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    Current Notebook and Tech Deals (Updated 8/26/2006)

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Andrew Baxter, Aug 11, 2006.

  1. Andrew Baxter

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    CLICK HERE TO SEE CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED LAPTOP DEAL POSTS

    20% Off $999+ Coupon Codefor Dell Inspiron notebooks Expire 8/31

  2. Use code NRS8SG$J7SVWLQto save 20% off any $999.00+ Dell Inspiron notebook. (valid 8/24/2006 7:00:00 AM - 8/31/2006 7:00:00 AM)
  3. Coupon Codes work on the following machines:


    $200 Off Coupon Code for HP Pavilion Notebooks at HPShopping.com

    Use Coupon Code NB8474 at HPShopping.com to get $200 off of any customizable notebook that is $999+. Expires 9/2/2006.

    The $200off $999+ coupon code works on the following notebooks:


    HP Pavilion dv5215us Notebook $599

    Link to Product Deal CompUSA has the HP Pavilion dv5215us Notebook w/ AMD Turion 64 ML-34 1.6GHz, 15.4-inch WXGA TFT Display, 1GB, 80GB, 8X DVD+/-RW, 802.11b/g wireless, XP Media Center 2005 for only $900 - $150 off - $150 rebate (exp 8/26) = $600 w/ free shipping.


    Dell Latitude D520 Dual Core $699
    [​IMG] Dell Latitude D520 Dell Latitude D520 Notebook w/ Core Duo T2300E 667Mhz 1.66GHz Dual Core, 14.1in XGA, 512MB DDR2, 40GB, CD-ROM, 56k/NIC/802.11g wireless, XP Home for only $699 w/ free shipping.


    ThinkPad T60 Triple Play Specials at Lenovo.com Starting at $1179

    Link to Product Deal HOT offer on highly rated T series! Exp 8/31. Lenovo has Triple Play - free major league upgrades on T60 and T60p notebooks. Free shipping.

    Buy any T60 or T60p notebook and get 3 free upgrades: Hard drive from 60GB to 100Gb ($60 value), Optical Drive from DVD/CDRW combo to DVD+-RW burner ($70 value), and Battery from 6-cell to 9-cell ($50 value)


    Apple MacBook MA254LL/A 13.3" Notebook $1000
    [​IMG] Apple MacBook (13-inch, 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo) Amazon.com has the Apple MacBook MA254LL/A 13.3" Notebook PC for $1100 - $100 rebate (Expires 9/12) = $1000 with free shipping. Specs include: 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive.


    Belkin F5D72304 Wireless-G Router $30
    [​IMG] Belkin 54g Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router CircuitCity.com has the Belkin F5D72304 802.11g Wireless Router with 4-Port Switch for $30 with free shipping. A NAT firewall blocks hackers, while VPN (Virtual Private Networking) allows authorized remote access. Supports 64- and 128-bit WEP Encryption.


    ThinkPad T60 for $1,149 on NewEgg.com
    [​IMG] Lenovo ThinkPad T60 (Core Duo 1.66GHz, 512MB RAM, 60GB HDD) ThinkPad T Series T60(1953D6U) NoteBook Intel Core Duo T2300(1.66GHz) 14.1" XGA 512MB DDR2 667 60GB 5400rpm DVD/CD-RW Combo Intel GMA950 for only 1,149$ on newegg.com


    15.0" ThinkPad T60 for $1289.99 on NewEgg.com
    [​IMG] Lenovo ThinkPad T60 (15-inch, 1.66GHz, 512MB RAM, 60GB HDD) ThinkPad T Series T60 (1953D7U) NoteBook Intel Core Duo T2300(1.66GHz) 15.0" XGA 512MB DDR2 667 60GB 5400rpm DVD/CD-RW Combo Intel GMA950 - for 1289.99 $ on newegg.com.

    Toshiba Satellite M50-S5181TQ Notebook $508.99 Shipped
    [​IMG] Toshiba Satellite M50-S5181TD - Celeron M 370 1.5 GHz - 14" TFT Toshiba Direct has the Toshiba Satellite M50-S5181TQ Notebook, Celeron?1.50GHz, 14'' WXGA, 256MB, 40GB, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, XP Home for $499.00 + $9.99 shipping = $508.99 shipped.


