[FS:$799]Acer AMD Dual Core (X2 3800+) Computer/20"Acer LCD Monitor/Compaq all-in-one

[Noob1ee]

What do you guys think of this deal? Seems like a pretty decent system for $799, specially with the 20" LCD.

This week's deal includes a Canon Pixma All-In-1 Multifunction Centre printer!

Here are the specs:

System

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3800+ (ASE380-ED380M)
RAM 1GB DDR2
250GB SATA (7200RPM)
DVD+/-RW Dual Layer
NVIDIA GeForce 6100 Onboard video card
Available Expansion Bays: 1 x PCI Express X16, 3 x PCI V2.3 (5V), 1 x PCI Express X1
Fax/Modem 56K V.92
Network Card Gigabit LAN
Other Control Devices 9-in-1 Card Reader
Preloaded Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
Sound Card Embedded Realtek ALC888
Speakers
Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labour


LCD

Acer 20" LCD Monitor (AL2017)
VGA, DVI-D
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Built in TV Tuner: No
Contrast Ratio: 600:1
Maximum Resolution: 1400 x 1050
Other Silver, VESA Capable, DVI-D Cable
Product Dimensions 42.9(W) x 21.2(H) x 44.8(D) cm
Product Weight 5.4 kg
Response Time 8ms
Screen Size 20"
Speakers Included Yes, 2 x 2.0 Watts
Warranty 3 Years Limited

Canon Pixma All-In-1 Multifunction Centre (MP160)

Capable Media Type Handling: Letter, 4x6, 5x7, Envelopes, Credit Card
Copy Resolution: Black 600 x 600 dpi
Copy Resolution: Colour 4800 x 1200 dpi
Copy Speed Black: 22 cpm
Copy Speed Colour: 17 cpm
Fax/Phone/TAM Interface: No
Included No. Of Ink Tanks And Cartridges: 2
Input Paper Capacity 100 Pages
Interface and Connectivity: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Max. Scan Size: 8.5" x 11.7"
Minimum System Requirements: Win98/2000/ME/XP; Mac OS X v.10.2.4+
Multiple Copies: Yes
Networking Capability: No
Output Paper Capacity: 1
Platform Compatibility: PC, Mac
Print Resolution Black: 600 x 600 dpi
Print Resolution Colour: 4800 x 1200 dpi
Print Speed - Black: 22 ppm
Print Speed - Colour: 17 ppm
Product Dimensions: 44.3(W) x 18.1(H) x 38.1(D) cm
Product Weight: 6.32 kg
Reduction/Enlargement: 25% - 400%
Scan Resolution, Hardware: 600 x 1200 dpi
Scan Resolution, Software Enhanced: 19,200 x 19,200 dpi
Scanning Type: Flatbed
Total Print Heads 1
1 Year Limited Parts & Labour
1 Year Parts & Labour


Link: http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=BDL10001641&catid=24014

Edit: Sorry forgot to post the link, lol. Thanks nicolaim!
Edit: Fix the link to reflect this week's deal. Thanks experiment437 & Sashimi23!

[john widow]

That's hot....All i'd need to do is upgrade the video card pretty much and be set....too bad I have a 19" :(

[nicolaim]

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=BDL10001601&catid=

[lofidelity]

The FS website says the computer comes with Media Centre Edition, but does it come with the Media Centre remote? If I want to get a Media Centre Edition TV tuner and remote, how much would that run me?

[BlueMax]

No remote. No TV tuner.



But if I didn't get such a good deal from Dell, I'd almost be miffed that this Acer deal is even better!

I say, YES, it's a good deal!

[Doom Dealer]

The FS website says the computer comes with Media Centre Edition, but does it come with the Media Centre remote? If I want to get a Media Centre Edition TV tuner and remote, how much would that run me?

The pic posted by FS has the remote. It doesn't say anything about it in the descriptions though.

http://www.futureshop.ca/multimedia/products/large/10079765.jpg

[Sashimi23]

I don't need the monitor...if I get this, do you guys think FS would lower the price in echange for not getting it? How much of a discount would be good, considering it retails for $279 on their site?

[Noob1ee]

I don't need the monitor...if I get this, do you guys think FS would lower the price in echange for not getting it? How much of a discount would be good, considering it retails for $279 on their site?

I think they will give you this price:
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10079765&catid=10607&logon=&langid=EN

As for remote or not, I have no idea...

[Sashimi23]

I think they will give you this price:
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10079765&catid=10607&logon=&langid=EN

haha..that makes sense...i'm feeling so dumb.

i'm better off getting the package & selling the monitor privately then.

