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Thursday, May 15, 2008

Dell.com - Vostro 1400 14" Laptop: Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 160GB, DVDRW $544
Vostro 1400 with base configuration of Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz CPU, choice of Windows XP or Vista, 1 year warranty, 2GB memory, DVD Burner, and 160GB hard drive. Dropping down to a 120GB hard drive takes $25 off, if you want. If you prefer 4GB of memory, you can drop down to 1GB of Dell installed memory to save $25, then buy your own 4GB of memory for about $66 to $70 after rebate, then replace the Dell memory by following instructions on page 174 of the laptop's manual.

Also on that page is a Vostro 1500 15" Laptop for $519 with Core 2 Duo CPU, 2GB memory, 120GB hard drive, and DVD Burner. The 15" comes with a better graphics card, however it is a little heaver than the 14".

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Dell.com - cheap desktop computer with 20" monitor $399
(repost)

Vostro 200 Mini Tower with base configuration of:
- Intel Pentium E2160 Dual Core CPU
- Windows XP Home or Vista Home
- 1 year warranty
- Dell 20 inch Widescreen E207WFP LCD Monitor
- 1GB memory
- DVD Burner drive
- 160GB hard drive
Price comes to $399 with free shipping, a pretty good deal despite including an old "dual core" CPU instead of a newer Core 2 Duo. An upgrade to a Core 2 Duo CPU is available for $70 on the configuration pages. When given the choice of Windows XP or Vista, we recommend XP because of numerous repored problems with unhappy Vista users.

Friday, May 9, 2008

OneCall.com - Laptop Backpack for $40
(expired: sold out)

(repost)

Targus HP600 Evolution Nylon Backpack on sale for $27, plus $13 for 3-day shipping for one ($40 total). If you buy more than one in a single order, shipping costs $5 for each additional ($72 total for 2, $104 for 3, etc). Other stores sell this bag for around $80 each (after shipping fees). Onecall is a very good online store with great customer service.

We used 2 of these laptop backpacks for 4 years, and still and love them. They are perfect for 15" and 17" notebook computers, but can seem too large for 12" notebooks. It has excellent padding and plenty of room for an extra battery, mouse, power cord, portable 2.5" hard drive, and a water bottle. As a backpack, it is not as stylish as a traditional laptop attache case, but its plain black color does not look too awkward especially for a traveler. Several other laptop bags are now available in the $15 to $35 range, but they are not as nice as this one.

The only complaint we heard is the rough material on the inside of the bag can produce scratches on the outside of their laptop. We had not seen that problem, but if someone's laptop really is that fragile, it seems that issue can be prevented by placing a piece of paper or a thin file folder between the laptop and the bag's interior.

Some stores sell this backpack with a tiny HP logo on the front, but ours ordered from OneCall have no logo. Having no HP logo on the bag is nice, because it does not advertise to potential thieves that a computer is inside the bag. The product's photos on Onecall are poor, but better quality photos of the same backpack product can be seen on Amazon.com.

Update (5/10): It appears this deal may finally be sold out. This deal has been available at OneCall for over 4 years now, but as of today it appears to finally be gone. Hope you got one.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Dell.com - cheap desktop computer with 20" monitor $399
Vostro 200 Mini Tower with base configuration:
- Intel Pentium E2160 Dual Core CPU
- Windows XP Home or Vista Home
- 1 year warranty
- Dell 20 inch Widescreen E207WFP LCD Monitor
- 1GB memory
- DVD Burner drive
- 160GB hard drive
Price comes to $399 with free shipping, a pretty good deal despite including an old "dual core" CPU instead of a newer Core 2 Duo. An upgrade to a Core 2 Duo CPU is available for $70 on the configuration pages. We recommend choosing Windows XP over Vista, because of numerous repored problems with unhappy Vista users.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Dell.com - $300 off $999 Inspiron Desktop Coputers, code: KGXH5QNBB2?L9$
(expired)

For example, a Inspiron 530 Desktop with XP when upgraded with a Quad Core Q6600 CPU and a 24" LCD Monitor, it prices at $999 or $699 after coupon. Even if you do not want a 24" Monitor, you can probably get about $350 by selling it brand new on Ebay, leaving you with just a quad core computer at a total cost of about $350.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Dell.com - cheap, slim desktop computer for $318 or $348
(expired: 5/1)

A cheap computer with very basic specifications, good for doing email, surfing the web, word processing, storing digital camera photos, playing kids/educational games, and other basic tasks. Its default configuration comes with a Intel Pentium Dual Core E2160 CPU, Windows Vista Home, no monitor, 1GB memory, 250GB hard drive, DVD Burner, keyboard, mouse, memory card reader, and 3 year in-home warranty for $368 with free shipping.

