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Thursday, July 3, 2008

Dell.com - Inspiron 530 Slim Desktop: 19" LCD, Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 500GB $599
Dell Inspiron 530s Slim Desktop Computer with 19" Widescreen LCD Monitor, 2GB memory, 500GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner for $549 plus $30 shipping. Upgrading the processor from Dual Core to a Core 2 Duo for $20 more is well worth the upgrade, making the final price $599 after shipping fee. A pretty good deal for a small desktop computer.

Apple.com - iPod Touch Free for Students Buying a Mac
Free iPod Touch or iPod Nano after mail-in rebate for students, teachers, and educational staff members who buy a Mac before Sep 15.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Dell.com - Inspiron 530 Desktop PC: Quad Core, 3GB, 500GB for $530
(repost)

This Inspiron 530 desktop PC comes standard with Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor, 3GB memory, 500GB hard drive, and CD/DVD Burner for $499 plus $30 shipping. It does not include any monitor. It's a decent deal on a computer with pretty nice specs.

Lenovo.com - 5% to 10% off, code: USPGREATSAVINGS
Coupon code USPGREATSAVINGS gives 5% off of Thinkpad T 14" & 15" Laptops and 10% off of Thinkpad X13" Laptops and Thinkpad Tablets. The X and Tablet Laptops are very light and thin, but do not include any CD/DVD drive.

Monday, June 30, 2008

Dell.com - Vostro 1310 13" Laptop: Core 2 Duo, 1GB, 80GB for $689
Vostro 1310 Laptop Computer for $649 with free shipping. When configured with Core 2 Duo T5670 CPU, 1GB of memory, 80GB hard drive, 6-cell battery, CD/DVD Burner drive, the price comes to $689. Laptops with 13" screens usually go for over $800 because of their light weight, so this is a pretty good deal.

They also offer 2GB of memory for $25 more, also a pretty good upgrade deal. If you want 4GB of memory, it may be best to buy memory cheaper elsewhere and install it yourself by following their instructions.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

OfficeDepot.com - Acer 15" Laptop: Core 2 Duo, 3GB, 160GB for $500 after rebate
Starting today, Office Depot has an Acer Extensa Laptop Computer with 15" screen, Core 2 Duo T5550 CPU, 3GB memory, 160GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner, and built-in Webcam for $625, and a $125 mail-in rebate is available.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Dell.com - coupons
Desktop computers:
- $200 off $799 in Inspiron Desktop Computers, code Z4JZBGPWKKZQMS
- $300 off $1049 in Inspiron Desktop Computers, code 9RT9FL$18RLH42
Laptop computers:
- $225 off $999 in Inspiron Laptop Computers (not XPS), code: 67HLP4BL8WV6TD
- $350 off $1299 in Inspiron Laptop Computers (not XPS), code: N6DT1G$64M79BW
Also some other laptop computer deals which do not work with a coupon.

Another deal. If you are looking for a nice desktop computer without a monitor, a Inspiron 530 for $469 plus $30 shipping ($499) with Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor, 3GB memory, 500GB hard drive, and CD/DVD Burner. Coupons cannot add on to this one. Update: The Inspiron 530 deal raised in price by $30, up to $499 plus $30 shipping ($529).

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Dell.com - Inspiron 530s Slim PC: Dual Core, 2GB, 250GB, DVDRW for $299
(expired)

Inspiron 530s Slim Desktop Computer with Intel E2180 Dual Core processor, 2GB memory, 250GB hard drive, and CD/DVD Burner for $299 with free shipping.

