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Argos Chat Thread #1

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  • #1712
    Pinkycharm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭Pinkycharm


    deise08 wrote: »
    I would just like to thank the poster who posted earlier in the year about the 'me to you' bear. It was a boxed bear with a jewellery set.
    I gave it to my niece yesterday, her reaction was amazing.
    Thank you.

    your welcome :)


  • #1713
    All4shopping
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 82 ✭✭All4shopping


    There is one jpg left in argos in ilac centre if anyone still looking


  • #1714
    laros
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭laros


    There is one jpg left in argos in ilac centre if anyone still looking


    Warning... It now cost's €48


  • #1715
    leck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭leck


    All4shopping wrote: »
    There is one jpg left in argos in ilac centre if anyone still looking
    What's a jpg?


  • #1716
    CH3OH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,120 ✭✭✭CH3OH


    leck wrote: »
    What's a jpg?

    Just so you can sleep tonight and not be wondering....
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057345947


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  • #1717
    Patty O Furniture
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,133 ✭✭✭Patty O Furniture


    iPhone 5s Flip Case - Tan

    • Less Than Half Price
    • €2.99 icon_asterisk.gif
    • was €13.49


    http://www.checkargos.com


  • #1718
    peckerhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,388 ✭✭✭peckerhead


    On a separate but related note, does anyone know whether Argos are likely to restore that €10-vucher-when-you-spend-€100 deal in the next few days? I have 2x €165 Moto G's reserved for collection and I'd hate to go and pick them up today and then find out that if I'd only waited 'til Monday I coulda had €20 back in vouchers...

    Nothing about it on their website, naturally enough...


  • #1719
    peckerhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,388 ✭✭✭peckerhead


    On a separate but related note, does anyone know whether Argos are likely to restore that €10-voucher-when-you-spend-€100 deal in the next few days? I have 2x €165 Moto G's reserved for collection and I'd hate to go and pick them up today and then find out that if I'd only waited 'til Monday I coulda had €20 back in vouchers...

    Nothing about it on their website, naturally enough...


  • #1720
    okidoki987
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,642 ✭✭✭✭okidoki987


    Would have thought that was only for Christmas and not for their "Sales".


  • #1721
    JDxtra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,138 ✭✭✭JDxtra


    Very unlikely to appear this side of Christmas I would imagine.


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  • #1722
    wmpdd3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,626 ✭✭✭wmpdd3


    I have a 10 euro voucher for argos, any bargains about for close to that?

    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/2273361.htm

    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/8755209.htm

    sorted!


  • #1723
    Only
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 981 ✭✭✭Only


    I had a €5 voucher and picked up a kitchen weighing scales ( which I actually needed as my old one died on Xmas eve) for €3.99 and an annual reduced to 99cent. Not sure if those are any interest to you


  • #1724
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,806 ✭✭✭degsie


    wmpdd3 wrote: »
    I have a 10 voucher for argos, any bargains about for close to that?

    That would depend on the value of the vouchers????


  • #1725
    creambun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭creambun


    http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?c_1=2|category_root|Limited%20stock%20clearance|17503661&langId=111&partNumber=3239122&storeId=10152 Nonstick frying pan they are a great make.


  • #1726
    GaGa21
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 653 ✭✭✭GaGa21


    creambun wrote:
    Nonstick frying pan they are a great make.


    link not working for me?


  • #1727
    nava
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,739 ✭✭✭nava


    GaGa21 wrote: »
    link not working for me?


    Working ok, maybe try clicking here catalog number 323/9122


  • #1728
    creambun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭creambun


    Just got the pan its tiny, didn't read size properly a bit disapointed.


  • #1729
    thesandeman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,544 ✭✭✭✭thesandeman


    Bring it back.


  • #1730
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,286 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    Not ridiculously cheap- but good value- and should be fine for general internet browsing and office work

    Price = 299

    Stock low (there are less than 30 of them nationwide- and they're vanishing as I speak!)

