[Merged] Staples Sale Dec 5-11, 2007

[Deals Deals Deals]

These are some deals starting Wednesday Dec 5, 07

Logitech Quickcam Chat $9.95
Regular Price $39.95
Instant Savings -$15 & EASY Online Rebate -$15

Sandisk 2GB Cruzer Slide USB $24.93
Regular Price $64.93
Instant Savings $40

Acer Aspire Laptop 1GB DDR2, 160GB Hard Drive, Integrated Webcam, Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T2310 Model Number: AS5720
$499.96
Regular Price $699.96
Instant Savings -$200
-Price Match at Future Shop for $489-

HP 300GB Personal Media Drive(Compatible with select HP PCs) $99.99
Regular Price $159.99
Instant Savings -$60
-Price Match at Best Buy for $95.99-

Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 $24.51
Regular Price $49.51
Instant Savings -$25
-Price Match at Best Buy for $21.36-


Targus Wireless Keypad/Calculator $29.72
Regular Price $74.72
Instant Savings -$45

Targus 4-Port Pocket Hub $19.94
Regular Price $44.94
Instant Savings -$30

Free HP F2140 All-in-one with any in-stock laptop (No rebates required. Instant savings for the whole printer)

Staples Leather Manager's Chair 581692/644027 $149.97 (In Brown or Black)
Regular Price $299.96
Instant Savings -$149.99

[acsta]

which location are these at?

[killoverme]

is it possible to pm the quickcam? for 10 bucks or will they said no to rebates (FS/BB)

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10077124&catid=10498

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10077124&catid=24054

both have it for 49.99

5.95 = if you can.... I will buy if i can lol.

[MrJuGgz]

i really need a computer chair!!! ill be waiting

[grapeshine]

I'm in the market for a laptop. What's the verdict on the Acer? I need something I can use to do work and periodically go online.

[nuberific]

Media drive oos already in the gta? >=o. Or do they restock before the sale?

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=&webid=712182&affixedcode=WW

[Deals Deals Deals]

which location are these at?

Staples.

[killoverme]

Acer Aspire Laptop 1GB DDR2, 160GB Hard Drive, Integrated Webcam, Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T2310 Model Number: AS5720
$499.96
Regular Price $699.96
Instant Savings -$200
-Price Match at Future Shop for $489-
Free HP F2140 All-in-one with any in-stock laptop

Dont PM use coupons instead
499.96 - 30 - 30 = 439.96 (and u get a free printer)
Coupon Codes: 67526, 67549


Staples Leather Manager's Chair 581692/644027 $149.97 (In Brown or Black)
Regular Price $299.96
Instant Savings -$149.99
add filler and use 67560 coupon code ($20)
129.97 for the chair


Media drive oos already in the gta? >=o. Or do they restock before the sale?

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=&webid=712182&affixedcode=WW
Cheaper to PM, unless you got a coupon for something off 100

[nopn]

how do you get those info so fast ?

do you work at staples ?

[ilegn]

Hmm how come I cant add the 2nd coupon, no matter what item I try to buy. and yes it meets the requirements, ie iPod Classic 80GB

"You have not met the requirements to be able to claim your coupon or due to the changes you made to your shopping cart you can no longer claim your coupon.

Coupon Code: 67558"

[Sheed30]

Hmm how come I cant add the 2nd coupon, no matter what item I try to buy. and yes it meets the requirements, ie iPod Classic 80GB

"You have not met the requirements to be able to claim your coupon or due to the changes you made to your shopping cart you can no longer claim your coupon.

Coupon Code: 67558"

What are the discounts of the 2 coupons you are trying to use?

[Deals Deals Deals]

The number for the Acer laptop is 721516.

[flatface]

Hmm how come I cant add the 2nd coupon, no matter what item I try to buy. and yes it meets the requirements, ie iPod Classic 80GB

"You have not met the requirements to be able to claim your coupon or due to the changes you made to your shopping cart you can no longer claim your coupon.

Coupon Code: 67558"

The flyer isn't active yet. It starts Dec. 5.

[jayslay]

deals look good, the pm opportunities are good too but FS might not PM since it is only a promotion sale for a week so coupons look good

[ilegn]

What are the discounts of the 2 coupons you are trying to use?

67526, 67549

The flyer isn't active yet. It starts Dec. 5.

i'm doing it on a ipod 160gb



anyway i got it working on my brothers staples.ca account.. wonder whats up with mines :lol:

[xinix]

Searching staples.ca for 644027 (black chair) and it doesn't find it. Is it region specific?

[killoverme]

deals look good, the pm opportunities are good too but FS might not PM since it is only a promotion sale for a week so coupons look good

they usually pm even for the week thing like the verbatim 19.99 =) bought 3 sets of 100 for 45 bucks after pm =) should of got mroe though, hope they do it again.

[BJC]

Another nice chair on special (half price) now...

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=98%2C101,104&webid=644029&affixedcode=WW

Also available in brown (although it shows $299 online it is $175 in store).
Both are OOS online but I have seen them instore on Saturday in Toronto.

http://www.flyermall.com/web/flyer/flyerPreview.html?pNo=11&sid=50 (bottom of page).

[sylvestor2002]

Are there any restocking fees if I decide to return the laptop ?

Do I have to provide staples with an actual hard copy of the coupons or some formal proof that I was sent the coupon ?

thanks.

sylvestor

[kiasu]

Acer Aspire Laptop 1GB DDR2, 160GB Hard Drive, Integrated Webcam, Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T2310 Model Number: AS5720
$499.96
Regular Price $699.96
Instant Savings -$200
-Price Match at Future Shop for $489-

This laptop looks similar to the one on sale at The Source (CPU is Intel instead of AMD). After the minus the 2 coupons someone mentioned previously, it looks pretty hot and with free printer.

I am wondering the 2 $30 off would apply after tax or before tax?

[mahjongmaniac]

Are there any restocking fees if I decide to return the laptop ?

no

Do I have to provide staples with an actual hard copy of the coupons or some formal proof that I was sent the coupon ?

thanks.

sylvestor

if purchasing instore, they've the right to ask you for a physical copy, or proof that you were sent it (e.g. email)


you've been here for 4 yrs ... you should know this by now :-0

[FilipK]

Acer Aspire Laptop 1GB DDR2, 160GB Hard Drive, Integrated Webcam, Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T2310 Model Number: AS5720
$499.96
Regular Price $699.96
Instant Savings -$200
-Price Match at Future Shop for $489-

This laptop looks similar to the one on sale at The Source (CPU is Intel instead of AMD). After the minus the 2 coupons someone mentioned previously, it looks pretty hot and with free printer.

I am wondering the 2 $30 off would apply after tax or before tax?

not a bad deal at all. i am wondering that too....probably before tax...can anyone confirm this though?

[SoloXm2]

I want to know when you buy online at Staples can you use their gift card? or not only coupons?

Thx in advance

[nuberific]

not a bad deal at all. i am wondering that too....probably before tax...can anyone confirm this though?

Before tax. =).

[mahjongmaniac]

I want to know when you buy online at Staples can you use their gift card? or not only coupons?

Thx in advance

no you can't use your GCs online on stooples.ca


for some reason, generally spking, stooples always appear to be one step behind everyone else :cheesygri
(OTOH, FS/BB have already implemented that online GC system)


might i suggest an alternative: buy it online, and return/repurchase w/ GCs instore

[sylvestor2002]

what time do the staples on-line sale prices come into affect ?

Anyways, I bet the laptop will be OOS before the sale starts.:mad:

[darcyh]

Is this at the actual store or on line?

Darcy

[reneki]

Can anyone find that "Staples Leather Manager's Chair"? Im looking around but no luck...

[Deals Deals Deals]

Is this at the actual store or on line?

Darcy

Should be both.

[Deals Deals Deals]

Can anyone find that "Staples Leather Manager's Chair"? Im looking around but no luck...

Are you talking about instore or online? Online you can find it by typing 581692 in the search bar on staples website.

[Askari]

what time do the staples on-line sale prices come into affect ?

Anyways, I bet the laptop will be OOS before the sale starts.:mad:

you can always buy the laptop now and get it price matched after the sale starts.

[xinix]

Yah but can't find the balck one. 644027

[shapeshifter]

you can always buy the laptop now and get it price matched after the sale starts.

do you send them a pm online after the sale takes place?? or do you go instore? plus can we still get the printer if we buy the laptop before the sale takes place

[wit]

Dont PM use coupons instead
499.96 - 30 - 30 = 439.96 (and u get a free printer)
Coupon Codes: 67526, 67549


Free printer? how? is it in store?

[Saca_Saca]

Free printer? how? is it in store?

I would guess that it will be free after rebate...just got my $60 rebate from the last Staples free printer deal.

[LogitechCam]

Free printer? how? is it in store?

+1

[mervynt]

How does this Acer, soon to be on sale, http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=721516&AffixedCode=WW
compare to the Acer currently on sale at The Source, http://www.thesourcecc.com/estore/product.aspx?language=en-CA&ref=1115&product=2515792&catalog=Online&tab=2#more

The one at The Source appears to have a better graphics card, so I guess it comes down to Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T2310 versus Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core TK-53.

Would any of you technically inclined people please give an opinion? I just need a basic laptop for some surfing and word processing type stuff.
Thanks.

[virgoan]

Can this acer stand 24/7 bit torrent download/upload? some programming? etc? playing movie? dvd burning?

[Deals Deals Deals]

I would guess that it will be free after rebate...just got my $60 rebate from the last Staples free printer deal.

No rebate necessary this time. It's just instant savings for the whole printer.

[Deals Deals Deals]

Free printer? how? is it in store?

You buy a laptop from Dec 5 - 11 from Staples and you get a free HP F2140 all-in-one instantly. I'm not sure if this applies to online too. It's definitely instore.

[Deals Deals Deals]

+1

You buy a laptop from Dec 5 - 11 from Staples and you get a free HP F2140 all-in-one instantly. I'm not sure if this applies to online too. It's definitely instore.

[Deals Deals Deals]

Yah but can't find the balck one. 644027

Yeah for some reason I can't find the black one online either.

[Deals Deals Deals]

Also I am not sure if we can buy the laptop before the sale starts and price-match them for the free printer after.

[mahjongmaniac]

do you send them a pm online after the sale takes place?? or do you go instore? plus can we still get the printer if we buy the laptop before the sale takes place

you can send them an email for the PM, or alternatively you can call up CS for the price adjustment.

should be no hassle since they're only PMing their own price.

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Yeah for some reason I can't find the black one online either.

if you search via SKU # and it doesn't show up, then it means it's not avail. online (yet?) and there'd be no other way to find it cuz SKU is pretty specific way to search for an item....

[shapeshifter]

you can send them an email for the PM, or alternatively you can call up CS for the price adjustment.

should be no hassle since they're only PMing their own price.

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if you search via SKU # and it doesn't show up, then it means it's not avail. online (yet?) and there'd be no other way to find it cuz SKU is pretty specific way to search for an item....

Thanks!!!!!

[morglum82]

you guys think the laptop will be in stock tonight?

cause it's been out of stock for the past week or so..

[mervynt]

I currently see it as in stock with next business day delivery.

[djredhat]

How does this Acer, soon to be on sale, http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=721516&AffixedCode=WW
compare to the Acer currently on sale at The Source, http://www.thesourcecc.com/estore/product.aspx?language=en-CA&ref=1115&product=2515792&catalog=Online&tab=2#more

The one at The Source appears to have a better graphics card, so I guess it comes down to Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T2310 versus Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core TK-53.

