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    Notebook and Tech Deals for 2/2/2005 - 2/4/2005

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Andrew Baxter, Feb 2, 2005.

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    25% Off Dell Inspiron Laptops with Coupon Code (Expires 2/8/2005 6:00 a.m.)

    Limited time offer beginning 2/4/05 2:00pm CST through 2/8/05 5:59am CST or after 5000 redemptions (whichever occurs first) ONLINE ONLY: Save25% + 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 5000 uses, or earlier if offer is terminated earlier. Enter coupon code8M70QQ342TW51Q 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. 8M70QQ342TW51Q 25% off purchase of Inspiron $1249+ (expires 2/8/2005 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)

    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:

    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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    Apple PowerBook Notebook G4-1.33GHz 60GB DVD/CDRW $1200 shipped After Rebate

    [​IMG]

    Amazon has the Apple PowerBook M9183LL/A Notebook w/ PowerPC G4 1.33GHz, 12in XGA, 256MB, 60GB, DVD/CDRW combo,64MB NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200, 56k/NIC, Mac OS X, 1yr warranty for only $1300 - $100 rebate (exp 2/22) = $1200 w/ limited time free shipping.

    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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    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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    i was this close to squeezing the trigger on an i6000 with this coupon (wuxga and extra battery for a little over 1K), but i couldn't get over (a) the part in abaxter's review that mentioned how you have to raise your wrists when typing because it's a "thick" notebook (the exact reason i bought a thin i2100 previously) and (b) those white plastic accents (my roommate has the 700m and like the review says, it looks cheap and plastic-y).

    here's hoping that the (soon released?) compaq v4000 is a 15.4" version of the v2000 with a dedicated vid card...
     
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    haha, no way...

    it's info like that found in the reviews that make this site invaluable; especially for a product like Dell where you can't just walk into a BB or Fry's to see 'em in person

     
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    oh man, I hope there aren't any Dell folks trolling the forums or they'll be mad at me for having deterred you from buying

    [ :p]

    I think you can do better than the i6000 though, it's got some definite shortcomings, but if you're able to get it for a good price it might be worth it.

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