The "I found a deal/bargain" thread...

[Verbier]

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[Chuff]

For those looking for a swanky new compact laptop, Media Markt have a very good deal on the brand new HP Spectre X360 2-in-1 with very good specifications and it even includes a stylus pen to write on the screen which I tried and can confirm it works brilliantly.

1549chf @ Media Markt https://www.mediamarkt.ch/de/product...FSikUQodmo8CzA

Reviews https://www.google.ch/search?q=hp+sp...hrome&ie=UTF-8

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Pro's:

• Very high specification with i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, touchscreen, fingerprint scanner and MicroSD card reader
• Very light and thin
• Very good build quality and keyboard
• The stylus pen feels almost like using a normal pen, it is incredibly smooth and responsive
• Great speakers
• Folds back into a tablet

Con's:

• Screen is glossy and reflective and overall not as bright as matte non-touch screens
• Screen hinges don't seem super stiff

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The closest I can find costs 1'858chf at Microspot and instead has a 1TB SSD drive which isn't generally needed on a machine like this, and it has a MicroSD card reader to add more storage anyway.

I think it would be a great home media, work and travel notebook and the only thing that puts me off is the glossy screen (although this is standard for touchscreens) and lack of full size SD card reader.

I was hoping that the last gen (i.e. 2017 - last week) MacBook Pro models might have taken a price dive, given that the updated lineup was released. That doesn't seem to have materialised, but if anyone spots any discount 15 inch models, would be happy to hear about it.

[FedeM]

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	I was hoping that the last gen (i.e. 2017 - last week) MacBook Pro models might have taken a price dive, given that the updated lineup was released. That doesn't seem to have materialised, but if anyone spots any discount 15 inch models, would be happy to hear about it.

I don't know if you are looking for a 15" intentionally (you want a big screen?) but actually, with the new models, the "base" quad core 13" is faster (on benchmarks) than the high last-year spec 15"... So if you do it only for the quad core and the spec, consider the new 13"..

[Harrie Nak]

	Quote:	FedeM
	I don't know if you are looking for a 15" intentionally (you want a big screen?) but actually, with the new models, the "base" quad core 13" is faster (on benchmarks) than the high last-year spec 15"... So if you do it only for the quad core and the spec, consider the new 13"..

Not just that...

• New MacBook Pro 13" with Core i5-8259U is slower than older MacBooks fitted with a Core i5-8250U:
  https://www.notebookcheck.com/Test-A....316002.0.html
• New MacBook Pro 15" with Core i9-8950HK is slower than the one released in 2017 with a Core i7-7820HQ (under heavy load):
  https://youtu.be/ip-sZfWaVo0

[Chuff]

	Quote:	Harrie Nak
	Not just that... New MacBook Pro 13" with Core i5-8259U is slower than older MacBooks fitted with a Core i5-8250U: https://www.notebookcheck.com/Test-A....316002.0.html New MacBook Pro 15" with Core i9-8950HK is slower than the one released in 2017 with a Core i7-7820HQ (under heavy load): https://youtu.be/ip-sZfWaVo0

Older 2017 Macbooks had a Kaby Lake CPU not an i5-8250u right? I thought the 2018 generation was the first with 8th gen Intel CPU?

	Quote:	Harrie Nak
	Not just that... New MacBook Pro 13" with Core i5-8259U is slower than older MacBooks fitted with a Core i5-8250U: https://www.notebookcheck.com/Test-A....316002.0.html New MacBook Pro 15" with Core i9-8950HK is slower than the one released in 2017 with a Core i7-7820HQ (under heavy load): https://youtu.be/ip-sZfWaVo0

I've never really been into benchmarking too much, so not too au fait with all the terminology, but the helpful bar graphs seem to show the new machine is quicker with single CPU (154 vs 145 pts) and multi CPU (608 vs 363) so what am I missing here?

	Quote:	FedeM
	I don't know if you are looking for a 15" intentionally (you want a big screen?) but actually, with the new models, the "base" quad core 13" is faster (on benchmarks) than the high last-year spec 15"... So if you do it only for the quad core and the spec, consider the new 13"..

Was looking for the bigger screen - have friends at work with both models and both say that if you have the space / ability to carry around easily, then the 15 inch screen is the way to go to fully appreciate the quality.

[kkmm]

Penny boards in several colors available for 10Sfr at Galaxus Penny. My son loves it.