Would any of you technically inclined people please give an opinion? I just need a basic laptop for some surfing and word processing type stuff.
Thanks.

If want to play games, go with thesource. However, the T2310 seems to be comparable in performance with the CORE 2 DUO T5250, but it uses less power (longer battery life). I will personally go with Staples, providing it comes with free printer and you can get the price down to $420 using coupons.

[djredhat]

you guys think the laptop will be in stock tonight?

cause it's been out of stock for the past week or so..

OOS for me too (Montreal)

I currently see it as in stock with next business day delivery.

Where are you?

[kiasu]

If want to play games, go with thesource. However, the T2310 seems to be comparable in performance with the CORE 2 DUO T5250, but it uses less power (longer battery life). I will personally go with Staples, providing it comes with free printer and you can get the price down to $420 using coupons.

I thought only 2 x $30 coupons? How do you get it down to $420? Are they giving us free printer too if we order online?

[mervynt]

I am in Toronto, just checked it again and it still seems to be in stock.

Thanks for the advice djredhat.

[roseknight]

Does anybody know when this sale will start? May I check the Staple website at 00:00 pm Eastern Time?

Thanks

[djredhat]

I thought only 2 x $30 coupons? How do you get it down to $420? Are they giving us free printer too if we order online?

you can use more than 2 coupons if you call.
not sure about the printer ...

[morglum82]

I am in Toronto, just checked it again and it still seems to be in stock.

Thanks for the advice djredhat.

For me it says "next day delivery" AND "out of stock" in red...

weird!

[roseknight]

Does anybody know when the sale will start exactly? 00:00 am Eastern Time?

[jacker]

That laptop is tempting... so cheap.

Even has Intel wireless and graphics, might run Linux really well...

[LogitechCam]

you can use more than 2 coupons if you call.
not sure about the printer ...

what are the coupons should use to get the laptop with $420?

[Cheapster]

Acer OOS

[Haz]

No rebate necessary this time. It's just instant savings for the whole printer.Awesome! Saves us the trouble.

Also I am not sure if we can buy the laptop before the sale starts and price-match them for the free printer after.I don't see why not. I've done that in the past. I bought a laptop last week so I'm going back to get try to get the printer as it's well within their return window.

you guys think the laptop will be in stock tonight?

cause it's been out of stock for the past week or so..

Acer OOSI've seen the laptop in-store. You can try your luck with using the coupon codes in-store. Heck, I think someone has called into StOOpleS to try to order by phone and was told to get it in store and use the coupon codes. Doesn't hurt to try that and see if you can get a reference to use coupons in-store.

[Saca_Saca]

Ordered one online and made sure I printed the "review order" page that shows the coupons.
I will pm tomorrow and try to get them to honour the coupons instore.

[reneki]

i like the look of that chair, gonna pick one up this week. Can someone confirm if i can purchase online with coupon and have it for pickup?

or if i can pm the price of online instore?

[kiasu]

Is there a flyer? Anyone has one pls post...thx

[subbgg]

If anyone has that chair, would you mind giving us your opinion on it.

[dav1209]

how can they giving a HP printer away free when it's sold out

[shapeshifter]

how can they giving a HP printer away free when it's sold out

yea sold out in toronto too.....hmmmmmmmm original OP???

[sylvestor2002]

How does this Acer, soon to be on sale, http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=721516&AffixedCode=WW
compare to the Acer currently on sale at The Source, http://www.thesourcecc.com/estore/product.aspx?language=en-CA&ref=1115&product=2515792&catalog=Online&tab=2#more

The one at The Source appears to have a better graphics card, so I guess it comes down to Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T2310 versus Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core TK-53.

Would any of you technically inclined people please give an opinion? I just need a basic laptop for some surfing and word processing type stuff.
Thanks.

Good Question. Does the one from TSCC have 256MB of dedicated memory ? I can't seem to find any information about this on the net.

thanks.

[Breitling]

Now before people get too carried away with the Free Printer. In the past when doling out 'free' items online Stooples uses a code to enter for the free product, thus eliminating stacking 2 cash coupons + a free item coupon.

[Sheed30]

If anyone has that chair, would you mind giving us your opinion on it.

Yeah I would like a user opinion on the chair too.I ordered a chair from staples on Saturday night only to get the OOS call earlier today....so I need to look for another chair now.Always seems like an adventure when you order from Staples.:mad: but I am never shocked when the OOS call comes after the order.

[msgracie]

can't wait for this! i'm gonna get myself a chair : )

[Sheed30]

Is the Staples site down for anyone else? I am getting this when I try and go there.......HTTP/1.1 500 Server Error.Anyone else?

EDIT: Its working again for me now.

[Scrabble]

Bought the laptop just now...will just call Staples up tomorrow to match the latest price drop and get the free printer...all for $500. Feels like Black Wednesday!:cheesygri :cheesygri

[jurassicjockey]

Laptop OOS in K/W at 10:30. Useless store:evil: :evil:

[Scrabble]

Laptop OOS in K/W at 10:30. Useless store:evil: :evil:

I didnt get that....my order had gone through. And this was before 10.30pm though

[icehome]

Free printer is only for HP laptop. Neverthelesss the acer is a good deal.
Thanks op.

Edit:Oops, overlook that page. Free printer for all laptops indeed, make it even better.

[Badger]

Free printer is only for HP laptop. Neverthelesss the acer is a good deal.
Thanks op.

http://members.shaw.ca/damnsexybadger/acer.jpg

[juno1st]

Costco sells the black version of the chair for $150 or so I believe, better return policy (limitless esp. if it breaks - the postage to return the chair would be huge)

[adamgt]

Logitech Quickcam Chat $9.95
Regular Price $39.95
Instant Savings -$15 & EASY Online Rebate -$15

Where is the Easy online Rebate located?

[snider]

Costco sells the black version of the chair for $150 or so I believe, better return policy (limitless esp. if it breaks - the postage to return the chair would be huge)

Its not the same chair is it? This one looks a bit more cushiony. Anyhow I ordered it using the coupon and a $1.99 filler to bring the price of the chair to $130.

[djredhat]

laptop still OOS. I'm writing a complain. Let us all do it :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[mahjongmaniac]

Now before people get too carried away with the Free Printer. In the past when doling out 'free' items online Stooples uses a code to enter for the free product, thus eliminating stacking 2 cash coupons + a free item coupon.

actually, in the past i've dealt w/ this situation and the coupon for the "free" code is considered an exception to the "max 2 generic coupons applied online" .... i.e. the freebie coupon should work w/ the 2 other coupons

if not, you can always call up to have it manually added.

[ardo]

I tried to order the 2GB Sandisk Cruzer Slide drive, and got slapped with $15 shipping charge, WTF???

[mahjongmaniac]

I tried to order the 2GB Sandisk Cruzer Slide drive, and got slapped with $15 shipping charge, WTF???

<$50 subtotal = get dinged $15 for s/h...

>$50 subtotal = free s/h.


you've been here since 05, should know this by now ;)

[kiasu]

laptop still OOS. I'm writing a complain. Let us all do it :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Yes OOS. Funny thing is I called them yesterday about the stock and they told me yes..it's in stock. Just now I called again and they told me NO STOCK! WTX???? So, I end up bought it in store and they wouldnt let me use the coupons.

[ardo]

<$50 subtotal = get dinged $15 for s/h...

>$50 subtotal = free s/h.


you've been here since 05, should know this by now ;)

I don't think I ever bought anything from them that was so cheap :D

[thomas9992]

Just went and got the laptop in store.

I brought in a print out of the staples.ca cart with a $30 and $20 coupon applied.

They applied both coupons in store and added in the printer as well.

449 +taxes for the laptop and printer.

Not a bad deal at all.

There were 5 in stock at the staples on ogilvie in ottawa at 8:30 but the staff indicated that 3 of those were on hold for employees.

[djredhat]

example letter (the French text states that they should proivde enough quantities to satisfy the demand UNLESS they specify the number they have on stock):

To Whom It May Concern:

In your weekly flyer Dec 5 to Dec 11, you advertise the ACER 5270 laptop at $499 (item 721516). However, this item has been OUT OF STOCK in the Montreal area ever since 12.00am on December 5. Kindly advise WHEN the laptop will be available for online purchase.

Please note that the Quebec Office de la protection du consommateur classifies as "FALSE ADVERTISING" the following (available in French only):
"Annoncer un produit si on n'a pas ce produit en quantité suffisante pour répondre à la demande, à moins de préciser la quantité dont on dispose."

http://www.consommation.info.gouv.qc.ca/fr/fiche.asp?sujet=99

Thank you for your prompt response.

[snider]

Just went and got the laptop in store.

I brought in a print out of the staples.ca cart with a $30 and $20 coupon applied.

They applied both coupons in store and added in the printer as well.

449 +taxes for the laptop and printer.

Not a bad deal at all.

Good job. But how did you get a printout of the laptop with both coupons applied if they're out of stock. It wouldn't let me add the laptop to my cart.

[thomas9992]

deleted my cookies and used a new postal code A0L 1K0 (my old address in NF) they showed stock with that postal code :)

[Sheed30]

deleted my cookies and used a new postal code A0L 1K0 (my old address in NF) they showed stock with that postal code :)

Yeah showing 8 in stock @ the Corner Brook Staples.Probably still not available there though.I have received the OOS phone call from them even when there was stock still showing after they called me.Good luck to anyone looking for one of these laptops.Very good price after coupons but I am still passing on it.:)

[yeek]

Apperantly STOOPLES is doing some tricks to us.

I added the Lappy to my shopping cart before Mid night with two coupons applied, at 12:00AM, I refresh and saw the price changed to $499, and immediately tried to check out, but it's already OOS for me.

I believe they change the price and OOS the online at the same time.

[nepean19]

EASY Online Rebate??

If I am buying a webcam for only $25 are there any rebates available online, as mentioned by the OP?

[Abbas123]

Now it doesn't say OOS at the top in red. But when you go add the item it tells you. Ahh, this is so frustrating. I wonder if we will be able to order online this week.?

THere are still some left in 2 stores in Cambridge.

[Serbtastic]

EASY Online Rebate??

If I am buying a webcam for only $25 are there any rebates available online, as mentioned by the OP?

I'm curious as to where the easy rebate is too for this item. It shows up as $25 for me too.

Edit: it's not an easy rebate, but rather a mail in rebate:
http://staples.rebatestatus.ca/displaypdf.aspx?1bzHx/czlxteHPzFSx7DDyDSMi0uPnn4rMIEgmOra7YVEGxMOY32BA==

[xinix]

Staples is EVIL! I've been watching this chair and even last night it was OOS. But I check this morning it's in stock except it's no longer on sale!!!
http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=644029&AffixedCode=WW

[jewel9]

If anyone wants the laptop let me know $530 plus $30 shipping

[broadway]

Ordered the laptop with free HP F2140, thanks OP!

Just curious, will anyone want to buy the printer for $25? :) PM.

[ab20]

Staples is EVIL! I've been watching this chair and even last night it was OOS. But I check this morning it's in stock except it's no longer on sale!!!
http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=644029&AffixedCode=WW

its says the chair is in stock, but when you add to cart it says sorry out of stock...
i think thats what you are seeing....
try adding it to your cart...

[kin-kwok]

I'm curious as to where the easy rebate is too for this item. It shows up as $25 for me too.

