Acer Aspire One A150L 1.6GHz / 1GB / 120GB / Linux / BLUE £159.99 DELIVERED Play.com

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  sickofthesea3 years, 10 months ago1 Like #1Show comment toolsReply

  Thanks. Was looking at the white one listed here http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/425434/acer-aspire-one-a150-aw-linux-netbo/ but I like blue better for the extra £8.50 :)
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  tony_s13 years, 10 months ago1 Like #2Show comment toolsReply

  I'm not so sure that play.com are a "reputable source". They're Jersey based and not covered by UK Distance Selling regulations or Sale of Goods Act etc.
  
  You have no legal comeback in the event of something going wrong and are stuck with Acer's fairly poor warranty. If you're prepared to forgo this legal protection to save a (very) few pounds then fine. I'd rather take my chance on a refurb from P*ssyWorld at the same price. :roll:
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  SouthParkFan3 years, 10 months ago #3Show comment toolsReply

  Had a look at one of these and they are so small they are almost useless.
  
  I would personally spend a bit more and get a laptop.
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  Tony Harrison3 years, 10 months ago #4Show comment toolsReply

  tony_s1

  I'm not so sure that play.com are a "reputable source". They're Jersey based and not covered by UK Distance Selling regulations or Sale of Goods Act etc.
  
  You have no legal comeback in the event of something going wrong and are stuck with Acer's fairly poor warranty. If you're prepared to forgo this legal protection to save a (very) few pounds then fine. I'd rather take my chance on a refurb from P*ssyWorld at the same price. :roll:

  I've used Play.com probably over 100 times and never had a problem dealing with them. I've even sent stuff back for refunds when needed and it was never an issue. PC world on the other hand, I've had nothing but bad experiences when returning faulty items. Besides these are brand new and not some dodgy refurb.
  
  

  kjbenja

  Had a look at one of these and they are so small they are almost useless.
  
  I would personally spend a bit more and get a laptop.

  That's great, thanks for sharing.
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  zeshan953 years, 10 months ago #5Show comment toolsReply

  kjbenja

  Had a look at one of these and they are so small they are almost useless.
  
  I would personally spend a bit more and get a laptop.

  
  
  portability is the point of this netbook my friend
  I hope you didn't vote cold as the laptop market is broken down into various market segments
  for example, large gaming laptops, portable 3G netbooks, and many more
  
  so for anyone who wants a portable, light, laptop, this is great!
  
  (am I patronising much? lol)
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  zeshan953 years, 10 months ago #6Show comment toolsReply

  tony_s1

  I'm not so sure that play.com are a "reputable source". They're Jersey based and not covered by UK Distance Selling regulations or Sale of Goods Act etc.
  
  You have no legal comeback in the event of something going wrong and are stuck with Acer's fairly poor warranty. If you're prepared to forgo this legal protection to save a (very) few pounds then fine. I'd rather take my chance on a refurb from P*ssyWorld at the same price. :roll:

  
  
  erm aren't play.com one of THE largest online retailers in the UK; and you are saying they are NOT a reputable source?
  I've used them all the time without any issues
  
  0_O
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  midiman3 years, 10 months ago #7Show comment toolsReply

  kjbenja

  Had a look at one of these and they are so small they are almost useless.
  
  I would personally spend a bit more and get a laptop.

  
  
  I have one of these and have been using it for a couple of months now. Very portable and makes a great media player. Of corse it wont play anything but the most basic of games but I would say this far from useless. I think your going to have to spend at least another £100 for a laptop which is fine if you have the money and need a bigger screen.
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  BraveSirRobin3 years, 10 months ago #8Show comment toolsReply

  I've used play.com for a couple of years with no problems at all!
  As for the Aspire One I have the white 1gb ram 16gb SSD version and it's great! I originally bought as a stop-gap (my Dell Vostro gaming laptop packed up!) with a view to sell the Aspire on once my Vostro was repaired. Now I'm keeping hold of my little Aspire!
  I travel alot and make use of the free WiFi spots around the UK and this saves me dragging my 17inch dell into MacDonald's :P
  So tempted now by the 120gb HDD version, especially in blue!
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  vale of clwyd3 years, 10 months ago #9Show comment toolsReply

  I have also returned items to play before and had no problems, read before about no distance selling rights etc but personally found them to be ok.
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  kwoodcock3 years, 10 months ago #10Show comment toolsReply

  Good find. I bought one of these when they were on offer at Tesco. Rebuilt it with XP, the bloody thing boots quicker than my quad core PC.
  
