I am off to buy a laptop computer. I need one for use in hotels when on the road. I really dont need it for porn like everyone else nor do I really need to burn alot of items with this computer. I can use my desktop for that. Now of the choices below, alot of people would say that these computers suck and there isnt enough memory, etc!! Well for 99% of America (except for sexual predators), these computers have MORE memory than they can EVER use!
I mean it isnt like I wont buy another computer in 2 years or so. I buy a new desktop every 2 years or so and at these prices, I might buy another one within 1 year. But again, I really want this computer JUST for use on the road in WI/FI situations. I wont even use the laptop computer at home!!
First of all, let me start with my favorite store on the planet, BEST BUY! I should say that I have been a REWARD ZONE member for over 2 yearsw back to the day when it cost money to be a member. SO I will get a little money back from this purchase from that. But no more than $20 or so. So that doesnt play a huge role.
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(Reg. $809.98)
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After Instant Savings
thru Dec 23
NEW, $309.99 INSTANT SAVINGS, BEST BUY EXCLUSIVE
and Lexmark All-in-One Printer. Intel? PRO/Wireless LAN 802.11g, Windows? XP Media Center Edition 2005 software, 512MB DDR2 memory, 80GB hard drive, reads and writes DVDs and CDs. Windows? Vista? Capable. 15.4" Ultrabright? Widescreen. (MX6957/X1200 Series)
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<TABLE class=mcdetailactiondetail id=mcdetailactiondetail><TBODY></TBODY></TABLE>*Reg. Price $809.98 - $309.99 Best Buy Bundle Instant Savings = $499.99
Minimum 3 per store. No rainchecks.
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I should note that I receive a free Lexmark printer with purchase of this computer. I have that same printer at my house though.
FREE LEXMARK? ALL-IN-ONE PRINTER INSTANTLY WITH THE PURCHASE OF ONE OF THESE NOTEBOOKS
thru Dec 23
(X1200 SERIES IS A $59.99 VALUE).
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In other words, I dont really need the printer, but the free refill color and black ink cartridges are nice to have. So the $60 is a nice savings. This price of $499 is a cash price, no rebate required. And I will get around $20 back from the reward zone program I believe. This being my favorite store in the universe should be the obvious choice, but here are a few other options that cost a little less.
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Here is the best option at Circuit City. I love this sotre for obvious reasons as well. In this ad, it stats a $150 rebate, but in my local ad, it is the same price, but only a $50 rebate. Thus only around $449 plus tax for the computer.
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TOS L35S2161
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="50%">? Intel? Celeron? M 410
? Built-in 802.11g wireless
? 512MB DDR2 memory
</TD><TD vAlign=top width="50%">? Burns DVDs and CDs
? 80GB hard drive
? ATI Radeon? graphics
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</TD><TD align=right>$699.99
</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left>You save:
</TD><TD align=right>-$150.00
</TD></TR><TR><TD class=txt1 align=left>You pay:
</TD><TD align=right>$549.99
</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left>Mail-in rebate(s):
</TD><TD align=right>-$150.00
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</TD></TR><TR><TD>Great Notebook I am very pleased to purchase this notebook. The price is $399.99 after rebate. I also get a free printer and free anti-virus system after mail in
Great for the price! So far, this laptop is great, really great for the $399, and included a really nice printer/scanner! Never had a Toshiba, always stayed with Compaq
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Microsoft? Windows? XP Home Edition: This operating system is designed to make your life easier. Quickly set up and share your computer. Streamline and safeguard your web surfing. Automatically keep your PC up-to-date with the latest security and recover easily from any software problems.
Microsoft Vista? capable: This notebook is compatible with the Vista operating system, the next generation of Microsoft Windows.
Great performance: The Intel? Celeron? M Processor 420, super fast 5400rpm 80GB Serial ATA hard drive and 512MB of advanced DDR2 memory deliver capable computing and great value.
Celeron M processor: Designed specifically for mobile computing, the Celeron M delivers a balance of high technology and lighter notebook designs. This highly mobile notebook weighs just over five pounds.
Bright display: The 15.4" WXGA display features TFT active matrix and TruBrite? technologies so images are clear and bright.
Go wireless: Built-in 802.11b/g wireless LAN makes it easy to connect to networks and peripherals.
DVD SuperMulti drive: Use this drive to burn DVDs and CDs to share your files, music mixes or home movies. You can even burn DVD-RAM discs?specially-formatted DVDs that let you drag and drop, write and rewrite your files up to 100,000 times.
