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Thursday, May 15, 2008

Dell.com - TomTom One 130 GPS for $150
TomTom One 130 Portable/Vehicle GPS is on sale for $150 with free shipping. Price appears after added to the cart. This is the new version of the TomTom One, and $150 is about $50 less than what everyone else sells it for.

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
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.

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.

Dell.com - TomTom One XL-S GPS for $240
ToMTom One XL-S GPS for $240 when using code NW$1FZKL2FT7V0 with free shipping. Most other stores sell it for $250 to $300.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Dell.com - Sony DSC-H3 Digital Camera for $210
Sony Cybershot DSC-H3 Digital Camera is on sale for $210 after using coupon GJM0$VQ502XH90 in the cart. Most other stores sell it for $240, $250, and $300.

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

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.

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Dell.com - Nikon Coolpix S200 Digital Camera $130
Coupon code X$5X6468Z$G6LL drops its price to $130 with free shipping. Most other stores sell it for $150 to $160.

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
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
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

Dell.com - 750GB External USB Hard Drive $140
(expired)

Western Digital 750GB external USB hard drive for $140 with free shipping. A great deal at $0.19 per GB, most other stores sell it for around $190, and is only $5 more than the internal drive.

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 16, 2008

Dell.com - great deals on some computer accessories
A collection of good deals posted recently, all with free shipping.
- Speakers:
  - Cyber Acoustics Speakers for $9.34
  - Logitech R-10 Speakers for $13.59
  - Altec Lansing BXR1121 2.1 Speakers for $24.64. Every other store sells it for at least $30.
  - Philips MMS171 2.1 Speakers for $30.
- Headphones:
  - Cyber Acoustics ACM-500 Headphones for $9.34
  - Altec Lansing AHP524 Light Headphones for $29.
  - Cyber Acoustics AC-400 Headset/Mic for $12
  - Sennheiser HD-202 Headphones for $25.50. Other stores sell it for over $30.
  - Panasonic Retro Style Headphones for $30. Other stores sell it for around $44.
  - Koss QZ-99 Noise Reduction Headphones for $33
  - Zalman ZM-RS6F Headphones for $38. Other stores sell it for around $50.
- Computer Accessories:
  - Targus Fusion Laptop Messenger Case for $20. Most other stores sell it for $30 to $50.
  - Dell SP2008WFP 20" LCD Widescreen Monitor, built-in Webcam for $254.
  - Dell E248WFP 24" LCD Widescreen Monitor for $379. A pretty good deal compared to other 24" monitors with similar specs.
  - Steelseries S&S Gaming Mouse Pad for $25.50. Good reviews on Dell.com and Newegg.com. Also other Steelseries Gaming Mouse Pads available at about 20% less than what other stores sell them for.
  - Logitech G15 Keyboard for $70. Sells elsewhere for $81 to $96 after shipping fee. It's a versatile programmable keyboard with personalized profiles for each program or game. Has a built-in LCD display which can interface with various programs on Windows and Linux PCs, including clock, CPU/Memory system usage, realtime score while playing certain multiplayer games, instant messaging with Trillian while playing a game, statistics of music playing in WinAmp, etc.
  - Logitech VX Nano Wireless Mouse for Laptops for $40. Most other stores sell it for over $50.
  - Logitech V470 Wireless Laser Mouse for Laptops for $34. Most other stores sell it for around $45.
  - Logitech G5 Laser Mouse for $46. Sells elsewhere for over $50.
  - Logitech MX Air Mouse for $100. Other stores sell it for around $150.
- Memory Cards and USB Drives:
  - Kingston 2GB Secure Digital Memory Card for $10
  - Kingston 4GB USB Flash Drive for $17.50
- Cameras:
  - Canon Powershot SD750 for $160. Most other stores sell it for $170 to $200.
  - Canon Powershot S5 IS for $280. Most other stores sell it for around $300.
  - Kodak C813 for $100. Most other stores sell it for $110 to $120.
Each with free shipping.

Monday, April 14, 2008

Dell.com - PowerEdge T105 Server: Dual Core, 2GB, 2x160GB for $379
- AMD Opteron 1212 2.0GHz Dual Core CPU
- 2GB DDR2 800MHz 2x1GB memory (adds only $10 to the starting price)
- no operating system
- two 160GB hard drives
- 16x DVD-ROM drive (a free upgrade)
This configuration prices to $359, and add $20 for shipping. It does not include a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and operating system at that price. You are on your own to install an operating system.

