 15:22

    Thumbs down for Harvey Norman… this offer is msleading.
    You cant tell from the website what catalog sale items are, and thus you cant get offer on ANY ultrabooks but just some

    • superforever on 20/04/2012 - 15:29

      Why people didn't read the last few posts which people getting the Acer S3 $788 before $300 cashback?

  • chloden on 20/04/2012 - 21:25

    Just purchased from Fountain Gate. There is a sign below with before and after cashback price and we were given a redemption form.

  • dbrent12 on 20/04/2012 - 23:02

    if u buy it and are offered the form=boom, contract, right there.

  • ezza on 20/04/2012 - 23:09
    +2

    Mehhh I'm over all the Harvey Norman haters.. The deal works simple! It's a bargain! Done and dusted!! ;)

  • nadan on 20/04/2012 - 23:14

    I visited my local HN store today to see what this was all about, the usual bull crap, the sales guy told me they have $300 cashback on the ultrabooks. Upon checking the Acer S3 which I bought it for my sister a month ago for $700 or something around that mark, at HN this was marked at $1399 and you get $300 cashback on that, which I laughed and told the guy that I had bought the same thing for $700 and walked out.

    • Forgot69 on 20/04/2012 - 23:20

      Are you sure it was the i3 version? The i5 version is actually around that price as it has a full SSD (I think).

      • nadan on 21/04/2012 - 13:15

        Yes, I checked the sticker on the machine itself to make sure I was reading the right one.

  • ProspectiveDarkness on 21/04/2012 - 01:39

    Damn, no Samsung Series 9. Ah well, good bargain anyway.

  • vinu2345 on 21/04/2012 - 02:48

    victoria- I tried Acer S3 788$ in Springvale store and they argued that's a Catloge price, It will not get any cash back.
    but at Chadstone they say ok but they have only display piece

  • scheps on 21/04/2012 - 11:05

    Key question to ones who have bought. So the receipt shows how much post cash back? Or mention cash back somewhere?

  • dy4me on 21/04/2012 - 12:13
    +1

    ok quick question. can you price match at HN? say DSE or jb has it cheaper. when claim the cashback too?

    • superforever on 22/04/2012 - 17:31

      I have tried but was told either one.

  • wildbobcat on 29/04/2012 - 16:51

    Hey Guys,
    Thought you should know I just bought a Refurbished Asus UX31 at GraysOnline below for $999

    http://www.graysonline.com/retail/ux31e-ry009v-r/computers-a…

    Harvey Norman's $300 was a joke…

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