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Friday, February 5, 2010

Dell.com - Inspiron 13" Laptop for $412
Inspiron 13" Laptop in Blue with Dual Core T4300 2.1GHz processor, Windows Vista, 160GB hard drive, 2GB memory, 4-cell battery, webcam, CD/DVD Burner, and wireless-g for $399 plus $13 shipping. Upgrading to a Core 2 Duo T6600 processor adds $75.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Dell.com - Vostro 220s Slim Tower PC with 18.5" Monitor $464
Scroll down a little on that page to find a Vostro 220s Slim Tower PC with 18.5" LCD Monitor, Core 2 Duo E7500 processor, 2GB memory, 250GB hard drive, and CD/DVD Burner for $429. Add $35 for shipping.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Dell.com - 15% off refurbished laptop or desktop, code: JMFGR8?VJ5?9LH
Select desktops or laptops, view their inventory of refurbished products, add one to the cart, and code JMFGR8?VJ5?9LH gives 15% off in the cart.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Dell.com - refurbished Dell Mini 10v Netbook for $220
1. Click here then click the second "check availability & prices" button on the right, under the "Inspiron Mini 10v".
2. View their inventory of refurbished Mini 10v laptops for $259. Most of them have identical specs, but look at the colors which may vary. Some colors are white, pink, purple, and blue. Find one you like, and add one to your cart.
3. Once added, apply code M$QZ9DZ7C12RD3 to the cart to get 15% off.
If you were able to add one at the $259 price, the final price should be about $220 after coupon with free shipping.

The 10v is a 10" Netbook with Windows XP, an Intel Atom processor, 160GB hard drive, 1GB of memory, 3-cell battery, webcam, wireless/b/g. The refurbished products include a 1 year mail-in warranty service plan. It also has a Secure Digital/SDHC memory card slot, so you can use SDHC cards for storage or for transferring files from cameras and digital devices.

The term "netbook" refers to a low powered laptop which can do email, web browsing, play some movies, print & store digital camera photos, and note taking, but won't be able to run big applications that a real laptop can, such as Photoshop.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Dell.com - Vostro 220s Slim Tower PC, 24" Monitor $534
Vostro 220s Slim Tower PC with 3GB memory, 500GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner drive, and a Samsung 2494SW 24" LCD Monitor for $499 plus $35 shipping. To get the monitor, select "no monitor" during configuration and the monitor appears automatically in the cart.

Its included Dual-Core E5300 processor is pretty good even though it's not a newer Core 2 Duo processor. On CPUBenchmark.net, the E5300 is listed as a 1722 benchmark, which is rated about the same as a Core 2 Duo E7200.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Microsoft.com - HP Pavilion 13" Laptop for $449
1. Add a HP Pavilion DM3-1044nr Laptop to your cart.
2. Press checkout, enter your address and credit card info
3. On the final checkout page, enter promo code MSStore-PC-40% on the right side of the page, and the price should change to $449.
Specs are very good: Pentium SU4100 1.3GHz processor, 4GB memory, 320GB hard drive, Windows 7 Home Premium, memory card reader, wireless a/b/g/n.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Dell.com - 40% off Vostro 13" Laptops, code: GL3D56XJCW9FT0
(expired: 1/13)

Configure one of the Vostro 13" Laptops, upgrading its configuration to get the pre-discount price above $999 (the "Starting Price" shown when configuring the laptop, not the Instant Savings price), then apply code GL3D56XJCW9FT0 to get 40% off. For example, configure this Vostro 13" Laptop with Core 2 Duo P7570 2.26GHz processor, 13" Ultrasharp TrueLife display, 3GB memory, CD/DVD Burner, 250GB hard drive with free-fall sensor, and a 9-cell battery. Starting price comes to $1003, or $602 after applying the 40% coupon.

Friday, January 8, 2010

Dell.com - Studio Desktop Quad-Core PC with 20" Monitor $699
Studio Desktop PC for $699. Under the Studio Desktop, select either "Personalize" for a regular tower PC or "Personalize With Slim Tower" for the slim model. They includes a Core 2 Quad Q8300 processor, Dell ST2010 20" LCD Monitor, 4GB memory, 750GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner, Windows 7, and 2 year in-home warranty service. An upgrade to a 23" monitor adds $49 more.

The slim model takes up less space, but the regular tower has more upgrade options, such as adding your own Geforce GT 240 1GB Video Card.

Friday, December 25, 2009

BestBuy.com - Lenovo 10" Ideapad Netbook for $209
Lenovo IdeaPad S10E Netbook for $197 plus $11.50 shipping. Has an Intel Atom processor, 1GB memory, 160GB hard drive, webcam, memory card reader, Windows XP, and a 3-cell battery. Netbooks are designed to do simple Internet tasks, such as surfing the web, doing email, taking notes, reading digital books, storing/printing digital camera photos. Some Netbooks are small enough to fit in hotel roof safes, but that depends on the size of the safe.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Dell.com - cheap T100 server for $269, T300 server for $499
Dell Poweredge T100 Server for $269 with coupon K7KBZ4PRJ1VDD1 with free shipping. It includes no operating system, no keyboard, no mouse, and no monitor. You are on your own to install your own operating system, such as a free Linux OS. Consider upgrading the memory from 1GB to 2GB for $19 more. Includes only a 160GB hard drive, DVD-ROM drive, and a Dual-Core E5400 Pentium processor. You can save money on CPU upgrades by upgrading it on your own, such as a Core 2 Duo E7400 for $118 (instead of $360 on Dell's site), or Xeon Quad-Core X3370 for $350 (instead of $510 on Dell's site). Hard drive upgrades are also cheaper when buying elsewhere.

Also a Poweredge T300 Server for $499 with coupon 3M$K4NS0ZXKWVQ with free shipping. Also includes no operating system, no monitor, no keyboard, and no mouse. Had a Core 2 Duo E6305 processor, 1GB memory, 160GB hard drive, a DVD-ROM drive, and 3 year on-site hardware warranty.

Servers are built a little tougher than desktop PC, and have better cooling. We worked with over 300 Dell Poweredge servers (towers and rackmounted systems) without any significant problems, except for 2 memory modules and 1 bad disk which went bad after a couple years, which is a very good track record over 5 years of using Dell servers.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Dell.com - deals today
Most of these deals expire today.
- Dell Ultrasharp 24" LCD Computer Monitor for $500. Twice the price of other 24" monitors, but if you have never seen an Ultrasharp monitor, you don't know how sharp the screen really is. Unless you need the sharpest PC monitor or if you just want the best, this is a deal for you, otherwise might be best to pay half for another monitor that's almost as good.
- Western Digital Portable 320GB USB Drive for $54 with coupon 4XNJ1GLL72360F . Usually sells for around $80.
- Western Digital Portable 500GB USB Drive for $67.50 with coupon 4XNJ1GLL72360F It usually sells for around $100.
While most items above (considered as "accessory" orders from Dell) ship within 24 hours, pay attention to the estimated ship and delivery dates during checkout, since some orders may be delivered after December 25.