Edit: it's not an easy rebate, but rather a mail in rebate:
http://staples.rebatestatus.ca/displaypdf.aspx?1bzHx/czlxteHPzFSx7DDyDSMi0uPnn4rMIEgmOra7YVEGxMOY32BA==

There is easy rebate ID on you receipts, you just fill in the information on their web site no mail-in required.

https://www.stapleseasyrebates.com/img/staples/paperless/pages/Splash.html

KK

[kin-kwok]

There is easy rebate ID on you receipts, you just fill in the information on their web site no mail-in required.

https://www.stapleseasyrebates.com/img/staples/paperless/pages/Splash.html

KK

Oss, the above is US Staples, this is the Canadian.

http://staples.onlinerebates.ca/main.aspx?WJEHhAHvnL+9wHN4TMTjuTrXrplxGgBY

They offer us$25 rebate in US :evil: .

KK

[Ahzuz]

I'm in the market for a laptop. What's the verdict on the Acer? I need something I can use to do work and periodically go online.

get a dell

[Wonk]

Ordered the laptop with free HP F2140, thanks OP!

Just curious, will anyone want to buy the printer for $25? :) PM.

How have you done?
I've added the Acer 5720 for 499$ and the printer but the printer still shows at full price. I don't understand how to get the free printer:(

[mork]

grabbed the laptop with free printer. 7 left at Saskatoon 8th street location as of 11am.

[aaawm5]

If anyone wants the laptop let me know $530 plus $30 shipping

Sorry, I won't pay $530 + $30 shipping myself.

[Sheed30]

get a dell

Nice get right to the point answer :lol: but at least give him some reasons why he should buy a dell over the acer at staples.

[jory29]

Probably a silly question, but would the Acer laptop be able to handle any games? (Mostly the Star Wars games of the past, I'm thinking.) Or is this not any kind of system to handle games at all?

Thanks!

[jameslinux]

its says the chair is in stock, but when you add to cart it says sorry out of stock...
i think thats what you are seeing....
try adding it to your cart...

Have you guys actually sat on this chair, I bought two of them with the $30 coupon and set them up. I couldn't stand the polyurethane smell, I guess it would go away soon but I'm planning to return both as the leather is made of bicast leather.

"Bicast leather is a man-made product that consists of a thick layer of polyurethane applied to a substrate of low-grade or reconstituted leather. Most of the strength of bicast leather comes from the polyurethane coating, which allows this material to be used where strength or durability are required."

You want a chair made of at least top grain leather, which is available from costco.ca but didn't come in black. I got one years ago from costco is made of top grain and the difference is night and day to this.

[djredhat]

Ok,

went to a local store and managed to get one using two $30 coupons. I added the laptop using a Winnipeg postal code in my cart, added the 2 coupons and printed it out (in color). I went to the store and ask the guy if they have the laptop (it was showing $599 on the shelf). He said he had 1 and brought it from the storage (the last one). Declined politely the extended warranty, and when we went to the cash, I asked if I could use "those two coupons" - showed him the prinout. He starts saying something about those being online coupons, but I insisted that I called Staples and they told me that I could use them in store. He verified with manager, manager said ok, got it for $501 tax in.

However, I did not bother asking for the printer since I did not want to push too much. I will go back tonight and ask for the printer ;)

Here is the cart:
http://www.megafileupload.com/en/file/27084/staples-cart-pdf.html

[djredhat]

Probably a silly question, but would the Acer laptop be able to handle any games? (Mostly the Star Wars games of the past, I'm thinking.) Or is this not any kind of system to handle games at all?

Thanks!

should be able to play some games. Dont expect too much though, worst case, you return it in 14 days ;)

[mguru]

Hello,


For those ones looking for this deal...Went to Staples this morning and got the $499 Acer laptop + free HP printer. Staples Heartland, Mississauga has plenty of units left (according to sales man at 10 am).


Happy hunting :)

[yeek]

Without being able to use online coupon, the sale on the laptop is not hot at all.

[xinix]

Have you guys actually sat on this chair, I bought two of them with the $30 coupon and set them up. I couldn't stand the polyurethane smell, I guess it would go away soon but I'm planning to return both as the leather is made of bicast leather.

"Bicast leather is a man-made product that consists of a thick layer of polyurethane applied to a substrate of low-grade or reconstituted leather. Most of the strength of bicast leather comes from the polyurethane coating, which allows this material to be used where strength or durability are required."

You want a chair made of at least top grain leather, which is available from costco.ca but didn't come in black. I got one years ago from costco is made of top grain and the difference is night and day to this.

Which chare did you get? Did you get the black 644027? Or the black 644029? The 644027 can't be found and 644029 is OOS.

[jameslinux]

Which chare did you get? Did you get the black 644027? Or the black 644029? The 644027 can't be found and 644029 is OOS.

I got the black, don't waste your time and money.

[Sheed30]

Without being able to use online coupon, the sale on the laptop is not hot at all.

I agree...but using a couple of $30 coupons makes this deal pretty good for a laptop for everyday general use IMO.If it wasn't for the coupons I probably wouldn't even consider this laptop but for $500 taxes in with coupons it is worth at least a look .

[kiasu]

can someone pls scan the coupon codes of the 2 $30 and put them up? the manager told me if i can provide the actual coupons (printed is allowed) and he will give me $60 off

[rogue]

I agree...but using a couple of $30 coupons makes this deal pretty good for a laptop for everyday general use IMO.If it wasn't for the coupons I probably wouldn't even consider this laptop but for $500 taxes in with coupons it is worth at least a look .

Picked one up at lunch today...showed the CSR's the printout of the online cart and they added in the $30 coupons. They also added one for the HP all-in-one so for the laptop and printer...$501. Nice Xmas gift.

[shapeshifter]

For the laptop ...i called in this morning ...but the CSR gave me a hard time with the coupons...she said no coupons allowed after price matching .....she added the free printer though....she was horrible in her service...putting me on hold for half an hour and rudely saying coupons are not allowed after price matching

any suggestions what i should do guys???

the order has gone through and the laptop should be arriving tomorrow....

should i return it and buy it instore??

[Scrabble]

Picked one up at lunch today...showed the CSR's the printout of the online cart and they added in the $30 coupons. They also added one for the HP all-in-one so for the laptop and printer...$501. Nice Xmas gift.

Me too... in K/W area. Got the last one from branch on Ottawa Street. They only had two in stock. One was reserved.

[jory29]

For the laptop ...i called in this morning ...but the CSR gave me a hard time with the coupons...she said no coupons allowed after price matching .....she added the free printer though....she was horrible in her service...putting me on hold for half an hour and rudely saying coupons are not allowed after price matching

any suggestions what i should do guys???

the order has gone through and the laptop should be arriving tomorrow....

should i return it and buy it instore??

You weren't price matching, you were trying to get the laptop at their regular sale price. I don't understand where she was coming from.

[Sheed30]

Picked one up at lunch today...showed the CSR's the printout of the online cart and they added in the $30 coupons. They also added one for the HP all-in-one so for the laptop and printer...$501. Nice Xmas gift.

Yeah I forgot to mention the free HP all-in-one printer which makes this laptop deal a even better deal.This would be a nice laptop for moms only interested in internet browsing.:)

[humansoul]

Ok,

went to a local store and managed to get one using two $30 coupons. I added the laptop using a Winnipeg postal code in my cart, added the 2 coupons and printed it out (in color). I went to the store and ask the guy if they have the laptop (it was showing $599 on the shelf). He said he had 1 and brought it from the storage (the last one). Declined politely the extended warranty, and when we went to the cash, I asked if I could use "those two coupons" - showed him the prinout. He starts saying something about those being online coupons, but I insisted that I called Staples and they told me that I could use them in store. He verified with manager, manager said ok, got it for $501 tax in.

However, I did not bother asking for the printer since I did not want to push too much. I will go back tonight and ask for the printer ;)

Here is the cart:
http://www.megafileupload.com/en/file/27084/staples-cart-pdf.html

this is true and has worked for a lot of people recently. I bought an acer laptop on sale from another RFD thread. A case you can bring up to the manager is that it is out of stock online and you are willing to purchase it as long as you can use the coupons.

After doing the following last night, I managed to use 2 $30 off coupons and one 16 digit $20 off coupon. I showed printed proof by using a similar laptop with the same price range to show that the coupons were accepted.

good luck hunting!

[kiasu]

Anyone in GTA used the online coupons successfully? Pls let us know which store. thx

[rogue]

Yeah I forgot to mention the free HP all-in-one printer which makes this laptop deal a even better deal.This would be a nice laptop for moms only interested in internet browsing.:)

Well you can always load XP on it ... add some ram and make it a much nicer toy. No doubt there will be more than a few moms getting this one :)

[shapeshifter]

You weren't price matching, you were trying to get the laptop at their regular sale price. I don't understand where she was coming from.

should i call them again?any suggestion what i should i say..:confused:

[mork]

Well you can always load XP on it ... add some ram and make it a much nicer toy. No doubt there will be more than a few moms getting this one :)

has anyone got XP installed on this unit? When I put my XP disc in it ends up failing early in the process saying it cannot find any installed hard disks to install windows to!!

They appear to have 2 NTFS partitions and a hidden system restore partition on this thing.. not too sure why the XP installation cannot find the drive.

[Deals Deals Deals]

You weren't price matching, you were trying to get the laptop at their regular sale price. I don't understand where she was coming from.

I think he was, I think he bought the laptop before the sale started.

[Breitling]

Dud or curse of Vista?????? Vista wouldn't even load on mine. Corrupted or missing file!!!!!!!!! For F sakes! And no discs included.

[mork]

Dud or curse of Vista?????? Vista wouldn't even load on mine. Corrupted or missing file!!!!!!!!! For F sakes! And no discs included.

I had the same problem!! I went back to Staples and they would not even accept it back!

There is a bootable partition (use F2 bios setup and alter the boot order) and boot from that partition.. it is the system recovery.. it went through and reinstalled Vista and mine is up and running now.

It would have been nice if they included a CD instead of throwing it on a partition.. what file is corrupt for you?

[kin-kwok]

has anyone got XP installed on this unit? When I put my XP disc in it ends up failing early in the process saying it cannot find any installed hard disks to install windows to!!

They appear to have 2 NTFS partitions and a hidden system restore partition on this thing.. not too sure why the XP installation cannot find the drive.

I don't have this model of Acer. I believe your XP install disk doesn't have driver for the SATA controller. Chenge your BIOS setting to make the SATA to support legacy IDE mode. If the BIOS does not that option, you need to make a SATA driver disk.

KK

[mork]

I don't have this model of Acer. I believe your XP install disk doesn't have driver for the SATA controller. Chenge your BIOS setting to make the SATA to support legacy IDE mode. If the BIOS does not that option, you need to make a SATA driver disk.


Thanks mate. You are correct.. I'm out hunting for the drivers right now. :)

[mork]

after messing around with the drivers and having very little success (got drive recognized, could select a partition, etc but it hung up later) I just changed to IDE mode in the bios and XP seems to be installing now (fingers crossed)

[johnsa]

I had the Acer $499 in my basket with $80 coupons ready to go showing in stock. I called Staples to get the free printer added (I needed a coupon code which was not in the flyer). While I was on the phone, the status of the Acer changed to out of stock...so I'm pissed and call Staples back...they make up the usual excuses, and I demand to speak with a supervisor....without much trouble, she gives me the Toshiba A200-03V which is in the flyer at $699 for $499 less the $80 in coupons= $420:cheesygri

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=718005&AffixedCode=WW

She told me she could not give me the free printer, as well so I said, oh that's OK, you've been great...;)

I plan to call Staples tonight and add the printer to my order ..."hey, I ordered a laptop today and I noticed in your flyer that you get a free printer with all in-stock laptops"


sweet...

