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Acer S3 Ultra Book REFURBISHED - i5 + 256GB SSD $594 - $159 Cash Back = $435 (Free Shipping)

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Acer S3 Ultra Book REFURBISHED - i5 + 256GB SSD $594 - $159 Cash Back = $435 (Free Shipping)
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kangaroo on 04/04/2013 - 11:14 factoryoutlet.acer.com.au (3010 clicks)
Last edited 04/04/2013 - 14:52
MAFO21313

Guys, I think this is a great deal.

Called Acer and confirmed that cash back is available for REFURBISHED products too.
You might want to reconfirm before purchase (PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK).

UPDATE: CONFLICTING REPORTS FROM ACER HELP DESK ON CASH BACK ELIGIBILITY.

Only 7 left, be quick!

Remember to use the coupon MAFO21313

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  • unity1 on 04/04/2013 - 11:22

    If it's refurbished isn't it possible the cash back has been claimed by the previous owner?

    • kangaroo on 04/04/2013 - 11:24

      This is my concern, but the Helpdesk guy said the machine will come with the SN sticker ….

      Please double check

    • dealboy on 04/04/2013 - 11:25

      use the coupon code: MAFO21313

    • kangaroo on 04/04/2013 - 11:25

      use coupon MAFO21313

    • indium on 04/04/2013 - 11:25

      use promo code

    • colspooners on 04/04/2013 - 11:26
      -1

      ha beat me to it…showing $699 for me too :(

  • kangaroo on 04/04/2013 - 11:26

    I bought the i3 with non SSD for $499 - $79 (@Myer on 1st April)

    Can't be bother to exchange and get this one ….

  • PlayerOne on 04/04/2013 - 11:37

    Called the helpdesk. They say refurbished units not eligible for cashback.

    • kangaroo on 04/04/2013 - 11:41

      The guy I spoke to said, cash back is based on Model numbers. So if the model is on the cash back list its eligible.

      Then I asked, how about the SN Sticker that usally comes with the new box ? (we need the sticker to claim cash back)

      He said, refurbished products will also get the sticker.

      • PlayerOne on 04/04/2013 - 11:44

        Damn it! So confused now. I want to buy this so much.

    • cdundee on 04/04/2013 - 11:41

      Bugger…it would have been a great deal.

  • dealboy on 04/04/2013 - 11:44

    So — I am confused here — are they eligible for cashback or not — I called them — was on wait for 15 minutes and then dropped off … Still confused with this (Refurb) and Myer (New) ..

    • kangaroo on 04/04/2013 - 11:54

      Myer new is i3 with non SSD

      This refurb is i5 + 256 SSD

  • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2013 - 11:48
    +3

    Although it is refurbed, you would assume that you get a box and manuals, etc….

    Also, they must supply you a serial number for warranty purposes…warrnaty does apply to refurbs…

    Worse comes to worst, I can always return it…Shipping will be less than $25…so I am willing to gamble $25 for $159…

    My 2 cents…

    I just bought one…

    • owenz on 04/04/2013 - 12:18

      well just bought one too… still hoping someone can clarify about the cash back on refurb

    • kangaroo on 04/04/2013 - 12:23

      Nothing on website or Acer cash back program PDF states that refurbished products are NOT eligible.

      If they do not honor the cash-back, you should return the product on that grounds.

    • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2013 - 12:54
      +2

      glad some of us can spot a bargain…but acting on it is a different matter..what got me over the line is the cashback and the discount coupon…2 things an asian like me can't resist…lol

    • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2013 - 14:44

      just the 256gb SSD alone is worth around $200…so, a bargain in my eyes…

  • pastapins on 04/04/2013 - 11:54

    Is this a better deal than this: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/98803?

    • kangaroo on 04/04/2013 - 11:59

      I bought under the myer deal earlier this week, its a lower end machine i3 + 500 GB and 20GB SDD cache

      This refurb is i5 + 256 SSD

  • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2013 - 13:06
    +1

    There's also an i7 version going for $144.50 more (after coupon allied):

    http://factoryoutlet.acer.com.au/acer/afo/index.php/aspire-s…

    • owenz on 04/04/2013 - 13:28

      damn you, just cancel mine while i made the call asking about the claim and place new order for this one instead

      • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2013 - 14:47

        lol…an extra $144.50 out of your pocket…the power of ozbargain!

  • ocoolio on 04/04/2013 - 13:14

    Watch out, the memory is NOT upgradeable. For me, 4GB is definitely not enough - might be okay for some though.
    Just consider :)

  • owenz on 04/04/2013 - 13:26
    +1

    I called and they confirmed we can claim the cash back once we received the serial no from the laptop.

  • zan5hin on 04/04/2013 - 13:40
    +1

    I just bought one, hope the cashback works! Thanks for the heads up, now sell my macbook air and wait for the retina macbook air, then flog this Acer :D

    • kangaroo on 04/04/2013 - 13:43

      This ultrabook looks very similar to the air, its the closet look a like to the air (based on reviews)

  • Roary on 04/04/2013 - 13:42

    Out of stock

    • kangaroo on 04/04/2013 - 13:44

      i saw they add new stock in the last 2 hours (3 extra units), they might add more ….

