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nc10 netbook on sale in argos now for 329

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  • #2
    clevtrev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 633 ✭✭✭clevtrev


    seems like a bargain, smells like a bargain but isnt really as the battery is below par so i'm told. They are a lower capacity 2200mha battery - with about 3 hour battery life. This would account for the difference in price from the average "bricks and mortar" price

    http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/447412/samsung-np-nc10-ka06uk-netbook-just/


  • #3
    Ghost Train
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,397 ✭✭✭✭Ghost Train


    is it on sale or will this be the regular price fromnow on I wonder


  • #4
    SSeanSSS
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭SSeanSSS


    It says
    • Free 3 Mobile Broadband.

    Does this actually mean there is free internet with this netbook? and if there is how long would it be free?


  • #5
    Zonda999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,533 ✭✭✭Zonda999


    To anyone considering this, i'd strongly recommend(And i'm sure most others would as well) gettin the 6 cell battery one for not a lot more, from a reputable online store. This could be handy though just to try it out, when you can be sure in the knowledge Argos will take it back:)


  • #6
    Ghost Train
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,397 ✭✭✭✭Ghost Train


    didn't notice it was a different battery


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  • #7
    Zonda999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,533 ✭✭✭Zonda999


    Ghost Train wrote: »
    didn't notice it was a different battery

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055620992

    This thread is worth a look too. Sounds like theres a replacement on the way!


  • #8
    bmaxi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,859 ✭✭✭bmaxi


    Zonda999 wrote: »
    To anyone considering this, i'd strongly recommend(And i'm sure most others would as well) gettin the 6 cell battery one for not a lot more, from a reputable online store. This could be handy though just to try it out, when you can be sure in the knowledge Argos will take it back:)

    Are you sure Argos will take it back? Usually things like this are excluded from their money back deal.


  • #9
    Zonda999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,533 ✭✭✭Zonda999


    bmaxi wrote: »
    Are you sure Argos will take it back? Usually things like this are excluded from their money back deal.

    Oh, maybe it is. Its just usually Argos have a very good returns policy!


  • #10
    m4rkiz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 495 ✭✭m4rkiz


    Ghost Train wrote: »
    is it on sale or will this be the regular price fromnow on I wonder

    if you check @argos.co.uk - they say that:
    Current selling price valid until 11/08/2009


  • #11
    okidoki987
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,625 ✭✭✭✭okidoki987


    Makes a change!
    No difference in UK £279.99 (@.85 = €329)


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  • #12
    johnfás
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,342 ✭✭✭johnfás


    okidoki987 wrote: »
    Makes a change!
    No difference in UK £279.99 (@.85 = €329)

    That is because prices, on the whole, will be on the rise in Britain due to the weakness of Sterling. Don't forget, a Samsung laptop is an import into Britain too, just like to the €urozone so the value of sterling is very relevant. The days of very cheap prices for the UK were and will be short lived, they only really occurred because most chain shops would have already lined up seasons of orders based on a previous value of sterling. Now that those contracts are running out they will be buying at a much higher price... the cost of all imports in the UK will be going up as a consequence over the coming months.


  • #13
    pixbyjohn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,250 ✭✭✭pixbyjohn


    Zonda999 wrote: »
    To anyone considering this, i'd strongly recommend(And i'm sure most others would as well) gettin the 6 cell battery one for not a lot more, from a reputable online store. This could be handy though just to try it out, when you can be sure in the knowledge Argos will take it back:)

    NOT anymore they won't. Read the small print in the catalogue


  • #14
    Weyhey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 754 ✭✭✭Weyhey


    SSeanSSS wrote: »
    It says
    • Free 3 Mobile Broadband.

    Does this actually mean there is free internet with this netbook? and if there is how long would it be free?

    Wondering that myself?


  • #15
    serarra
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭serarra


    I would say they give you the adapter for free, the usb dongle.
    But you still need a 3 sim card with a data plan and pay for that.

    What you are saving is only the dongle (but three is already giving you the dongle for free with a contract of 18 months,20€ per month, data allowance 15Gb) For prepay they charge you 69€, and pay only what you use I think, but with a max of 10Gb per month.
    So, if any, you would be saving those 69€


  • #16
    NellyMcD
    Registered Users Posts: 88 ✭✭NellyMcD


    serarra wrote: »
    I would say they give you the adapter for free, the usb dongle.
    But you still need a 3 sim card with a data plan and pay for that.

    What you are saving is only the dongle (but three is already giving you the dongle for free with a contract of 18 months,20€ per month, data allowance 15Gb) For prepay they charge you 69€, and pay only what you use I think, but with a max of 10Gb per month.
    So, if any, you would be saving those 69€

    So, can you get a 'pay as you go' type sim, some credit and you are up and running? No contract, no 69 euro up front?


  • #17
    serarra
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭serarra


    NellyMcD wrote: »
    So, can you get a 'pay as you go' type sim, some credit and you are up and running? No contract, no 69 euro up front?
    Not sure, as I'm saying, it could just be the same offer than three, and would only be free if you go on bill pay with 18 months.
    BUT it could be that they give it the modem completely free and you only need the prepay card. Very possible, but will have to check the conditions.


  • #18
    NellyMcD
    Registered Users Posts: 88 ✭✭NellyMcD


    Tried the 3 mobile 'helpline'. The lady didn't seem to understand what I was talking about. I'll check a 3 mobile shop , when I get a moment.


  • #19
    Laxie
    Registered Users Posts: 386 ✭✭Laxie


    3 have THE WORST customer service!! There are threads all over boards regarding them. When I queried this with one of their local sales reps, even HE said he had difficulty with them over the phone. Getting landed into an 18 month contract for the sake of saving €69...well, you'll get what you pay for.

    I've a NC10 and am still researching the best option for it, but 3 has definitely been scratched off the list. Will post when I find alternatives.


  • #20
    Weyhey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 754 ✭✭✭Weyhey


    I went into Argos in Stephens Green to ask about the 'Free' Broandband. At first I was told by customer service that it wasn't broadband just a usb cable. Then when I showed them the page and asked did they know if you had to sign up with Three for a bill contract or was it Prepay etc they went off to check it out with I assume was a manager and came back saying "Sorry but we don't know".

    I explained that the laptop was excluded from their 14 day money back return so I couldn't even just buy it and then check out the broadband offer and they both just said sorry again. Madness.

    JustinOval on the
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055641407 thread has bought one and he may know the answer by now.


  • #21
    Laxie
    Registered Users Posts: 386 ✭✭Laxie


    Have done all the searching around and decided to go with Vodafone in the end. I'm taking a 12 month contract for €19.99 a month and have a choice of two dongles. One is free and the other costs €29.99. You have a 10gb limit with the monthly contract and are charged for anything over the limit at .02 per mb. They also have a pay as you go option, but the dongle costs more and you only get 500mb for every €5.

    http://www.vodafone.ie/mobilebroadband/?ts=1250112706465


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  • #22
    Abelloid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,495 ✭✭✭Abelloid


    If anyone is considering buying one of these or has bought one already; have a word with the manager,
    the 'free 3 broadband' offer is an error and should have only been on Argos.co.uk and in the UK catalogues,
    this may leave some room for negotiation - the offer is worth £19.99 in UK.

    Argos can't offer the USB stick here as they don't stock them, try for a bag or something of the same value (€23ish) ;)

    The battery is 2200mah (3 cell) and good for around 2 1/2 hours, depending on usage.


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