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    Notebook and Tech Deals for 11/4/2004 - 11/6/2004

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Andrew Baxter, Nov 4, 2004.

  1. Andrew Baxter

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    New Dell.com 10% OffCoupon Code (expires 11/8/2004 6:00 a.m.)


    Use coupon code KV1J9$XLDW68VNat Dell.com to get 10% off of your purchase of any Inspiron notebook over $999. Valid from 11/4/2004 6:00 a.m. CST - 11/8/2004 6:00 a.m. CST. Other current offers are FREE 2-day shipping, FREE wireless upgrade, and Hard Drive upgrades. For sample Deals from Dell.com Home using Coupons, view our Dell.com Inspiron Coupon Page to find the Inspiron notebook and all coupon codes you can use.



    • KV1J9$XLDW68VN 10% off purchase of Inspiron $999+ (valid 11/4/2004 6:00 a.m. - 11/8/2004 6:00:00 AM)

    Example Inspiron Notebooks for which 10% off coupon code KV1J9$XLDW68VN works:








    [​IMG]NEW! Dell Inspiron 9200 (Pentium M 1.60GHz, 256MB, 40GB)








    [​IMG]Dell Inspiron 5160 (Pentium 4 2.80GHz, 256MB, 30GB)









    [​IMG]Dell Inspiron 600M (Pentium M 1.50GHz, 512MB, 30GB)








    [​IMG]Dell Inspiron 700M (Pentium M 1.60GHz, 384MB, 30GB)


    [​IMG]Dell Inspiron 8600 (Pentium M 1.5GHz, 256MB, 30GB)


    HP dv1000 notebook P-M 1.4GHz 256MB 60GB DVD $889 After Rebate


    HP has some good deals w/ a customizable PC. Use the new HPShopping.com coupon codefor 10% off: NB8384 on the dv1000, expires 11/7


    Customizable HP dv1000 Pavilion notebook w/ Pentium-M 710 1.4GHz, 256MB DDR, free 60GB, DVD, 14.0" WXGA Wide Viewing (1280x768), Extreme graphics, modem/NIC, XP Home for $1099 - 10% off HP coupon - $100 rebate (exp 12/1) = $889. Shipping is $53


    Configurethe system as above, choose lowest setting except the free 60GB upgrade to get the $889 price.


    Some recommended upgrades are: 14.0" WXGA BrightView Widescreen(1280x768) +$50, 54g(TM) 802.11b/g WLAN w/ 125HSM/SpeedBooster +$50


    The dv1000 weighs only 5.3lb. It plays DVDs and MP3swithout starting Windows, and it has a small Linux partition on the HD.


    Compaq R3000Z notebook XP2800+ 802.11b/g Notebook $704 After Rebate


    HPShopping.com Coupon codes:



    • $25 off $250 coupon code: SV2829, exp 11/12.

    • 10% off select notebooks: NB8384, exp 11/7

    Customizable Compaq Presario R3000Z notebook w/ XP 2800+, 15in XGA, 256MB, free 60GB, DVD, 32MB GeForce, modem/NIC, Free 802.11b/g wireless, XP Home for only $829 - $25 HP coupon code - $100 rebate (exp 12/1) = $704 w/ free shipping. Free gaming offer, exp 10/31.


    To get this price select "Configure System" and then choose the specs above (the most basic configuration) and then use one of the two coupon codes at checkout.




    Fujitsu:$50 off Coupon and $100 Rebates



    $50 off $1000 on Fujitsu Notebooks, usecode: FPC5067EP, unknown expiration date. The P7000 also has a $100 off rebate available until 12/31and the N5000 also has a $100 rebate available until 12/31 . Don't forget that educators and students get a 5% discount off of any Fujitsu Lifebook purchase, call 1-800-FUJITSU to get the academic discount.


    Example Fujitsu Notebooks for which coupon offer works:



    Netgear Wi-Fi 802.11b Router $10 After Rebates


    Buy.com has the Netgear 802.11b Wireless Router for only $10 after mail-in rebates.


    Apple iBook M9426LL/A Notebook Power PC G4 1GHz $820 shipped After Rebate


    $100 drop! only 4.9lbs, the. Apple iBook M9426LL/A Notebook w/ 1GHz PowerPC G4, 256MB RAM, 30GB, DVD/CD-RW, 12.1" screen for only $1000 - $150 rebate (exp 10/24) = $850 w/ free shipping. and $150 rebate (exp 11/21).


    [​IMG]


    Apple iBook Notebook 14" Notebook with 1.0GHz processor, 256MB RAM, 40GB HD, DVD/CD-RW is also on sale for only $992.99 after $150 rebate.


    Dell.com Electronics and Accessories Coupon Code $35 off $400+ Purchase Today Only (11/4/2004)


    Use Coupon Code F8ZNN2TLLRBP0R at checkout to save $35 off any purchase $400 or more at Dell.com. Example products this work for include the new Dell Axim X50 which is now shipping:



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    This coupon is expected to end a midnight 11/4/2004.


    Creative Labs PD1130 WebCam NX Pro $30


    Amazon.comhas the Creative Labs PD1130 WebCam NX Pro for $40 - $10 rebate (Expires 12/31) = $30 with free shipping.


    Creative Labs PD1130 WebCam NX Pro $29.89[​IMG]


    D-Link 802.11b Wireless Router $15 with Free Shipping


    Amazon has the D-Link DI-514 802.11b Wireless Router for $30 - $20 rebate (exp 11/14) = $15 w/ free shipping. This product gets good user reviews on Amazon.com.


    D-Link DI-514 Wireless 802.11b Cable/DSL Router $34.99[​IMG]

     
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  2. Camineet

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    I saw the deal on the Compaq R3000Z over at XPbargains.com about a week ago. That rebate does not apply to this notebook and yet some people are apparently getting lucky by sending it in and actually getting a check. Shouldn't the author of this page at least mention that the price of $704 depends on a gamble on whether HP will continue to be lenient about this rebate offer? I'm disappointed. I expect complete information when it comes to matters where personal funds of this magnitude are at stake.

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  3. thietlong

    thietlong Notebook Consultant

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    I think the rebate actually does. Because if you go to hp/compaq rebate site, there it posted a 100 dollar compaq rebate. Clicking on it listed various compaq models including "configured-to-order Compaq Presario notebook PCs" which this customerize model would fall under. The reason I stated this is that I try previously with the HPZV5000Z model which was also a CTO(configure-to-oder) model and I already receive my rebate from HP. It won't expired until December 1st so good luck then with the selection.

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  4. Camineet

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    You're right. It does appear to include any CTO Presario. Thanks again. Jeez, now if we could just get a decent coupon code for these units. Thirty bucks aint cuttin' it.

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  5. Camineet

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    Really? I read the actual rebate form. It lists about thirty models but does not include the R3000Z. On XPbargains.com there is a discussion on this and about how people are still getting the rebate. It must be due to this overarching "CTO" eligibility aspect. I'm just hesitent to buy something and expect HP to send me money that they aren't contractually obligated to send. I'll have to look closer at this CTO thing. Thanks for the response.

    Camineet