    Link here

    Acer Aspire ES1-512-C3AH

    Technical Details
    Brand Acer
    Item Weight 2.4 Kg
    Product Dimensions 50 x 30.6 x 6 cm
    Item model number NX.MRWEB.003
    Series Aspire ES1-512-C3AH
    Form Factor Portable
    Screen Size 15.6 inches
    Processor Brand Intel ®
    Processor Speed 2160 MHz (Turbo 2480 MHz)
    Processor Count 2
    RAM Size 8192 MB
    Hard Drive Size 1000 GB
    Graphics Chipset Brand Intel ®
    Graphics Card Description HD GPU
    Wireless Type 802.11B, 802.11G, 802.11n (2.4GHz band only)
    Number of USB 2.0 Ports 2
    Optical Drive Type nein
    Lithium Battery Energy Content 3220 milliamp_hours
    Lithium Battery Weight 400 Grams


  • #1731
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,679 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    The_Conductor wrote: »
    Not ridiculously cheap- but good value- and should be fine for general internet browsing and office work

    Price = 299

    That is a very good value - surprised they put 8GB Ram in it.

    Definitely a bargain for general use, non-gaming laptop.


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  • #1732
    shineon23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,841 ✭✭✭shineon23


    http://www.aceronline.es/acer-aspire-es1-512-c3ah-nx-mrweb-003.html

    Spotted this as well, googled the model:


    'Intel Celeron N2840 (2c, 2t) 2.16GHz (turbo 2.58GHz), 4Gb RAM, 500Gb SATA, 15.6" LED HD 1366x768, Intel® HD Graphics, No DVD, HDMI, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, Webcam 0.3MPx, USB 3.0, Batería 3.220mAh, Windows 8.1 con Bing, 2.4 Kg,'

    -
    4 gb RAM, would it be a mistype on argos? and would you have a right to another 8gb ram acer if this one is 4g ram.?:)


  • #1733
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,679 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    shineon23 wrote: »
    http://www.aceronline.es/acer-aspire-es1-512-c3ah-nx-mrweb-003.html

    Spotted this as well, googled the model:


    'Intel Celeron N2840 (2c, 2t) 2.16GHz (turbo 2.58GHz), 4Gb RAM, 500Gb SATA, 15.6" LED HD 1366x768, Intel® HD Graphics, No DVD, HDMI, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, Webcam 0.3MPx, USB 3.0, Batería 3.220mAh, Windows 8.1 con Bing, 2.4 Kg,'

    -
    4 gb RAM, would it be a mistype on argos? and would you have a right to another 8gb ram acer if this one is 4g ram.?:)

    Not to mention 500GB lost in translation:)
    Was about to check their website to see what specs are available for that model but it is offline:confused:

    333140.png

    Acer never was a good brand imo and their website just proved it.

    My sister still has a 6 years old laptop that I got her as a present and it works just fine, though, slow but fine.


  • #1734
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,286 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    shineon23 wrote: »
    http://www.aceronline.es/acer-aspire-es1-512-c3ah-nx-mrweb-003.html

    Spotted this as well, googled the model:


    'Intel Celeron N2840 (2c, 2t) 2.16GHz (turbo 2.58GHz), 4Gb RAM, 500Gb SATA, 15.6" LED HD 1366x768, Intel® HD Graphics, No DVD, HDMI, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, Webcam 0.3MPx, USB 3.0, Batería 3.220mAh, Windows 8.1 con Bing, 2.4 Kg,'

    -
    4 gb RAM, would it be a mistype on argos? and would you have a right to another 8gb ram acer if this one is 4g ram.?:)

    I suspect its a different model- the Argos one also claims to have a DVD-RW, whereas the one in your link has no optical drive.

    There is a version of this laptop for sale in PC World/Currys at the moment- for 259- with 4Gb of RAM, 500Gb HDD and no optical drive. It was 199 for 1 day (Stephens Day)- no idea if anyone here bought one- if they did- they certainly kept quiet about it.

    Its plausible- RAM is cheap as chips- and there is actually no difference in the wholesale price for the larger hard-drive, the optical drive is probably 10-15 quid- all of which would be less than difference in price with the lower spec'ed PC World model.

    I'm guessing its genuine- and not a pricing error.

    The higher spec'ed one is on a few Spanish websites- including Amazon.es - at less than the Argos price........


  • #1735
    Soarer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭Soarer


    The spec you posted above says no optical drive?


  • #1736
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,286 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    Soarer wrote: »
    The spec you posted above says no optical drive?

    I got that from Amazon.

    This is from Argos:

    The Aspire ES1-512 is the affordable notebook perfectly built for everyday tasks. With a battery life of up to 7 hours you can experience all day computing on a single charge. The Acer Aspire ES1-512 also features precision touchpad that reduces unintended taps.