[beardsy]

That's a legit great deal there! Penny is one of the better skateboard brand names. 10 francs. Jeez.

	Quote:	beardsy
	That's a legit great deal there! Penny is one of the better skateboard brand names. 10 francs. Jeez.

Tenner Penny.

[JonathanP]

There is an additional fee though...

"minimum quantity surcharge Not applicable from 50.-"

[rainer_d]

	Quote:	FedeM
	I don't know if you are looking for a 15" intentionally (you want a big screen?) but actually, with the new models, the "base" quad core 13" is faster (on benchmarks) than the high last-year spec 15"... So if you do it only for the quad core and the spec, consider the new 13"..

Firmware patch from Apple fixes that.

[rainer_d]

On a related note:

iPad for 299:

https://www.mediamarkt.ch/de/product...i-1836934.html

It's not the Pro model, but is has Apple Pencil support.
Which means it's the "latest" version.

https://www.apple.com/chde/ipad-9.7/specs/

New iPad Pro models will be released in a couple of months.

[Blueangel]

Just posting this in case anyone wants to grab a end of season deal on garden & balcony furniture, particularly if you live in St.Gallen.

This recliner is now down to CHF 12.49 down from CHF 50. https://www.micasa.ch/de/p/408009500000/pinzon

...and Micasa's Mea range of rattan effect garden furniture has the end section chairs at CHF 69.75 down from CHF 229.

https://www.micasa.ch/de/p/408001800000/mea

... and the centre chairs are CHF 57.25 down from CHF 229.

https://www.micasa.ch/de/p/408001900000/mea

[Verbier]

Aligro has ALL of their fresh fish and shell fish on sale this week for 30% off.

	Quote:	simple_person
	Nothing special. Every month they have this offer. It was even 19.95.- during xmas.

Sorry for the late reply, but are you sure you’ve seen it for 19.95 as this seems too good of a deal to be true?

Anyone else seen this deal?

[kkmm]

	Quote:
	Sorry for the late reply, but are you sure you’ve seen it for 19.95 as this seems too good of a deal to be true? Anyone else seen this deal?

Yes, and it is about "Smart Swiss". I rather prefer "Plus Swiss" and you get additionally:
- Calls: 60 min to the EU & USA
- Roaming in the EU & USA: 200 MB/month surf

This one I didn't see below 29chf.

[doropfiz]

Plums, apples and pears for only Fr. 1 per kg.
at Stoll, in Neuenegg, Canton Bern.
https://www.tutti.ch/de/vi/bern/haus...-kilo/23291413

[robBob]

	Quote:	Chuff
	For those looking for a swanky new compact laptop, Media Markt have a very good deal on the brand new HP Spectre X360 2-in-1 with very good specifications and it even includes a stylus pen to write on the screen which I tried and can confirm it works brilliantly. 1549chf @ Media Markt https://www.mediamarkt.ch/de/product...FSikUQodmo8CzA Reviews https://www.google.ch/search?q=hp+sp...hrome&ie=UTF-8 ------------ Pro's: Very high specification with i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, touchscreen, fingerprint scanner and MicroSD card reader Very light and thin Very good build quality and keyboard The stylus pen feels almost like using a normal pen, it is incredibly smooth and responsive Great speakers Folds back into a tablet Con's: Screen is glossy and reflective and overall not as bright as matte non-touch screens Screen hinges don't seem super stiff ------------ The closest I can find costs 1'858chf at Microspot and instead has a 1TB SSD drive which isn't generally needed on a machine like this, and it has a MicroSD card reader to add more storage anyway. I think it would be a great home media, work and travel notebook and the only thing that puts me off is the glossy screen (although this is standard for touchscreens) and lack of full size SD card reader.

Picked up a HP Pavillion with the same CPU and better GPU this summer for just under 800

Its a Pavilion 15-ck070nz to be exact.

Has no touch screen but np. Am actually not a touchy guy.

	Quote:	robBob
	Picked up a HP Pavillion with the same CPU and better GPU this summer for just under 800 Its a Pavilion 15-ck070nz to be exact. Has no touch screen but np. Am actually not a touchy guy.

Lol. Those Pavilions have been on 'Aktion' forever, mine is about a year and a half old now but still rocks along sweetly. Also have a an Elite x2 for travel. Touchscreen, pen etc. Both together cost less than the Spectre 360.