  Excellent piece of kit for surfin the net. Only thing the battery does not last long enough.
  
  Heat added.
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  Newbold3 years, 10 months ago #11Show comment toolsReply

  vale of clwyd;5548695

  I have also returned items to play before and had no problems, read before about no distance selling rights etc but personally found them to be ok.

  
  
  They're fine if you remember: "Our returns policy is valid for 28 days from receipt of an item."
  
  Outside that, they won't help (they refer you to the manufacturer) and there's nothing you can do because they're outside UK law.
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  barclays3 years, 10 months ago #12Show comment toolsReply

  Would this be any use for what i need it for.
  
  To put in as carry on luggage.
  To put skype on
  To view internet /e mails while overseas.
  Is it easy to put XP on it ?
  Can I get connect to wifi zones ?
  
  
  any help would be great thanks :thumbsup:
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  zippy223 years, 10 months ago #13Show comment toolsReply

  Tony Harrison

  I've used Play.com probably over 100 times and never had a problem dealing with them. I've even sent stuff back for refunds when needed and it was never an issue. PC world on the other hand, I've had nothing but bad experiences when returning faulty items. Besides these are brand new and not some dodgy refurb.
  
  That's great, thanks for sharing.

  
  Never any problems with Play.com. Good service always:thumbsup:
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  SUMMONER3 years, 10 months ago #14Show comment toolsReply

  Very tempting price. Perfect as a spare portable computer. HOT!
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  Newbold3 years, 10 months ago #15Show comment toolsReply

  zippy22;5548831

  Never any problems with Play.com. Good service always:thumbsup:

  
  
  Outside their 28 day warranty? They don't normally help at all after 28 days - just tell you to go to the manufacturer.
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  Mr Product3 years, 10 months ago #16Show comment toolsReply

  Linux :-(
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  SUMMONER3 years, 10 months ago #17Show comment toolsReply

  Mr Product;5548924

  Linux :-(

  
  You see Linux, I see Windows 7.
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  Gedfaz3 years, 10 months ago #18Show comment toolsReply

  tony_s1

  I'm not so sure that play.com are a "reputable source". They're Jersey based and not covered by UK Distance Selling regulations or Sale of Goods Act etc.
  
  You have no legal comeback in the event of something going wrong and are stuck with Acer's fairly poor warranty. If you're prepared to forgo this legal protection to save a (very) few pounds then fine. I'd rather take my chance on a refurb from P*ssyWorld at the same price. :roll:

  
  
  I'm assuming this is a joke and everybody has missed it.... if not.... what are you thinking man!!!!!
  
  HOT from me :thumbsup:
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  Mr Product3 years, 10 months ago #19Show comment toolsReply

  SUMMONER

  You see Linux, I see Windows 7.

  
  
  # Processor: Intel Atom N270 1.6Ghz Processor (533 MHz FSB, 512 KB L2 cache)
  # Memory: 1GB
  # HD Capacity: 120GB
  # Display: 8.9" WSVGA (1024 x 600)
  # Graphics Card: Integrated
  # Operating System: Linpus Linux Lite
  # Optical Drive: None
  # Networking: 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, 10/100 Fast Ethernet,
  # Interfaces:
  # 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
  # SD card reader
  # 3 USB 2.0 ports
  # External display (VGA) port
  # Headphone/speaker/line-out jack
  # Microphone-in jack
  # Ethernet (RJ-45) port
  # DC-in jack for AC adapter
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  SUMMONER3 years, 10 months ago #20Show comment toolsReply

  Mr Product;5548943

  # Processor: Intel Atom N270 1.6Ghz Processor (533 MHz FSB, 512 KB L2 cache)
  # Memory: 1GB
  # HD Capacity: 120GB
  # Display: 8.9" WSVGA (1024 x 600)
  # Graphics Card: Integrated
  # Operating System: Linpus Linux Lite
  # Optical Drive: None
  # Networking: 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, 10/100 Fast Ethernet,
  # Interfaces:
  # 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
  # SD card reader
  # 3 USB 2.0 ports
  # External display (VGA) port
  # Headphone/speaker/line-out jack
  # Microphone-in jack
  # Ethernet (RJ-45) port
  # DC-in jack for AC adapter

  
  That's why God made the USB DVD drive and a Windows 7 RC1 Beta that lasts until some time next year. :-D

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