ALDI PC, April 1st

GerardKeating

Saw a poster in the Local ALDI, it seems they are doing another PC for April 1st.

No details on the poster.

woody

any idea of price ??

GerardKeating

Originally posted by woody
any idea of price ??

no details on poster, other than the date...


gerard

Sztraik

http://www.aldi.fr/OFFER_F/OFFER_13/OFF01.HTM
I suppose it's the same we'll get. It's also on offer in Spain!

JTMan

where is the hard drive capacity on the spec list? me blind

dsab

200 GB...

go onto http://germany.aldi.com/ there is a good description, incl. some test results from german Computer Magazines...

seems very impressive...

It`s a Medion PC Titanium MD 8083 XL...even with Scart Connection...

spongebob

I see that the French can order UNTIL the 24/04/2004 , they never tell us how long we have to order up the damn things here if we miss the rush in the morning

Cuyeax de chien pour €999 Compris , a mon avis .

Intel P4 3.0Ghz`
Radeon 9800 XXL 128Mb
DVD + and - ( 8x and 4x write 40x CdR write)
Wi Fi Card 802.11g 54 Mbits
Wireless Keyboard.
200 Gb HDD ATA 100 7200 RPM
512Mb Ram (DDR 400Mhz)
6 x USB 2.0 External Connections
2 x Firewire External Connections
Dolby 8 Channel Digital Onboard.
10/100 NIC
56k Modem
TV Out Incl SCART
Card Reader on front for multiple Flash Memory Cards.

Software

Works
Xp Home
Word
Autoroute
Encarta
• PowerDirector 3.0 SE
• Power Producer 2 Gold
• Power DVD 5
• Medi@Show SE
• Musicmatch
• ETrust AntiVirus (OEM)
• Videon (OEM)
• Nero Burning Rom 6 (OEM)
• Nero Recode 2 SE (OEM)


M

SheroN

sure it's not an april fool's joke?

savemejebus

LIDL did a similarly specced machine in Holland, France and Germany last week - don't know if it has a scart but it did have the 9800 all in wonder- have to say thought it was at least €200 more expensive than the aldi

Aldi looks so much the better option but we could be spoilt for choice as the LIDL could be winging its way over here soon too, the last desktop they did was April 1 2005 AFAIR and it was €699 low powered yoke so they're about due

Lucky dutch had the Desktop and Laptop in the same week!

chabsey

Is the 9800 XXL an All in Wonder or was that only in the Lidl PC?

Also, what's the deal regarding the ordering of these PCs. Last I heard it generally was a first come first served thing with about 8 PCs per shop and as soon as they were gone tough luck.

Hmm....I wonder what I would get for my PC (Athlon 2200+, 512 DDR,80 gig HDD, ATI 7500 AIW, DVD-R/+R/RAM (4X)) if I sold it in Buy and Sell.

If I could get a decent sale on my PC then I might go crazy and buy this one, especially if it has the 9800 all in wonder in it.

woody

chabsey

I am in the market for a PC PM me with more details about your PC..

The Aldi one is great but 999 is outta my league

kensutz

I have one of the PC's aldi sold last november and it was worth every penny/cent.

^whitey^

Originally posted by chabsey
Is the 9800 XXL an All in Wonder or was that only in the Lidl PC?

whats the diff between the 9800 XXL and the 9800 XXL All in Wonder i am in no way up to date with all the latest graphics cards lingo.

chabsey

Well neither am I really and I've done a very quick check on the 9800 XXL on the ATI site and it doesn't seem to exist. The closest thing is an XT but that's 256meg.

An All in wonder would have some TV elements, watch Tv on your Pc etc.

Lissavane

Does anyone know, please, how this April 1 04 Aldi pc compares with the pre-Christmas 03 one?
I've done some searches on Boards but can't find a definitive Irish price for the last one.
Am I right in thinking that this latest one has a better graphics card and larger hd? - I think last hd was 160gb.
I've been considering buying an Aldi pc for ages but would like to think I was getting some extra value for my patience!

