[ILUG] Aldi Computer Specials

[Michael Hinds]

Thanks everyone. After queueing from 7:30 this morning in Coolock (and I was still 3rd in the queue) I'm now the proud owner of a Medion MD8809. I was told they have 14 per store, so you'd want to be quick!

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ilug-bounces at linux.ie [mailto:ilug-bounces at linux.ie]On Behalf Of
> Michael Hinds
> Sent: 02 August 2006 14:18
> To: Irish Linux Users Group
> Subject: RE: [ILUG] Aldi Computer Specials
> 
> 
> 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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