    Acer TravelMate 2434WLCi - $523.91
    Link to Product Deal Buy.com has the 6.2lb Acer TravelMate TM2434WLCi Notebook Celeron 380 1.6Ghz 256MB/40GB, CDRW/DVD, 802.11g, 15.4" WXGA, XP Home $509.99 shipped free.


    Sony VAIO VGN-BX561B - $799.99
    Link to Product Deal $400 instant off, free shipping. Centrino Pentium M 1.73GHz / 802.11b/g Wireless / Bluetooth / 15.4-Inch SXGA+ / 512MB DDR2 / 40GB HDD / CDRW / DVD Combo / Windows XP Pro / Notebook PC


    Dell Inspiron 6400 dual core for $749 at Dell Biz
    Link to Product Deal Dell Inspiron 6400 notebook w/ Core Duo 1.6GHz, 15.4 inch WXGA, 1GB DDR2, 120GB SATA, DVD+-RW burner, 56k/NIC, 802.11a/b/g Wireless, XP Home, 1yr warranty for only $939 - $190 off = $749 w/ free shipping.


    Dell Home: Inspiron B130 notebook PM-1.7GHz 14.1in WXGA DVD/CDRW Wifi+ $499 shipped
    Link to Product Deal Hot deal with Centrino! Dell Home has the Dell Inspiron B130 Notebook w/ P-M 1.7GHz, 14.1in WXGA, 512MB DDR2, 40GB, DVD/CDRW, Wifi, XP home, 1yr warranty, free 15in notebook skin for only $587 - 15% off + $0 shipping = $499 shipped.


    Netgear WGR614 Wireless 54g Router $15
    [​IMG] Netgear WGR614 802.11g WirelessRouter&4-Port Switch CompUSA.com has the a good price on the refurbished Netgear WGR614 Wireless 54g Router. Its for $10 + $5 shipping = $15 shipped.


    Dell UltraSharp 2007FP 20.1'' LCD Monitor $391
    [​IMG] Dell UltraSharp 2007FP Dell Home has the new Dell UltraSharp 2007FP 20.1-inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor with Height-Adjustable Stand for $391 with free shipping. It runs at 1600x1200 resultion, with 16ms response, 800:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, DVI input.


    Creative Labs Webcam Notebook Camera $23

    Link to Product Deal Buy.com has the Creative Labs Webcam Notebook Camera with Clip for $43 - $20 rebate (Expires 8/21) = $23 with free shipping. Designed for notebook users with on-the-go convenience for those hotel webcam rendezvous.

     
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  4. MGS2392

    MGS2392 NAND Cat!

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    Ooooooooh! That $200 off HP coupon is a nice find.
     
  5. G35x

    G35x Notebook Enthusiast

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    does that means it's additional 200 dollar off of the 150 notebook discount and 50 dollar mail in rebate?
     
  6. double_edge

    double_edge Notebook Enthusiast NBR Reviewer

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    This may be a stupid question, but where do we enter the HP coupon code on the HP website?
     
  7. magic168

    magic168 Notebook Geek

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    Is there something wrong with that HP code? I can't get it to work...and I just saw the same code on Fatwallet and they say it's only $100?
     
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    claudione314 Notebook Deity

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    It says "Dell Latitude D520 Dual Core $520" but it's actually $699, as reported in the text below the header. Still a good price, but if it really were $520 I'd be rushing to order just for the sake of it, lol.

    C.
     
  9. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    ^ Same ;) I noticed that also. Was definitely a let down….
     
  10. Brianj

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    HP's APP (Student Discount) store will not accept that coupon...
     
  11. Andrew Baxter

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    I tested it last night on the dv2000t priced at $1100 and it worked for the $200 + the $50 rebate.

    You have to put the coupon code in at the very end when you put your credit card info in, there's one more screen after that to before hitting the Final submit to purchase -- when I did it to test I was worried I'd have to buy the thing to see if the coupon actually worked, but you didn't have to go that far.
     
  12. Andrew Baxter

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    Thanks for catching that error, oops!