No monitor is included. Upgrading the CPU to a Core 2 Duo for $100 or $150 more is still a pretty good deal, especially since it includes a 3 year warranty. When adding your own cards, this slim computer only accepts "low profile" cards, such as a low profile Geforce 8400GS graphics card.

If you already have a keyboard & mouse, and if you have no need for a built-in memory card reader, you can select:
- Keyboard included in Dell Bluetooth Package [subtract $10]
- Dell Media Card Reader included in Dell Bluetooth Package [subtract $20]
You can ignore the warnings and still check out with a final price of $338 with free shipping.

Update (5/1): Price dropped by $20, to $348 with the base configuration, and drops to $318 when the keyboard, mouse, and card reader are removed. Updated title with new prices.

If you need a monitor with a new computer, a new deal now available is:
- Vostro 200 Slim Tower with 19" LCD Monitor for $449: Core 2 Duo E4500, Windows XP or Vista, 1 year warranty, Dell 19 inch E198WFP, 2GB memory, DVD Burner, 160GB hard drive.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Lenovo.com - 10% off, code: USPTHINKSAVINGS
Coupon code USPTHINKSAVINGS gives 10% off of most configurations, except R series which gives 15% off. This coupon is in addition to automatic discounts on their site. Some deals:
- Thinkpad T Series 14" with integrated graphics for $855, or $770 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T8100, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, DVD burner, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty. Our recommended configuration is: Core 2 Duo T8100 2.1GHz CPU, Windows XP Professional, 1GB, 160GB hard drive, DVD Burner, Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG, integrated Bluetooth, and 6-cell battery. It prices to $910 before coupon, and $810 after coupon, a very good deal for that configuration.
- Thinkpad T Series 15" with integrated graphics for $854, or $769 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T8100, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, DVD Burner drive, memory card reader, 6-cell battery, 1 year warranty.
- Thinkpad X61 12" for $1024, or $921 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T8100, Vista Home, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty.
When entering the coupon, make sure there are no spaces before & after the letters, otherwise it may fail to apply any discount.

Lenovo gives an option to get Windows XP instead of Vista. If this laptop is meant for business & productivity use, we recommend configuring it with Windows XP for a more stable operating environment.

Dell.com - $350 off $999 Inspiron Desktop Computers, code: 846R2FJ08MV90T
Coupon code 846R2FJ08MV90T gives $350 off any Inspiron Desktop computer configured to $999 or more. Example configuration:
- Inspiron 530 Desktop with 24" LCD and Quad Core CPU with XP or Vista for $699. Add a Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU and a E248WFP 24" LCD Monitor to bring the price to $1049, apply the $350 off code to get it for $699. The Windows XP model has an upgrade to XP Professional for $20 more, well worth the upgrade. Comes with only 1GB of memory, but RAM is very cheap to upgrade these days. Even if you do not want the 24" monitor, you can probably get about $350 by selling it on Ebay, leaving you with a pretty nice Quad Core desktop computer at a final cost of about $350.
- Inspiron 530 Desktop with 22" LCD and Quad Core CPU with XP or Vista for $659. Add a Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU, 22" E228WFP LCD Monitor, 2GB of the 800MHz memory, and a 320GB hard drive to bring the price to $1009, apply the $350 code to get it for $659.
Free shipping.

Unfortunately the power supply in the Inspiron desktop computers cannot handle the powerful "double wide" graphics cards, such as a Geforce 8800GTS. Older model Dimension XPS 410 desktops (also known as Dimension 9200) can handle those cards and can be found by searching for XPS 410 in the Dell Outlet for about $400. If you choose to buy one of those, you can purchase upgrades separately and install yourself, such as a Quad Core Q6600 CPU for about $200, 2GB memory for about $20, and a Geforce 8800GTS 320MB card for about $110.

Friday, April 25, 2008

Dell.com - Vostro 400: 20" Monitor, Core 2 Quad, 2GB, 250GB $599
Vostro 400 Mini Tower with 20" LCD Monitor for $599: Core 2 Quad processor, Windows XP, 2GB memory, 250GB hard drive, DVD-ROM drive, Geforce 8300GS 128MB graphics.