It's a pretty good deal for an inexpensive computer for doing email, shopping, storing & printing digital camera pictures, and other basic tasks. For photo and video editing, a Core 2 Duo processor may be worth a $70 upgrade price. For playing games, adding a low-profile graphics card may be worth it.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Dell.com - coupons
Desktop computers:
- $200 off $799 in Inspiron Desktop Computers, code W53G?31Q9301W6
- $300 off $1049 in Inspiron Desktop Computers, code C9$W2RMGM22XVL
Laptop computers:
- $225 off $999 in Inspiron Laptop Computers (not XPS), code: 67HLP4BL8WV6TD
- $350 off $1299 in Inspiron Laptop Computers (not XPS), code: N6DT1G$64M79BW
Also some other laptop computer deals which do not work with a coupon.

Another deal. If you are looking for a nice desktop computer without bundled with a monitor, a Inspiron 530 for $499 with Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor, 3GB memory, 500GB hard drive, and CD/DVD Burner. Coupons cannot add on to this one.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Dell.com - Vostro 200 desktop PC: 22" LCD, Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 500GB $509
(expired)

Dell Vistro 200 desktop computer configured with:
- Intel Pentrium Core 2 Duo E2200 2.2GHz CPU
- Windows XP Home or Vista
- 1 year warranty
- Dell 22 inch Widescreen E228WFP monitor
- 2GB memory
- single drive 16x DVD+/-RW drive
- 500GB hard drive
It prices to $609 with free shipping, and coupon code 12VTGCSG7ZF991 gives $100 off of any Vostro desktop priced above $599.

And a similar deal on a Vostro 200 Slim Tower for $509, when configured with:
- Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.4GHz
- Windows XP Home or Vista
- Dell 22 inch Widescreen E228WFP
- 2GB memory
- single drive 16x DVD+/-RW drive
- 320GB Serial-ATA hard drive
That also comes to $609 with free shipping, and code 12VTGCSG7ZF991 gives $100 off in the cart.

The code applies to any Vostro desktop computer priced above $599. The above deals are examples to show how to configure their computers to get a good deal with the coupon.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Dell.com - coupons
Desktop computers:
- $200 off $749 in Inspiron Desktop Computers, code 93WLX690FFR?FN
- $300 off $999 in Inspiron Desktop Computers, code CJ?Z2DQDSJ0L0N
- 20% off $1699 in XPS 630 Desktop Computers, code: BS4MQZFXHG6BFZ
- $200 off XPS 720 Red Desktop Computer, code: 9KD64W68M?B?MQ
- $100 off XPS 720 Black Desktop Computer, code: FCXSD8GV59NKTG
- $300 off XPS 720 H2C Desktop Computer, code: LKP3FZ7BHDRDMH
Laptop computers:
- 25% off $999 in Inspiron Laptop Computers (not XPS), code: 66Z2MXLFSZF43P
- 30% off $1299 in Inspiron Laptop Computers (not XPS), code: H873GJC2846CV5
- $250 off XPS M1730 Laptop Computers, code: 5GZG5XQDH4X0W7
Also some other laptop computer deals which do not work with a coupon.

And a Inspiron 530 Desktop Computer deal with Intel Quad Core processor, 3GB of memory, 500GB hard drive, DVD Burner, and no monitor for $499 ($469 plus $30 shipping).

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Lenovo.com - 10% off, code: USPSAVEMORENOW
(repost)

Coupon code USPSAVEMORENOW gives 10% off of most configurations, and gives 15% off R series. This coupon is in addition to automatic discounts on their site. Some deals:
- Thinkpad T Series 14" integrated graphics (the one priced at $850), lowest configuration can be configured to $713 after coupon with this configuration: Core 2 Duo T8100, Windows Vista Home Basic, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, Bluetooth, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty.
- Our recommended configuration: Thinkpad T Series 14" at $797 after coupon with this: Intel Core 2 Duo T8100, Windows XP Professional, 14.1" WXGA screen, 1GB of memory in 1 DIMM, 120GB hard drive 5400rpm, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, PC Card Slot and Media Card Slot, no bluetooth, 6-cell battery. It prices to $885, or $797 after coupon.
- Thinkpad T Series 15" with integrated graphics (the one displayed at $850) in its cheapest configuration for $732 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T8100, Windows Vista Home Basic, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, no bluetooth, 6-cell battery, 1 year warranty. It configures to $814, or $732 after coupon. We recommend "downgrading" to Windows XP Business for a few dollars more and upgrading the hard drive size.
- Thinkpad X61 12" for $1020, or $918 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T8100, Windows Vista Home Basic, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, no Bluetooth, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty. Does not include an internal CD/DVD drive.
If the coupon fails to give any discount in the cart, try again while makeing sure there are no spaces or extra characters before & after the coupon.

