Any laptop deals?

[my2kidsmom]

I am looking for a laptop. I will really be using it for working on documents (MS Word) and internet (surfing, email, etc).

 

I would prefer a 17 in screen, but really, if its a good deal, I'll go with anything.

 

Pam

[icanhabsum]

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=BROWSE&N=200334&Ns=display%5Fprice%7C0&product_code=345352&Pn=Aspire_9410_2028_Notebook

http://image.compusa.com/prodimages/30/727baeb0-194e-4b32-8cfd-81698066d106.gif

Acer Aspire 9410-2028 Notebook

 

Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor T2060 (1.6GHz)

1GB RAM

160GB Hard Drive

17-inch WXGA+ TFT Display

8X DVD+/-RW Drive

Windows Vista Home Premium

802.11 B/G Wifi

 

$599.99 after $200 MIR

 

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Acer Intel® Celeron® M Processor 520

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/8273/8273067_rc.jpg

$399.99 - in store ad.

Windows Vista Home Basic

512MB DDR2 memory

80GB hard drive

DVD/CD-RW combo drive

14.1" CrystalBrite Widescreen.

[littlesdcen]

does anyone have the last one above. Myson wants a smaller one so I was looking at that one for him to take to school.

[DaveL]

The laptop deals will come in another month or so when the back to school sales start. We got an awesome deal last year.

[RobD]

If you're not in a rush, and can wait till the end of the summer, I know quite a few states have "tax free" back to school days. In TN, it is the first weekend of August and since our sales tax rate is 9.75% that is a huge deal. Computers up to $1500 are included in this.

 

I am waiting until then to buy a new laptop. I almost bought during the April tax free days, but my classes were ending within a week and I could wait (and 3+months in computer land means more computer for the same price.) One thing I will say is that if you are planning on buying for college level classes, you may want to spring for 2GB RAM. A lot of schools are just beginning to incorporate 3D web (such as Second Life) into the classroom and by the time this years new students graduate in 4 years or so, that will be pretty common.

[jeanniem]

thanks for the info

[guilliam]

Tigerdirect.com also has some good deals on a couple

[littlesdcen]

* Compaq Intel Celeron Processor 520 Notebook // Vista Home Basic // 512 MB Memory // 80 GB HD // Reads & writes dual layer DVDs & CDs // Model C555NR >>>> $379.99

Minimum 10 per store // Limit 1 per household // No rain checks

 

I found this on another site for the Best Buy Memorial day sale Sunday and Monday

[zinnbball]

ok.. how about laptop carrying cases and mouse's .. any advice?

[RobD]

FYI, if you are a Costco member, there is a coupon in the new summer "Passport" for a HP 15.4" Core 2 Duo notebook with 2GB RAM and 160 GB hard drive, web cam and DVD RW that will be available 8/6-12 for $849.99. This coincides (partially) with our TN Tax free days and since they now offer the Costco concierge service for computers and televisions, the warranty on this is extended for 2 years for free. So I can really walk out of there with that laptop for $850; no tax and no extended warranty fee. Yay!

RobD