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    Compaq v5005 Laptop 15.4",512mb, 80GB DVD burner $700

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by rasputinj, Jan 30, 2006.

  1. rasputinj

    rasputinj Notebook Consultant

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    OfficeDepot.com has the Compaq V5005-us Laptop

    w/Sempron 3000+ , 15.4inch BrightView LCD , 512mb, 80GB, DVD burner drive, 802.11g, w/free hp printer

    for $699.99 w/free ship
    after $150MIR and $30 off code
     
    rasputinj, Jan 30, 2006
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  2. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    Thats not too bad, but the Sempron doesn't impress me. If they threw in a Turion it would be a good deal.
     
    Jason, Jan 30, 2006
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Sempron is a better budget CPU than the Celeron. A faster hard drive will make a bigger difference than the CPU as most of the time people are not pushing their systems.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 30, 2006
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