RossMAN

Unfortunately the sub $500 Dell deals recently expired but they might have some new ones soon. I'll keep an eye out for you and will update this thread.

http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=13257

Have you tried your local Sam's Club or CostCo?

If you watch a lot of TV and want to record shows then yes a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) such as TiVo is what you want. That would be illegal. I think you mean if you wanted to copy a DVD you already own for archiving purposes We're talking about 4 different devices here: Combo VHS/DVD record VHS to DVD but no TiVo.Dual DVD burners copy one DVD to another with the push of a button, no computer needed and again no TiVo.TiVo series 2, basically TiVo with no DVD Players or Burners. $12.95/mo or $299 lifetime for the service.TiVo with single DVD Burner, allows you to record TV shows to hard drive then burn it onto a DVD. However you cannot copy from DVD to DVD. Correct and there are 2 advantages of your cable companies DVR vs TiVo: 1) $0 upfront costs vs $99 - $199 with TiVo. 2) Most cable DVR's have dual tuners allowing you to record 2 shows at once while watching a previously recorded show. TiVo only has 1 tuner. That was similiar to this expired deal except for it was $99 - $100 rebate = FREE and was at Best Buy (not Circuit City). You still have to pay $12.95 per month or $299 lifetime TiVo fees. This deal isn't that common I'd say it comes around once or twice a year. I would say here is your ideal solution: Buy a DVD Burner for your computer such as the NEC ND-3540This will allow you to archive copies of your DVD's. Buy a reconditioned Humax DRT800 DVD Recorder for $129.98 after rebate with free shipping. With this DVR you can record TV shows then burn them onto DVD! If you don't really need that capability or your budget is tight, I would consider your cable companies DVR. Then you should him into submission

ROTFLMAO I was this close to and spitting cornbread all over my monitor. Fortunately I was able to show some restraint.

Having placed over 200 orders at Dell.com, I can assure you that their inventory system usually overshoots the estimated ship date. There are some rare cases (usually with E&A such as digicams) where the wait time is several weeks to a few months. If you want a good deal on a laptop, here are your two basic choices: Dell Inspiron 6000 for $1,022.45 after 45% off couponIntel® Pentium® M Processor 740 (1.73 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB) Microsoft® Windows® XP Home 3Yr Ltd Warr,At-Home Service,and Tech Support plus Nights and Weekends 15.4 inch UltraSharp WSXGA+ LCD Panel Dell UltraSharp Quality 512MB Shared DDR2 SDRAM 2 Dimms 60GB Hard Drive 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability Burn CDs and DVDs Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 Internal Wireless (802.11 b/g, 54Mbps) Integrated Intel® Media Accelerator 900 Graphics 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery (53 WHr) Compaq Presario V2312US for $779 after $200 mail-in rebates @ Circuit City B&MAMD Turion™ 64 1.6GHz 512MB RAM 60GB Hard Drive 802.11g WiFi Dual-layer DVD+/-R/RW 14.0" WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen No Ethernet (not sure if this is correct or not, very strange) I would go with the Dell which has a 3 year warranty (not sure about international coverage though). However you have a tight schedule, so I'd probably buy online at CircuitCity.com and select local pickup. I'd also take a look at the HP Pavilion DV1000/DV4000 or Gateway at your local BestBuy.

We have to return a CD to BB, perfect timing :)

We won't know for another month until the ads are leaked.

No budget here either. Anything under our combined $50,000 credit card limits is game.

I would agree that it's an incremental upgrade, nothing revolutionary. Now if they included GPS hardware in the same unit that would make my Hopefully another Axim x50v with free battery for $298 deal will come along soon.

People are frothing at the mouth waiting for BF to happen, so I don't think there's much of a "surprise" element

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Karen, you're welcome and I hope to see you around our forum more often :)

Nope I've never had the need for it with any of the 7 laptops I have owned.

Are you normally clumsy? Sorry but it's a serious question. Do you have a habit of leaving laptops on the ground for object to fall on and break the keyboard and/or LCD? Do you eat or drink around your laptop a lot?

If Dell has another round of coupons, it should happen around mid-October. Dell Axim x51v http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000027055861/ http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000883056348/ http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000783056852/

Yes that makes sense.

Have you actually configured a laptop using this link and coupon code? I selected the 700m: http://www.aximdeals.com/dellwarranty.jpg

I'll echo what Brad said. Our mission is to save people money, educate consumers and have fun in the process. Black Friday is the Superbowl of Hot Deals and I'm not even a football fan

I've been ready since December 26, 2004. I wish it were mid-October already! :)

Bobby, It really depends on what kind of laptop you want. The bare essentials or something loaded with a warranty? 45% off is almost half off that definitely qualifies as a "hot deal" if you want a fully loaded laptop with 3 year warranty protection. Otherwise wait until mid-October when Dell might have another $750 off $1499 coupon code.

Keith, you have our deepest condolences.

I wish he had waited for a deal on the better 700m laptop.

If you're looking for a light and portable laptop, here's what I would order: Click this linkClick Customize It underneath the 700m or any other model.Make the following changes:Intel® Pentium® M Processor 735 (1.70 GHz/400MHz FSB)12.1-in WXGA [subtract $100] 8-cell Lithium Ion Additional Battery (65 WHr) [add $129 or $4/month1] Click Continue, Continue, Add to CartCopy/paste coupon code WQ1DFDDRBMTGFS and click apply coupon$1,953.00 - 45% coupon code = $1,074.15

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