In October I ended up getting a Sony Vaio off the clearance list from this site for $499 (less $60 coupons= $440)for my wife..It was just a single core but suited her needs, and she thinks its so cute; I noticed 3 days later they had changed the price on the website to $299 eventhough it was completely out of stock and discontinued..I called 2 times and the second person agreed to pricematch...didn't remove any coupons..it ended up costing us $240 +tax...


Thanks staples and thanks RFD!!:D

[ryero]

Anyone see the rebates on the webcam?

I'm seeing $24.95

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=&webid=657575&affixedcode=WW

[mork]

this PDF has links to all of the drivers you'll need for XP. Not sure which is the correct webcam driver though.

http://www.acerpanam.com/synapse/forms/AcerDrivers/Aspire%205720.pdf?CFID=5092948&CFTOKEN=79644376

[evanx]

I had the Acer $499 in my basket with $80 coupons ready to go showing in stock. I called Staples to get the free printer added (I needed a coupon code which was not in the flyer). While I was on the phone, the status of the Acer changed to out of stock...so I'm pissed and call Staples back...they make up the usual excuses, and I demand to speak with a supervisor....without much trouble, she gives me the Toshiba A200-03V which is in the flyer at $699 for $499 less the $80 in coupons= $420:cheesygri

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=718005&AffixedCode=WW

She told me she could not give me the free printer, as well so I said, oh that's OK, you've been great...;)

I plan to call Staples tonight and add the printer to my order ..."hey, I ordered a laptop today and I noticed in your flyer that you get a free printer with all in-stock laptops"


sweet...

In October I ended up getting a Sony Vaio off the clearance list from this site for $499 (less $60 coupons= $440)for my wife..It was just a single core but suited her needs, and she thinks its so cute; I noticed 3 days later they had changed the price on the website to $299 eventhough it was completely out of stock and discontinued..I called 2 times and the second person agreed to pricematch...didn't remove any coupons..it ended up costing us $240 +tax...


Thanks staples and thanks RFD!!:D
Gosh, you are so lucky. I usually get the excuses and no alternatives on how they could resolve the OOS.

[Justin]

I had the Acer $499 in my basket with $80 coupons ready to go showing in stock. I called Staples to get the free printer added (I needed a coupon code which was not in the flyer). While I was on the phone, the status of the Acer changed to out of stock...so I'm pissed and call Staples back...they make up the usual excuses, and I demand to speak with a supervisor....without much trouble, she gives me the Toshiba A200-03V which is in the flyer at $699 for $499 less the $80 in coupons= $420:cheesygri

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=718005&AffixedCode=WW

She told me she could not give me the free printer, as well so I said, oh that's OK, you've been great...;)

I plan to call Staples tonight and add the printer to my order ..."hey, I ordered a laptop today and I noticed in your flyer that you get a free printer with all in-stock laptops"


sweet...

In October I ended up getting a Sony Vaio off the clearance list from this site for $499 (less $60 coupons= $440)for my wife..It was just a single core but suited her needs, and she thinks its so cute; I noticed 3 days later they had changed the price on the website to $299 eventhough it was completely out of stock and discontinued..I called 2 times and the second person agreed to pricematch...didn't remove any coupons..it ended up costing us $240 +tax...


Thanks staples and thanks RFD!!:D



I feel like trying to get the Toshiba for $420 and re-selling to make some money. Could probably make $100 easy

[mork]

Well, I managed to get everything working in XP except for the wireless. :( If anyone else is going down this road, please let me know if you succeeded in getting everything working.

[shapeshifter]

anyone have the free printer code???

[paulblue8]

Printer code 73264

anyone have the free printer code???

[izod]

Does it work online as well? Can I get my money back?

[bubble.tea]

God Bless Rural Branches, and God bless New Management :).


Used $50 in codes and got the free printer.


Yabadaba-duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!

Also got my mother the usb port expansion thingy. Only crap is that overseas the AC charger she'll have to find another device to charge :(.

Happy hunting folks.


Now if anybody can tell me if ACER carries a BT built-in module for purchase I would be verrrrry happy!

[mork]

Well, I managed to get everything working in XP except for the wireless. :( If anyone else is going down this road, please let me know if you succeeded in getting everything working.

actually, since my main prob is even identifying the wireless adapter, could any of you let me know what Vista says it is? Documentation seems to suggest it is a "Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG" as does Acer's website.. but the XP drivers for that just get me nowhere.. I'm left with an "ethernet adapter" in the device manager that I cannot seem to install drivers for.

[Scrabble]

People whom got the laptop? What model is it...I have T2330 chip in my laptop although the spec says a T2310?

[ATLien69]

Picked up an Acer 5720-6200 lappy for $699 - 2 x $30 coupon codes at a local Staples. Went for the 6200 model b/c of the extra ram (2gb vs 1gb) and more importantly dedicated 256mb Geforce 8400m GS video card. Also got the free printer (useless to me)...the guy didn't want to let me use the coupons at first but after I charmed him, he was super cool and agreed to input them, so I got $60 off instore. YMMV ofcourse, but it's def. possible... BTW first store I visited, the guy was a total a$$ about the coupons and so I left which was ok b/c they only had an open box forsale... 4th store I visited had the laptop brand new and the guy let me use the codes....score....but not sure if i'll be keeping it yet, b/c I want to see how some games run on the Geforce 8400m GS card...if it's decent, it's replacing my dual core 4200+ with ATI Radeon x1900 desktop... (I'd love to get rid of the desktop clutter)

[mork]

People whom got the laptop? What model is it...I have T2330 chip in my laptop although the spec says a T2310?

mine is a ACER ASPIRE 5720-4643. The green thing on the KB says "Aspire 5720Z"

The processor is a T2310 in mine.. so it sounds like you did get something different.

[mork]

...

[Scrabble]

mine is a ACER ASPIRE 5720-4643. The green thing on the KB says "Aspire 5720Z"

The processor is a T2310 in mine.. so it sounds like you did get something different.

Mine is exactly the same but I have a T2330 chip in mine. The sticker on the laptop mentions T2310...but I can't be happier as the T2330 is 1.6Ghz compared to the T2310 which is a 1.46 GHz

[Breitling]

I had the same problem!! I went back to Staples and they would not even accept it back!

There is a bootable partition (use F2 bios setup and alter the boot order) and boot from that partition.. it is the system recovery.. it went through and reinstalled Vista and mine is up and running now.

It would have been nice if they included a CD instead of throwing it on a partition.. what file is corrupt for you?


At first it was missing a .reg file. BigFont something. Then iastor.??? is what caused the hangup. I boxed it up and marched back to Staples. A little discussion and buddy tried firing it up as well (Were you offered to have us set it up for you? for a fee of course, yeah but I'm not paying for that) Anyway left with a new one, same missing .reg file but no issue with a iastor and she booted up.

[mork]

At first it was missing a .reg file. BigFont something. Then iastor.??? is what caused the hangup. I boxed it up and marched back to Staples. A little discussion and buddy tried firing it up as well (Were you offered to have us set it up for you? for a fee of course, yeah but I'm not paying for that) Anyway left with a new one, same missing .reg file but no issue with a iastor and she booted up.

same deal.. isStor.sys was me "corrupt or missing" file. Big pain in the rear that was.

[montward]

Dud or curse of Vista?????? Vista wouldn't even load on mine. Corrupted or missing file!!!!!!!!! For F sakes! And no discs included.

You can also press "Alt" and F10 when the computer is booted up, which will open Acer ecovery and will allow you to reset to factory default windows set-up which is basically the same as using a recovery disc.......

Hope you got everything all set up OK now

[mork]

Well, by dumb luck I saw in some spanish forum that people have had some success using the driver for a Atheros AR5007EG Wireless Adapter. I tried it, and it works (sort of)!

I can connect to my router (and my neighbours) only so long as WEP encryption is not enabled... not sure if it is a driver issue, an compatibilty issue with my router (d-link di-64) or some other issue.. spent enough time on the problem tonight though so I'll save that troubleshooting for another day.

XP downgrade complete.

[vincentfkc]

i wonder if i can use the print out of the staples online order with coupon on it and the flyer to PM futtureshop's

[n3xus]

Picked up the Targus USB hub. Got one last year for $40 on sale at Staples, so at $20 this is a great deal. Thanks OP.

Note: if you have a thin laptop with only vertical USB ports, this still works. The USB connector on the hub is detachable and once detached you can orient it anyway you want. I had to do this on my Thinkpad T61.

[bubble.tea]

Picked up the Targus USB hub. Got one last year for $40 on sale at Staples, so at $20 this is a great deal. Thanks OP.

Note: if you have a thin laptop with only vertical USB ports, this still works. The USB connector on the hub is detachable and once detached you can orient it anyway you want. I had to do this on my Thinkpad T61.

lmao. Had to throw in that Thinkpad in the end of the statement eh? Friggin Pish-Posh Owners :twisted:.

[radeonboy]

So I've never did anything with Staples before. Im curious to the steps that people took to get this Laptop deal with the coupons. Do you do this?

1. Purchase Laptop online?
2. Price Match with Futureshop?
3. Add 2 coupons codes
4. Add printer coupon code.
5. Pick up printer?

[kiasu]

finally, i've been to 4 St00pl3s and finally the last one willing to credit back$60+tax (2 x $30 coupons) for me...

anyone knows how much does it cost to add another 1G RAM into this toy?

if i open the box and try for few days, can I refund/return it if i am not satisfy?

Thx RFD

[mahjongmaniac]

I don't think I ever bought anything from them that was so cheap :D

well, now you know :D

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I brought in a print out of the staples.ca cart with a $30 and $20 coupon applied.

They applied both coupons in store and added in the printer as well.


heh, i remember this lil trick... :D

doesn't always work, but worth a try

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deleted my cookies and used a new postal code A0L 1K0 (my old address in NF) they showed stock with that postal code :)

that was a smart one ;)

[mahjongmaniac]

should be able to play some games. Dont expect too much though, worst case, you return it in 14 days ;)

actually, according to other RFDers in another thread, stooples also has the extended holiday return policy... sometime in Jan.

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can someone pls scan the coupon codes of the 2 $30 and put them up? the manager told me if i can provide the actual coupons (printed is allowed) and he will give me $60 off

i believe only a small minority actually gets the physical copies of the coupon mailed to them.

so you'd be luck if there's a nice RFDer willing to u/l a scan...

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For the laptop ...i called in this morning ...but the CSR gave me a hard time with the coupons...she said no coupons allowed after price matching .....she added the free printer though....she was horrible in her service...putting me on hold for half an hour and rudely saying coupons are not allowed after price matching

any suggestions what i should do guys???

the order has gone through and the laptop should be arriving tomorrow....

should i return it and buy it instore??

PMing?

but there's no PM ?!?!? :confused:

[shiner]

PM'd 2 webcams at FS Gloucester for 6.95 each. Was about to get a third one, but they wouldnt' let me...

[mahjongmaniac]

[...] without much trouble, she gives me the Toshiba A200-03V which is in the flyer at $699 for $499 less the $80 in coupons= $420:cheesygri

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=718005&AffixedCode=WW

[...]

In October I ended up getting a Sony Vaio off the clearance list from this site for $499 (less $60 coupons= $440)for my wife..It was just a single core but suited her needs, and she thinks its so cute; I noticed 3 days later they had changed the price on the website to $299 eventhough it was completely out of stock and discontinued..I called 2 times and the second person agreed to pricematch...didn't remove any coupons..it ended up costing us $240 +tax...