Dell.com - Vostro 15" Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 250GB for $549
(repost)

Vostro 1500 15" laptop computer is still available for $549 with free shipping, with Core 2 Duo CPU, 2GB memory, Windows XP (better for business use than Vista), DVD Burner, 250GB hard drive, 6-cell battery, and 1 year warranty.

During configuration, the 250GB drive can be replaced with a 160GB drive with free fall sensor, but only useful for someone worried about dropping their laptop computer while on.

A "Truelife" display is a glossy, reflective screen producing more vivid colors, but the standard screen is less susceptible to glare and better for use in rooms with windows.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Dell.com - Inspiron 530 Desktop: Quad Core, 3GB, 500GB for $479
(repost)

Inspiron 530 Mini Desktop PC with Core 2 Quad processor, choice of Windows XP or Vista, 3GB memory, 500GB hard drive, DVD Burner, Microsoft Works, and 1 year in-home warranty for $499 with free shipping. The Windows XP model has an XP Professional upgrade for $20 more, a very good deal. Our recommendation is to get Windows XP, unless you desire a specific feature unique to Vista. No monitor is included with this computer.

A 4% discount automatically applies in the cart. This computer is probably meant for productivity and business use, since it cannot handle a very powerful 3D graphics card, such as a Geforce 8800 or 9800.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Sony.com - refurbished Vaio 17" Laptop: Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 200GB $900
A good deal only for someone specifically looking for a Sony laptop computer, and does not want to pay over $1500. This model usually costs over $1500 new, and is available refurbished for $1000 with free shipping, and coupon code AFFB10 gives $100 off. It only has a 3 month warranty. When entering the coupon during checkout, make sure there are no spaces before or after the code.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Dell.com - Vostro 14" or 15", Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 160GB for $549
Vostro 1400 14" or 1500 15" laptop computer for $549 with free shipping, with Core 2 Duo CPU, 2GB memory, Windows XP, DVD Burner, 160GB hard drive, 6-cell battery, and 1 year warranty.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Dell.com - $325 off $999 Inspiron Desktop PC, code: Z?KL352LVR?KTT
Coupon code Z?KL352LVR?KTT gives $325 off a $999+ configuration of an Inspiron 530 desktop computer.

To get some good deals, click here, select the Inspiron Desktop priced at $379 in the middle, choose the left-most Inspiron 530 with a starting price of $379, select to customize with either Vista or Windows XP, then choose "As Selected" with the base price of $379, and configure such as:
- With Quad Core processor and 24" LCD Monitor for $724:
  - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor
  - 24 inch E248WFP Widescreen LCD Monitor
  - 1GB memory
  - 250GB hard drive
  - 16x DVD Burner
  - integrated graphics
- With Quad Core processor, 22" LCD Monitor, and Geforce 8300GS graphics card for $684:
  - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor
  - 22 inch SP2208WFP Widescreen LCD Monitor
  - 1GB memory
  - 250GB hard drive
  - 16x DVD Burner
  - nVidia Geforce 8300GS 128MB graphics card

Monday, April 7, 2008

Lenovo.com - 10% off, code: USPAPRILSAVINGS
Coupon code USPAPRILSAVINGS gives 10% off of most configurations. This coupon is in addition to automatic discounts on their site. Some deals:
- Thinkpad T Series 14" with integrated graphics for $850, or $765 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T8100, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, DVD burner, 6-cell battery, 1 year warranty. Our recommended configuration is: Core 2 Duo T8100 2.1GHz CPU, Windows XP Professional, 1GB 1-DIMM, 160GB hard drive, DVD Burner, Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG, integrated Bluetooth, and 6-cell battery. It prices to $910 before coupon, and $810 after coupon, a very good deal for that configuration.
- Thinkpad T Series 15" with integrated graphics for $850, or $765 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T8100, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, DVD Burner drive, memory card reader, 6-cell battery, 1 year warranty.
- Thinkpad X61 12" for $1060, or $954 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T8100, Vista Home, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty. We recommend upgrading to Windows XP Home, 1GB 1-DIMM, 160GB hard drive, DVD Burner, Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG to bring the price to $963 or $866 after coupon.
When entering the coupon, make sure there are no spaces before or after the letters, otherwise it may fail to apply any discount.

