On 30/11/2007, Jacqui Caren <Jacqui.caren@???> wrote:
> Clive Woodfine wrote:
> > On 28/11/2007, Jacqui Caren <Jacqui.caren@???> wrote:
> >
> >>Hi, I cannot remember who was interested in this but aldi has
> >>a new graphics tablet on sale next week.
> >>
> >>Unlike its predecessor, it does not seem to be ful A4 size or
> >>provide both mouse and pen inputs.
> >>
> >>ALso because is seesm to be a new product there is no assurance it is
> >>wacom (hence linux) compatible.
> >>
> >>Jacqui
>
> I tried emailling off list but gmail bounces ntlworld.com at the mo.
>
> > Hi Jacqui it was me. Thanks for the tip. How did you get this info. I
> > signed up for their email but nothing has mentioned it yet.
>
> Hmm -
> See http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/offers_week_49_sunday_2007.htm
>
> > Not having an Aldi in Salisbury (Romsey or Bournemouth are the
> > closest) I am ignorant of the buying process. Do they have special
> > buys at all stores? From their web site I cannot see to buy on line.
>
> Yes - some stores do not have some items but these seem to be
> regional - such as scotland or the midlands and they usually add
> 'regional' in the flyer/web site.
>
> You cannot buy online - you cannot even call the store!
>
> They have special offers roughly twice per week and the offers can be
> almost anything - we bought a load of camping equipment, Pauls fishing
> gear and a GPS.
>
> The web site only shows *next* thursday and sunday. If you are on thier
> newletter list you should get one or two emails per week.
>
> Stuff like 99p low energy bulbs or ink carts are usually gone in a
> few hours - I have seen a big crowd some sundays 1/2 hr before the store
> opens just to buy something that appears to be priced insanely cheap.
>
> Take bags as they have *always* charged for bags, there are *no
> baskets* and trolleys require a pound coin.
>
> Word of warning - Not everything is "cheap" and some things such as the
> cordless keyboards are complete crap.
>
> Saying this our GPS and car stereo's are all working flawlessly and
> were bought quite a few years ago.
>
> If you cannot get one ask and I will grab one from one of my 'local'.
>
> Jacqui
>
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>
Many thanks again Jacqui. I plan to go to the Romsey Aldi on Sunday so
hope to buy a tablet then. Thanks for the tip about the bags. I have
just received the email about Sundays special buys.
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Clive Woodfine