Thanks staples and thanks RFD!!:D

^ lucky SOB... :-0 :-0

BTW, the Sony Vaio laptop deal... you must be talkin' about this deal - http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=506833 :cheesygri

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=&webid=654014

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Picked up an Acer 5720-6200 lappy for $699 - 2 x $30 coupon codes at a local Staples. Went for the 6200 model b/c of the extra ram (2gb vs 1gb) and more importantly dedicated 256mb Geforce 8400m GS video card. Also got the free printer (useless to me)...the guy didn't want to let me use the coupons at first but after I charmed him, he was super cool and agreed to input them, so I got $60 off instore. YMMV ofcourse, but it's def. possible...

hahaha...after you "charmed him"... nice... :D

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i wonder if i can use the print out of the staples online order with coupon on it and the flyer to PM futtureshop's

FS doesn't PM coupons. big YMMV there

[illyas]

Well, by dumb luck I saw in some spanish forum that people have had some success using the driver for a Atheros AR5007EG Wireless Adapter. I tried it, and it works (sort of)!

I can connect to my router (and my neighbours) only so long as WEP encryption is not enabled... not sure if it is a driver issue, an compatibilty issue with my router (d-link di-64) or some other issue.. spent enough time on the problem tonight though so I'll save that troubleshooting for another day.

XP downgrade complete.

This one worked perfect for me...WEP as well.
http://files-upload.com/files/636279/802ABG_Atheros_v5_1_1_9.zip

Got it from here:
http://www.planetamd64.com/lofiversion/index.php?t31483.html

[Captain Snazzypants]

I'm in the market for a laptop. What's the verdict on the Acer? I need something I can use to do work and periodically go online.

Given your stringent requirements, I am doubtful you will find a laptop that is able to accomplish these tasks - let alone do them simultaneously! :twisted:

[Haz]

actually, according to other RFDers in another thread, stooples also has the extended holiday return policy... sometime in Jan.I've been told by CSRs at 2 different StOOpleS that it's only 14 days, no Christmas extensions.

[etam]

Does the ACER laptop come with any CD/DVD software? My sister bought one but can't find any disc.

[illyas]

Does the ACER laptop come with any CD/DVD software? My sister bought one but can't find any disc.

Nope...just a recovery partition.

[kiasu]

ACER LAPTOP....it's IN STOCK at staples.ca now! act fast for those who wanna buy

[Abbas123]

OOS for me. TOronto.

[killoverme]

PM'd 2 webcams at FS Gloucester for 6.95 each. Was about to get a third one, but they wouldnt' let me...

ah i gotta do that then. i onyl need 1 but i might get 2. and how did u pm? wouldnt they say no to the instant rebate?

and is it hard to use staples online coupons instore? do i need a real coupon or can i just give the code?

[mahjongmaniac]

I've been told by CSRs at 2 different StOOpleS that it's only 14 days, no Christmas extensions.

well, if receipt says otherwise, then you got proof at least...

otherwise, i guess it's safer to assume it's 14 days for PCs/laptops....

[bubble.tea]

lolz...way wayyy oos in Ottawa.

[Netcruzer]

Originally Posted by Scrabble
People whom got the laptop? What model is it...I have T2330 chip in my laptop although the spec says a T2310?

mine is a ACER ASPIRE 5720-4643. The green thing on the KB says "Aspire 5720Z"

The processor is a T2310 in mine.. so it sounds like you did get something different.

There is a T2330 in mine too! Weird, but Awesome :)

Sticker and box specs say it should be a T2310, but mine is a T2330. For those wondering, these new Pentium Duos are no slouch, mine gets a 4.7 performance rating in vista. CPUZ says it as a Core 2 Duo T5200 Merom based CPU.

Also, did you see how easy it is to upgrade the guts! Huge panel comes off the bottom which gains access to the RAM, WiFi, Modem, another free mini express slot, and right there is the heatpipe with the CPU socket in plain view. I'm very excited about this, not having to rip the whole laptop apart to clean out the dust from the fans or to swap out the CPU down the road. I have a feeling dropping in a T7xxx series CPU if I find a cheap one someday would be a NICE upgrade. ;)

So.. the deal. I tried to order online but OOS, so I went to Staples. They would not let me use online coupons. I said, well then I'm going next door to FutureShop because I can get a lower pricematch with them if you won't allow me to use any coupons. Off I go, and I did pretty well. I got the Aspire 5720-4643 and got them to give me the free printer too. They didn't have F2140 so they gave me a Deskjet F4180 for free! All for 489.95 + tax.

Is the 5720 submodel from Staples a 4643? Because the flyer shows a black LCD surround, and mine from FutureShop is white. I also have a SD card reader and Expresscard slot on the left hand side. I'm curious if the model I got is slightly different (besides the T2330 mistake).

Some other good things, Harddrive is just as easy to get at under a separate hatch, and is a Western Digital 160 Gb 5400 RPM SATA. It has Firewire 400 which I was surprised to see in a budget model. Display is extremely bright, and I'm starting to wonder if it could be LED backlit but I can't find any info on the panel. There is a IR receiver in the front, but no remote included.

Annoyances: The left shift key is WAY too small, and there is a useless in the way \ key where the rest of the left shift should be. The real pain about this is the \ key is a duplicate. There is another \ right where it should be.
The touchpad is an ALPS, all my other laptops have been Synapse and the ALPS driver is stupid. I like to map the left and right of the 4 way rocker to be internet browser back and foward, it appears that there is now way to do this with the ALPS driver. Instead I have to use gesture recognition and it knows if I swipe left at the top of the touchpad to go back, and right is forward. At least that is a kind of cool workaround, but I'd still rather have the keys. I will never use left/right rocker for scrolling left and right. Sigh.

[ATLien69]

Not very familiar with the intel cpu's, so which would be a "better" cpu:

The T2330 or the T5250?????




[QUOTE=Netcruzer;6046956]Originally Posted by Scrabble



There is a T2330 in mine too! Weird, but Awesome :)

QUOTE]

[shiner]

ah i gotta do that then. i onyl need 1 but i might get 2. and how did u pm? wouldnt they say no to the instant rebate?

I actually had it easy. First i went to the worker in that computer section and asked to pm staples for the webcam, and then he just told me to go to the cashier and they'll do it right away. He didnt' bother calling staples to see if they had stock. So i just went to the cashier and he did it for one, and i asked if i could get another one, and he said i could. so yay!

be careful though, cause the guy working in the computer section said that i would only pm the instant rebate, not the online rebate cause they don't pm online rebates, but at the cash, the guy overlooked it. so i got lucky i guess.

good luck on yours

[mahjongmaniac]

be careful though, cause the guy working in the computer section said that i would only pm the instant rebate, not the online rebate cause they don't pm online rebates, but at the cash, the guy overlooked it. so i got lucky i guess.


well, fact is, that they don't PM MIRs,... their PM policy says so, despite a bit vague in that it only mentions "rebates" and not which kind --- there's IRs, and MIRs

of course, we're assuming it's the MIRs that don't apply.

[Netcruzer]

Not very familiar with the intel cpu's, so which would be a "better" cpu:

The T2330 or the T5250?????

Technically the T5250 is the better cpu, It has more L2 cache and a faster FSB. This is the only difference, the T2330 actually shows as a Core 2 Duo 5200 in CPUZ tests.

T2330 is actually a 65nm Core 2 Duo Merom Core, 64 Bit, it just has had it's FSB lowered, and L2 cache reduced. I wish they didn't market it has a Pentium Duo, because hearing word Pentium name makes me think power hungry CPU 2 years old, which is not true at all. T2310 and T2330 are using the Merom core, they are very very good.

Real world performance, the T5250 series is about 5-10% faster than the T2330

So I'd say only buy the 699.99 model if you really want to have the Core 2 sticker, more Ram, and the GeForce graphics for gaming.

[ATLien69]

Yeah ok cool thats what I was thinking...yeah I got the $699 model b/c of the Geforce graphics card....ran a bunch of games last night and was very impressed...I've never seen a laptop move graphics like that before...COD4 even ran good in 1024x768.... medium graphics settings though...


Technically the T5250 is the better cpu, It has more L2 cache and a faster FSB. This is the only difference, the T2330 actually shows as a Core 2 Duo 5200 in CPUZ tests.

T2330 is actually a 65nm Core 2 Duo Merom Core, 64 Bit, it just has had it's FSB lowered, and L2 cache reduced. I wish they didn't market it has a Pentium Duo, because hearing word Pentium name makes me think power hungry CPU 2 years old, which is not true at all. T2310 and T2330 are using the Merom core, they are very very good.

Real world performance, the T5250 series is about 5-10% faster than the T2330

So I'd say only buy the 699.99 model if you really want to have the Core 2 sticker, more Ram, and the GeForce graphics for gaming.

[Scrabble]

I planning to use the Acer mainly for internet, emailing and occasional photo and video editting. I think I'm to get some RAM from Canada Computers and bump the ram to 2Gb. The graphics is definitely a limiter on the $499 model but I can live with it as long as it allows me to do the necessary things I need. For gaming purposes, I have my PS3.

[kiasu]

I planning to use the Acer mainly for internet, emailing and occasional photo and video editting. I think I'm to get some RAM from Canada Computers and bump the ram to 2Gb. The graphics is definitely a limiter on the $499 model but I can live with it as long as it allows me to do the necessary things I need. For gaming purposes, I have my PS3.

Do you roughly how much does another 1G of ram cost? i am thinking of getting another 1G too

[CDNDave]

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=719327

Seems good to me.

[matdwyer]

Looks pretty cool, its not on FS or BB so no price match :-( lol

[vincentfkc]

woot, i got the acer laptop for 439.99 at staples local store and free printer instantly, nice deal.:cheesygri

plus the assistant and manager were very nice :)

[djredhat]

There is a T2330 in mine too! Weird, but Awesome :)

.

damit lucky bastard :)))))) wanna switch laptops? :twisted:
I got t2310 :mad: :mad: :mad:
was soooo excited, but SOL :(

I was thinkging, maybe we can try to find which ones have T2310 and which T2330 by the serials and where they were purchased?

I got mine T2310 in Montreal, last 8 digits "18FC1601"

PLEASE POST YOURS! Maybe I will try to exchange it once it gets restocked :twisted:

[etam]

woot, i got the acer laptop for 439.99 at staples local store and free printer instantly, nice deal.:cheesygri

plus the assistant and manager were very nice :)

why not tell us which store you got it from?

[etam]

finally, i've been to 4 St00pl3s and finally the last one willing to credit back$60+tax (2 x $30 coupons) for me...

anyone knows how much does it cost to add another 1G RAM into this toy?

if i open the box and try for few days, can I refund/return it if i am not satisfy?

Thx RFD


which stores did you visit? do share!

[vincentfkc]

why not tell us which store you got it from?

sry, it was the markham road & 14th , still have 2-3 in stock

[Diabl0]

Well, by dumb luck I saw in some spanish forum that people have had some success using the driver for a Atheros AR5007EG Wireless Adapter. I tried it, and it works (sort of)!

I can connect to my router (and my neighbours) only so long as WEP encryption is not enabled... not sure if it is a driver issue, an compatibilty issue with my router (d-link di-64) or some other issue.. spent enough time on the problem tonight though so I'll save that troubleshooting for another day.

XP downgrade complete.


I also had problems with Wireless cards on a Desktop and Vista. It is not the laptop and it is not the wireless card. Wireless support on Vista is so disappointing. The workaround I used is to assign a static IP address to the Wireless card and it works fine that way.

