Laptops €299 tesco

mcaul · 27-07-2006 9:56am #1

Tesco are giving 50% back on all computer purchases this weekend.

So their basic laptop is €599 and you get 299.50 back in clubcard vouchers in November.
Similarly with the 799 laptop - you get 399.50 back in November and also applies to the desktop.

CiaranC · 27-07-2006 9:58am

Are clubcard vouchers redeemable for cash?

timeout · 27-07-2006 10:06am

You happen to have a link?

RuggieBear · 27-07-2006 10:11am

timeout wrote:

You happen to have a link?

^^
what he said:)

Hobbes · 27-07-2006 10:11am

CiaranC wrote:

Are clubcard vouchers redeemable for cash?

Nope. You can only use in Tesco. Also not all vouchers are usable on everything.

There was another thread earlier about tesco computers and the consensus was that they aren't that much of a bargain.

MarVeL · 27-07-2006 10:30am

not at €600 but at €300 they are more attractive alright

mcaul · 27-07-2006 10:31am

advert was in todays Irish Independent

Starts tomorrow

Systems are basic enough - what do you expect for 599 / 799

€599 desk system 299.50 clubcard vouchers back
160gb hd
64mb graphics
modem
15.4 screen
dvdrw drive
512mb ram

599 laptop - 299.50 clubcard vouchers back
256mb
40gb hd
15.4 screen
dvdrw combo
modem
wireless card
4usb ports

799 laptop - 399.50 clubcard back
512mb
40gb hdd
dvdrw combo
printer
wireless card
mouse
carry case

clubcard vouchers can be used as cash against virtually all products. The exceptions are Cigs & stamps & vouchers.

starts tomorrow

CiaranC · 27-07-2006 10:31am

I dunno, 300 would get you a fairly solid second hand IBM or HP.

popey21 · 27-07-2006 10:43am

Half the value of a computer is the warranty you get with it. a second computer would not be covered for 1-3 years, what ever the warranty is in this case

Hobbes · 27-07-2006 11:08am

MarVeL wrote:

not at €600 but at €300 they are more attractive alright

However what you are doing is giving Tesco 600 euro and they give you 300 back in vouchers which you can only use in thier store.

It is about as much as a bargain as a mail in rebate. IMHO.

Systems are basic enough - what do you expect for 599 / 799

Like I said its not much of a bargain. You are basically getting what you pay for. Someone mentioned the laptops are using SMG cards, which is crap unless all you plan to use the laptop for is non-graphic type applications.

RuggieBear · 27-07-2006 12:12pm

Hobbes wrote:

However what you are doing is giving Tesco 600 euro and they give you 300 back in vouchers which you can only use in thier store.

It is about as much as a bargain as a mail in rebate. IMHO.

Like I said its not much of a bargain. You are basically getting what you pay for. Someone mentioned the laptops are using SMG cards, which is crap unless all you plan to use the laptop for is non-graphic type applications.

Might get one for my mother...she just wants to surf the net and maybe play some online poker. Do you reckon that any of them will manage that?

Besides she shops in Tesco so they 300 in vouchers will be spent alright

Kelter · 27-07-2006 12:16pm

if I buy this laptop (and lets face it, its hard to resist) and aim to use it for my small business, will i be instantly sorry that I didn't get a microsoft business package as MS works 8.5 won't be enough?

justsomebloke · 27-07-2006 12:30pm

Kelter wrote:

if I buy this laptop (and lets face it, its hard to resist) and aim to use it for my small business, will i be instantly sorry that I didn't get a microsoft business package as MS works 8.5 won't be enough?

yes, as you could probably use it fine yourself however most other companies wouldn't have works also if other companies send you docs you could get into trouble. there is however free word and excel viewers that you can download though

MarVeL · 27-07-2006 1:03pm

I'd agree that this wouldn't really be a good buy for a business. but for a student who is going to use it (purportedly) for course work and a bit of browsing it is a very good price. It even comes with 6 weeks groceries

smooth operater · 27-07-2006 1:09pm

the vouchers u get can also be used in tesco petrol station....thats alot of petrol