[Jackhammer100]

Anyone know if this is socket 939 or AM2?? Thanx in advance

[charliebrown]

Anyone know if this is socket 939 or AM2?? Thanx in advance


should be AM2 given it says DDR2 RAM

any details on the motherboard/PSU?

[tjuzer]

How much is computer worth?

[lusilusi]

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=BDL10001601&catid=

1. the price jumped to 999.99
2. OOS

[dhamilton]

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=BDL10001601&catid=

1. the price jumped to 999.99
2. OOS


The $799 is apparently just for the tower...the package is $999

[JugaJatt]

its not 799 its 999.99.

[Sashimi23]

The same PC/LCD package is on sale again this week at FS for $799, but it now includes a Compaq all-in-one. It's in the online flyer.

[experiment437]

The $799 is apparently just for the tower...the package is $999

no, no, no... it's this package that's advertised in the flyer this week, at least in QC http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=BDL10001641&catid=24014


and, if you want to do a stock check online... i suggest looking up each individual item up separately:

CPU: http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10079765&catid=10607
Monitor: http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10078438&catid=22335
Canon thingy: http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10078866&catid=10781&logon=&langid=EN

got the package from last week's flyer (sans Canon) and it's a very good buy. you can get just the tower too for $699..

[lofidelity]

I picked this up in FS 2 weeks ago, but guess what, this week they have the same package except they include a Canon MP160 Multifunction instead of a 64MB flash drive.

So I go back to the FS and exchange the flash drive for the printer no problem without having to return the computer to the store. I would say I'm pretty happy with this deal, since this is the best dual core package you can get for $799.

[Sashimi23]

I picked this up in FS 2 weeks ago, but guess what, this week they have the same package except they include a Canon MP160 Multifunction instead of a 64MB flash drive.

So I go back to the FS and exchange the flash drive for the printer no problem without having to return the computer to the store. I would say I'm pretty happy with this deal, since this is the best dual core package you can get for $799.

You could have kept the flash drive and also gotten the Canon. That flash drive was for any computer combo purchased at the time. The Canon now is specifically part of the Acer package.

I just returned from FS, showed them my receipt from two weeks ago and got the Canon no problems. It's pretty bulky, but it's free so can't complain.

[tjuzer]

So good deal or buy dual core?

[weedb0y]

So good deal or buy dual core?

u no sense

[brucebeh]

So good deal or buy dual core?

u no sense



lol. it is dual core :)

so its an amazing deal

[Xcessiv]

Can anyone confirm if there's a remote and tv tuner?

[Quan]

How quite does this system run? I'm generally looking for a system that pretty much runs soundless. Anyone can give me an idea on how it sounds? Slap a 6600gt on this thing and your good to go.

[Sashimi23]

Can anyone confirm if there's a remote and tv tuner?

There is not. Just the computer, keyboard/mouse, monitor, and printer/scanner. No USB printer cable either (I'm not computer savvy, so hope that makes sense).

[Colts]

so it doesnt come with usb cables for printer thats quite odd i think isnt it? ;)

[nicolaim]

so it doesnt come with usb cables for printer thats quite odd i think isnt it? ;)

That's been normal for many years now. The stores like it that way because they make more money on a $30 USB cable than on the printer.

[Colts]

oic do u think this system will be ok to overclock to a certain amount because i am not really that smart about computers so probably i would not touch anything but just wondering because im thinking of getting a new computer. im not a hardcore gamer but maybe some games like nba 07 and nhl 07 which do not need that great specs.

[Sashimi23]

oic do u think this system will be ok to overclock to a certain amount because i am not really that smart about computers so probably i would not touch anything but just wondering because im thinking of getting a new computer. im not a hardcore gamer but maybe some games like nba 07 and nhl 07 which do not need that great specs.

I am curious about whether this computer can handle a game like NHL 07 as well. Here's the requirements (http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/details.aspx?view=info&itemid=3005119#productSpecs) I found on the game:

System Requirements / OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000
System Requirements / OS Required Microsoft Windows XP
Software Requirements DirectX 9.0c
Peripheral / Interface Devices DVD-ROM, 3D accelerator card with 64MB of memory, DirectX 9.0b compatible sound card

[st7860]

even a 3 year old pentium 4 3.2ghz can handle almost any game easily IF you have at least a 7600GS or X1800 and do not go over 1024x768

[Noob1ee]

I'm guessing, yes it would be able to handle NHL 07, but of course, that all depends on how high of a resolution you're planning to play the game on :)

[tjuzer]

Is this or Dell deal good?

[vinniereno]

For anyone that wants to split this deal (aka you get lcd and printer while I keep computer) please visit this thread:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=357783