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    OfficeDepot (INstore BTO) Base Compaq V2000Z $399.99 After rebates

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Sept1967, Sep 25, 2005.

  1. Sept1967

    Sept1967 Notebook Guru

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    Base V2000Z Sempron 2800+

    256MB - 40GB HD - 8x DVDROM - XP Home SP2
    14" WXGA Brightview widescreen
    Configuration code #03017068

    $649.99 - $50 rebate - $100 Rebate - $100Rebate

    Instore Kiosk configured, plus they add shipping

    Base model doesnt mention what/if any/ networking is included.

    Kiosk upgrades offered....
    $40 DVDROM/CDRW
    $50 512 Memory (rip off price)
    $30 54G Wireless
     
    Sept1967, Sep 25, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Nice find.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 25, 2005
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  3. greebler

    greebler Notebook Guru

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    It's back! It is a really good deal, but upgrade the hell out of it!
     
    greebler, Sep 27, 2005
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    i just ordered one, base congifuration with 12-cell(extra $40) i think, hopefully i'll get a 64 bit sempron. it does come with ethernet and modem but no wireless at base price. i did, however; order a wireless card free after rebates from tigerdirect.

    oh ground shipping for me was $45 :( no other shipping options.
     
    ronald.raygun, Sep 28, 2005
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  5. ZaZ

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    It is probably $100-125 cheaper than HP's including the tax and shipping. Rebates can sometimes be a headache.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 28, 2005
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  6. Sept1967

    Sept1967 Notebook Guru

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    Upgrade it yourself, AFTER you buy it.
    They want to charge you $50 to give you 512 up from 256 MB memory. You can watch for 512 stick deals under $50 all the time. For less then their $50, you will end up with 768MB.
    I kept the lowly 40GB hard drive included, and upgraded to 2x512 sticks later on mine.

    Like raygun said, even if you dont upgrade to wireless, you can add it later for cheap, or free also.

    The included 6cell battery will average you 2-2 1/2 hours. Judge for yourself if you need a 12cell of unplugged time.
     
    Sept1967, Sep 28, 2005
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    anyone know what the chances are of the sempron in these notebooks being 64-bit? mine doesn't arrive for another 10 days for me to check
     
    ronald.raygun, Sep 29, 2005
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Sempron isn't 64 bit, Turion is....right?
     
    coriolis, Sep 29, 2005
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    Desktop versions of the Sempron do offer 64 bit instructions. No idea when they will move the mobile versions, but I doubt that if you ordered it now 64 bit is probably no go.
     
    miner, Sep 29, 2005
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