Computers
- Vostro 220 Mini Tower PC with 20" Monitor for $424 after shipping fee. An upgrade to a Core 2 Duo processor costs $80, and a CD/DVD burner upgrade for $35. Other than those, the specs are pretty good with Windows 7, 2GB memory, and 320GB hard drive.
- Vostro 420 Tower PC with 23" Monitor for $634 after shipping fee. To get the 23" monitor, select "no monitor" when configuring the computer, and a Dell ST2310 23" LCD automatically appears in the cart. Includes a core 2 Duo 2.93GHz processor, 2GB memory, 250GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner.
Most computer orders placed today should be delivered around or after the new year. Some Vostro 1015 15" Laptop and Inspiron 15" Laptops are available now with delivery in 2 business days.

HDTV
- Sharp 32" LCD 720p HDTV with built-in DVD Player for $377 with coupon 4XNJ1GLL72360F
- Vizio 32" LCD 1080p HDTV for $449. Usually sells for around $500.
- Vizio 37" LCD 1080p HDTV (VO370M) for $474. Most stores sell it for at least $530.
- Vizio 37" LCD 1080p HDTV (VA370M) for $479. Most stores sell it for at least $530.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Dell.com - deals today
Computers and Computer Stuff:
- Inspiron and Studio Laptops for $389 to $749. The configurations on that page are guaranteed to arrive within 2 days, when placed before 6pm CST today or tomorrow. These prices are decent, not great, but the guaranteed delivery is nice.
- Western Digital External 1.5TB USB Desktop Hard Drive for $100. Useful for backups, and usually sells for around $140.
- Iomega 1TB Home Media Network Storage for $115. Shares across machines on a home or small office network, and usually sells for around $140.
- Dell 24" LCD Computer Monitor for $179. Usually sells for over $200, and includes a 3-year advance exchange warranty. The warranty will replace your broken monitor before you send the broken monitor back to Dell at no additional cost.
- Samsung 2494SW 24" Monitor and Logitech Wireless MK300 Keyboard/Mouse for $190 for the bundle, with coupon 101N9L1RF5N1BN
Gaming:
- Sony Playstation 3 Slim 120GB for $280 with coupon BQ?GSVLT3DNGVC . Most stores sell it for $300.
- Sony Playstation 3 Slim 250GB for $330 with coupon BQ?GSVLT3DNGVC . Most stores sell it for $350.
- Xbox 360 Arcade Bundle for $180. Usually sells for $200.
HDTV:
- Samsung P2570HD 24.6" LCD HDTV for $280 with coupon 44LRN4DDLGJKS2 . Usually sells for around $360.
In-stock orders placed today may be delivered before December 25. An estimated delivery date will be provided during checkout, and you can cancel your order if it will not arrive soon enough for you.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

BestBuy.com - Acer Aspire laptop for $300 or $350
Acer Aspire laptop and netbooks for $300 or $350. The 15" one on that page is a laptop, and the 10" are netbooks. Laptops have more memory and are more powerful than netbooks. The 15" has 3GB memory and a CD/DVD burner, and the 10" have 1GB memory. All have 160GB hard drive and a single-core processor.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Dell.com - Studio 15" Laptop for $649
Studio 15 Laptop with Core 2 Duo T6600 2.2GHz, 15.6" screen, 4GB memory, 500GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner, 6-cell battery for $649 with coupon VF$1LDWF7N9MMM .

Also another Studio 15 configuration, identical to above plus Microsoft Office Home & Student for $699 without a coupon.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Dell.com - deals today
- Vostro 220s Slim Tower Core 2 Duo PC with 21.5" LCD Monitor for $439. Core 2 Duo E7500 processor, Windows 7, 2GB memory, DVD-ROM drive (reader only), 250GB hard drive.
- Vostro 220 Mini-Tower Quad Core PC with 20" LCD Monitor for $529. Core 2 Quad Q8300, Windows 7, 2GB memory, DVD-ROM drive, 250GB hard drive.
- Vostro 430 Desktop PC with 19" Monitor for $705. Core i5 2.66GHz, Windows 7, 160GB hard drive, 2GB memory, DVD-ROM drive.

Dell.com - 25% off of 3 laptops, code: ?$QNC1?HSKNR9F
25% off the prices shown on the 3 laptops on that page:
- Studio 17 for $824 after coupon
- Studio 15 for $839 after coupon
- Studio XPS 13 for $1079 after coupon. Upgrading the disk to a 128GB SSD brings it to $1232.
Coupon gives 25% off of upgrades too.

Lenovo.com - Thinkpad 12" X200 or X200s for $1120
(repost)

Select a Thinkpad X200 or X200s 12" laptop at either $979 or $1019. Upgrade to Windows 7 Professional 32bit or 64bit, a 128GB Solid State Drive, and upgrade the battery to a 9-cell. Apply coupon USPHOLIDAY in the cart, and the price becomes $1135 for the X200 or $1120 for the X200s. Upgrading the X200s processor makes it $1179 after coupon.

The X200 has a faster processor, and the X200s has longer battery life. No CD/DVD drive is included.

Most other 12" lightweight laptops with 2GB memory, 128GB Solid State Drive, and a battery capable of 6-9 hours cost at least $1500. Since SSD prices are dropping quickly now, it is very likely many other brand of laptops will also be available around $1100 very soon, but not today.

Other Lenovo deals are also available with the coupon.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Dell.com - Vostro V13 13" Laptop for $599 or $649
Brand new Vostro V13 Laptop (13" screen) with Windows 7, 2GB memory, 320GB hard drive, webcam, wireless b/g networking, and 6-cell battery for $599 with a Core 2 Solo SU3500 processor, or $649 with a Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor and Wireless-n networking. There is a $449 model too, which does not come with Windows. It's small and lightweight, measuring 0.65 to 0.78 inches thick and weighing 3.5 lbs with its 6-cell battery.

No built-in CD/DVD drive to keep it lightweight, but you can add an external drive for about $50.