Lenovo gives an option to get Windows XP instead of Vista. If this laptop is meant for business & productivity use, we recommend Windows XP for a more stable environment.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Dell.com - coupons
- $200 off $749 in Inspiron Desktop Computers, code 3JS0XQR02J9RM0
- $300 off $999 in Inspiron Desktop Computers, code CDBK4ZH2DKM80R
- 25% off $999 in Inspiron Laptop Computers (not XPS), code: L3S0KX1RF42WV1
- 30% off $1299 in Inspiron Laptop Computers (not XPS), code: LG4SRSV8S2KCV0
Coupon codes replace any automatic discounts already applied to the computers. Also good deals which cannot use a coupon:
- Vostro 1400 14" Laptop for $579 with Core 2 Duo, 2GB memory, 160GB drive, DVD Burner, 6-cell battery
- Vostro 1000 15" Laptop for $449 with Core 2 Duo, 2GB memory, 80GB drive, DVD Burner, ATI Radeon Xpress 1150, 6-cell battery
Free ground shipping on most computers.

Monday, March 31, 2008

Dell.com - Vostro 200 desktop PC with 19" Monitor $379
(repost)

The specs are sub-par by today's standards, but a good deal if you need an inexpensive desktop computer with 19" monitor.
- Pentium Dual Core E2160 1.8GHz CPU
- Windows XP or Vista
- Dell 19" LCD Widescreen Monitor.
- 2GB DDR2 memory
- DVD-ROM drive
- 250GB hard drive
An upgrade from 19" to a 20" monitor is available for $30 more.

A similar configuration with a faster Core 2 Duo processor costs about $449.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Dell.com - HOT! - Vostro 1500 15" Laptop: Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 160GB, DVDRW $449
(expired: 7pm EDT)

A great deal on a notebook computer with 15" screen. During configuration, if you choose:
- 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery [subtract $150]
The base configuration price comes to $449 with free shipping.

Base configuration comes with a Core 2 Duo T5270 1.4GHz processor, Windows XP, 2GB memory, DVD Burner, Geforce 8400M GS 128MB graphics, 160GB hard drive, wireless a/g, and 1 year warranty.

Dell.com - Vostro 200 desktop PC with 19" Monitor $349
The specs are sub-par by today's standards, but a good deal if you need an inexpensive desktop computer with 19" monitor.

Monday, March 24, 2008

Dell.com - Server: AMD Opteron, 2GB, 160GB, no OS for $308
(expired)

A Dell PowerEdge T105 Server is on sale today for $249 after automatic discounts, plus $20 shipping.

When configuring the server, some upgrades are free or only a few dollars:
- AMD Opteron 1.8GHz Dual Core CPU
- upgrade from 512MB to 2GB memory: "2GB, DDR2, 800MHz, 2x1GB,Dual Ranked DIMMs [add $19]"
- no operating system
- upgrade from 80GB hard drive to 160GB: "160GB 7.2K RPM SATA 3Gbps 3.5-in Cabled Hard Drive [add $20]"
- Add a free DVD-ROM drive: "16X SATA DVD Drive add $0"
That configuration prices to $288, plus $20 shipping ($308). No included operating system allows this server to be priced lower than others, so you are on your own to install an operating system such as Windows, or a free OS like Fedora Linux, CentOS Linux, and Ubuntu Linux. Also no keyboard, mouse, and monitor are included.

Friday, March 21, 2008

Lenovo.com - promotions on Thinkpad Notebook computers
(expired)
- Thinkpad 14" R61 for $473 with Dual Core, 1GB, 80GB, 4-cell. To get the deal, click here, enter code 556655, click Thinkpad Notebooks, click R Series, click the $525.93 priced 14" R Series on the right, and customize the leftmost R61i. Downgrade from Vista Home Premium to Vista Basic to take $31 off, add a Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG, add it to your cart at $497.87, and enter code USEMARCHSAVINGS in the cart to get it to $473.
- Thinkpad T Series 14" or 15" for $735 with Core 2 Duo T8100, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, memory card reader, 6-cell battery, 1 year warranty. To get that price, click on a 14" or 15" T Series priced at $850, change Vista Premium to Vista Basic, add a Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG, and apply coupon USPMARCHSAVINGS in the cart to get it for $735. The 15" T61 also has a Linux option for $689 after the coupon code, for Core 2 Duo T8100, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, 6-cell battery.
- Thinkpad X61 12" for $851 with Core 2 Duo T7250, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty. To get that deal, click the X61 priced at $1060, upgrade the wireless to Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG, apply coupon USPMARCHSAVINGS in the cart to make it $851.
- Thinkpad X61s (slimmer version of X61) for $986 with Core 2 Duo L7500, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty. Add an Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG, price comes to $1232, add coupon USPMARCHSAVINGS in the cart to make it $986.
When entering a coupon, make sure there are no spaces before and after the letters of the coupon, otherwise it may not apply any discount.

