[ILUG] Aldi Computer Specials

[Michael Hinds]

Has anyone managed to get a PC in one of these deals before? I'm trying to plan my day tomorrow and I'm wondering if I should turn up early, and how many units they stock. I would have called them myself but they don't use phones!

http://www.aldi.ie/frequently_asked_questions/start.html

Of course, if you want one yourself you'll give me a bum steer :)


> -----Original Message-----
> From: ilug-bounces at linux.ie [mailto:ilug-bounces at linux.ie]On Behalf Of
> Sonic
> Sent: 28 July 2006 20:52
> To: Irish Linux Users Group
> Subject: [ILUG] Aldi Computer Specials
> 
> 
> Hi guys,
> 
> There's a machine coming to Aldi next week with the following 
> specs for 
> EUR599:
> 
> <snip>
> 
> *Intel Pentium D820 Dual Core Processor 2.8GHz*
> Two processor cores work within the same processor to increase the 
> performance of your PC. Dual core technology means that several 
> demanding applications can be run at the same time allowing your 
> computer to think as fast as you can multitask.
> 
> *200GB Hard Disk*
> Superfast 7,200rpm, Serial ATA interface.
> 
> *1024MB Memory*
> DDR2 SDRAM/533MHz. Both memory slots occupied.
> 
> *Multi-Standard Dual Layer DVD/CD Writer*^1
> Max. Write Speed: 8 × DVD+R dual layer, 4 × DVD-R dual layer, 16 × 
> DVD+R, 16 × DVD-R, 8 × DVD+RW, 6 × DVD-RW, 5 × DVD-RAM, 48 × 
> CD-R, 24 × 
> CD-RW. Max. Read Speed: 16 × DVD-ROM, 48 × CD-ROM.
> 
> *DVB-T*^2 */Analogue TV*
> Hybrid DVB-T/Analogue TV Tuner Card with RF remote control.
> 
> *S3 Graphics Unichrome^TM PRO IGP (on board)*
> Upgradable through 8 × AGP slot.
> 
> *6 Channel Audio*^3
> Dolby Digital^© For Home Theatre Sound^4 .
> 
> *Integrated 8-in-1 USB 2.0 Card Reader*
> Reads from and writes to all common Flash cards^5 .
> 
> *Connectivity*
> 6 × USB 2.0 Ports - 2 × Front, 4 × Rear.
> V.90 PCI data/fax modem, modem connection cable included.
> Network controller on board. Fast Ethernet 10/100MBit/s.
> 
> </snip>
> 
> I was wondering if anyone has had any bad experiences with 
> the hardware 
> in these machines. I was going to recommend this to a friend 
> of mine but 
> thought I'd check here first just in case.
> On a related note, has anyone ever had any problems with the 
> Hard Drives 
> that come to Aldi/Lidi from time to time. I was considering availing 
> myself the next time they come around.
> 
> All replies will be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Sonic.
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