The T Series or the lightweight X Series are recommended for business use.

Lenovo gives an option to get Windows XP instead of Vista. If this laptop is meant for business & productivity use, we recommend configuring it with Windows XP for a more stable operating environment.

If you are confortable following Lenovo's instructions of installing additional memory inside the laptop, you can configure your Lenovo with 1 DIMM module of 1GB, then install your own 1GB DDR2 Laptop Memory in the laptop's second memory slot for $17 after shipping and a rebate.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Dell.com - cheap desktop computer for $289
Another great deal on a cheap desktop computer, when configured like this:
- Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 processor
- Windows Vista Home
- no monitor
- 1GB memory
- 250GB hard drive
- CD/DVD Burner drive
- no memory card reader, by selecting: "Dell Media Card Reader included in Dell Bluetooth Package" (drops $20 off the price, and causes warnings which can be ignored)
- 1 year warranty
That configuration prices to $259, plus $30 shipping. A great deal if you're looking for a cheap desktop computer, and don't need a bundled monitor.

Dell charges $190 to include a 19" LCD monitor, but a nicer Acer 19" LCD Monitor can be purchased elsewhere for $180, or a Acer 22" Monitor for $230.

Monday, May 19, 2008

Dell.com - Inspiron 530s Slim PC: Dual Core, 1GB, 320GB, DVDRW for $329
If you're looking for a small & inexpensive desktop computer without a bundled monitor, this is a pretty good deal. Comes with a Dual Core E2180 CPU, Windows Vista, 1GB memory, 320GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner, and 1 year warranty for $299 plus $30 shipping.

If you do more than just email and surfing the web, it may be worth the cost to configure the processor to a much faster Core 2 Duo for $70 more.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Dell.com - Vostro 1400 14" Laptop: Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 160GB, DVDRW $544
Vostro 1400 with base configuration of Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz CPU, choice of Windows XP or Vista, 1 year warranty, 2GB memory, DVD Burner, and 160GB hard drive. Dropping down to a 120GB hard drive takes $25 off, if you want. If you prefer 4GB of memory, you can drop down to 1GB of Dell installed memory to save $25, then buy your own 4GB of memory for about $66 to $70 after rebate, then replace the Dell memory by following instructions on page 174 of the laptop's manual.

Also on that page is a Vostro 1500 15" Laptop for $519 with Core 2 Duo CPU, 2GB memory, 120GB hard drive, and DVD Burner. The 15" comes with a better graphics card, however it is a little heaver than the 14".

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Dell.com - cheap desktop computer with 20" monitor $399
(expired: 5/15)

(repost)

Vostro 200 Mini Tower with base configuration of:
- Intel Pentium E2160 Dual Core CPU
- Windows XP Home or Vista Home
- 1 year warranty
- Dell 20 inch Widescreen E207WFP LCD Monitor
- 1GB memory
- DVD Burner drive
- 160GB hard drive
Price comes to $399 with free shipping, a pretty good deal despite including an old "dual core" CPU instead of a newer Core 2 Duo. An upgrade to a Core 2 Duo CPU is available for $70 on the configuration pages. When given the choice of Windows XP or Vista, we recommend XP because of numerous repored problems with unhappy Vista users.

