Looking for a (cheap) laptop

[i-bystander]

What do you guys think of this? Anyone got a better deal? Looking to purchase right away...

 

Use is just for schoolwork, surfing, e-mail - nothing too intensive.

[mrn8]

Are you talking about the Compaq Presario Intel® Celeron® M Processor 350 notebook that's on sale for $599?

 

The link doesn't work for me.

[Brad]

Compaq Presario Intel® Celeron® M Processor 350 notebook

Save $180. SPECIAL BUY.

$599.94

after instant savings & easy rebate

Valid Apr 3 - 16 In-Store Savings

 

This Compaq Presario notebook includes:

Intel® Celeron® M Processor 350

• 1MB L2 cache, 1.30GHz, 400MHz FSB

• 256MB DDR RAM • 40GB hard drive

• DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive

• 15" TFT display

• 56K (max) modem • 10/100 Ethernet card

• 54g 802.11b/g wireless LAN with SpeedBooster

• Windows® XP Home Edition

• $779.98 - $150 instant savings - $30 easy rebate = $599.94

[i-bystander]

Are you talking about the Compaq Presario Intel® Celeron® M Processor 350 notebook that's on sale for $599?

 

The link doesn't work for me.

Yep, that's exactly what I'm talking about.

 

http://images.crossmediaservices.com/dyn_li/200.0.88.0/Retailers/Staples/s0053532.jpg

[mrn8]

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=3629164

 

I looked all over the place, and that's the best I can find. Looks like that Compaq is going to be a great price.

 

I remember when I started college, and I paid $1800 for a middle-of-the-road PC with a huge 15" monitor.

[RossMAN]

Staples link

 

CircuitCity.com also has this laptop on sale for $599 after rebates.

 

Add an HP Deskjet Inkjet Printer (5740) for only $9.99 AR!

[i-bystander]

Yep, Circuit City has the same laptop - but $180 in rebates. Staples has it for $630 (after Instant Savings) with a $30 Easy Rebate to make it $599.

 

So, is this the best deal we have right now?

[RossMAN]

There will probably be another $499 laptop coming but who knows when.

 

Right now that's probably the best bargain laptop, better than a barebones Dell Inspiron 1000.

[i-bystander]

There will probably be another $499 laptop coming but who knows when.

 

Right now that's probably the best bargain laptop, better than a barebones Dell Inspiron 1000.

I thought as much - just wanted confirmation. :)