BHPhotoVideo.com - MacBook 13" Laptop Computer $860
Apple 13" MacBook for $860 with free shipping. Most stores sell it for around $1100. Specs: Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz, 2GB memory, 160GB hard drive, CD/DVD burner, Nvidia Geforce 9400M, webcam, Bluetooth, Wireless-n. Also includes Parallels Desktop 5.0 software.

Monday, December 7, 2009

HP.com - 15" Core 2 Duo Laptop $600, 17" Core i7 Laptop $850
Check any "free upgrades" when configuring the laptops
- HP Pavilion dv6t 15" Laptop Computer for $599. Core 2 Duo T6600 2.2GHz, free upgrade to 4GB memory, free upgrade to 320GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner, 6-cell battery.
- HP Pavilion dv7t 17" Laptop Computer for $1050, or $850 with coupon NBST949213 . Core i7 720QM Quad Core processor, free upgrade to 4GB memory, free upgrade to 320GB hard drive, Geforce GT 230M 1GB Video Card, CD/DVD Burner, 8-cell battery.

Dell.com - deals today
Some deals today, including:
- Inspiron 537s Quad Core Slim Tower PC without monitor for $429. Starting price is $249, upgrade the processor to a Core 2 Quad Q8200 for $150 and the operating system to Windows 7 for $30, and the price becomes $429. Other specs: 2GB memory, 320GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner. No monitor included at this price.
- Dell 24" LCD Computer Monitor for $189.
- Xbox 360 Holiday Bundle for $270. Most stores sell it for $300.
- Fuji A170 Compact Digital Camera for $68.
- Sony HDR-XR100 HD Camcorder 80GB for $559. Usually sells for around $600.
- Vizio Blu-Ray Player for $105. Supports BD-Live.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

OfficeDepot.com - Sony Vaio 15" Laptop for $630
Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F/S 15.5" Laptop for $630 in Silver color. Specs are pretty good: Core 2 Duo T6600 processor, 4GB memory, 320GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner, Windows 7, Wireless b/g/n, memory card reader. It weighs about 8.2 lbs, similar to other 15" laptops. It's a newer model Vaio, and most other stores sell it for around $700 to $750.

BestBuy.com - Acer 15" Laptop $332: Athlon TF-20, 3GB, 160GB
Acer Aspire AS5532-5535 15.6" Laptop for $330 plus $2 shipping. Also comes with an optical travel mouse and a Targus carrying case. However its CPU is one of the slowest around, about the same as an Intel Celeron M 1.6GHz, a little faster than an Intel Atom processor found in Netbooks.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Dell.com - deals today
Dell's Days of Deals today, those (and other deals) include:
- Vostro 220s Slim Tower PC without monitor for $434 after shipping fee. Also includes a free Magellan Roadmate 1220 GPS, which usually sells for $100 by itself. System specs: Core 2 Duo E7500 processor, Windows 7, 2GB memory, CD/DVD Burner, 250GB hard drive.
- Vostro 220 Quad-Core Mini Tower PC with 24" Monitor for $634 after shipping fee. Select "no monitor" when configuring, and a 24" monitor automatically appears in the cart. Base configuration includes a Core 2 Duo Q8300 processor, 3GB memory, CD/DVD Burner, 500GB hard drive.
- Dell Studio XPS 8000 Desktop PC without monitor for $849. Base configuration: Core i5 750 processor, 4GB memory, 640GB hard drive, Geforce GT220 video card, CD/DVD Burner, Windows 7, 2-year in-home warranty service.
- Inspiron 15" Laptop for $479 with free shipping. Only a Dual-Core processor, but a Core 2 Duo upgrade is available for $75. Includes 3GB memory, 250GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner, 6-cell battery, Windows 7 64bit.
- Inspiron Zino HD for $379. It's a miniature PC (similar to a Mac Mini), consumes very little power, and hooks up to a monitor but best if used with your living room's HDTV. AMD Dual-Core Athlon X2 3250e processor, Windows 7, 2GB memory, 250GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner. Upgrade to a Blu-Ray reader for $100, to turn it into your home theater's Blu-Ray player as well.
- Nintendo Wii System for $184
- Sharp 42" LCD 1080p HDTV (LC42SB45UT) for $549. Note, Sharp HDTVs whose model number start with "LC##SB" have slightly lower-end screens than other Sharp models. For example, this LC42SB45UT has 3 HDMI inputs and a dynamic contrast ratio of 8000:1, while the LC42D65U has 5 HDMI inputs and a dynamic contrast ratio of 10000:1. However the LC42D65U is much more expensive.
- Dell 23" LCD Computer Monitor for $188 with coupon DCRNV0R2WJRWTF

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Lenovo.com - Thinkpads with 128GB SSD, 9-cell: T400 14" $935, X200 12" $1135
(repost)

SSD drives run silent, consume less power & perform better than hard drives, and rarely fail because they have no moving parts. The drive should not be affected by rough turbulance and by dropping, like a hard drive would.
- Select a Thinkpad T400 14" Laptop starting at $739, upgrade to Windows 7 Professional 32bit or 64bit, a 128GB Solid State Drive, and upgrade the battery to a 6-cell or 9-cell. Apply coupon USPSAVE20T4 in the cart to get 20% off. Final price is $935 with the 6-cell battery or $991 with the 9-cell. This configuration would cost $1600 elsewhere, and most other 14" laptops with a 128GB SSD, Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB memory, and CD/DVD burner cost at least $1500.
- Select a Thinkpad X200 or X200s 12" Laptop at either $979 or $1019. Upgrade to Windows 7 Professional 32bit or 64bit, a 128GB Solid State Drive, and upgrade the battery to a 9-cell. Apply coupon USPCBRMONDAY in the cart to get it for about $1140. The X200 (faster processor) and X200s (longer battery life) come out to about the same price after applying the coupon. They do not come with a CD/DVD drive like the 14" does, but you can easily find a portable CD/DVD USB drive for around $50. This is a good deal compared to a Dell Latitude E4200 with 128GB SSD which goes for around $1800 and a Dell Adamo 13" Laptop with 128GB SSD which go for about $1500. A 13" MacBook Air with 64GB SSD goes for around $1600.
Choosing 32bit Windows is the safer choice to ensure better compatibility, but 64bit should be okay for business use only and if you ever want to run more than 4GB of memory in the laptop (which few people ever will).