The R series are the heaviest, T are lighter, and X are the lightest.

Lenovo gives an option to get Windows XP instead of Vista. If this laptop is meant for business & productivity use, we strongly recommend paying extra for Windows XP Professional.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Dell.com - Inspiron 530 Desktop: Quad Core, 3GB, 500GB for $499
(expired)

Inspiron 530 Mini Desktop PC with Core 2 Quad processor, choice of Windows XP or Vista, 3GB memory, 500GB hard drive, DVD Burner, Microsoft Works, and 1 year in-home warranty for $499 with free shipping. The Windows XP model has an XP Professional upgrade for $20 more, a very good deal. Our recommendation is to get Windows XP, unless you desire a specific feature unique to Vista. No monitor is included with this computer.

Buying these components separately will cost more than $499. Purchasing an Intel Quad Core processor costs about $275 by itself, $100 for a 500GB hard drive, $50 for a motherboard, and $50 for 3GB of memory, already that prices to $475 before adding a case, power supply, and operating system. This computer is meant for mostly productivity and business use, since it cannot handle a very powerful 3D graphics card, such as a Geforce 8800 or 9800.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Dell.com - HOT! - Vostro 1400 14" Laptop: Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 160GB, DVDRW $479
(expired: 4pm EDT)

Downgrade from a 250GB hard drive to a 160GB hard drive, and the base configuration prices to $479 with free shipping. Base configuration comes with a Core 2 Duo T5270 processor, choice of Windows XP or Vista, Microsoft Works software, 2GB memory, DVD Burner, Wireless LAN, 6-cell battery, and 1 year warranty.

OfficeDepot.com - good deals today
- Envision 19" LCD Monitor for $160
- 100-pack Maxell DVD Media for $20
- 15-pack Maxell DVD Rewritable Media for $10
- Toshiba Satellite A205-S5803 15" Notebook Computer for $565, and a $135 mail-in rebate is available ($430 after rebate). Has Dual Core T2330 processor, 1GB memory, 120GB hard drive, DVD Burner.
Free shipping with $50+ orders.

Dell.com - Inspiron 530 Desktop: 24" LCD, Quad Core, 250GB, 1GB $719
(expired)
- Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz processor
- Windows Vista Home Basic
- 24 inch E248WFP Widescreen monitor
- 1GB memory
- 250GB hard drive
- 16x DVD Burner
- integrated graphics
That configuration prices to $969 after a $50 automatic discount. Apply coupon code 55CCDLXT1?JBTX to replace the automatic discount with $300 off, making it $719. A very good deal, especially since a 24" LCD usually sells for around $350 by itself.

Its power supply can handle only up to a Geforce 8600 or Radeon HD 2600 XT graphics card.

Friday, March 14, 2008

Dell.com - coupons and promotions
- 25% off $999+ of Inspiron Laptop Computers, code: KMQ?ZLS2RVWJ2K
- 30% off $1299+ of Inspiron Laptop Computers, code: 5MP61X32?QBKL2
Often better deals can be found on Vostro Laptops, so be sure to compare prices even after applying a coupon.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Buy.com - Desktop PC: Core 2 Quad, 3GB, 500GB, DVDRW for $600
A refurbished Gateway system, without monitor. The $600 price is cheaper than building a computer with similar specs, however the word "refurbished" is a little concerning on a computer system especially one with just a 3 month warranty. A similarly configured desktop PC would cost about $300 more at Dell.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Lenovo.com - 10% off to 20% off, code: USPTHRESHOLD
Coupon code USPTHRESHOLD gives 20% off of X and Tablet models, and 10% off most other configurations. This coupon is in addition to automatic 25% discounts on their site. Some deals:
- Thinkpad R61e 15" for $532, or $452 after coupon: Intel Celeron 1.86GHz, 1GB, 80GB, CD-RW/DVD-ROM, 6-cell battery, 1 year warranty.
- Thinkpad T Series 14" with integrated graphics for $850, or $765 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T8100, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty. Our recommended configuration prices at $880 after coupon, for Core 2 Duo T8100 2.1GHz CPU, Windows XP Professional, 1GB 1-DIMM, 160GB hard drive, DVD Burner, Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG, integrated Bluetooth, and 6-cell battery. $880 is a very good deal for that configuration.
- Thinkpad T Series 15" with integrated graphics for $850, or $765 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T8100, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, memory card reader, 6-cell battery, 1 year warranty.
- Thinkpad X61 12" for $1060, or $954 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T7250, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty. We recommend upgrading to Windows XP Home, 1GB 1-DIMM, 160GB hard drive, DVD Burner, Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG to bring the price to $963 or $866 after coupon.
- Thinkpad X61s for $1229, or $982 after coupon: Core 2 Duo L7500, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty.
- Thinkpad X Series 12" Tablet for $1559, or $1247 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T7500, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty.
When entering the coupon, make sure there are no spaces, commas, or extra characters before and after the letters of the coupon, otherwise it may not apply any discount.