      • Roary on 04/04/2013 - 13:48

        Yes I saw that too.. But at the moment you cant order its saying out of stock

  • maxlawman on 04/04/2013 - 14:02

    Now back in stock - 8 left after I bought mine

  • j13 on 04/04/2013 - 14:31

    Anyone able to actually get through the checkout? Have tried with a few in-stock items and it just redirects to the home page.

    • kangaroo on 04/04/2013 - 14:33

      sold out again

      • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2013 - 14:43

        the i7 model is still in stock though…

        • kangaroo on 04/04/2013 - 14:54

          i7 has the same cash back of $159, so I feel i5 is a better bargain and its under $500

  • Roary on 04/04/2013 - 14:36

    Hmm I just rang Acer and they said it will have something next to the price if its eligible for the cash back offer.

    • cdundee on 04/04/2013 - 16:11

      Just did the same and they said this is actually eligible for cash back.

  • wakkawalla on 04/04/2013 - 14:49

    +1 for more stock

  • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2013 - 21:02

    aaaaahhhhhhh, I missed out this one!!! Damn it, saw it during work, thought i would buy it after arriving home

  • sludo on 05/04/2013 - 00:06

    Thought about it but … No usb 3 no direct x 11 and gen 2 i7 no thanks.

  • agent001 on 07/04/2013 - 23:07

    you could try this one for $539 less 15% less a further $79 cash back if eligible. Only $379. Thats about as cheap as I've seen it.
    http://factoryoutlet.acer.com.au/acer/afo/index.php/aspire-s…
    Of course, you can search Acer s3 in Ozbargain and see all the other Acer s3 deals.

    • kangaroo on 08/04/2013 - 11:55

      that is a older model, it does not have cashback

  • owenz on 08/04/2013 - 13:21

    I received the laptop today, they gave me a Lite-on adapter instead. In the windows, it says "plugged in, not charging". so i assume it would be the adapter issue.

    Emailed them with pictures and hoping to get reply back soon.

    EDITED: saw some youtube videos, some of them come with Lite-on adapter.

    still waiting for them to reply

    • cdundee on 08/04/2013 - 14:31

      Mine arrived today as well, with some generic Chicony power adapter. Damn nice laptop, refurbished but definitely good as new. Now I just have to do the cashback thingy but I'm missing the product box barcode as well as the tax invoice. Maybe the order form is enough and a scan from the bottom of the laptop… Sent a query about this already.

      • kangaroo on 08/04/2013 - 16:40

        Yes, I love the design too… its light as a feather … very happy so far…

      • kangaroo on 08/04/2013 - 17:00

        did you get a acer branded box or just a brown box?

        • PlayerOne on 08/04/2013 - 18:01

          I just got a brown box. No manuals or cds

        • cdundee on 09/04/2013 - 00:45

          Brown box, laptop and the charger, nothing else.

    • kangaroo on 08/04/2013 - 16:38

      The S3 I bought from Myer came with Lite on adapter …. no issues in charging.

  • owenz on 08/04/2013 - 15:39

    need to return mine… hopefully the new replacement will be as good as this one…

  • Ramthonio on 10/04/2013 - 02:34

    Aaron, on your other ad 'Acer 15" 2nd Gen i3, 500GB = $262 after Rebate (Myer Store Only) or REFURB at AcerFactory Online', while registering online, it says cashback is available to New Zealand residents only. Other than finding someone in New Zealand who's willing to receive the NZ$99 check in the mail for me, is there another way? Thanks.

  • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2013 - 09:24

    Received my laptop today, comes only with laptop and charger, nothing else. how can we apply cashback without the barcode on the carton?

    • christ0 on 12/04/2013 - 16:44

      Has anyone applied the cashback promo successfully?
      c

      • zan5hin on 15/04/2013 - 00:06

        The SNID required is supposed to be 8 or 11 digits. I found a S/N on the side of the brown box which is 11 digits so I registered that, and have printed out the Aspire S3-951-2464G25nss $159 Cashback (N931)eGift Voucher Claim Form.

        I will also print out the invoice I was emailed. If that is not enough, well then that sucks because I don't have the proper box, and that is Acer's outlet's fault.

        Wish I could know if it will be OK without having to wait 8 weeks.

        Other purchasers, please update this page with any more info.

        PS After switching to a macbook air for the past 9 months, I would recommend getting a used MBA 2011 from Gumtree over the Acer S3. No backlit keyboard, the screen is so obviously crappier in all respects, and the trackpad sucks. I really hope I can get my rebate because it's not worth $600 IMHO.

  • maxlawman on 16/04/2013 - 12:33

    Received mine this morning - mine was from the second "batch" that became available.

    Mine was in an original, unopened retail box (complete with "proper" SNID on the box). Haven't had a chance to look at what's inside, but it seems to be a completely new laptop.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/04/2013 - 16:46

    My Aspire S3-951-2464G34iss shipped without a charger.
    Or a tax invoice.
    Customer service is polite though slow, and does not give any guarantee or definitive timeframe to remedy the problem.

  • maxlawman on 10/05/2013 - 12:32
    +1

    Just got an email confirmation that my cashback application has been accepted, and that I should receive the card in early June. Thanks again OP!

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