Coupon USPCBRMONDAY works through tomorrow, and gives 10% off Thinkpad SL laptops, 15% off Thinkpad R and T, and 20% off Thinkpad W, X, and X Tablet.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Lenovo.com - Ideapad 12" Netbook for $365
Lenovo Ideapad S12 for $429, and coupon USP15SVEBIG gives 15% off in the cart. The coupon gives 15% off any of the Ideapads shown on that page, and most of the configurations differ only in processor speed, color, and memory.

Dell.com - Inspiron 537s Slim Desktop PC with 20" Monitor $499
Pentium Dual-Core E5300 processor, Windows 7, 20" LCD Monitor, 3GB memory, 500GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner for $499 with free shipping.

Dell system orders placed today with ground shipping should be delivered by December 22.

Lenovo.com - Thinkpad T400 14" Laptop for $591
(repost)

Thinkpad T400 14" Laptop for $739, and applying coupon code USPSAVE20T4 in the cart gives 20% off. Base configuration includes a Core 2 Duo P8600 processor, 2GB memory, 160GB hard drive, Wireless a/g/n, 4-cell battery, and Windows 7. The T400 usually sells for around $750.

The coupon also gives 20% off of all upgrades (except warranty upgrades), such as:
- operating system: Windows 7 Professional for $30, or $24 after coupon discount
- display type: 14.1" WXGA TFT with LED backlight for $20, or $16 after coupon discount
- battery: 6-cell for $20, or $16 after coupon discount
Applying those upgrades brings it to $809 or $647 after coupon discount.

A 128GB Solid State Drive upgrade is available for $380, or $304 after coupon discount. That's actually a hot deal, since 128GB SSD usually cost about $400 plus the work involved to install and configure it. Adding the above upgrades plus the 128GB SSD brings it to $951 after coupon, a hot deal for a 14" Thinkpad with SSD.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Lenovo.com - Thinkpad T400 14" Laptop for $600
Thinkpad T400 14" Laptop for $749, and coupon code USPSAVE20T4 gives $150 off in the cart. Base configuration includes a Core 2 Duo P8600 processor, 2GB memory, 160GB hard drive, Wireless a/g/n, 4-cell batter, and Windows 7. Upgrading to a 6-cell battery costs only $20. The T400 usually sells for around $750, and this deal is likely to expire tonight.

Dell.com - electronics deals today
(repost)

Electronics
- Ooma Phone System for $180 with coupon CD13HJ45BDTP1T . Provides telephone service through your broadband Internet connection, with no monthly fees.
- Vizio 37" 1080p LCD HDTV for $499
- Sharp 47" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV (LC47SB57UT) for $799.
- TomTom One 130 GPS for $80.
- Fuji S1500 Digital Camera & Camera Bag for $159. 10-megapixel, 12x optical zoom. Other stores sell just the camera for around $165.
Computer Parts & Accessories
- Western Digital Green 1.5TB 5400rpm Serial-ATA Hard Drive for $100. Same drive offered at Newegg for $90 last Thursday.
- Dell 1320c Networked Color Laser Printer for $179
Gaming
- The Beatles Rockband Special Limited Edition for Xbox 360 for $200. Usually sells for $230 to $250.

Dell.com - Cyber Monday deals today
Computers
- Inspiron 546 Mini Tower PC with 18.5" Monitor for $499. AMD Athlon II X2 215 processor, Windows 7, 4GB memory, 500GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner.
- Vostro 220 Mini Tower PC with 19" Monitor for $384 after shipping fee. Base configuration includes: Dual Core E5300 processor, Windows 7, Dell E1910 19" LCD Monitor, 2GB memory, DVD-ROM drive, 250GB hard drive. An available upgrade to a Core 2 Duo E7500 costs $80 more.
- Vostro 220s Slim Tower PC with 19" Monitor for $464 after shipping fee. Base configuration: Dual Core E5300 processor, Windows 7, Dell E1910 19" LCD Monitor, 3GB memory, DVD-ROM drive, 320GB hard drive.
- Vostro A90 9" Netbook for $214 after shipping fee. Intel Atom processor, Ubuntu Linux, 1GB memory, 16GB Solid State Drive, Bluetooth, Wireless-g, 4-cell battery. Does not come with Windows.
- Inspiron Mini 10v NetBook 10" for $279. Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB memory, 160GB hard drive, Windows 7, 3-cell battery, webcam, memory card reader. While configuring the Netbook, you can add a Sandisk 4GB SDHC Card for $10.
- Inspiron 15" Laptop Computer for $449. Dual-Core T4300 processor, 4GB memory, 250GB hard drive, CD/DVD burner, 4-cell battery. Upgrading the CPU to a Core 2 Duo adds $75, and to a 6-cell battery costs $35.
- Vostro 1520 15" Laptop Computer for $581 after shipping fee. Core 2 Duo T6670 processor, Windows 7 Professional, 4GB memory, CD/DVD Burner, 250GB hard drive, Wireless b/g/n, 6-cell battery.
- Inspiron 17" Laptop for $549. Core 2 Duo T6600, 3GB memory, 320GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner, 6-cell battery, Wireless-g.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Dell.com - Slim Desktop PC with Quad Core, 2GB, 320GB for $429
(repost)

A great deal for someone looking for a low-profile desktop PC, and does not need a monitor bundled with it. Inspiron 537s desktop PC starts at $249. At the very least, upgrade to Windows 7 for $30 more. The CPU,
- leave it as-is for $279, a low-end computer capable of basic duties
- upgrade the CPU to a Dual-Core E5300 for $40 over the starting price, total $319. Recommended, just to give you more capabilities over what a slow Celeron processor would provide.
- upgrade the CPU to a Core 2 Quad Q8200 for $150 over the starting price, total $449. Good for someone who wants to do a lot, such as burning CD/DVDs while surfing the web, editing photos, and playing games.
Other specs include 2GB memory, 320GB hard drive, and CD/DVD Burner.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Lenovo.com - Ideapad G450 14" Laptop for $549: Core 2 Duo, 4GB, 320GB
Ideapad G450 Laptop with Core 2 Duo T6600 processor, 4GB memory, 320GB hard drive, 6-cell battery, and Bluetooth for $699, and coupon USPDEAL10G450 gives $150 off in the cart. Ideapads aren't as robust as Thinkpads, but a good entry-level laptop.

BestBuy.com - HOT! - Toshiba Satellite 16" Laptop for $400 in-store
Toshiba Satellite 16" Laptop Computer for $400, only available for in-store pickup. The specs are incredible for the price: Core 2 Duo T6500 processor, 3GB memory, 250GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner, webcam, memory card reader, wireless b/g/n, 6-cell battery (giving up to 3 hours battery life). A 16" laptop is huge, weighing in at 6 lbs, and not the easiest to carry around for someone who travels a lot.