Friday, April 11, 2008

Dell.com - good deals today
- Speakers:
  - Cyber Acoustics Speakers for $9.34
  - Altec Lansing BXR1121 2.1 Speakers for $24.64. Every other store sells it for at least $30.
- Headphones:
  - Cyber Acoustics ACM-500 Headphones for $9.34
  - Altec Lansing AHP524 Light Headphones for $29. Other stores sell it for around $35.
  - Cyber Acoustics AC-400 Headset/Mic for $12
  - Zalman ZM-RS6F Headphones for $38. Other stores sell it for around $50.
- Computer Accessories:
  - Targus Fusion Laptop Messenger Case for $20. Most other stores sell it for $30 to $50.
  - Dell SP2008WFP 20" LCD Widescreen Monitor, built-in Webcam for $254.
  - Dell E248WFP 24" LCD Widescreen Monitor for $379. A pretty good deal compared to other 24" monitors with similar specs.
Each with free shipping.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Dell.com - good deals today
- Logitech S510 Wireless Keyboard & Optical Mouse for $38 after coupon 5SZKSF$P5RH2TQ plus $5 shipping ($43).
- Jabra BT620s Bluetooth Wireless Headset for $28 after coupon M3FXW$JLQD6DVN plus $5 shipping ($33).
- Seagate 500GB External USB Hard Drive for $100 after coupon 2KHCKL$FJGB9F3 with free shipping
- APC Back-UPS 800VA UPS for $100 after coupon 1BM4SNLGXZR9CQ with free shipping.
- Canon HR10 HDTV Camcorder for $719 after coupon F47FZJ?42GNJMS with free shiping. Other stores sell it for $750 to $800.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Dell.com - good deals today
- Kingston 2GB Secure Digital Memory Card for $10.
- Logitech R-10 Speakers for $10
- Philips MMS171 2.1 Speakers for $30. Buy.com sells it for $33, and most other stores at least $40.
- SteelSeries S&S Mouse Pad for $25.50, great reviews on Dell.com and Newegg.com, and most other stores sell it for $30 to $40.
- SteelSeries SX Mouse Pad for $31, other stores sell it for around $45.
- SteelSeries I-2 Mouse Pad for $34, other stores sell it for around $42 after shipping fee.
- Sennheiser HD-202 Headphones for $25.50, other stores sell it for at least $30.
- Panasonic Retro Style Headphones for $30, other stores sell it for around $40.
- Koss QZ-99 Noise Reduction Headphones for $33. Most other stores sell it for at least $40.
- 2x1GB OCZ Reaper DDR2 1150MHz PC Memory (2GB) for $108, and a $20 mail-in rebate is available ($88 after rebate). Most other stores sell it for around $145.
The free shipping promotion is expected to expire tonight.

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

Dell.com - 4GB USB Flash Drive for $17.50
Kingston 4GB USB Flash Drive for $17.50 with free shipping. Most other stores sell it for at least $21.

Dell.com - Logitech G15 Keyboard for $68
Logitech G15 Programmable Keyboard is on sale for $68 with free shipping. Most other stores sell it for $81 to $96. Paying $68 is pricey for a wired keyboard, so this deal is meant for gamers or someone who wants programmable macro keys.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Dell.com - TomTom One XL-S GPS for $240
TomTom One XL-S GPS is back on sale for $240 with free shipping when using coupon Z9KKLJ67M0GKFG in the cart. Most other stores sell it for at least $50 more.

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
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.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Dell.com - HOT! - Canon Digital Rebel XTi Camera for $419
(expired: 1:20pm EDT, price raised)

Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi with 18-55mm Lens is on sale for $419 with free shipping, or without a lens for $319. Select either Black or Silver, and a lens is required for use. Other stores sell it for $588 to $600. It is a little more compact than other digital cameras in this price point, but it uses Compact Flash memory instead of the more popular Secure Digital. It's one of the best cameras on the market today. A huge 30 page review of this camera on DPReview.com.

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.

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.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Dell.com - Logitech G5 Laser Mouse for $40
A Blue Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse with 2000dpi is $40 with free shipping. This is a very good deal, since every other store sells the Blue version of this mouse for $45 to $50, and it has mostly good reviews. Even Ebay sellers are bartering their G5's for over $50 after shipping fee.

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Dell.com - coupons for some electronics
- Gaming Accessories:
  - Ferrari Racing Wheel (for Windows, PS2, PS3 racing games) for $38 after shipping fee and coupon 4Z4$4XH$?Q88TH . Sells elsewhere for about $58 after mandatory shipping fee.
- GPSs:
  - TomTom One XL-S GPS for $240 after coupon 721FR4MTZ9LHSS
  - TomTom Go 720 GPS for $310 after coupon SL9?W8VQQCRQV8 . Sells everywhere else for $330 to $450.
- MP3 Players:
  - Sandisk e280 8GB MP3 Player for $99 after coupon ?2QMJNQVNQNGSD with free shipping. Walmart also sells it for $100, and most other stores sell it for $110 to $125.
  - Sandisk Sansa View MP3 Player 8GB for $104 or 16GB for $154 after coupon PR?J$7?3JRBXW8 . Other stores sell them for $10 to $40 more.
- Camcorders:
  - Canon HR10 1080i Camcorder for $730 after coupon JNJHWNHGQ43TCQ . Sells everywhere else for at least $800.