    With up to 7 hours of battery life, you can stay connected for a full work day - or a flight. The easy grip ensures that your laptop can be safely and securely grasped in all situations.
    The precision touchpad (PTP) means that those unintended taps are reduced, enabling an improved navigation experience.

    CPU, Memory and Operating System:

    Intel Celeron N2840 dual core processor.
    2.16GHz processor speed.
    8GB RAM.
    1000GB SATA hard drive.
    Microsoft Windows 8.1Microsoft Windows 8.1 operating system.

    Display features:

    15.6 inch screen.
    High definition display.
    Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels.

    DVD optical drives:

    DVD-RW (read/write).

    Graphics:

    IntelDDR3L SDRAM graphics card.
    Shared graphics card.

    Interfaces and connectivity:

    SD media card reader.
    Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick (MS), Multi-Media Card (MMC) compatible.
    2 USB 2.0 ports.
    1 USB 3.0 port.
    1 Ethernet port.
    1 HDMI port.
    Bluetooth.
    Wi-Fi enabled.

    Multimedia features:

    Built-in mic.

    General features:

    Up to 7 hours battery life.
    Size H26.1, W38.2, D25.8cm.
    Weight 2.4kg.


    (If you click anywhere on the above- it will bring you straight to the Argos page for the product)


  • #1737
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,286 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    Stock check is showing only 2 remaining in the country (both in Cavan........)
    Looks like they're popular!


  • #1738
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    I wouldn't say it's a bargain exactly, the N2840 is a very low-end, weak processor and 8GB ram is essentially wasted on a machine of that spec - anything that uses 8GB of ram would have choked to death on the processor before RAM became an issue! Models with the same processor but 4GB of ram can be had for €249 from Dell....and were on sale in Tesco for €199 recently (4Gb Ram/500GB Hard drive)


  • #1739
    erkifino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 850 ✭✭✭erkifino


    mcw92 wrote: »
    Very good value laptop on sale for a actual shop with good stock

    The CPU, is comparable to a lot of popular i3's such as the i3-3210M.
    6GB and 1TB HD is more than enough IMO.

    Down from €479.99 to €359.99.
    I picked up this one myself. Cheers mcw92.
    It's a bit dearer, a fair bit of stock too.


  • #1740
    erkifino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 850 ✭✭✭erkifino


    mcw92 wrote: »
    Very good value laptop on sale for a actual shop with good stock

    The CPU, is comparable to a lot of popular i3's such as the i3-3210M.
    6GB and 1TB HD is more than enough IMO.

    Down from €479.99 to €359.99.
    I picked up this one myself. Cheers mcw92.
    It's a bit dearer, a fair bit of stock though.


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  • #1741
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,286 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    The_Conductor wrote: »
    Not ridiculously cheap- but good value- and should be fine for general internet browsing and office work

    Price = 299

    Stock low (there are less than 30 of them nationwide- and they're vanishing as I speak!)

    Link here

    Acer Aspire ES1-512-C3AH

    Technical Details
    Brand Acer
    Item Weight 2.4 Kg
    Product Dimensions 50 x 30.6 x 6 cm
    Item model number NX.MRWEB.003
    Series Aspire ES1-512-C3AH
    Form Factor Portable
    Screen Size 15.6 inches
    Processor Brand Intel ®
    Processor Speed 2160 MHz (Turbo 2480 MHz)
    Processor Count 2
    RAM Size 8192 MB
    Hard Drive Size 1000 GB
    Graphics Chipset Brand Intel ®
    Graphics Card Description HD GPU
    Wireless Type 802.11B, 802.11G, 802.11n (2.4GHz band only)
    Number of USB 2.0 Ports 2
    Optical Drive Type nein
    Lithium Battery Energy Content 3220 milliamp_hours
    Lithium Battery Weight 400 Grams

    Exact model is actually ES1-512-C50S

    Got one in Galway.
    Initial impressions quite favourable- default on it is the classic desktop (as opposed to the Metro tiles- which was a good start).

    Annoying habit of no POST screen when you turn it on- I'd like to delve into the settings and change them.

    Wifi is 2.4Ghz only- good antennas- but only single band.

    Processor- is low end- but sufficient.

    Intial setup involved downloading over 3Gb of updates- quite startling, if you're not expecting it.

    Bloatware- is substantial- I have yet to run PC Decrapifier on it.

    Price has now increased to 374.99 - it was a bargain at 299.99- I wouldn't consider its current price to be worthwhile.........

    Good purchase- but looking pricey given its specs at current price.


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