Friday, November 27, 2009

Newegg.com - HOT! - our favorites of the day
(repost)

With hundreds of Black Friday deals at Newegg posted here and here, figured we would repost our favorite deals here
- Western Digital Green 1.5TB 5400rpm Hard Drive for $90
- Seagate 2TB 5900rpm Hard Drive for $140
- Seagate Expansion 2TB USB Desktop Hard Drive for $150 (expired 11/28)
- Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player for $74. Rare to find it under $90.
- LG BD270 Blu-Ray Player for $104 after shipping fee.
- LG 32" 1080p LCD HDTV (32LF11) for $410 after shipping fee. (expired 11/28)
- Sceptre 37" 720p LCD HDTV (X370BV-HD) for $400 after shipping fee.
- TomTom One 130 GPS for $80
- Kodak M820 Digital Photo Frame for $79 with coupon EMCMMNV24
- TrendNet TEW-639GR Wireless b/g/n Router for $40. Only decent range, but a great performing router with Wireless-N.
- Trendnet TEW-637AP Wireless-N 300mbps Access Point for $25. It is a wireless access point only, not a router, so it plugs into your existing router and adds 300mbps Wireless-N to your home network. (expired 11/28)
- 2-port KVM Switch for $15. Allows 2 computers to share a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and VGA monitor.
- CyberPower 1000VA UPS for $95
- Silicondust HDHomerun Network-based dual-HDTV Tuner for $119 with coupon EMCMMNV69 . Very rare to find it under $145. Can be used to watch and record up to 2 regular and high definition channels at once, to any computer on your 100 megabit or gigabit network. Tunes using over-the-air antennas, or plugged into a cable TV signal.
- Belkin Wireless b/g USB Adapter for $11. Meant for connecting a desktop PC to your home's wireless router. Adapters like this usually go for at least $25. (expired 11/28)
- Rosewill Wireless b/g/n Mini USB Wireless Adapter for $15. Meant to add Wireless-N to laptops, supporting speeds up to 150 or 300 megabits, depending on the type of Wireless-N router you have.
And for someone looking to build their own PC from parts, these are incredible deals on some of the best quality components:
- MSI P55-GD80 LGA-1156 Intel P55 Motherboard for Core i7 for $180. Rated one of the best motherboards for a Core i7 system.
- Cooler Master HAF 932 Full-Tower Computer Case for $120 with coupon EMCMMNV35, and a $35 mail-in rebate is available ($85 after rebate). The "HAF" means High Air Flow, with three 230mm fans and one 140mm fan, it's one of the best cases on the market for overclockers, and for using high-end graphics cards which can heat up a system. (expired 11/28)
- Corsair HX620 620-Watt PC Power Supply for $120, and a $50 Visa Prepaid Card is available by mail-in rebate. Has 3 power rails, and rated one of the best power supplies on the market. Can easilly support just about anything you throw inside your system, except perhaps 2 or more power-hungry graphics cards in a single computer. See Corsair's power calculator to see if the HX620 can handle your system components. The HX620 is being replaced by a HX650, so if that page shows a HX650, then the HX620 can support your computer as well. (expired 11/28)
- Intel Core i7 860 2.8GHz Quad-Core CPU for $275. Also includes a free t-shirt, water bottle, and Windows 7 Release Candidate 32bit. The Windows 7 Release Candidate will expire itself on June 1, 2010, so it is basically just a free trial of Windows 7. (expired 11/28)
- Western Digital Black 750GB 7200rpm Hard Drive for $60 with coupon EMCMMNV34 (expired 11/28)
Add a pair of DDR3 memory, a CD/DVD drive, and video card, and you have a pretty incredible Core i7 system for around $1000. Protect your investment with a UPS, such as the Cyberpower 1000VA UPS for $95, or a APC 450VA UPS for $20 from Staples.com. Staples requires a $50 order to get free shipping, but you can buy more than one 450VA UPS to protect your other electronics, such as your DVR, your cable/DSL/Fios modem and router, your fish tank's filter, or your alarm clock.

Lenovo.com - Ideapad S12 12" Laptop for $300
(expired: 11/28)

Lenovo IdeaPad S12 295956U with Via Nano 1.3GHz processor, Windows XP Home, 1GB memory, 160GB hard drive, 6-cell battery for $429, and coupon USPDEALS12VIA gives $130 off in the cart.

Newegg.com - HOT! - more Black Friday deals today
(expired: majority of these have expired, some may still be available)