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.

Dell.com - HOT! - Canon SD750 Digital Camera for $120
(expired: 11am EDT, price raised)

Canon SD750 7-megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom is on sale for $120. Ground shipping is free during checkout. Every other store sells it for $171 to $180. It's a small digital camera with good reviews and takes good quality pictures, and an incredible value for the price.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

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

Dell.com - Logitech G5 Laser Mouse for $40
A Blue Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse with 2000dpi is $40 with free shipping. This is a very good deal, since every other store sells the Blue version of this mouse for $45 to $50, and it has mostly good reviews. Even Ebay sellers are bartering their G5's for over $50 after shipping fee.

The mouse's very sensitive laser and its adjustable weight cartridge are great features. Its middle wheel click is useless because it is almost impossible to do a wheel click without spinning the wheel forward or backward, but probably not an issue for someone who doesn't need a middle button click.

After an hour of using this mouse, we found the adjustable sensitivity dpi buttons really do improve precision in games and applications, and is a huge improvement over a standard mouse. For example, moving the mouse constantly back and forth between 2 side-by-side monitors is easier using normal or high sensitivity setting. Doing something with pinpoint precision, such as touching up red eye in photos with Photoshop or lining up the cross-hairs of a sniper rifle in a game are easier when lowering the dpi.

If your current mouse moves by rolling a ball underneath and you are annoyed when it gets dirty and sticks, definitely look at this wired laser mouse, a great value for the price.

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Dell.com - Canon Digital Rebel XTi Camera for $479
(expired)

The silver model of a Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi with 18-55mm Lens is on sale for $479 with free shipping. Other stores sell it for $574 to $600. A great deal, if you don't mind a silver color camera. It is a little more compact than other digital cameras in this price range, but it uses Compact Flash memory instead of the more popular Secure Digital. A huge 30 page review of this camera on DPReview.com.

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 - good deals today; 1TB External Drive $230, TomTom XL-S $250
- Sandisk Sansa e280 8GB Portable MP3 Player for $100 after coupon code N1CT6D70V6XL2J . Most other stores sell it for around $120.
- Western Digital MyBook Essential 1TB External USB Hard Drive for $230. Other stores sell it for at least $252.
- Seagate 500GB Serial-ATA Internal 4ms Hard Drive with 32MB-Cache for $110. Usually goes for around $120, a little more than other 500GB hard drives because it has twice the buffer cache size of standard drives.
- TomTom One XL-S GPS with Bluetooth for $250 after coupon 5B5FRKC317L4DF . Best price elsewhere is around $326 (after shipping fee), and most other stores sell it for around $350.
- TomTom Go 720 GPS with Bluetooth for $320 after coupon 3X?HFCP431G142 . Most other stores sell it for $350 to $400.
- TomTom Go 920 GPS with Bluetooth for $360 after coupon N7$?8MDH339?3B . Other stores sell it for $490 (after shipping fee) to $555.
- TomTom Rider 2nd Edition GPS for Motorcycles for $440 after coupon JPHBV1?8PCRSF5 . Other stores sell it for $600 to $650.
- TomTom Go 920T GPS with Bluetooth for $440 after coupon 3SGDCRT53DH7V3 . Most other stores sell it for around $550.
Free shipping on each of these deals.

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

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Dell.com - Canon SD1000 Digital Camera for $149
Canon Powershot SD1000 Digital Elph 7-megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom for $149 with free shipping. That's about $20 less than most other stores, and has a very good review.

Additionally, a $50 mail-in rebate is available if you buy this Canon camera with a Canon Photo printer, such as:
- Canon MP210 Printer/Scanner for $70, or $20 after the rebate
- Canon MP470 Printer/Scanner for $100, or $50 after the rebate
- Canon MX700 Printer/Scanner/Fax network-ready for $200, or $150 after the rebate
Free shipping.

Friday, February 29, 2008

Dell.com - 17" LCD Monitor for $139
A good 3 year warranty and good reviews, but VGA input only (no DVI).

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

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.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Dell.com - Western Digital 1TB External Gigabit NAS Drive for $210
(expired: 6pm EST, price raised)

Western Digital MyBook World WDG1NC10000N 1TB (1000GB) External Hard Drive with 10/100/1000 Ethernet is on sale for $210 with free shipping. Other stores sell it for around $275. It provides 1TB of file storage to all computers on your wired home or office network. Also another USB-based hard drive can be attached to this unit to provide additional storage. Additional product information is available on Western Digital's website. It's an incredible deal at $0.21 per GB for an external NAS drive.

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.