Friday, May 9, 2008

OneCall.com - Laptop Backpack for $40
(expired: sold out)

(repost)

Targus HP600 Evolution Nylon Backpack on sale for $27, plus $13 for 3-day shipping for one ($40 total). If you buy more than one in a single order, shipping costs $5 for each additional ($72 total for 2, $104 for 3, etc). Other stores sell this bag for around $80 each (after shipping fees). Onecall is a very good online store with great customer service.

We used 2 of these laptop backpacks for 4 years, and still and love them. They are perfect for 15" and 17" notebook computers, but can seem too large for 12" notebooks. It has excellent padding and plenty of room for an extra battery, mouse, power cord, portable 2.5" hard drive, and a water bottle. As a backpack, it is not as stylish as a traditional laptop attache case, but its plain black color does not look too awkward especially for a traveler. Several other laptop bags are now available in the $15 to $35 range, but they are not as nice as this one.

The only complaint we heard is the rough material on the inside of the bag can produce scratches on the outside of their laptop. We had not seen that problem, but if someone's laptop really is that fragile, it seems that issue can be prevented by placing a piece of paper or a thin file folder between the laptop and the bag's interior.

Some stores sell this backpack with a tiny HP logo on the front, but ours ordered from OneCall have no logo. Having no HP logo on the bag is nice, because it does not advertise to potential thieves that a computer is inside the bag. The product's photos on Onecall are poor, but better quality photos of the same backpack product can be seen on Amazon.com.

Update (5/10): It appears this deal may finally be sold out. This deal has been available at OneCall for over 4 years now, but as of today it appears to finally be gone. Hope you got one.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Dell.com - cheap desktop computer with 20" monitor $399
Vostro 200 Mini Tower with base configuration:
- Intel Pentium E2160 Dual Core CPU
- Windows XP Home or Vista Home
- 1 year warranty
- Dell 20 inch Widescreen E207WFP LCD Monitor
- 1GB memory
- DVD Burner drive
- 160GB hard drive
Price comes to $399 with free shipping, a pretty good deal despite including an old "dual core" CPU instead of a newer Core 2 Duo. An upgrade to a Core 2 Duo CPU is available for $70 on the configuration pages. We recommend choosing Windows XP over Vista, because of numerous repored problems with unhappy Vista users.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Dell.com - $300 off $999 Inspiron Desktop Coputers, code: KGXH5QNBB2?L9$
(expired)

For example, a Inspiron 530 Desktop with XP when upgraded with a Quad Core Q6600 CPU and a 24" LCD Monitor, it prices at $999 or $699 after coupon. Even if you do not want a 24" Monitor, you can probably get about $350 by selling it brand new on Ebay, leaving you with just a quad core computer at a total cost of about $350.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Dell.com - cheap, slim desktop computer for $318 or $348
(expired: 5/1)

A cheap computer with very basic specifications, good for doing email, surfing the web, word processing, storing digital camera photos, playing kids/educational games, and other basic tasks. Its default configuration comes with a Intel Pentium Dual Core E2160 CPU, Windows Vista Home, no monitor, 1GB memory, 250GB hard drive, DVD Burner, keyboard, mouse, memory card reader, and 3 year in-home warranty for $368 with free shipping.

No monitor is included. Upgrading the CPU to a Core 2 Duo for $100 or $150 more is still a pretty good deal, especially since it includes a 3 year warranty. When adding your own cards, this slim computer only accepts "low profile" cards, such as a low profile Geforce 8400GS graphics card.

If you already have a keyboard & mouse, and if you have no need for a built-in memory card reader, you can select:
- Keyboard included in Dell Bluetooth Package [subtract $10]
- Dell Media Card Reader included in Dell Bluetooth Package [subtract $20]
You can ignore the warnings and still check out with a final price of $338 with free shipping.

Update (5/1): Price dropped by $20, to $348 with the base configuration, and drops to $318 when the keyboard, mouse, and card reader are removed. Updated title with new prices.

