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ACER AS7730 Refurbished Laptop, Dual core T5800 (2 ghz, 800 FSB, 2MB Cache), 4GB RAM, 160 GB, 17 Inch Crystalbrite screen, £329.99 @ Currys


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Its my first post so please be kind if you think its not worth it....Just bought this laptop today. Topcashback.com gives 4% cashback for currys and used Curry's voucher "10SAVE" (will expire on 4/6/09) which gives 10 pound off purchases over £300. It'll cost around £308 delivered. The only downside is Vista Home Basic but its a great deal if you can live with home basic.

With a whole host of clever features and superior brainpower, the Acer 7730 Laptop relies on the best of Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5800, while Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic guarantees the powerful running of all your programmes. A staggering 4GB memory and 160GB Hard Drive facilitates effortless multi-tasking for your convenience.

Watch high quality images, photos and movies on your 7730 Laptop's monitor with the winning combination of UMA graphics card, DVD Super Multi drive and 17 CrystalBrite widescreen display.

Designed with a black gloss finish, the Acer 7730 Laptop is an elegant machine that allows easy Internet access from your home or office network, or wireless hotspot, via WiFi.

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5800
(2 GHz, 800 MHz, 2MB Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista (R) Home Basic
4 GB Memory Size
160 GB Hard Drive
DVD Super Multi Drive Optical Drives
17" CrystalBrite Widescreen Display
Wireless N connectivity, webcam
Gloss black design
UMA Graphics Card Type

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31-05-2009, 13:15
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This is a really good deal, for a moment I thought oh no...not another one of those pentium dual core machines. But with a Core 2 Duo Processor. This is an excellent buy.

Only two downsides would be the weight and battery life imo. (Yep, just checked, 3.8kg!)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-17-inch.../ref=de_a_smtd

Compare with the same model but with a weaker T4200 processor for £600 delivered at Amazon.
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Acer seem to have one hell of a lot of refurbs. Makes you wonder just how reliable this brand is.
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Just found this 3 year extended warranty for Acer from Misco...its £40 which is really cheap..

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/...6023&CatId=297

Quidco gives 3.5% cashback for Misco.
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Just found this 3 year extended warranty for Acer from Misco...its £40 which is really cheap..

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/...6023&CatId=297

Quidco gives 3.5% cashback for Misco.
Can you use it with this? Sorry I am hopeless with warranties.
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Just found this 3 year extended warranty for Acer from Misco...its £40 which is really cheap..

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/...6023&CatId=297

Quidco gives 3.5% cashback for Misco.
This is SECONDHAND!

Who will give an an extended warranty on second-hand gear?
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Can you use it with this? Sorry I am hopeless with warranties.
No! You can't. The warranty is Currys own and Acer won't touch it or provide extended warranty (I asked).

I had 3 refurbs from Curry's (exchanged twice because of immediate breakdown). Eventually I asked for a refund. Would not recommend Currys refurbs.
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No! You can't. The warranty is Currys own and Acer won't touch it or provide extended warranty (I asked).

I had 3 refurbs from Curry's (exchanged twice because of immediate breakdown). Eventually I asked for a refund. Would not recommend Currys refurbs.
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I went through 8 (yes, 8!) refurbs before I found one that worked - always a problem with the trackpad not working, and it was hardware, not software each time

Am totally happy with what I have now, but not worth the hassle.
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I've bought 2 refurb laptops from currys - 1 acer (2+ yrs) and 1 advent (1 year). The advent was delivered with a faulty battery but once that was sorted no problems. The Acer has a great battery life but did require the trackpad drivers to be installed to work properly. It continues to work even after a full glass of red wine was spilled over the keyboard (appx 18months ago). I would only ever buy the refurbs now.
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Hi All,
Thanks for all your advice on refurb laptops..It seems good value for money though I have never bought a refurb laptop before and would update you once i receive it in 3-5 days..
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I didn't realize that i cant use the extended warranty with refurbs..apologies
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confused-- refurbs bad maybe good - buy or not worth it
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Having some experience with DSG and TechGuys (a couple of refurbs bought for myself, family and friends)...


...do not buy any refubs from them unless very,very cheap e.g. that spec @ £229 .In addition, be ready to speak to clueless tech support in case of problems.No... never again...
Approx. 1 year ago, while the prices of refurbs were lower, maybe it was worth the risk, cetainly not now, when you can get similar spec but brand new for 10% more.

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i bought 2 refurb in last 4 months from dixons and no problem at all. am completely satisfied and would recommend.
it has hdmi output as well.
heat & rep added.

use the voucher to get 10 pound off. ;)
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i'm looking at dell vistro. they have a deal where £150 off (visit the business page). whats ur opinion?
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