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    Notebook and Tech Deals for 2/14/2005 - 2/16/2005

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Andrew Baxter, Feb 14, 2005.

  1. Andrew Baxter

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    $400to $500 Instant Rebate on Dell Inspiron Notebooks (Expires ?) UPDATED (2/15/2005)

    Get $400 - $500 Off New Inspiron Notebook by clicking this link

    Acer TravelMate 2200 $689

    Ecost.com has the Acer TravelMate Notebook w/ Celeron 2.66GHz, 15in XGA screen, 256MB, 40GB, DVD/CDRW combo, Radeon 9000, 56k/NIC/802.11g wireless, XP Home, 1yr warranty for $689 + $8 handling = $696 shipped. Also get free Sennheiser HD437 or Sony MDRV150 headphones after $20 rebate (exp 2/28).

    Toshiba: up to $100 instant off + 50% off optical drive or hard drive upgrade

    Toshiba has 50% off optical drive and hard drive upgrades on customizable notebooks. Toshiba also has up to $100 instant discount on customizable notebooks. Use the 50% off to upgrade to a DVD SuperMulti drive and a larger or faster hard drive. Offer Expires on Valentines Day (2/14/2005).

    Example Toshiba Notebooks Included in Offer:

    HP Pavilion Ze4941us 15" Notebook $750

    OfficeDepot.com has the HP Pavilion ze4941us 15" Notebook for $950 - $10 off $50 code 24650129 (Expires 2/28) - $150 rebate (Expires 2/12) - $50 rebate (Expires 6/1) = $740 with free shipping.
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    Office Depot: Compaq 2231US Notebook 1.3GHz 40GB 802.11g 15in $570 shipped AR

    Office Depot has the Compaq Presario 2231US Notebook w/ Celeron M 350 1.3GHz, 15in Screen, 256MB, 40GB, DVD/CDRW combo, 802.11b/g wireless, XP Home for $780 - $30 off $150 coupon (exp 2/28) - $150 rebate (exp 2/19) - $30 rebate (exp 6/1) = $570 w/ free shipping.

    Averatec AV5500-EA1 notebook w/ AMD 2600+ 15in XGA DVD/CDRW $700 shipped

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    Amazon has the compact Averatec AV5500-EA1 notebook w/ AMD Sempron 2600+, 15in XGA screen, 256MB, 40GB, DVD/CDRW combo, XP Home, 1yr warranty for $850 - $50 rebate (exp 3/31) - $100 rebate (exp 2/22) = $700 w/ free shipping.

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    Netgear WGB511 802.11g Wireless Kit $50
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    Amazon.com has the Netgear WGB511 802.11g Wireless Networking Kit (WGR614 and WG511) for $75 - $25 rebate (Expires 2/28) = $50 with free shipping.
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    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.
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    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.

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    HP zv5000z Laptop Athlon 64 3000+ 40GB 15.4in WXGA 802.11b/g $969 shipped After Rebate

    HP has Free Shipping on your entire order w/ a customizable PC.

    Customizable Hewlett Packard Pavilion zv5000z notebook w/ Athlon 64 3000+ 1.80GHz, 256MB, 40GB, free DVD/CDRW combo, 15.4" WVA WXGA (1280x800) screen, 802.11b/g WLAN w/ 125HSM/SpeedBooster, 64MB GeForce 440 + 1394 & 5-in-1 , modem/NIC, XP Home for only $1024 - $25 off coupon code: AV9244 (exp 3/1) - $50 rebate (exp 3/1/05) = $969 w/ free shipping.

    configure the system as above. Select lowest setting except Athlon 64 3000+ [+$50], 15.4in WXGA [+$50], 64MB GeForce 440 + 1394 & 5-in-1 [+$25], 802.11b/g WLAN w/ 125HSM/SpeedBooster [+$25], add to cart and apply coupon.

    40% Off Computer Books

    Barnes Noble has 40% off Addison-Wesley, Prentice Hall, Peachpit, Sams, Que, New Riders, BradyGames, and the official Adobe, Macromedia, and Cisco Press imprint books. free shipping $25+. Also use $5 off $50 coupon code "BNOFFER" (Expires 2/28)

    HP: Compaq R3000Z notebook XP2800+ DVD/CDRW 802.11b/g $774 shipped AR

    HP has free 54g Wireless LAN upgrade + Free DVD/CDRW upgrades on select notebooks.

    $25 off $250 on Customizable HP and Compaq Notebooks coupon code: AV9244 (exp 3/1)

    Customizable Compaq Presario R3000Z notebook w/ Athlon XP-M 2800+, 15in XGA, 256MB, 40GB, free DVD/CDRW combo, 32MB GeForce, modem/NIC, Free 802.11b/g wireless, Firewire, 56k/NIC, XP Home for only $829 - $30 rebate (exp 3/1/05) - $25 off coupon = $774 w/ free shipping.

    configure the system as above and add to cart. Choose lowest priced options except the free upgrades.

    Recommended upgrades: AMD 3000+ [+$25], 15.4in WXGA [+$50], 60GB [+$25], 12 Cell Battery [+$25]

     
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  2. ianz

    ianz Notebook Enthusiast

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    any news on the deals from canada??