RicardoSmith

Originally posted by chabsey
Well neither am I really and I've done a very quick check on the 9800 XXL on the ATI site and it doesn't seem to exist. The closest thing is an XT but that's 256meg.

An All in wonder would have some TV elements, watch Tv on your Pc etc.

The 9800XXL was a special budget model produced. There was a thread about this on some other site but I can't find it now.

Baud

from a quick google and german -> english translation:
Starting from Wednesday (24.3) there is a new PC to buy with ALDI
again. The PC will have a Pentium 4 3.0GHz, 512MB GDR memory, 200GB
non removable disk and a 128MB Radeon 9800XXL. The Radeon 9800XXL
based on the R360 (Radeon 9800XT), is to lie performance-related
between the 9800Pro and the 9800XT. The Medion 9800XXL is equipped
with a VGA and a DVI i exit. The R360 chip is clocked with 390MHz, the
memory modules of Hynix has 2.8 LV and runs with 340MHz.

(from http://www.rage3d.de IIRC)

L.

Samson

It's listed on the Aldi website now, for sale on Thursday next (April 1).
Priced at €1099

peckerhead

Looks like the couillons de chien / cojones del perro / coglioni del cane / liathroidí na madra to me...!

€1099? Why, I'll have two of them! (I wish...!)

Sigh...

ph

jongore

Link to the flash movie feauturing the ALDI PC

Looks like a very good deal, really like the inbuilt card reader and the scart connection so you can connect to the TV, comes with a wireless keyboard and mouse and a Remote Control.

ConUladh

Can't find PC on the ireland site (there is one in the northern ireland site for 799 stg) but there is a notebook for 1399

http://www.lidl.ie/ie/index.nsf/pages/c.o.oow.20040401.p.Notebook

arkles

ALDI, ALDI,ALDI,ALDI,ALDI

ConUladh

Whoops, never mind

oneweb

Originally posted by jongore
really like the inbuilt card reader

...can read SIM cards, credit cards (I presume only the smartcard variety, but still :eek: ) How cool is that!

40coats

What's the story with Aldi then? Do they take credit cards or are they cash only? Do you need to be there first thing Thursday morning or do they get a decent number in stock? Did I hear that with their lap top deal you just filled out an order form rather than a big rush on limited stock?
Thanks.

slartibardfast

no creditcards but they do take laser cards, which is nice.

dahamsta

http://www.aldi-stores.co.uk/IE/specials_01_11/specials_set.html

I'll have one of those.

adam

spongebob

Remember that you can ask the manager to order one up for you if you miss them in the morning.

You can order as many as you want this way, I know a school that is getting 6 of them.

They take cash or laser card

M

dahamsta

Does Aldi usually take preorders?

spongebob

these are post orders Adam, they have reorder window of about 2 weeks for certain specials once they are out of stock.

you need to get a form off the manager in the shop.

M

dahamsta

What, so they won't actually have any machines in the shop?

chabsey

Originally posted by Muck
these are post orders Adam, they have reorder window of about 2 weeks for certain specials once they are out of stock.

you need to get a form off the manager in the shop.

M

So you can order the PC up to two weeks after the offer? Would it be delivered to your address or to the shop you order it from?

Question regarding this PC.....Would it be easy to build a similar spec for the same price or is this exceptional?

I like the idea of being able to read credit cards and SIM cards although I'd probably never use it.

RicardoSmith

Originally posted by chabsey
So you can order the PC up to two weeks after the offer? Would it be delivered to your address or to the shop you order it from?

Question regarding this PC.....Would it be easy to build a similar spec for the same price or is this exceptional?

I like the idea of being able to read credit cards and SIM cards although I'd probably never use it.

I doubt you could build it for the price. It has a warranty too. Does it come with an OS?

spongebob

They will have machines in the shop but they may all be gone by 9.15 AM , who knows.

