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Toshiba laptop $399 (Dual Core/15.4"/1GB/120GB) @ Best Buy


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Best Buy has the Toshiba Satellite A205-S5825 on sale for $399.99

 

Specs:

  • Intel Pentium Dual-Core mobile processor T2370
  • 1GB DDR2 memory, expandable to 2GB
  • Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW
  • 15.4" WXGA high-definition LCD
  • 120GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
  • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
  • 6-cell lithium-ion battery and AC adapter
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Here are the detailed specs direct from Toshiba's website.

 

It is possible to downgrade to Windows XP but it's not for the faint of heart.

 

This laptop is perfect for homework, surfing the internet using WiFi, watching DVD's, and of course surfing GottaDeal.com :D

 

Disclaimer: This is an entry level laptop which should be well suited for mainstream users. No this isn't a "state of the art" machine and probably won't play the latest games due to the integrated graphics. Since it comes with Windows Vista, it is highly recommended that you upgrade to 2GB RAM. You don't have to upgrade the RAM immediately, you can upgrade later and this laptop will function with 1GB RAM. Newegg.com sells laptop RAM as cheap as $30, remember to buy the correct RAM for your laptop.

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I wish BB had an active Reward Zone 10% or 12% coupon, bummer.

They do! There's one that started today and ends July 7th. I would be glad to share it, but unfortunately this site won't let me attach the pdf of the RZ coupon.

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unfortunately nobody in my area (02048) has this it seems. Just fyi the coupon for the

BB rewards program is for home theatre and will not work on this item.

 

I did go to my local BB and looked at the display model...it was actually quite nice and the

install for the extra 1GB was $40 (well you still had to pay for the GB too)

 

Too bad

 

I wonder if there will be any July 4th sales on laptops :confused:

 

This one handed typing really sucks :(

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I wonder if there will be any July 4th sales on laptops :confused:

 

This one handed typing really sucks :(

You're in luck! Best Buy will have a similar-spec Compaq laptop starting Sunday July 6th. for $399. The SKU will be 8780081. It is currently selling for $599.

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unfortunately nobody in my area (02048) has this it seems. Just fyi the coupon for the

BB rewards program is for home theatre and will not work on this item.

 

I did go to my local BB and looked at the display model...it was actually quite nice and the

install for the extra 1GB was $40 (well you still had to pay for the GB too)

 

Too bad

 

I wonder if there will be any July 4th sales on laptops :confused:

 

This one handed typing really sucks :(

To add more memory, all you have to do is unscrew 2 screws, pop a cover off, and snap in memory. Someone who has never done it before can complete it in less than 10 minutes, including time to find a screwdriver. Someone who has done it before can do it in less than a minute. Unless you can't unscrew and screw in a screw, I would totally recommend this as a DIY project! My hubby says if you want to bring it here, he'll do it at a discounted rate. :P How does $35 sound?

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