Flash Memory
- Sandisk 4GB USB Flash Drive for $10
- Team Fusion 8GB USB Flash Drive for $17
Electronics
- Alpine Universal Bluetooth Handsfree Car Kit with iPod Controller for $23 after shipping fee.
- Motorola Bluetooth DJ-Style Headphones (S805) for $23 after shipping fee.
- Sony Blu-Ray Player (BDP-S360) for $128
- Toshiba Blu-Ray Player (BDX2000) for $100. Has some negative reviews though.
- Onkyo 9.2-Channel Networked A/V Receiver (TX-NR3007) for $1400, and coupon code EMCMMNV26 adds a free Polk Audio PSW505 Subwoofer to the order.
- Kodak M820 8" Digital Picture Frame for $79 with coupon EMCMMNV24
- Sony White Headphones for $15
- AM/FM Alarm Clock for $10
Hard Drives, SSD and Optical Drives
- Western Digital Black 750GB 7200rpm Hard Drive for $60 with coupon EMCMMNV34
- Western Digital Scorpio Blue 80GB 5400rpm 2.5" Laptop Hard Drive for $30 with coupon EMCMMNV46
- LG Blu-Ray Reader, CD/DVD Burner with Lightscribe for $100
- LG CD/DVD Burner for $25
- Ridata 16GB SLC Solid State Disk for $69
- Samsung S2 640GB Portable USB Drive for $95 with coupon EMCMMNV79
Computer Accessories and Parts
- Madcatz P3 Racer Wheel & Pedals for Playstation 3 for $25
- Cooler Master HAF 932 Full-Tower Computer Case for $120 with coupon EMCMMNV35 and a $35 mail-in rebate is available ($85 after rebate). The "HAF" means High Air Flow, with three 230mm fans for excellent cooling. One of the best cases on the market today for overclockers.
- Thermaltake V9 Computer Case with 230mm Fan for $80 with coupon EMCMMNV39 and a $35 mail-in rebate is available ($45 after rebate).
- Corsair 620HX 620-Watt PC Power Supply for $120, and a $50 mail-in rebate is available ($70 after rebate). Rated one of the best power supplies on the market.
- Acer 23" LCD Monitor for $140 with coupon EMCMMNV55
- Intel Core i7 860 2.8GHz Quad Core Processor for socket 1156 for $275. Also includes a free t-shirt, water bottle, and Windows 7 Release Candidate 32bit. The Windows 7 Release Candidate will expire itself on June 1, 2010, so this is basically just a free trial of Windows 7.
Networking
- HDHomerun Networked Dual Digital HDTV Tuner for $119 with coupon EMCMMNV69 . Very rare to find it under $145. Can be used to watch and record up to 2 regular and high definition channels at once, to any computer on your 100 megabit or gigabit network. Tunes using over-the-air antennas, or plugged into a cable TV signal.
- Trendnet TEW-637AP Wireless-n 300mbps Access Point for $25. It's an access point only, not a router, so it must connect to your existing wireless router via ethernet cable. It support Wireless-n up to 300mbps, which would normally cost over $100 for that kind of bandwidth support in a wireless router.
- Belkin Wireless b/g/n Router for EMCMMNV58
- TP-Link Wireless b/g/n Wireless Router for $17
- Belkin Wireless b/g USB Adapter for $11. Good for connecting a desktop PC to a wireless router.
- Belkin Wireless-n Laptop Cardbus Card for $10
- Cradlepoint Hot-Spot Mobile Network Wireless-n Router for $150, and a $50 mail-in rebate is available ($100 after rebate). Insert a USB or Expresscard modemcard from Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, or another carrier, and it connects your wireless devices to the Internet from wherever coverage permits.
HDTVs
- LG 21" Kickstand LCD Monitor for $100 with code EMCMMNV53 . No HDMI input, and no built-in tuner.
- Samsung 32" 720p LCD HDTV (LN32B460) for $400 with coupon EMCMMNV22
- Samsung 52" 1080p LCD HDTV (LN52B550) for $1170 with coupon EMCMMNV33
- Samsung 52" 1080p LCD 120Hz HDTV (LN52B630) for $1400 with coupon EMCMMNV32
Cameras
- Casio Exilim EX-S5 Blue 10-megapixel 3x-optical Slim Camera for $92 after shipping fee.
- Sanyo Waterproof HD Camcorder for $262 after shipping fee.
Computers
- Acer Aspire 15" Laptop Computer (AS5738Z-4111) for $400. Dual Core T4300 processor, 4GB memory, 320GB hard drive, CD/DVD burner.
- HP Pavilion Gaming 15" Laptop Computer for $650. Core 2 Duo T6600, 4GB memory, 320GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650.
Printers
- HP Officejet 6000 C9295A Wireless Printer for $50 with coupon EMCMMNV54
Also 40% off of select ink and toner cartridges with coupon INKTONER40B

Dell.com - HOT! - Black Friday Sale
Computers and Monitors
- Inspiron 400 Zino HD for $199. 2GB memory, 250GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner
- Inspiron Mini 10v for $249
- Inspiron 15" Laptop for $449. A Core 2 Duo processor upgrade is available for $75.
- Inspiron 546 Mini Tower PC with 20" Monitor for $499
- Dell 21.5" LCD Monitor for $144
- Dell 23" LCD Monitor for $219
Electronics, Games, and HDTVs
- Fuji A170 10-megapixel Digital Camera for $59
- Nintendo Wii with 2 Rmotes, New Super Mario Bros for $250
- Garmin Nuvi 255W GPS for $130. Usually sells for around $160.
- Sharp 42" 1080p LCD HDTV (LC42SB45UT) for $599
- Sony BDP-S360 Blu-Ray Player for $110
- Kodak C180 10-megapixel Digital Compact Camera and Kocak P820 Digital Picture Frame for $99
- Iomega 1TB Home Media Network Hard Drive for $125. Some poor reviews though.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Lenovo.com - Thinkpad X200 12" Laptop for $767
Thinkpad X200 12" Laptop Computer for $959, or $767 after applying 20% coupon code USPBLKFRIDAY . This code expires Sunday, and works on all X-series models, including the X200s.

The X200 has a faster processor, and the X200s has longer battery life. Both are very lightweight, and their batteries last a lot longer than most 13" and 14" laptops.

The Thinkpad X-Series are some of the most portable with some of the longest battery life, the T-Series are more rugged and have better processing power, and the R-Series are the entry level laptops.

ZipZoomFly.com - Asus 14" Laptop Computer $400 after rebate
(expired: sold out)

Asus K40IJ-C2B 14" Laptop Computer for $500 with free shipping, and a $100 mail-in rebate is available. Rebate must be postmarked within 30 days of purchase. The laptop's specs include a Core 2 Duo T6500 2.1GHz processor, 2GB memory, webcam, wireless a/b/g/n, 320GB hard drive, 6-cell battery, and weighs 5.2 lbs. An amazing price for a laptop with these specs, but includes Windows Vista rather than Windows 7.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Dell.com - hot deals today on gaming
Console Gaming Systems and Games
- Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle for $270. Includes an Xbox 360 Gaming Console with 120GB hard drive, black wireless controller, headset, Lego Batman, and Pure Off-Read Racing.
- Nintendo Wii Gaming Console for $179. Most stores sell it for $200.
- Sony Playstation 3 160GB Bundle, 3 Controllers, Drake's FortuneResistance for $400.
- Beatles Rockband Premium Bundle for Playstation 3 for $225. Sells elsewhere for $240 to $250.
- Beatles Rockband Premium Bundle for Wii for $225. Sells elsewhere for $240 to $250.
- Sony PSP 3000 Core System for $150. Sells elsewhere for $170.
- Left 4 Dead 2 for Xbox 360 for $40. Usually sells for $55.
PC Games
- Left 4 Dead 2 for PC for $30. This brand new first-person-shooter game has excellent reviews, and usually sells for $50.