RuggieBear · 27-07-2006 1:30pm

smooth operater wrote:

the vouchers u get can also be used in tesco petrol station....thats alot of petrol

not the way prices are going!!! :eek:

fisab · 27-07-2006 3:20pm

Is it possible to add 256MB RAM to the E599 machine (rather than having to buy the E799 machine)?

afcdave · 27-07-2006 3:35pm

@fisab

My question exactly. The extra RAM is all I need, as I already have a printer and mouse (I'm sure a carry case could be sourced easily enough) so the cheaper laptop appears logical. My only concern is the extra RAM, where do I get it?

Dman001 · 27-07-2006 4:16pm

What make are the laptops and do any of the laptops have Windows XP Media Edition

sceptre · 27-07-2006 4:28pm

Kelter wrote:

if I buy this laptop (and lets face it, its hard to resist) and aim to use it for my small business, will i be instantly sorry that I didn't get a microsoft business package as MS works 8.5 won't be enough?

Works almost certainly won't be enough. However OpenOffice might suit your needs, assuming you don't need to use Access for any particular reason. Costs nothing.

jesus_thats_gre · 27-07-2006 4:30pm

Hobbes wrote:

Nope. You can only use in Tesco. Also not all vouchers are usable on everything.

There was another thread earlier about tesco computers and the consensus was that they aren't that much of a bargain.

The points vouchers can be used for anything in Tesco.

gaffmaster · 27-07-2006 4:34pm

Do you have to join tescos and get a club card before the weekend in that case?

red_fox · 27-07-2006 4:37pm

mcaul wrote:

Tesco are giving 50% back on all computer purchases this weekend.

Is the 50% just on the computers or does it also apply to accessories such as ink and all the rest?

andy1249 · 27-07-2006 4:41pm

The laptops are Iqon laptops , ( tied with Philips)

None of em have Windows MCE , as asked above , MCE would be rare on a laptop. They all have XP home edition.
You get no CD , instead there is a partition thats hidden and XP can be restored or repaired from that. You can burn a CD from it too if you want to.

The ram can be got from komplett ,
Its this type ,

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=122445
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=116453

I know cos I have one , its the cheaper one and I got it to the same spec as the more expensive one for about 80 euro. Putting the extra ram in was a piece of cake , all you need is a crosspoint jewellers screwdriver.

gaffmaster · 27-07-2006 4:53pm

Andy 1249,

Would you recommend it? Did you run into any trouble with it?

podgeandrodge · 27-07-2006 4:55pm

not really worth buying the extra ram for 80euro then? considering after the rebate the difference is only 100 euro and you get the printer and case thrown in..

Hobbes · 27-07-2006 5:07pm

jesus_thats_gre wrote:

The points vouchers can be used for anything in Tesco.

Those maybe but not all points vouchers do. The missus gets a load in the mail and some are straight cash conversion while others expect you to buy certain goods.

Do you have to join tescos and get a club card before the weekend in that case?

It shouldn't matter. As long as you have the reciept they can add the points later, but check with them beforehand.

TempestSabre · 27-07-2006 5:12pm

Hobbes wrote:

..... Someone mentioned the laptops are using SMG cards, which is crap unless all you plan to use the laptop for is non-graphic type applications.

The majority of PC users do not play games. Well other than solitare at least.

TempestSabre · 27-07-2006 5:28pm

popey21 wrote:

Half the value of a computer is the warranty you get with it. a second computer would not be covered for 1-3 years, what ever the warranty is in this case

Thats true but it might be 90 days as you see on some of the dells now. To be honest trying to get places to honor their warranty is hard enough these days.

MunsterCycling · 27-07-2006 5:38pm

Consumer law states that warrenty must be for 12 months for new goods. How do Dell get around that?

leex · 27-07-2006 5:43pm

Possibly selling them as refurbished items in their outlet store.

Laptops €299 tesco

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