[kiasu]

which stores did you visit? do share!

steeles/midland

[kiasu]

sry, it was the markham road & 14th , still have 2-3 in stock

do you need to show online printout with coupons?

[etam]

sry, it was the markham road & 14th , still have 2-3 in stock

kiasu and vincentfkc, thanks for sharing!

Oh.. maybe I ask my sister to go get the $60 then :D

And how long does the battery last? My sister told me less than 2 hrs on full charge?

[ryero]

Bought the logitech webcam!
:D

quality is alright..can't expect much from 10 bucks....quality is about the same with my QuickCam Express.

Thanks op!

[shiner]

should post this with the HUGE staples sale 5-11 thread

[fatkinglet]

Hi, i just order the acer laptop at store, but the store clerk refused to let me input the codes. can someone please be kind to post the online order plus receipt for me tp PM

[western]

Hi, i just order the acer laptop at store, but the store clerk refused to let me input the codes. can someone please be kind to post the online order plus receipt for me tp PM

what store was this? cause i see you are from downtown toronto, and i was gonna go try my luck at the universty/dundas location and yonge/king location. anyone have luck at anyof these locations?

[coolcoolfi]

Looks cool!

[the_scientist]

sry, it was the markham road & 14th , still have 2-3 in stock

man its probably sold out by now

[derslade]

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=719327

Seems good to me.

For another $15 you can get a 4 GB. See http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=&webid=648150&affixedcode=WW

These are U3 compatible (http://u3.com/) which is pretty cool. Picked up two of them. They come preloaded with Skype. From the above website, you can download lots of free software designed to run off a USB memory stick.

No longer need to lug around my laptop. Just plug the USB port into any (perferably Internet connected) W2K+ computer and you have all the applications and files you need.

[vincentfkc]

man its probably sold out by now

no, i went there at 10am today

[humansoul]

what store was this? cause i see you are from downtown toronto, and i was gonna go try my luck at the universty/dundas location and yonge/king location. anyone have luck at anyof these locations?

try the dundas/university location...i managed to speak to ian(don't ask for sam), one of the managers there and asked nicely if i could use some coupons. explain that it's sold out online and that you've verified (print out a similar laptop price with the online coupons) the coupons work. Try and sell the idea by assuring them that you are ready to buy...

don't ask sam there..he was pretty rude when i asked him earlier during the day i bought a laptop on monday...

good luck!

[fatkinglet]

what store was this? cause i see you are from downtown toronto, and i was gonna go try my luck at the universty/dundas location and yonge/king location. anyone have luck at anyof these locations?


i tried the one inside North York Center, still waiting for the online copy and receipt, thax in advance

[western]

i tried the one inside North York Center, still waiting for the online copy and receipt, thax in advance
I am going to try my luck with this online printout
http://www.megafileupload.com/en/file/27084/staples-cart-pdf.html

somebody was kind enough to post it earlier in this thread

[johnsa]

There is no code for the free printer as this was supposed to be an in-store only offer..if you "nudge" the CSR at Staples they MAY suggest buying the printer and calling back to get the price taken off the order..what I did was take my bill of sale and latop to my local Staples today..they did a quick return/repurchase and gave me the free printer no prb..took less than 10 minutes....:lol:

[johnsa]

I had the Acer $499 in my basket with $80 coupons ready to go showing in stock. I called Staples to get the free printer added (I needed a coupon code which was not in the flyer). While I was on the phone, the status of the Acer changed to out of stock...so I'm pissed and call Staples back...they make up the usual excuses, and I demand to speak with a supervisor....without much trouble, she gives me the Toshiba A200-03V which is in the flyer at $699 for $499 less the $80 in coupons= $420:cheesygri

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=718005&AffixedCode=WW

She told me she could not give me the free printer, as well so I said, oh that's OK, you've been great...;)

I plan to call Staples tonight and add the printer to my order ..."hey, I ordered a laptop today and I noticed in your flyer that you get a free printer with all in-stock laptops"


sweet...

In October I ended up getting a Sony Vaio off the clearance list from this site for $499 (less $60 coupons= $440)for my wife..It was just a single core but suited her needs, and she thinks its so cute; I noticed 3 days later they had changed the price on the website to $299 eventhough it was completely out of stock and discontinued..I called 2 times and the second person agreed to pricematch...didn't remove any coupons..it ended up costing us $240 +tax...


Thanks staples and thanks RFD!!:D

Went to my local Staples at lunch with my bill of sale and the new Toshiba at $419:D and walked out in less than 10 min with the free printer...no prob at all.....:cheesygri

[dav1209]

lol.... just check mine and i got the T2330 as well
sweet

[discoblues]

what store was this? cause i see you are from downtown toronto, and i was gonna go try my luck at the universty/dundas location and yonge/king location. anyone have luck at anyof these locations?

none at yonge/king. :(

[western]

lol.... just check mine and i got the T2330 as well
sweet
can you share the serial number on the box + the location you got it from

[dav1209]

Went to my local Staples at lunch with my bill of sale and the new Toshiba at $419:D and walked out in less than 10 min with the free printer...no prob at all.....:cheesygri

lol i got mine for $409 + free printer and T2330
sweet

[dav1209]

can you share the serial number on the box + the location you got it from

on the box it said T2310 but on the computer it was 2330
i got it online so

the P/N and S/N start with LXALF 0X053

[Netcruzer]

on the box it said T2310 but on the computer it was 2330
i got it online so

the P/N and S/N start with LXALF 0X053

My numbers are the same and I have the T2330. Manufactured November 2007, Bios 1.19

[Breitling]

2x512's @533 in the regular(2310) Acers or 1x1GB? quiffin vista is a hog and needs another G.

[djredhat]

My numbers are the same and I have the T2330. Manufactured November 2007, Bios 1.19

please provide the last 8 digits of the serial. it will help identify which ones are 2310 and which ones 2330. the model number is the same for everybody. I guess it was a batch that made with the 2330 by mistake ...

I want to hunt down those 2330 soooooo badly:( :(

[etam]

any comment on battery life? 6-cell, right?

[kiasu]

I was told by a St00ples manager that item bought online cannot be returned or refund in store? Is this true or she just BS

[ryero]

I was told by a St00ples manager that item bought online cannot be returned or refund in store? Is this true or she just BS

Total BS!!

[mahjongmaniac]

I was told by a St00ples manager that item bought online cannot be returned or refund in store? Is this true or she just BS

i'm pretty sure she's lieing or just doesn't know the rules...

call up CS and they'll say you can return your online order instore, or if you can request that stooples sends the delivery guy to p/u the returned goods


i can't seem to be able to find this return policy stated explicitly online tho... but if it were avail. online, i'd point that out to the MOD and that should make them speechless.

[The Kid]

i'm pretty sure she's lieing or just doesn't know the rules...

call up CS and they'll say you can return your online order instore, or if you request that stooples sends the delivery guy to p/u the returned goods


i can't seem to be able to find this return policy stated explicitly online tho... but if it were avail. online, i'd point that out to the MOD and that should make them speechless.

I know of one store that will accept online returns IF and ONLY IF you accept the fact that you will ONLY be given store credit back. I don't know how Staples individual store policies work but I believe that they don't want to take the individual store "hit" by accepting your online returns. Regardless, not accepting online returns when several other adjacent Staples stores do is complete BS.

[kiasu]

Total BS!!

I think so too...but damn it...I was trying to challenge the manager about the coupons yesterday. I stated that there's no reason why I cant use the coupon instore (well..ya..even thought i know it's for online only) if I can use it online. I asked her isnt Staples online and instore (The REAL physical shop) the SAME SHOP...bot have the same freaking LOGO, COLOR and NAME...and she said no. So, next question I asked her about the return policy for item bought online and that's what the bs she gave me...!@#!@$~#$#@

Oh man..this is too much and ridiculous.....I think anyone can be the manager at St00pl3s...all you do is BS BS BS...even it said #2 and they can turn it to #1...what a bs...

[Netcruzer]

any comment on battery life? 6-cell, right?

I don't know how many cell, but it's 4000 Mah

Battery life estimate in Vista says around 2.5 hours without tweaking the power settings.

Considering my Aspire 3613 with a Pentium M 750 got 2.15 hours on a 2000 Mah battery in XP I'm hoping I can squeeze 3 hours out of the T2330.

I'm a bit limited with the Santa Rosa chipset modifications (likely because it's so new), Notebook Hardware Control won't let me specify voltages or custom speedsteppings like I could for my old laptop.

[xaveryptak]

I was told by a St00ples manager that item bought online cannot be returned or refund in store? Is this true or she just BS

Total BS!!

Actually, I was told the same recently - it may be a new policy.

[western]

Just got back with the Acer. Opened it and the box says that it is an acer 5610-4612
Specs are Core duo t2450, 2.0GHZ , 1 gig ram 160 gig

is this better then that t2330 people have been getting?

[kin-kwok]

I know of one store that will accept online returns IF and ONLY IF you accept the fact that you will ONLY be given store credit back. I don't know how Staples individual store policies work but I believe that they don't want to take the individual store "hit" by accepting your online returns. Regardless, not accepting online returns when several other adjacent Staples stores do is complete BS.

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Static/static_pages.asp?pagename=help_policy_returns

"If you ordered through our catalogue or website, you can arrange to have us pick up your return – just call 1-877-360-8500 or send us an email. Delivery purchases that may contain personal information are to be returned to a store."

Call 1-877-360-8500 or 1-800-668-6888 for pick-up on any return. If you want to return it in store, call the CS open a return case with RAN#. Drop them to the store. CS should debit back to you CC after confirm you have return it.


KK :)

[kin-kwok]

Just got back with the Acer. Opened it and the box says that it is an acer 5610-4612
Specs are Core duo t2450, 2.0GHZ , 1 gig ram 160 gig

is this better then that t2330 people have been getting?

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=706765&AffixedCode=WW

you are lucky!!


KK :)

[western]

:razz: very nice

[Netcruzer]

Just got back with the Acer. Opened it and the box says that it is an acer 5610-4612
Specs are Core duo t2450, 2.0GHZ , 1 gig ram 160 gig

is this better then that t2330 people have been getting?

Intel Core Duo (Yonah)

Pentium M successor

Models (clock, FSB):

T2450 (2.00 GHz, FSB 533 MHz)

I don't know if this is better than a T2330, It is a Yonah core instead of Merom, and is 32 bit only. The problem is that if it is a Yonah, then you have an older motherboard, socket, and GPU. I don't think you have a X3100 with this CPU. Check you graphic specs.

[Cheapster]

Warning ppl be careful a lot of BS in these posts. Including the one above.

[johnsa]

whats with the Acer inconsistencies....I am waiting for aomeone to open the box and pull out an Imac!!:razz:

[Netcruzer]

Warning ppl be careful a lot of BS in these posts. Including the one above.

Care to tell me what is BS about my post?
T2450 is an older Core Duo CPU, and most likely the laptop has an older motherboard chipset. I was just telling him to check out the rest of the specs.

[Cheapster]

You mean to say that you are accepting products from Acer that have below the required specs. Try returning it back.
BS is not only you but all those who are saying they are able to price match and able to use online discounts. PPl are getting their hopes up only to be shot down by StOOPles and FS.

[etam]

I don't know how many cell, but it's 4000 Mah

Battery life estimate in Vista says around 2.5 hours without tweaking the power settings.

