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    Notebook and Tech Deals for 1/31/2005 - 2/2/2005

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Andrew Baxter, Jan 31, 2005.

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    20% Off Dell Inspiron Laptops with Coupon Code (Expires 2/3/2005)

    Limited time offer beginning 1/28/05 8:00am CST through 2/3/05 5:59am CST or after 4000 redemptions (whichever occurs first) ONLINE ONLY: Save20% + Free Shipping on select Inspiron notebook purchases $1249 or more (before tax)! Coupon not valid on Inspiron XPS. Only one coupon may be applied per cart at checkout. Coupon code expires after first 4000 uses, or earlier if offer is terminated earlier. Enter coupon codeDBD8902D8FS9SH at checkout to receive this offer.For sample Deals from Dell.com Home using Coupons, view our Dell.com Inspiron Coupon Page to find the Inspiron notebook and all coupon codes you can use. Remember, you can save more money by configuring higher specs and boosting the price of the laptop, and then using the coupon code to bring the price back down (the price must be $1,249 or higher for coupon to work).

    Coupon Code:

  2. DBD8902D8FS9SH20% off purchase of Inspiron $1249+ (expires 2/3/2005 6:00:00 AM)

    Example Inspiron Notebooks for which coupon codes work:

    3. [​IMG]Dell Inspiron 600M (Celeron 1.5GHz, 256MB, 40GB)

    [​IMG]Dell Inspiron 6000 (Celeron 1.30GHz, 256MB, 30GB)

    [​IMG]Dell Inspiron XPS (Pentium 4 3.4GHz, 1GB, 100GB)

    [​IMG]Dell Inspiron 700M (Pentium M 1.60GHz, 256MB, 30GB)

    [​IMG]Dell Inspiron 8600 (Pentium M 1.5GHz, 512MB, 30GB)

    Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Router with SpeedBooster $55 shipped after rebate

    Staples has the Linksys WRT54GS 802.11g Wireless Router w/ SpeedBooster for $80 - $15 off $75 by using coupon code: 69638 (exp 2/1) - $10 rebate (exp 9/25) = $55 w/ free shipping. Some hacks and firmware updates.

    SpeedBooster technology increases wireless network performance by up to 35 percent

    Price compare:

    Linksys WPC54GS Wireless-G Notebook Adapter w/ speedbooster $60 - $10 rebate (exp 2/12) = $50

    Price compare:

    $250Off + FreeWireless Upgradeon New Dell Inspiron 6000 15.4" Widescreen Intel Pentium M Sonoma Laptop

    or for a lower price you can get the Celeron M Inspiron 6000

    EMachines M2105 2.8Ghz Widescreen Notebook $649

    TigerDirect.com has the refurbished eMachines M2105 8.6lb desktop replacement Notebook Intel Celeron 2.8GHz / 15.4-inch WXGA Widescreen / 256MB DDR / 40GB HDD / CD-RW/DVD Combo / Windows XP Home $649.97 after $100 rebate plus $28 shipping. Tax in IL, FL, NC.
    Product Link

    HP dv1000 5.3lb Notebook $949 or $749

    HP Shopping has the 14-inch WXGA (1280 x 768), 5.3lb HP Pavilion dv1000 Pentium M 715A with256MB/40GB HD, Free CDRW/DVD, 56K, Ethernet, MS Works/Money, XP Home SP2 for $999.99 - $50 rebate = $949, free shipping. Taxapplies in CA, TN, VA, WI. Free Extra 6 Cell Battery. (Exp 1/30) Free HP 3847 Printer after rebate. (Exp 1/30)

    If you have lesser needs configure with IntelCeleron M 350 1.3Ghz Processor to get the machine for $749.

    $50 rebate link Exp 3/1/05
    Product Link
    Toshiba A75-S209 P4 3Ghz Notebook $999

    J and R has the desktop replacement 8lb Toshiba A75-S209 Satellite Notebook P4 532 3.06Ghz 512MB/60GB, DVD/CDRW, 15.4 Widescreen, 802.11g, XP Home for a very low $999.99 after rebate, Free shipping. Tax only in NY.

    Product Link

    Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse $15

    Amazon.com has the Microsoft M20-00013 Notebook Optical Mouse (Black) for $20 - $5 rebate (Expires 1/31) = $15, with free shipping on $25 orders.
    Product link.[​IMG]

    Fujitsu $50 Off Coupon Code, Free Color Printer & Free Shipping with Notebooks/Tablet PCs

    Fujitsu has a few offers running right now:

    • Free color printer and shipping with Notebooks or Tablet PCs, use coupon code: FCSWEBADS at checkout (expires 1/31/05)
    • $100 Off Rebate for Fujitsu P7010/P7010D (expires 1/31/2005)
    • $50 off $1000+ FujitsuNotebook, use coupon code FPC5067EP Coupon (expires ?)
    • Don't forget students and educators are eligible for 5% discounts on purchases through Fujitsu.com, call 1-800-FUJITSU to get the discount.

    Example Fujitsu Notebooks:

    Icon Backpack For Notebooks $19.99

    CircuitCity.com has the Icon Backpack For Notebooks for only $19.99.
    Product link.

    Price compare (normally $50):

    CompUSA: Toshiba Satellite M35X-S161 Notebook 1.3GHz 512MB 60GB DVD/CDRW 15.4in $800 shipped AR

    CompUSA has the Toshiba Satellite M35X-S161 Notebook w/ Celeron M Processor 350, 1.3GHz, 512MB RAM, 60GB, 15.4-inch WXGA TFT Display, 8X DVD / 24X4X24 CD-RW Combo, Windows XP Home for only $1050 - $100 off - $150 rebate (exp 2/5) = $800 w/ penny shipping.

     
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