Lenovo gives an option to get Windows XP instead of Vista. If this laptop is meant for business & productivity use, we recommend the older Windows XP because as of today, it is more stable and performs better than Vista.

The X Series are very lightweight at 3 lbs and have lower battery consumption than a standard notebook computer, so a 4-cell battery can give about 4 hours of usage. However the X Series have no internal CD/DVD drive so you must use networking to share a CD/DVD drive from another computer, or use another computer to copy CD/DVDs onto a USB Flash Drive, or just get an external USB CD/DVD drive and attach to this laptop. The X61 are regular lightweight laptop computers, X61s are slightly thinner, and X Series "Tablet" can be used as either a laptop computer or a touch-screen device.

Dell.com - Vostro 14" or 15", Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 250GB for $549 or $579
(repost)
- Vostro 1000 15" for $449: AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-57, 1GB memory, 120GB hard drive, DVD Burner, ATI Radeon Xpress 1150, 6-cell battery
- Vostro 1500 15" for $549: Core 2 Duo T5270, 2GB memory, 250GB hard drive, DVD Burner, 6-cell battery
- Vostro 1500 15" for $549: identical to previous configuration, but with a Geforce 8400M graphics card and 160GB hard drive.
- Vostro 1400 14" for $579: Core 2 Duo T5270, 2GB memory, 250GB hard drive, DVD Burner, 9-cell battery. Optional spare 9-cell or 6-cell can be added for $59 more.
Free shipping.

When configuring a computer at Dell.com, look at some of the great deals on accessories which can be added. An example list of addons here, including a cool looking surge protector for $15 and a Canon SD1000 Digital Camera for $118.

Monday, March 10, 2008

Lenovo.com - 25% off and 15% off
(repost)

A great deal which may expire today. Click the above link, enter code 556655 , click Thinkpad Notebooks. Configure any kind of Thinkpad notebook computer, and it automatically prices itself with 25% off and 15% off their regular prices.

For example a Thinkpad T61 14" or 15" is $723 in its base configuration of with Core 2 Duo T7200 2.0GHz CPU, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive, 4-cell battery. Upgrading to Windows XP Professional and a 6-cell or 9-cell battery are recommended for a few dollars more.

Upgrades are reasonably priced. For example, the Thinkpad T61 14" or 15" notebook computer configured to $1019 with Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5GHz CPU with 6MB Cache, Windows XP Professional, 2GB memory, 160GB hard drive, Bluetooth, 6-cell battery, and 2 year on-site warranty. That's a very good price compared to other brands with similar specs.

Friday, March 7, 2008

Dell.com - Vostro 200 Mini or Slim PC: 20" LCD, 2GB, 250GB for $500
Good deals if you're looking for a complete system with monitor. Dell Vostro 200 in either mini tower model or slim model for $489 or $499 with free shipping, for Core 2 Duo E4500 processor, 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor, 2GB memory, CD/DVD Burner drive, 250GB hard drive, and 1 year warranty. The Slim model looks cooler if the computer is placed in a visible place, and the mini tower has more expansion room and capable of better graphics cards.

When configuring these computers, some upgrades and addons to consider:
- Monitor options:
  - 22" LCD monitor upgrade is $40 more, a very good deal.
- Power Protection accessories:
  - Belkin 8-Outlet Slim Surge Protector for $13, or 12-Outlet for $15. They look very nice, and sell for $30 elsewhere.
  - APC 750VA UPS for $63, a very good price especially with free shipping.
  - APC 1500VA UPS for $151. Sells elsewhere for $175 to $200.
- External Storage addons
  - Western Digital 500GB My Book Essential Hard Drive for $91. Sells elsewhere for over $110.
- Accessories
  - Canon Powershot SD1000 Digital Camera for $118. Sells elsewhere for at least $150.