Considering my Aspire 3613 with a Pentium M 750 got 2.15 hours on a 2000 Mah battery in XP I'm hoping I can squeeze 3 hours out of the T2330.

I'm a bit limited with the Santa Rosa chipset modifications (likely because it's so new), Notebook Hardware Control won't let me specify voltages or custom speedsteppings like I could for my old laptop.

It is 6-cell according to ACER.ca website:

http://www.acer.ca/public/page4.do?sp=page3&dau22.oid=24306&UserCtxParam=0&GroupCtxParam=0&dctx1=27&CountryISOCtxParam=CA&LanguageISOCtxParam=en&ctx3=-1&ctx4=Canada&crc=1830664493

Six-cell lithium ion battery: up to 3.0 hours life depending on configuration and usage (may be reduced if Windows Vista™ Aero is enabled); 2.5 hours recharge time with power off, 3.5 hours with power on

I am just wondering what's the real life experience compared to specification... after battery fully charge and you unplug it.. how many hours you get? or better yet.. how long it last on web-surfing usage before it die? with or without wireless?

[Arcticsilverfox]

The battery lasts about 2.5 to 3 hours from my testing. I customized my power plan though (5%-50% CPU use, low lighting when on battery). Was running it hard, as I was doing a lot of installations and what not.

How did you people get them to accept the coupons, I was turned down flat-out. Can't even attempt to argue it seeing as it says right on the site that it's only valid for online and phone orders.

Some tips:

- If you're doing a clean install like me, first just make a complete image of the hard drive. You can just use the EISA partition to make the discs or just boot into the system and use an imaging software like Acronis TrueImage.
- After you have secured the factory image, you want to reformat fully, including the EISA partition. Normally, you can't touch this partition, Windows just won't allow you. It takes up almost 10gb of space, so it's kinda a waste.
- The quickest way to format/unallocate it is to use the Ubuntu LiveCD (7.10 gutsy works well). Boot into LiveCD, and use the Partition Manager and remove that partition
- You now have access to all the space in your hard drive. Install XP or Vista, whichever you prefer. I personally installed Vista 64-bit as a clean install of it is easily superior to XP.

- From reading previous comments, it seems some of you have different internal hardwares compared to others. I personally had the Atheros WLAN, Suyin camera, Ricoh card reader, toshiba hdd. Just be aware of which drivers you need for your clean install

[etam]

The battery lasts about 2.5 to 3 hours from my testing. I customized my power plan though (5%-50% CPU use, low lighting when on battery). Was running it hard, as I was doing a lot of installations and what not.



with or without wireless?

thanks for other tips!

[mahjongmaniac]

I know of one store that will accept online returns IF and ONLY IF you accept the fact that you will ONLY be given store credit back.

i'd be interested in knowing if they actually have a policy stating such nonsense... i'm not aware of their instore return policy that states such.

and if they do, it better not be one of those "internal" policies which aren't allowed to be seen by the public and "only for employees"...


AFAIK, store credit only applies if you return an item w/o a receipt...

I don't know how Staples individual store policies work but I believe that they don't want to take the individual store "hit" by accepting your online returns. Regardless, not accepting online returns when several other adjacent Staples stores do is complete BS.

bah... stupid inconsistency... -_-

[Netcruzer]

...
- From reading previous comments, it seems some of you have different internal hardwares compared to others. I personally had the Atheros WLAN, Suyin camera, Ricoh card reader, toshiba hdd. Just be aware of which drivers you need for your clean install

Mine has T2330 CPU on Socket P, 2x512 Mb Samsung DDR2 Ram, Atheros WiFi, Broadcom Gigabit LAN, Suyin Camera, Ricoh SD card reader, Ricoh Firewire, Western Digital HDD, Optiarc DVD RW, GM965 motherboard, X3100 video, Realtek HD Audio, and an ALPS touchpad.

I'm very happy with the specs.. everything except that damn ALPS touchpad. The crappy touchpad control and bad key placement on the keyboard almost makes me want to return the laptop. The drivers SUCK. I want to map the 4-way rocker button to be browser back and forward like on my old Acer laptop.. and it will not let me. I tried almost all afternoon to find a better driver, or somehow get a Synaptec driver working because they are so much better. It's driving me crazy. You can use back/forward gestures on the ALPS touchpad, but guess what.. only works with IE, not firefox. ARG. Can you other buyers please check your touchpad driver.. if you don't have ALPS I might return mine just to get the better control.
Oh yeah, and the unlimited volume wheel? It's counter intuitive.. you move it up for vol down, and down for vol up. It only works if the launch manager app is running, but there are no options for it. Sigh.

[circudu]

How did you people get them to accept the coupons, I was turned down flat-out. Can't even attempt to argue it seeing as it says right on the site that it's only valid for online and phone orders.

I did as a previous poster suggested and printed out a cart with the coupons listed on the sheet (using a Winnipeg address). Then when I went to the store I just said that the staples head office told me the codes would work in store and it wouldn't be a problem. No real hassle from the employee as he tested and they were working on the system.

Manager only allowed the purchase of 1 laptop though with the codes.

[nutcase123]

I just got the 5720. Am I missing something or is there no DVI-D even though it was mentioned on the Stooples website?

[mlaumlau]

lol i got mine for $409 + free printer and T2330
sweet

How did you manage to get it down to $409 ??

[Saca_Saca]

I did as a previous poster suggested and printed out a cart with the coupons listed on the sheet (using a Winnipeg address). Then when I went to the store I just said that the staples head office told me the codes would work in store and it wouldn't be a problem. No real hassle from the employee as he tested and they were working on the system.

Manager only allowed the purchase of 1 laptop though with the codes.

That was me...I had no problem with the codes instore. The discount for the coupons is also listed on the invoice.

[mlaumlau]

Here are some info on the Pentium Dual Core

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Core_%28microarchitecture%29

[Saca_Saca]

Just opened mine up...damn this thing is ugly!:cheesygri

I guess I can't complain too much considering the price.

[Arcticsilverfox]

with or without wireless?

thanks for other tips!

This was with wireless on full power.

Mine has T2330 CPU on Socket P, 2x512 Mb Samsung DDR2 Ram, Atheros WiFi, Broadcom Gigabit LAN, Suyin Camera, Ricoh SD card reader, Ricoh Firewire, Western Digital HDD, Optiarc DVD RW, GM965 motherboard, X3100 video, Realtek HD Audio, and an ALPS touchpad.

I'm very happy with the specs.. everything except that damn ALPS touchpad. The crappy touchpad control and bad key placement on the keyboard almost makes me want to return the laptop. The drivers SUCK. I want to map the 4-way rocker button to be browser back and forward like on my old Acer laptop.. and it will not let me. I tried almost all afternoon to find a better driver, or somehow get a Synaptec driver working because they are so much better. It's driving me crazy. You can use back/forward gestures on the ALPS touchpad, but guess what.. only works with IE, not firefox. ARG. Can you other buyers please check your touchpad driver.. if you don't have ALPS I might return mine just to get the better control.
Oh yeah, and the unlimited volume wheel? It's counter intuitive.. you move it up for vol down, and down for vol up. It only works if the launch manager app is running, but there are no options for it. Sigh.

I got Synaptics for touchpad and Matsushita Optical drive. I guess it really does differ from people to people.

I did as a previous poster suggested and printed out a cart with the coupons listed on the sheet (using a Winnipeg address). Then when I went to the store I just said that the staples head office told me the codes would work in store and it wouldn't be a problem. No real hassle from the employee as he tested and they were working on the system.

Manager only allowed the purchase of 1 laptop though with the codes.

Dang, I should try that next time.

[humansoul]

All right guys...whoever want the laptop, I wanna let go mine...$509 included tax without printer.

Brand new with the seal there..

PM me asap if anyone is interested.

whoa...you've been all over the forums looking for coupons and trying to get this deal..why are you selling it all of a sudden!?!?

[illyas]

Could anyone please post a copy of their receipt with the coupons? :cheesygri

[vincentfkc]

Just found out my co is getting us new laptop...which is FREE...so I dont need it...yea...this is a hot deal..I also managed to get the $60 off...that's why before I return it to St00pl3s, I will let go if anyone is interested..of course in GTA area only...


u are stealing ppl's money now

the price u set is higher than staple selling

oh yea, it is open box.

just return to the staples so that ppl who want it could get it.

looooooooooser

[vincentfkc]

Could anyone please post a copy of their receipt with the coupons? :cheesygri

tell the the coupons' number, the manager could input them into system

[vincentfkc]

pardon me, did you read my post properly...and do your calculation yourself....since when i steal ppl money? ($499.96 - $60) x 1.14 = $501.56

i am not here to teach you how to do math, go back and take grad 1 math

it's sealed and not opened box...if no body wants, that's fine for me..i can return it to St00pl3s..

hmm...forgot you are newbie...nevermind...

where is the free printer?

u must give to ur ugly girlfriend, right,

and I don;t think u can pass any math test in ur life.

[SmartBoy]

I went to my local Staples and managed to get this laptop + free printer for $420 (2x$30 coupons + 1X$20 coupon) + $13 environmental fee + 6% GST = $458.98 all in. Nice deal - I'm booting now to play around with it and see how it is. Not a huge fan of the white border but for the price and specs can't really complain.

[illyas]

Could anyone please post a copy of their receipt with the coupons? :cheesygri

tell the the coupons' number, the manager could input them into system

If they did that when I asked, I wouldn't be asking for a scan ;)

[Netcruzer]

I got Synaptics for touchpad and Matsushita Optical drive. I guess it really does differ from people to people.


:-0 I'm jelous. Honestly I'd give up mine with the T2330 CPU just to get the synaptics touchpad. Call me crazy, but after spending 2 days with this ALPS one it's no where near as good as my old acers synaptic one.

I even went back to Staples and Futureshop lastnight, I looked at every gemstone style acer laptop I could and every single 15" model had ALPS touchpads. The only synaptics one I could find was on a 14"

Can you give me some info from your model? last 8 serial digits, system bios version, and month and year built. I'd also like to know if yours has the bilingual keyboard (green subtext) with the really small left shift key. If I could find a 5720Z with a english only keyboard (better key placement) and syntapics I'd be so happy.

For those asking about mine to try and find a T2330 cpu:
last 8 serial - CF871601
Bios 1.19
Built November 2007 (this is on sticker at bottom of laptop, mfg date 0711

[shapeshifter]

I just got the 5720. Am I missing something or is there no DVI-D even though it was mentioned on the Stooples website?

yea i cant find the DVI port either.....FALSE AD>....

and im not much of a fan of the white greeen keyboard color..........i dont like it!! tried vista and DONT LIKE IT!!!!

[sylvestor2002]

Futureshop has the Acer Intel Pentium Dual Core T2310 1.46GHz Laptop (AS5720-4643) for $499 now. How does this compare to the T2330 ?

[Netcruzer]

Futureshop has the Acer Intel Pentium Dual Core T2310 1.46GHz Laptop (AS5720-4643) for $499 now. How does this compare to the T2330 ?

That is the official specs, but some have shipped with T2330 CPUs by mistake. 1.6Ghz vs 1.46 Ghz. The rest is all the same.

[djredhat]

Futureshop has the Acer Intel Pentium Dual Core T2310 1.46GHz Laptop (AS5720-4643) for $499 now. How does this compare to the T2330 ?

sold out ...

[crazyindark]

sold out ............. too bad

[Cheapster]

sold out ............. too bad

Have you check the stores.

[djredhat]

:-0 I'm jelous. Honestly I'd give up mine with the T2330 CPU just to get the synaptics touchpad. Call me crazy, but after spending 2 days with this ALPS one it's no where near as good as my old acers synaptic one.