Dell.com - hot deals today
Laptop
- Vostro A90 Linux 9" Laptop for $192 after $8 shipping fee. Intel Atom N270 processor, 8.9" screen, 1GB memory, 8GB solid state drive, Bluetooth, Wireless-g, webcam, 4-cell battery, and Ubuntu Linux. Note it does not include Windows. With only an Intel Atom processor, it's more like a netbook than a laptop.
- Vostro A860 15" Laptop for $344 after $25 shipping fee. A pretty good deal for a 15" laptop, however only includes a Celeron processor and Windows Vista.
- Vostro 1720 17" Laptop for $607 after $8 shipping fee. Base configuration includes a 17" LED display, Intel Core 2 Duo T6670, Windows 7 Professional, 4GB memory, CD/DVD Burner, 320GB hard drive, wireless a/g/n, 6-cell battery, and 1 year warranty.
Desktop Computers
- Vostro 220s Slim Tower PC, Quad Core CPU, Windows 7 for $429. To get the deal, upgrade the CPU to a Core 2 Quad Q8200 and the operating system to Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit. No monitor.
- Vostro 220s Slim Tower PC with 21" Monitor for $398 after $35 shipping fee. Base configuration includes a Pentium Dual-Core E5300 , Windows 7 Home Premium, 21.5" E2210H LCD Monitor, 2GB memory, DVD-ROM drive, 160GB hard drive. Upgrade the CPU to a Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93GHz and the hard drive to a 250GB, and you have a pretty nice low-profile PC with monitor for $493.
- Vostro 220 Mini Tower PC with 21" Monitor for $494 after $35 shipping fee. Base configuration includes a Dual-Core E5400 processor, Windows 7 Home Premium, 21.5" E2210H LCD Monitor, 3GB memory, DVD-ROM drive, 250GB hard drive.
- Optiplex 360 Mini Tower PC with 20" Monitor for $534 after $35 shipping fee. Pentium E5300 2.6GHz processor, Windows 7 Professional and Windows XP Professional, 2GB memory, 250GB hard drive, P2010H 20" LCD Monitor, no CD/DVD drive, 3-year on-site warranty service. Upgrade the hard drive to 320GB for $8 more.
- Dell Poweredge T100 Entry-level Server for $274 after $25 shipping fee. Upgrading the memory from 1GB to 2GB adds $19. Includes no operating system, so you are on your own to install your own OS.
Computer Accessories
- Western Digital 1TB External USB Desktop Hard Drive is available for $80. Other stores sell it for more.
- Dell 21.5" LCD Monitor for $152 with coupon BGFC6SQ865829Z . Also includes a 3 year advance exchange warranty, meaning they replace a broken monitor, then provide you shipping labels and packaging materials to ship the broken monitor back to Dell.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Dell.com - Slim Desktop PC with Quad Core, 2GB, 320GB for $429
A great deal for someone looking for a low-profile desktop PC, and does not need a monitor bundled with it. Inspiron 537s desktop PC starts at $249. Upgrade the processor to a Core 2 Quad Q8200 and the operating system to Windows 7 Home Premium, and the price is $429 with free shipping. Other specs include 2GB memory, 320GB hard drive, and CD/DVD Burner.

JR.com - Quad-Core Desktop PC $430
Gateway SX2800-03 Desktop PC with Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz processor, 4GB memory, 640GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner, HDMI video output, memory card reader, 56k modem, and speakers for $430 with free shipping. One downside, it includes Windows Vista instead of Windows 7. Also no monitor is included.

HP.com - Quad Core 15" Laptop with Blu-Ray for $999
HP Pavilion dv6t 15" Laptop Computer with Intel Core i7 720QM Quad Core processor, Windows 7, 4GB DDR3 memory, 320GB hard drive, Geforce GT 230M 1GB graphics card, Blu-Ray Reader CD/DVD Burner drive, webcam, and 6-cell battery. Some of the components must be selected as free upgrades. An integrated HD Tuner can be added for $75 more.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Dell.com - deals today
Laptops
- Dell Inspiron Mini 10v for $299. It is a lightweight laptop for note taking, email, and simple tasks. It's processor is not powerful enough to run complex applications, such as Photoshop. The $299 deal includes Windows 7 Starter, 1GB memory, 160GB hard drive, 3-cell battery, webcam, and 1 year warranty.
- Lattitude E5500 15" Laptop for $660 with coupon 8T6BD3TW2Q6BBX . Base configuration: Core 2 Duo T7250 2GHz processor, 2GB, 160GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner, Docking Station, 6-cell battery. However it includes Windows Vista, not Windows 7.
- Latitude E5400 14" Laptop for $943 with coupon 8T6BD3TW2Q6BBX . Base configuration: Core 2 Duo T7250 2GHz processor, either Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Pro with Windows XP Pro, 3GB memory, 250GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner, 6-cell battery, and 3 year on-site warranty. Weighs between 5 and 6 lbs.
- Studio 17" Touch Laptop for $999. Base configuration: Core 2 Duo T6600 2.2GHz processor, Windows 7, CD/DVD Burner, 4GB memory, 500GB hard drive, 1 year warranty. A 17" laptop is big, with a touch-screen.
Desktops
- Vistro 220s Slim Tower PC with 24" Monitor for $419 plus $35 shipping ($454). Select "no monitor", and a Samsung 24" LCD Monitor automatically appears in the cart. Includes Windows 7, 2GB memory, DVD-ROM drive. Optionally upgrade the Dual-Core CPU to a Core 2 Duo E7500 for $80 more, and the 80GB hard drive to 160GB for $10 more.
- Studio XPS 8000 Desktop PC with Monitor for $949 or $1099.
Computer Parts & Accessories
- Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 2.66GHz CPU for $165 with coupon ?KX0T0NGTSSM32 . Sells elsewhere for $190.
- Asus P6T6 WS Revolution LGA-1366 Intel Motherboard for $270. Sells elsewhere for $340.
- Lian-Li PC-8B Mid-Tower ATX Case for $98 with coupon ?KX0T0NGTSSM32 .
- Lian-Li PC-37B Media Center Micro-ATX Case for $120 with coupon ?KX0T0NGTSSM32 .
- Lian-Li PC-A70B Full Tower ATX Case for $195 with coupon ?KX0T0NGTSSM32 .

