Acer Dual Core Netbook, €225 @ Argos

chris85 · 08-12-2010 09:28PM

Ghost Train wrote: »

Good to know they can be flexable

really liking the netbook, haven't found win 7 starter limiting me in any way yet, managed to switch the background too but not straight forward. Browsing plenty fast, flash content runs just fast enough and battery life very good

how do you change the background?

Ghost Train · 08-12-2010 09:48PM

chris85 wrote: »

how do you change the background?

http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/28/surprise-you-cant-change-your-wallpaper-in-windows-7-starter-edition/

on the page above there's a comment from bubbles the monkey
followed that, did need to change the owner permission of the current wallpaper to rename it and follow the other regedit instruction

there is a YouTube video with link to a wallpaper changer exe which might be simpler if it works

tfitzgerald · 08-12-2010 11:34PM

chris85 wrote: »

I would but have it already promised to a relative. Great little machine and my favourite laptop i've had

Thanks anyway chris85

battries not included · 08-12-2010 11:47PM

I have a code for a store in Dublin, i was unable to collect due to weather

would it still be vaild?

Thanks

g0g · 09-12-2010 01:02AM

No, definitely wouldn't be valid, so you can just send it on to me......:cool:

battries not included · 09-12-2010 01:03AM

will ring them in the morning and find out

Stky10 · 09-12-2010 09:08AM

battries not included wrote: »

will ring them in the morning and find out

Don't forget to have the faux tears on standby for quick deployment

mytime · 09-12-2010 10:51PM

I have a code for waterford that needs to be collected by tomorrow Friday 10th. First to post here can have it.

*Gone to batteries*

battries not included · 09-12-2010 10:52PM

me please!

Heading to my sisters tomorrow in Waterford

))

kensutz · 10-12-2010 03:54PM

Mine is available. Needs to be collected by 8pm tonight in Waterford.

kensutz · 10-12-2010 04:24PM

Yeah and no switching.

MrFixItt · 10-12-2010 05:54PM

anyone have a code for dublin?

10-12-2010 07:50PM

I've got 1 for liffey valley for collection by close tomorrow, first to claim it and pm it's theirs

EDIT - GONE TO FLOOPER

FLOOPER · 10-12-2010 07:55PM

If not too late I'll take it thanks.

plonker · 10-12-2010 09:54PM

anyone got a code for Galway or Castlebar they dont need?
pm me if you do!
thnx in advance

cbdub81 · 10-12-2010 11:52PM

Hey

By any chance would someone have one for Liffey valley/blanch or Swords??

Cheers

Bella mamma · 11-12-2010 12:38AM

I'd like to join the Dublin queue pls if any reservation codes available. Thanks.

Gregsor · 11-12-2010 12:49AM

Adding myself to the list if someone has a code for Carlow/Kilkenny or West Dublin,thanks.

m8 · 11-12-2010 09:43PM

Adding myself to the list if someone has a code for Waterford thanks.

g0g · 18-12-2010 02:41PM

Sorry to dig up an old thread again, but am still on the lookout for a similarly good deal. Does anyone have any opinion on this from Expansys? The deal here was D255 and the model I'm looking at is D260, so could it be assumed that's a later/better model?

Can't seem to find anything else in the around-€200 category!!

tvercetti · 18-12-2010 02:51PM

Appears to be that the D26O is a lot lower spec with only a single core processor and 160gb hard drive, then there's the fact its refurbished which can be a bit of a lottery when it comes to aesthetics, i think the reason we all went for Acers was the good value of this Argos one otherwise most users would go for the highly rates Samsungs

cojomo2 · 26-01-2011 11:56AM

can anyone that got this (Acer D255) confirm if it has bluetooth?

Can figure out how to turn it on, and I've now come to the conclusion that it doesnt have bluetooth:eek: wtf?

EoghanConway · 26-01-2011 12:30PM

* Save €70.00
* €329.99 See the Additional Information panel for the pricing footnote.
* was €399.99

Mark as expired?

tfitzgerald · 26-01-2011 03:16PM

There is no Bluetooth on these none that I can find anyway

kendragon · 26-01-2011 04:23PM

cojomo2 wrote: »

can anyone that got this (Acer D255) confirm if it has bluetooth?

Can figure out how to turn it on, and I've now come to the conclusion that it doesnt have bluetooth:eek: wtf?

Just checked the box off my sons one and on the side panel under Bluetooth is says NO. Hope that helps.

dreamers75 · 14-08-2011 02:41PM

Kids charger died for this, anyone know the exact part number?

Acer website isnt very helpful as to what model this is.

great laptop btw

paddyp · 14-08-2011 02:47PM

dreamers75 wrote: »

Kids charger died for this, anyone know the exact part number?

Acer website isnt very helpful as to what model this is.

great laptop btw

Surely its still under warranty? Anyhoo is there not a model / part number of the sticker attached to it.

Badgermonkey · 14-08-2011 04:14PM

Abril Sparse Tray wrote: »

I would suggest a spurious one from ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acer-Aspire-one-D255-ADP-40TH-LAPTOP-CHARGER-CORD-/250862708291?pt=UK_Computing_LaptopAccessories_PowerSupplies&hash=item3a68952643#ht_4709wt_1139 way less hassle and cheaper.

I'd suggest not.

Though the original charger was also probably manufactured in China, a 'spurious' generic model from a Chinese ebay merchant is not something I'd want plugged into my kids bedroom wall socket.

cojomo2 · 14-08-2011 05:47PM

dreamers75 wrote: »

Kids charger died for this, anyone know the exact part number?

Acer website isnt very helpful as to what model this is.

great laptop btw

Hi,

the model number is :ADP-40TH A

15-08-2011 09:29AM

I bought one of the Acer netbooks this thread is about and unless you get it for a good price I wouldn't bother. It's fairly slow after having it for about 6 months. Maybe spend a bit more on a faster machine and avoid netbooks wherever possible.

Acer Dual Core Netbook, €225 @ Argos

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