I even went back to Staples and Futureshop lastnight, I looked at every gemstone style acer laptop I could and every single 15" model had ALPS touchpads. The only synaptics one I could find was on a 14"

Can you give me some info from your model? last 8 serial digits, system bios version, and month and year built. I'd also like to know if yours has the bilingual keyboard (green subtext) with the really small left shift key. If I could find a 5720Z with a english only keyboard (better key placement) and syntapics I'd be so happy.

For those asking about mine to try and find a T2330 cpu:
last 8 serial - CF871601
Bios 1.19
Built November 2007 (this is on sticker at bottom of laptop, mfg date 0711

mine is bios 1.18
Oct 2007
DVD: LG Electronics GSA-T20N

how do I check the touch pad without going further than the BIOS? dont want to go through the pain of installing Vista to check the touchpad only ...:mad:

[kiasu]

Not sure if this is hot or cold or warm....found the following laptop as clearance at uptown:
Compaq Presario V6310CA Notebook $397

Any comment about this laptop compare to the Acer? Well, this laptop doesnt have webcam intergrated.

[jory29]

mine is bios 1.18
Oct 2007
DVD: LG Electronics GSA-T20N

how do I check the touch pad without going further than the BIOS? dont want to go through the pain of installing Vista to check the touchpad only ...:mad:

Get into the device manager to see what the touch pad is.

[You can open Device Manager by double-clicking on the System icon in Control Panel, choosing the Hardware tab, and clicking Device Manager.]

[yeek]

I went to my local Staples and managed to get this laptop + free printer for $420 (2x$30 coupons + 1X$20 coupon) + $13 environmental fee + 6% GST = $458.98 all in. Nice deal - I'm booting now to play around with it and see how it is. Not a huge fan of the white border but for the price and specs can't really complain.

I don't really care about the free printer thing. But how could you got them accept 2x30 plus 1x20 online coupons in store. Which store did you went to?

BTW, could you share the coupon numbers?

Thanks,

[SmartBoy]

I don't really care about the free printer thing. But how could you got them accept 2x30 plus 1x20 online coupons in store. Which store did you went to?

I live in Edmonton, so I doubt that knowing which store I went to (South Edmonton Common) will help you if you live in Mississauga. :)

I called the store and made sure that they had stock. Then I went into the store with a printout of the coupons added to the cart with another laptop and told them that I couldn't buy the laptop online because (a) it was out of stock and (b) they couldn't give me a free printer online. I asked the manager politely whether or not she could add the coupons to the deal, and she did so without too much grief. I was quite happy with her service and wrote her a complimentary note right there on the spot.

I think that going in and being a jackass (or even mildly antagonistic) is generally a recipe for failure. Most of the time, when I go in and am polite and feign some mild ignorance, they're pretty nice to me. Good luck.

[djredhat]

Not sure if this is hot or cold or warm....found the following laptop as clearance at uptown:
Compaq Presario V6310CA Notebook $397

Any comment about this laptop compare to the Acer? Well, this laptop doesnt have webcam intergrated.

Sempron CPU? forget it.

[djredhat]

Get into the device manager to see what the touch pad is.

[You can open Device Manager by double-clicking on the System icon in Control Panel, choosing the Hardware tab, and clicking Device Manager.]

did you read my post? I said I did not want to go further than the BIOS. My Vista is still a virgin :D :D :D

wtv, I did a tour on my lunch break (damn I want this t2330 so bad :| )
Went to few FS and stOOpleS. All of them seem to have the October version with 1.18 BIOS with T2310 and alp touchpad. There DVD drive is different though. stOOpleS has LG, whereas FS have a different one (don't remember which one).

[djredhat]

Called Office de la protection du consommateur, got a case opened. They said stOOpleS must have provided enough quantities to satisfy the demand. They don't care if stOOpleS had problems with their suppliers. :twisted:

[Badger]

Anyone got a free printer with their online orders?

I bought mine without the coupon and I phoned them about it. They said it is an instore promtion and I cannot get a free one. They told me to return it if I didnt want it.

[kin-kwok]

Called Office de la protection du consommateur, got a case opened. They said stOOpleS must have provided enough quantities to satisfy the demand. They don't care if stOOpleS had problems with their suppliers. :twisted:

Hope Staples agree and fix their problem by not specify the number of unit (limited stock) on sale. Since it will kill all the PM with FS/BB if they say that on ads; or, by just shipping all the stock to PQ :cheesygri

KK :)

[yeek]

Does any one know which $20-coupon can be stacked with the 2 $30-coupons, posted in this thread?

[Saca_Saca]

Anyone got a free printer with their online orders?

I bought mine without the coupon and I phoned them about it. They said it is an instore promtion and I cannot get a free one. They told me to return it if I didnt want it.

I just went to my local staples and had them add the printer. Just have them do a return/repurchase and add the printer.

[mahjongmaniac]

Called Office de la protection du consommateur, got a case opened. They said stOOpleS must have provided enough quantities to satisfy the demand. They don't care if stOOpleS had problems with their suppliers. :twisted:

give us updates of what happens :D

-----

Anyone got a free printer with their online orders?

I bought mine without the coupon and I phoned them about it. They said it is an instore promtion and I cannot get a free one. They told me to return it if I didnt want it.

they lied

checkout pg 6 of the online flyer.

free printer advertised is the HP Deskjet F2140

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=703361

FREE HP Deskjet F2140* with the purchase of any laptop!
Add items 703361 and laptop of your choice into your cart and type in code 73264 in the “Enter Coupons” section of the online checkout and redeem this extra savings instantly!
*Offer valid until December 11, 2007.
Limit one per customer.

offer is def.'ly avail. online :)

except what's weird is the coupon appears to take off $55 only, not the full value of the printer $60)

[sylvestor2002]

That is the official specs, but some have shipped with T2330 CPUs by mistake. 1.6Ghz vs 1.46 Ghz. The rest is all the same.

I'm confused. Are both the T2330 and T2130 64 bit systems ? From the intel website,

"Supported Features: Dual Core
Enhanced Intel Speedstep® Technology
Execute Disable Bit 1
Intel® EM64T 2"

"1 Enabling Execute Disable Bit functionality requires a PC with a processor with Execute Disable Bit capability and a supporting operating system. Check with your PC manufacturer on whether your system delivers Execute Disable Bit functionality.
2 Intel® EM64T requires a computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers and applications enabled for Intel EM64T. Processor will not operate (including 32-bit operation) without an Intel EM64T-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations. See http://www.intel.com/info/em64t for more information including details on which processors support Intel® EM64T or consult with your system vendor for more information. "

[bubble.tea]

..... go back and take grad 1 math......

? You did multiplication in Grade 1? Dayyyam. I got left behind :(.




:D

[mahjongmaniac]

? You did multiplication in Grade 1? Dayyyam. I got left behind :(.




:D

LOL i was gonna mention that too , but i didn't want to be an @$$ about it :lol:

[a in yul]

can we use the same coupon more then once; if i place 2 different orders ??

Whats the best method in getting coupons to work if i order 2 laptops..?

thx to all for info, post, coupon code and other info..RFD rocks..!!

[mlaumlau]

Does anyone who brought the laptop know what is the bluetooth buttom do? I dont think there is bluetooth device with the laptop.:confused:

[Haz]

Does anyone who brought the laptop know what is the bluetooth buttom do? I dont think there is bluetooth device with the laptop.:confused:It shouldn't do anything. I have an Acer AS5002WLMi that doesn't have bt but when you push the bt button, a message pops up that says "No Device".

[bubble.tea]

The bt button is simply there out of sheer lowering costs. For a manufacturer to produce a variety of lines of laptops with different levels of specifications, they simply build a generic baseline unit, and then customize it to the end-level specifications. That is to say, the higher models of the Aspire HAVE the bt module., they just left the button there for all their other models because it was cheaper to do so.


This is a great thing for me, because it means there MUST be an internal housing for a bt module to be added now, and I won't be stuck with carrying a usb dongle for the same purpose. Yes, it'll be a little steep to get a pci module, but I prefer having it on the inside.

Now if anybody can find me where I can find this ACER Genuine module, I'd be happy.

If you are interested in upgrading to the bt module., please email me (thru RFD interface). I'll see if I can do a group buy :).

[mahjongmaniac]

can we use the same coupon more then once; if i place 2 different orders ??

Whats the best method in getting coupons to work if i order 2 laptops..?

thx to all for info, post, coupon code and other info..RFD rocks..!!

Sat. nite phantom stock prbly... :P

so don't get your hopes up that your order will go thru

[djredhat]

Lol, they removed the 5270 from their website. I guess it happened when I faxed them the file I opened with Office de la protection :D :D :D

it won't help'em :twisted:

[shapeshifter]

Lol, they removed the 5270 from their website. I guess it happened when I faxed them the file I opened with Office de la protection :D :D :D

it won't help'em :twisted:

what did you file against them?

[bubble.tea]

If anybody is interested in doing a group buy for this pci (mini) bt module for the Acer., talk to me.

I'm putting in an order for one myself. Takes 6 weeks from Acer., at $55'ish+taxes+shipping for starters.

[Badger]

Big thank you to OP.

I ended up getting the 5720Z laptop for $439, a free HP F2140 printer, as well as 5000 sheet/case paper ($44.96 value)

I searched for some coupons on another thread and added in the coupon. =)

This is the best purchase from Staples ever. From the money saved, I can go buy a 2Gb ram and use it on this laptop.

[sylvestor2002]

Help,

I created the backup dvd's for the 5720-4643. I was installing ubuntu to dual boot with vista. It worked however I could not get the wifi to work with the built in 802.11. Luckily I had an old pcmcia wifi card. But unluckily, this acer model does not have a pcmcia slot. It only has an expresscard 54.

I mucked around with drivers and messed up something. Now when I try to boot to vista I get a message, "Cannot find file: c:\d2d\images\*.wsi when try to determine UI language" I've gone through the recovery dvd's twice and still continue to the get the above message. Anyone know how to get around this ?

thanks,

sylvestor.

[bubble.tea]

cue rant/

So I get a pm offering the 5720-6200 for $800. Claims it' sealed. I ask him why the heck he wants $800 when any self-respecting RFDer would've slapped on AT LEAST $50 in codes...anyway he says he used only a $20 off :rolleyes:.

When I say naw it's too high for my friend, and that before returning it to the store he should list it on RFD for sale, he disappears without a reply???

Why do People like this WASTE this time and effort., go scoop up a limited bloody hot Deal thereby cheating someone ELSE who legitimately wants it-OUT of the opportunity.....only to RETURN IT later? What a waste.

Really Annoys me!

p.s. This g00fball blows me off saying I couldn't have used any codes in store anyway....what a n00b. Of course you can use coupons in store. It's if you have the charm to get it done that perhaps is lacking ;).

Oh...and if you are reading this, and you actually did end up doing the RIGHT THING, let me know so I remove you from my "just a punk" list :lol:. Otherwise.....most disappointed in your demeanour and wanton disregard for Wasting a Hot Deal!


bah!!!



/end rant

[elite]

Does anyone know how to remove the CPU from this laptop and upgrading it to a Core 2 Duo?

HELP IS NEEDED...SHOW ME SOME PICS OR PROCEDURE IN REMOVING THE CPU ON THIS UNIT!!!!!

PM THE INSTRUCTION TO ME OR SHARE THE INFO WITH OTHERS!!!

:D :D :D