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    Acer Aspire ONE D250-1185 - $149.99

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by kafro, Jun 22, 2009.

  1. kafro

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  3. kafro

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    So this site seems legit.

    $150 for a 10.1", N270, 1Gb, 160GB HDD, 6-cell battery netbook seems like a steal. Am I missing something or should I buy this puppy?
     
    kafro, Jun 22, 2009
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    That sounds too good to be true. This is the AOD250, newest Acer 10.1" netbook, and priced around $300-$350 anywhere else. That said, I can't find anything to suggest that this deal isn't legit. Good luck with it.
     
    peli_kan, Jun 22, 2009
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  5. ajreynol

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    should be too good to be true. I called in to confirm that as the real price and it is. Lots of positive reviews of this company as well.

    I don't see any reason why anyone should hesitate. this item is ~$200 more everywhere else.

    I just ordered one for the hell of it. This is a baffling price.
     
    ajreynol, Jun 22, 2009
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    Too good to be true. But hey it sure looks real. Just don't know.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Jun 22, 2009
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    This is a crazy deal! I just ordered one as well. I can't find it for less than $339 anywhere else.
     
    spyder9176, Jun 22, 2009
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  8. ajreynol

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    agreed.

    but hell...I'll take the $150 risk with what appears to be a reputable company. they do returns.
     
    ajreynol, Jun 22, 2009
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    Out of stock now
     
    cat mom, Jun 22, 2009
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    Just got an email from Paypal saying that I had been issued a refund from Directron, and then I got a call from them saying that the item is out of stock and the price is incorrect. The guy told me to check back tomorrow, but he thinks the correct price is supposed to be $449. Oh well... I tried.
     
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  11. ajreynol

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    that's interesting. I just called them after my first post and they said the price was right. I guess we'll see. :(
     
    ajreynol, Jun 22, 2009
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    "This is an error which is being corrected. We apologize for the confusion. Thank you!

    George Allen
    Customer Service
    Directron.com"

    Sorry guys, was worth a shot though when I found it :p
     
    kafro, Jun 22, 2009
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    $449 for a netbook? Wow
     
    millermagic, Jun 22, 2009
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    Yeah, that's high. I think the MSRP is $298 with the 3-cell battery.
     
    spyder9176, Jun 22, 2009
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    yep, got my cancellation e-mail as well.
     
    ajreynol, Jun 22, 2009
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