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Lenovo.com - deals today
Laptops:
- Lenovo U350 13" Laptop for $449 with coupon USPU3527U . Includes a Pentium SU2700 processor, 3GB memory, 320GB hard drive, 4-cell battery, Intel 5100 Wireless, Bluetooth, and 1 year warranty. Its processor is not as powerful as other 13" laptops, but this is a great price for a lightweight laptop of this size.
- Lenovo C300 20" Laptop for $379 with coupon USPC30121E . A great price for a big screen, but pretty far less powerful than other budget laptops.
- Thinkpad T400 14" Laptop for $749, or $637 after 15% coupon USPTSAVINGS . Base configuration includes a Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz processor, Windows 7 Home Premium, 2GB memory, 160GB hard drive, CD/DVD burner drive, Intel 5100 Wireless a/g/n, 4-cell battery. Coupon gives 15% off upgrades too, and some worth considering: Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Pro with Windows XP Pro for $30 ($26 after coupon), 6-cell battery for $20 ($17 after coupon), or 9-cell battery for $90 ($77 after coupon).
- Thinkpad X200 or X200s 12" Laptop for $999 or $849 after 15% coupon USPLAPTOPS . The X200 has a faster CPU, and the X200s has longer battery life. Also a new Thinkpad X100s is expected to be released soon.
Desktops:
- IdeaCentre Q700 for $499, or $349 after coupon USP30151A (model 30151AU). Includes a Pentium Dual-Core E5200 processor, Windows Vista, 4GB memory, 320GB hard drive, CD/DVD burner.
- IdeaCentre Q700 with TV Tuner for $550, or $400 after coupon USP30151CU (model 30151CU). Same configuration as the other Q700 with a TV Tuner, Remote, and 640GB hard drive.
- IdeaCentre K230 for $600 after coupon USP53594K (model 53594KU). Includes a Quad Core Q8300 processor, Vista, 8GB memory, Nvidia Geforce 9300GE graphics, 640GB hard drive, Blu-Ray Reader and CD/DVD Burner Drive.
No monitor included with the IndeaCentre desktops.

Dell.com - deals today
- Vostro 1220 12" Laptop for $688 after shipping fee and with coupon P83ZKWTC3MG?9F . Base configuration includes a Core 2 Duo T6670 2.1GHz processor, Windows 7 Professional, 3GB memory, CD/DVD Burner Drive, 250GB 7200rpm hard drive, 6-cell battery, and 1 year warranty.
- Vostro 1320 13" Laptop for $538 after shipping fee and with coupon P83ZKWTC3MG?9F . Base configuration includes a Core 2 Duo T6670 2.1GHz processor, Windows 7 Home Premium, 3GB memory, CD/DVD Burner drive, 250GB hard drive, wireless b/g/n, 6-cell battery, and 1 year warranty. Upgrading the battery to a 9-cell costs $69 an, and provides up to 8 hours of battery life. If you also upgrade the hard drive to a 250GB 7200rpm along with the 9-cell battery, it eliminates the $8 shipping fee. Specifying a TrueLife display will give more vivid colors on the screen, but will be more difficult to see when the laptop is used outside and when facing light sources, such as windows and lamps.
- Vostro 1720 17" Laptop for $567 after shipping fee and with coupon P83ZKWTC3MG?9F . Base configuration includes a Core 2 Duo T6670 2.1GHz processor, Windows 7 Professional, 3GB memory, CD/DVD Burner Drive, 320GB 7200rpm hard drive, 6-cell battery, and 1 year warranty. A 17" laptop is big and heavy, usually meant as a desktop replacement or for someone who needs a large screen.
- Inspiron 15" Laptop and Mini 10v Laptop (1 laptop, 1 mini laptop) for $799. The 15" laptop includes a Dual-Core processor (not Core 2 Duo), 3GB memory, 250GB hard drive, 6-cell battery, webcam, Windows 7. The Mini 10v includes an Intel Atom processor, Windows 7, Microsoft Works without Word, 160GB hard drive, 6-cell battery.
- Inspiron 15" Laptop and Desktop PC (2 computers) for $799. The laptop includes a Dual-Core processor (not a Core 2 Duo), and the desktop includes a AMD Athlon II X2 processor, no monitor, 2GB memory, 500GB hard drive, CD/DVD burner.
- Adamo XPS 13" Laptop for $1799. Base configuration includes an Intel Core SU9400 1.4GHz processor, 13" screen, webcam, 4GB memory, 20WHr battery, and 1 year warranty. Similar in thickness and price as the MacBook Air.
Smaller laptops are lighter and usually have better battery life, while bigger laptops' large displays are easier on the eyes for some people. Note, it takes Dell about 2-3 weeks to deliver a computer, something to keep in mind when buying a gift for the December holidays.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Dell.com - deals today
- Vostro 220 Mini Tower PC with 18.5" Monitor for $464 after shipping fee. Base configuration includes a Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93GHz processor, Windows 7 Home Premium, 4GB memory, CD/DVD Burner, 250GB hard drive, and 1 year warranty for $429 plus $35 shipping. Upgrading the 18.5" monitor to a 20" adds $30.
- Poweredge T310 Server for $520. To get the price down from $619 to $520, change the included 250GB hard drives from 2 to 1. Base configuration includes an Intel Xeon Quad-Core X3430 2.4GHz processor, 4GB memory, DVD-ROM drive, and 250GB hard drive. No operating system is included, so you are on your own to install Linux or an operating system of your choice. Also a Western Digital Elements 1.5TB USB External Hard Drive can be added to the order for $86, on the configuration page.

Buy.com - MSI Wind 10" Laptop for $270
MSI Wind U100-013US 10" Laptop with Intel Atom Processor, Windows XP, 1GB memory, memory card reader, 160GB hard drive, 3-cell battery, and weighs 2.3 lbs. Most stores sell it for at least $300.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Dell.com - hot deals today
- Hitachi 2TB Serial-ATA Hard Drive (7200rpm) for $145. Most stores sell it for $180.
- Nintendo Wii Console System for $180. Most stores sell it for $200.
- Playstation 3 Console System (new, slim model) for $280 with coupon BQ?GSVLT3DNGVC
- 23" LCD Computer Monitor for $169
- Sony 46" 1080p LCD HDTV and Blu-Ray Player for $1018. Other stores sell the HDTV for the same price, without a Blu-Ray player.
- 4 Samsung 24" LCD Computer Monitors for $779. Change quantity to 4 to see the price, which comes out to $195 each.
- Western Digital 500GB Portable USB Hard Drive for $70. Sells elsewhere for $90.
- Western Digital 1TB Desktop USB Hard Drive for $80.
- Panasonic 42" 720p Plasma HDTV for $529. If you wait until Thanksgiving, you may be able to find a 42" 1080p Plasma elsewhere for around $600.
- Vostro 220s Slim Desktop PC with 18.5" LCD Monitor for $399 plus $35 shipping ($434). Base configuration includes a Core 2 Duo processor, Windows 7 Home Premium, 18.5" LCD Monitor, 2GB memory, DVD-ROM drive, 250GB hard drive, and 1 year warranty.
- Vostro 220 Mini Tower PC with 20" LCD Monitor for $479 plus $35 shipping ($514). Base configuration includes a Core 2 Duo E7500 processor, Windows 7 Home Premium 20" LCD Monitor, 3GB memory, CD/DVD Burner, 320GB hard drive, and 1 year warranty.