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    This Unbelievable Deal is back

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by ser101, Aug 7, 2008.

  1. ser101

    ser101 Newbie

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    I find info about this deal on this blog http://smart-pc.blogspot.com
    Then I checked my self and it is true BestBuy selling this laptop again for only $579.99
    Compaq - Presario
    * Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor T2390 with 533MHz frontside bus, 1MB L2 cache and 1.86GHz processor speed
    * 3GB DDR2 memory for multitasking power
    * 17" WXGA+ high-definition widescreen TFT-LCD display with BrightView technology and 1440 x 900 resolution
    * 200GB SATA hard drive

    If any body has it all ready tell me what you think about it.
    I want to buy it.
     
    ser101, Aug 7, 2008
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  2. Demoic

    Demoic Notebook Geek

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    Doesn't sound that impressive to me
     
    Demoic, Aug 7, 2008
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  3. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    That's actually a pretty good price for a 17" model with the listed specs.
     
    Dook, Aug 7, 2008
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  4. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    I agree. I believe one could also upgrade the processor if they wanted to.
     
    Arki, Aug 7, 2008
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  5. ser101

    ser101 Newbie

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    On all laptops with 17" screen size, prices are starting at $700 and up.
    This laptop were priced $699, just one day ago at best buy.
    So, I think it is unbeatable deal for only $579.99
     
    ser101, Aug 7, 2008
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  6. R4000

    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yep, that is a decent deal for the A900 series....
     
    R4000, Aug 7, 2008
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  7. benx009

    benx009 Notebook Evangelist

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    gaaahh, that is an unbelievable deal, what is "Demoic" saying. Geez, just when you thought prices on laptops couldn't get any lower....
     
    benx009, Aug 7, 2008
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  8. Demoic

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    Meh, I didn't realize that 17" notebooks were so much more then 15" budget ones.
     
    Demoic, Aug 7, 2008
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  9. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    Dood. WTF are you talking about? $579 IS usually the price for a budget 15" model.
     
    Dook, Aug 7, 2008
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  10. Demoic

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    This sounds like a budget 17" to me.
     
    Demoic, Aug 7, 2008
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  11. Dook

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    It IS a budget 17". Thats the whole point.
     
    Dook, Aug 7, 2008
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  12. Demoic

    Demoic Notebook Geek

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    AND i said I didn't realize Budget 17" were normally a bit more then budget 15" thats my point. I know thats the normal price for a budget 15"
     
    Demoic, Aug 8, 2008
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  13. Lakjin

    Lakjin Notebook Deity

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    who cares...? get over it.
     
    Lakjin, Aug 8, 2008
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