If so you track down a manager and order them.


M

dahamsta

Originally posted by Muck
They will have machines in the shop but they may all be gone by 9.15 AM , who knows.

That's why I was asking if you can preorder!

Civilian_Target

And this goes on sale this Thursday?

^whitey^

Just to give an Idea for €1575:

Not Including the remote control, scart connection, nice case, 7.1 support e.t.c


Upgrade Kit Intel P4 3.0GHz PC800 BOXED Abit IS7-E Mainboard, PC3200 DDR 512MB


Varenr.: 115453
400

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PowerColor Radeon 9800PRO AIW 128MB DDR AGP, ATI All in Wonder 9800PRO, Retail


Varenr.: 120329
447.7

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NEC DVD recorder ND-1300 IDE Retail DVD+R/+RW DVD-R/-RW


Varenr.: 113523
107.69

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CNet Wireless LAN PCI 11Mbps WiFi 802.11b, 128-bit WEP, SMA ant.conn.


Varenr.: 118444
50.78

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Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 200GB S-ATA S-ATA/150 8MB cache 7200RPM


Varenr.: 124171
169.51

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Q-Tec Midi tower ATX 6022MD Value Line, with 300W, AMD/P4


Varenr.: 114706
48.38

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CNET Modem 56k V90/92 Internal PCI Conexant chip, with UK cable


Varenr.: 112691
14.7

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Logitech Cordless Desktop Deluxe (English) USB/PS2,keyboard/mouse,retail

Varenr.: 121545
49.76

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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Software Eng Retail

-
Varenr.: 109311
267.41

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8 in 1 Card Reader

19.99

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chabsey

Is the graphics card in the Aldi PC an All in Wonder? I didn't think it was....makes it more appealing if it is though.


It's even better value cause that NEC 1300 is only 4 speed I think.

^whitey^

Dont know if its an all in wonder but the aldi PC has stereo tv, radio and prgrammable recording so I guess its all the same.

JP Mulvano

Has anyone ever gone thru the buying one of these machines from ALDI.

Whats the story with the ordering the PC beforehand and also the re-rodering them. Has anyone ever done this or knows someone who has?

Just looking for a definitive answer on it. Cheers

^whitey^

You can't order them before hand. If you want one be there on the morning and que up before the shop opens. If you still don't manage to get one someone should be around who will take your details and order them for you. If not find the manager.

JP Mulvano

Gacious Senior, much appreciated

oneweb

Originally posted by Muck
Remember that you can ask the manager to order one up for you if you miss them in the morning.

You can order as many as you want this way, I know a school that is getting 6 of them.

Originally posted by Muck
these are post orders Adam, they have reorder window of about 2 weeks for certain specials once they are out of stock.

I'm not sure, but if it's the same principle as the DVD writers, they only took your name so they could call you in the unlikely event of there being any stock left over from other stores.

Originally posted by RicardoSmith
I doubt you could build it for the price. It has a warranty too. Does it come with an OS?

It comes with WinXP Home.

Max

Am I right in thinking that there is no monitor with this machine or am I missing something?

Max

dahamsta

Originally posted by Max
Am I right in thinking that there is no monitor with this machine or am I missing something?

No, you're right. I think they have a 17" flat-screen on offer too.

adam

JP Mulvano

Anyone know the difference between windows XP Home and XP professional?

carbsy

Originally posted by JP Mulvano
Anyone know the difference between windows XP Home and XP professional?

Mainly administrative tools , security groups etc.

40coats

What time do they open?

arkles

ARGHHHHHHH 47 replies= 47 pc's will they have that amount on sale just for ppl here , if u want to meet board members in person please wing ur way to your local aldi store at 7.30 am on thursday morning, ps: ill be the guy with the usi ready to shoot the bugger in front of me

dahamsta

They don't open at 7:30 do they? I'll only be dozing off then!

arkles

i think its 9am but not 100%