If you need a monitor with a new computer, a new deal now available is:
- Vostro 200 Slim Tower with 19" LCD Monitor for $449: Core 2 Duo E4500, Windows XP or Vista, 1 year warranty, Dell 19 inch E198WFP, 2GB memory, DVD Burner, 160GB hard drive.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Lenovo.com - 10% off, code: USPTHINKSAVINGS
Coupon code USPTHINKSAVINGS gives 10% off of most configurations, except R series which gives 15% off. This coupon is in addition to automatic discounts on their site. Some deals:
- Thinkpad T Series 14" with integrated graphics for $855, or $770 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T8100, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, DVD burner, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty. Our recommended configuration is: Core 2 Duo T8100 2.1GHz CPU, Windows XP Professional, 1GB, 160GB hard drive, DVD Burner, Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG, integrated Bluetooth, and 6-cell battery. It prices to $910 before coupon, and $810 after coupon, a very good deal for that configuration.
- Thinkpad T Series 15" with integrated graphics for $854, or $769 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T8100, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, DVD Burner drive, memory card reader, 6-cell battery, 1 year warranty.
- Thinkpad X61 12" for $1024, or $921 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T8100, Vista Home, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty.
When entering the coupon, make sure there are no spaces before & after the letters, otherwise it may fail to apply any discount.

Lenovo gives an option to get Windows XP instead of Vista. If this laptop is meant for business & productivity use, we recommend configuring it with Windows XP for a more stable operating environment.

Dell.com - $350 off $999 Inspiron Desktop Computers, code: 846R2FJ08MV90T
Coupon code 846R2FJ08MV90T gives $350 off any Inspiron Desktop computer configured to $999 or more. Example configuration:
- Inspiron 530 Desktop with 24" LCD and Quad Core CPU with XP or Vista for $699. Add a Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU and a E248WFP 24" LCD Monitor to bring the price to $1049, apply the $350 off code to get it for $699. The Windows XP model has an upgrade to XP Professional for $20 more, well worth the upgrade. Comes with only 1GB of memory, but RAM is very cheap to upgrade these days. Even if you do not want the 24" monitor, you can probably get about $350 by selling it on Ebay, leaving you with a pretty nice Quad Core desktop computer at a final cost of about $350.
- Inspiron 530 Desktop with 22" LCD and Quad Core CPU with XP or Vista for $659. Add a Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU, 22" E228WFP LCD Monitor, 2GB of the 800MHz memory, and a 320GB hard drive to bring the price to $1009, apply the $350 code to get it for $659.
Free shipping.

Unfortunately the power supply in the Inspiron desktop computers cannot handle the powerful "double wide" graphics cards, such as a Geforce 8800GTS. Older model Dimension XPS 410 desktops (also known as Dimension 9200) can handle those cards and can be found by searching for XPS 410 in the Dell Outlet for about $400. If you choose to buy one of those, you can purchase upgrades separately and install yourself, such as a Quad Core Q6600 CPU for about $200, 2GB memory for about $20, and a Geforce 8800GTS 320MB card for about $110.

Friday, April 25, 2008

Dell.com - Vostro 400: 20" Monitor, Core 2 Quad, 2GB, 250GB $599
Vostro 400 Mini Tower with 20" LCD Monitor for $599: Core 2 Quad processor, Windows XP, 2GB memory, 250GB hard drive, DVD-ROM drive, Geforce 8300GS 128MB graphics.

Dell.com - Vostro 15" Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 250GB for $549
(repost)

Vostro 1500 15" laptop computer is still available for $549 with free shipping, with Core 2 Duo CPU, 2GB memory, Windows XP (better for business use than Vista), DVD Burner, 250GB hard drive, 6-cell battery, and 1 year warranty.

During configuration, the 250GB drive can be replaced with a 160GB drive with free fall sensor, but only useful for someone worried about dropping their laptop computer while on.