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Dell.com - Vostro 14" or 15", Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 250GB for $549 or $579
(repost)

Prices dropped slightly since last post.
- Vostro 1000 15" for $449: AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-57, 1GB memory, 120GB hard drive, DVD Burner, ATI Radeon Xpress 1150, 6-cell battery
- Vostro 1500 15" for $549: Core 2 Duo T5270, 2GB memory, 250GB hard drive, DVD Burner, 6-cell battery
- Vostro 1400 14" for $579: Core 2 Duo T5270, 2GB memory, 250GB hard drive, DVD Burner, 9-cell battery. Optional spare 9-cell or 6-cell can be added for $59 more.
Free shipping.

On the configuration pages, listed under "Accessories" is a Canon Powershot SD1000 Digital Camera for $118, a great deal since every other store sells it for $150 or more.

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Lenovo.com - 25% off and 15% off
Click the above link, enter code 556655 , click Thinkpad Notebooks.

For example,
- Thinkpad T61 14" or 15" is $723 with with Core 2 Duo, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive, 4-cell battery. Upgrading to Windows XP and a 6-cell or 9-cell battery is recommended for a few dollars more.
When configurating the laptop computer, check for a free CPU upgrade option.

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Dell.com - Vostro 1000 15" Laptop: AMD 64 X2, 1GB, 80GB for $419
A great price for a decent laptop with AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core TK-55 CPU, 15" screen, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner, ATI Radeon Xpress 1150 256MB graphics, 6-cell battery, and 1 year warranty for $419 with free shipping.

Dell.com - Vostro 200 Mini PC: Dual Core, 1GB, 160GB, 19" LCD for $389
(expired)

Good deal if you're looking for a cheap PC with monitor. Upgrade to a E2180 CPU, choose either Windows Vista or XP, and the price comes to $389 with free shipping. Also includes 1GB of memory, 160GB hard drive, and CD/DVD Burner drive.

On the computer configuration pages, there are 30% off of power protection, external storage products, accessories, and and cameras. Some great deals on their list, such as:
- 320GB Western Digital MyBook External USB Drive for $63.
- 500GB Western Digital MyBook External USB Drive for $91.
- Logitech MX3200 Wireless Keyboard & Laser Mouse for $53
- Canon Powershot SD1000 for $118. Most other stores sell it for $50 more.
- Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router for $39

Friday, February 22, 2008

Newegg.com - HP Laserjet P1006 for $50
(expired: 2/25, sold out)

(repost)

HP P1006 Monochrome Laser Printer is back in stock for $100 with free shipping, and coupon code EMCACBKAB gives $50 off in the shopping cart. Most other stores sell it for around $100.

Note, the printer has mixed reviews. While most people praise the quality, a small paper try and a surprising incompatibility with networked print server devices can be a problem for some people. But for a small laser printer at $50 without any rebate requirements, it's still a great deal. Also note that all laser printers on the market, including this one, come with a toner cartridge with capacity for only about 700 print pages. Replacement cartridges for this printer give about 1,500 pages and cost about $55 at a cost of about 3.5 cents per page, which is also a little more expensive than other laser printers on the market whose cartridges cost about $50 and can do about 2,000 pages (2.5 cents per page).

Dell.com - Vostro 14" or 15", Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 250GB for $579
- Vostro 1000 15" for $449: AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-55, 1GB memory, 120GB hard drive, DVD Burner, ATI Radeon Xpress 1150, 4-cell battery
- Vostro 1400 14" for $579: Core 2 Duo T5270, 2GB memory, 250GB hard drive, DVD Burner, 6-cell battery
- Vostro 1500 15" for $579: Core 2 Duo T5270, 2GB memory, 250GB hard drive, DVD Burner, 6-cell battery
Free shipping.

