Where is the best laptop deal?

[TheHancocks]

We need a decent laptop ( ) before December! We want a dual core of some sort, a gig of memory and it must be Vista-ready with an upgrade coupon. Is there a local retailer (Best Buy, CompUSA, CircuitCity, etc.) that will be offering them? I haven't managed to find any yet.

TheHancocks

Melbourne, FL

[RossMAN]

TheHancocks,

 

What's your budget?

[TheHancocks]

As little as possible. I'd like less than $800 if possible.

[RossMAN]

I know you'd prefer to buy from a local retailer but I would also consider this online deal.

 

Dell has the Inspiron 640m for $679 offering:

• Intel® Core™ Duo T2050 (1.60GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB)
• Genuine Windows® XP Home
• Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Basic from XP Home, $55 payable at redemption add $0
• 14.1 inch Wide Screen XGA Display
• 1GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2 Dimm
• 120GB Hard Drive
• 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
• Dell Wireless 1390 Mini Card (802.11b/g, 54Mbps)
• 53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
• 1 year warranty with 24/7/365 tech support

You may also want to read the best laptop for $800 thread in our technology & computers forum.

[TheHancocks]

Thanks!! That might be our deal!

[RossMAN]

If you order the Dell 640m laptop, I would recommend these upgrades:

• Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5200 (1.60GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB) [add $50]
• 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery [add $49]
• 14.1 inch WXGA+ UltraSharp™ TFT Display with TrueLife™ [add $20]

  Do not order this upgrade if sun glare or indoor reflective light might be a problem.

• Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate) [$20]

  This is a great deal if you plan on using bluetooth devices