A "Truelife" display is a glossy, reflective screen producing more vivid colors, but the standard screen is less susceptible to glare and better for use in rooms with windows.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Dell.com - Inspiron 530 Desktop: Quad Core, 3GB, 500GB for $479
(repost)

Inspiron 530 Mini Desktop PC with Core 2 Quad processor, choice of Windows XP or Vista, 3GB memory, 500GB hard drive, DVD Burner, Microsoft Works, and 1 year in-home warranty for $499 with free shipping. The Windows XP model has an XP Professional upgrade for $20 more, a very good deal. Our recommendation is to get Windows XP, unless you desire a specific feature unique to Vista. No monitor is included with this computer.

A 4% discount automatically applies in the cart. This computer is probably meant for productivity and business use, since it cannot handle a very powerful 3D graphics card, such as a Geforce 8800 or 9800.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Sony.com - refurbished Vaio 17" Laptop: Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 200GB $900
A good deal only for someone specifically looking for a Sony laptop computer, and does not want to pay over $1500. This model usually costs over $1500 new, and is available refurbished for $1000 with free shipping, and coupon code AFFB10 gives $100 off. It only has a 3 month warranty. When entering the coupon during checkout, make sure there are no spaces before or after the code.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Dell.com - Vostro 14" or 15", Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 160GB for $549
Vostro 1400 14" or 1500 15" laptop computer for $549 with free shipping, with Core 2 Duo CPU, 2GB memory, Windows XP, DVD Burner, 160GB hard drive, 6-cell battery, and 1 year warranty.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Dell.com - $325 off $999 Inspiron Desktop PC, code: Z?KL352LVR?KTT
Coupon code Z?KL352LVR?KTT gives $325 off a $999+ configuration of an Inspiron 530 desktop computer.

To get some good deals, click here, select the Inspiron Desktop priced at $379 in the middle, choose the left-most Inspiron 530 with a starting price of $379, select to customize with either Vista or Windows XP, then choose "As Selected" with the base price of $379, and configure such as:
- With Quad Core processor and 24" LCD Monitor for $724:
  - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor
  - 24 inch E248WFP Widescreen LCD Monitor
  - 1GB memory
  - 250GB hard drive
  - 16x DVD Burner
  - integrated graphics
- With Quad Core processor, 22" LCD Monitor, and Geforce 8300GS graphics card for $684:
  - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor
  - 22 inch SP2208WFP Widescreen LCD Monitor
  - 1GB memory
  - 250GB hard drive
  - 16x DVD Burner
  - nVidia Geforce 8300GS 128MB graphics card

Monday, April 7, 2008

Lenovo.com - 10% off, code: USPAPRILSAVINGS
Coupon code USPAPRILSAVINGS gives 10% off of most configurations. This coupon is in addition to automatic discounts on their site. Some deals:
- Thinkpad T Series 14" with integrated graphics for $850, or $765 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T8100, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, DVD burner, 6-cell battery, 1 year warranty. Our recommended configuration is: Core 2 Duo T8100 2.1GHz CPU, Windows XP Professional, 1GB 1-DIMM, 160GB hard drive, DVD Burner, Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG, integrated Bluetooth, and 6-cell battery. It prices to $910 before coupon, and $810 after coupon, a very good deal for that configuration.
- Thinkpad T Series 15" with integrated graphics for $850, or $765 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T8100, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, DVD Burner drive, memory card reader, 6-cell battery, 1 year warranty.
- Thinkpad X61 12" for $1060, or $954 after coupon: Core 2 Duo T8100, Vista Home, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty. We recommend upgrading to Windows XP Home, 1GB 1-DIMM, 160GB hard drive, DVD Burner, Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG to bring the price to $963 or $866 after coupon.
When entering the coupon, make sure there are no spaces before or after the letters, otherwise it may fail to apply any discount.

Lenovo gives an option to get Windows XP instead of Vista. If this laptop is meant for business & productivity use, we recommend Windows XP for a more stable environment.