The Vostro 1400 has the option to add a spare 9-cell battery for $59. A spare battery is nice on the road or on long flights, and adding one later would cost around $150.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Lenovo.com - 10% off, code: USPSUPERSAVINGS
Coupon code USPSUPERSAVINGS gives 10% off most configurations of Lenovo/IBM Thinkpad Laptop Computers. Some deals:
- Thinkpad T Series 14" with integrated graphics for $948, or $853 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T8100, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty.
- Thinkpad T Series 15" with integrated graphics for $948, or $853 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T8100, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, 6-cell battery, 1 year warranty.
- Thinkpad X61 12" for $1060, or $954 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T7250, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty.
- Thinkpad X61s for $1229, or $1106 after coupon: Core 2 Duo L7500, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty.
- Thinkpad X Series 12" Tablet for $1559, or $1403 after 10% coupon: Core 2 Duo T7500, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty.
Coupon combines with other automatic discounts & promos on their site. When entering the coupon, make sure there are no spaces, commas, or extra characters before and after the letters of the coupon, otherwise it may not apply any discount.

Lenovo gives an option to get Windows XP instead of Vista. If this laptop is meant for business & productivity use, we actually recommend the older Windows XP because as of today, it is more stable and faster than Vista.

The X Series are very lightweight at 3 lbs and have very little battery consumption, so a 4-cell battery can give about 4 hours. However the X Series have no internal CD/DVD drive so you must use networking to share a CD/DVD drive from another computer, or use another computer to copy CD/DVDs onto a USB Flash Drive, or just get an external USB CD/DVD drive and attach to this laptop. The X61 are regular lightweight laptop computers, X61s are slightly thinner, and X Series "Tablet" can be used as either a laptop computer or a touch-screen device.

If you want a brand new Thinkpad and don't care whether it's last year's model, some Outlet deals:
- X60 12" Tablet for $972 with Core Duo L2500 CPU, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, Windows XP, 8-cell battery, and 3 year warranty
- X60 12" Tablet for $899 with Core Duo L2400 CPU, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, Windows Vista, 8-cell battery, and 3 year warranty
- X61s 12" Laptop for $1095 with Core 2 Duo L7500 CPU, 2GB memory, 120GB hard drive, Windows XP Professional, 4-cell battery, Bluetooth, and 1 year warranty.
- T61 14" Laptop for $795 with Core 2 Duo T7300 CPU, 1GB memory, 120GB hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, Windows Vista Ultimate, 6-cell battery, and 3 year warranty
Coupons cannot be used in the Outlet.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Newegg.com - good deals today
- Computer Cases:
  - Lian Li A05B ATX Mid-Tower PC Case for $60 after coupon EMCACBKDC with free shipping. Lian Li makes some of the best PC cases on the market. This particular one is a mid-tower, shorter than a regular tower so it can only hold up to 3 hard drives and 2 CD/DVD drives, and may not have room for really long PCIe cards such as Geforce 8800 GTX cards. It has great reviews, and other stores sell it for around $100 after shipping fees.
  - Raidmax ATX-612WEB Steel ATX Mid-Tower PC Case for $80 after free shipping coupon EMCACBKDA, and a $10 mail-in rebate is available ($70 after rebate).
- Printers:
  - HP P1006 Laser Printer for $50 after code EMCACBKAB with free shipping. Most other stores sell it for around $100.
  - HP 3050 Laser Printer/Scanner/Fax for $150 after code LJ305050 with free shipping. HP sells it for $200, and most other stores sell it for over $200.
  - HP 2600N Color Laser Printer for $230 after code EMCACBKAC with free shipping. Most other stores sell it for around $300.
- Acer Laptop Computers:
  - Acer Aspire AS5720-4126 15" Laptop Computer Dual Core, 2GB memory, 160GB hard drive, DVD Burner, 6-cell battery for $564 after coupon EMCACBKCA and after shipping fee.
- Other Stuff:
  - 4-Port USB & Audio KVM Switch for $70 after code EMCACBKCE with free shipping. Shares up to 4 computers with a single monitor (VGA), USB keyboard, USB mouse, and stereo audio plug.
  - 2x1GB G.Skill PC2-8500 1066MHz Desktop Computer Memory for $70.
Coupons may only work for people who previously subscribed to their mailing list before today.

Update (2/20 12pm EST): The Laserjet P1006 is now sold out.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Dell.com - Vostro 200 Slim PC: 2GB, 160GB, 22" LCD for $499
Pentium Dual Core processor, 2GB memory, DVD Burner, 160GB hard drive, 22" E228WFP LCD Monitor for $499 with free shipping.

Another Dell deal: Vostro 1500 15" Laptop for $579, with Core 2 Duo T5270, 2GB memory, 160GB hard drive, DVD Burner, 9-cell battery.