Graphics and audio: Built-in stereo speakers deliver crisp, clear sound wherever you go. ATI Mobility? Radeon? X200M graphics with up to 128MB of shared video memory provide smooth, sharp imaging.
Software bundle:
Microsoft Windows XP Home, Works 8.5, Office OneNote? 2003, Windows Media Player 10 and Office Student Teacher Edition (60-day trial)
InterVideo? WinDVD? 5 and Creator 2 Platinum
McAfee? VirusScan? and Internet Security Suite (both 30-day trials)
Adobe? Acrobat? Reader
Sun? Java? 2 Runtime Environment
Yahoo! Music Engine
AOL? Internet Service (6-month trial)
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This really appears to be a great deal! Please note this computer is the 410 model with ID of L35S2161, it is slightly different than the one below
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This last option can be had at Office Depot. I love this store as well and am a Business Preferred customer. Thus I will save 5% off of the stated price below. Important to keep this in mind.
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SAVE $250, Office Depot? Exclusive
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After $50 Instant & $200 Mail-In Savings
In Store Price $599.99
thru Dec 20
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15.4" WIDESCREEN. Enjoy movies on the go!
? 512MB DDR2 memory
? 80GB hard drive
? Reads and writes CDs & plays DVDs via the combo drive
? Integrated 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN
? Get an Express Upgrade to Windows Vista? for only $9.95 Shipping and Handling*
L35-S2171 (#936269)
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Quantities limited. While supplies last. Limit one per household
*Price, terms and conditions vary. $9.95 in shipping and handling will apply. For Lenovo, free after purchase of software via mail-in rebate. Please allow 6 - 8 weeks for receipt of rebate check. Claims must be postmarked by April 30th, 2007. Eligible computers must be purchased between 10/26/06 - 3/15/07. Customers will receive the upgrade DVD after the Windows Vista? consumer product launch, projected to take place early Spring 2007.
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This is a great deal with my small discount, but it does require more of an outlay than the other choices before the rebate. Also, I see something called WINDOWS VISTA. What is the HELL is that and is it needed?
Any help is appreciated as i am going to buy one of these today or tomorrow
I mean it isnt like I wont buy another computer in 2 years or so. I buy a new desktop every 2 years or so and at these prices, I might buy another one within 1 year. But again, I really want this computer JUST for use on the road in WI/FI situations. I wont even use the laptop computer at home!!
First of all, let me start with my favorite store on the planet, BEST BUY! I should say that I have been a REWARD ZONE member for over 2 yearsw back to the day when it cost money to be a member. SO I will get a little money back from this purchase from that. But no more than $20 or so. So that doesnt play a huge role.
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(Reg. $809.98)
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After Instant Savings
thru Dec 23
NEW, $309.99 INSTANT SAVINGS, BEST BUY EXCLUSIVE
and Lexmark All-in-One Printer. Intel? PRO/Wireless LAN 802.11g, Windows? XP Media Center Edition 2005 software, 512MB DDR2 memory, 80GB hard drive, reads and writes DVDs and CDs. Windows? Vista? Capable. 15.4" Ultrabright? Widescreen. (MX6957/X1200 Series)
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Minimum 3 per store. No rainchecks.
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I should note that I receive a free Lexmark printer with purchase of this computer. I have that same printer at my house though.
FREE LEXMARK? ALL-IN-ONE PRINTER INSTANTLY WITH THE PURCHASE OF ONE OF THESE NOTEBOOKS
thru Dec 23
(X1200 SERIES IS A $59.99 VALUE).
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In other words, I dont really need the printer, but the free refill color and black ink cartridges are nice to have. So the $60 is a nice savings. This price of $499 is a cash price, no rebate required. And I will get around $20 back from the reward zone program I believe. This being my favorite store in the universe should be the obvious choice, but here are a few other options that cost a little less.
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Here is the best option at Circuit City. I love this sotre for obvious reasons as well. In this ad, it stats a $150 rebate, but in my local ad, it is the same price, but only a $50 rebate. Thus only around $449 plus tax for the computer.
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</TD><TD align=right width="35%">Order anytime @ 1-800-843-2489 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Product Information for TOS L35-S2161
</TD><TD vAlign=top align=right>
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TOS L35S2161
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="50%">? Intel? Celeron? M 410
? Built-in 802.11g wireless
? 512MB DDR2 memory
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? 80GB hard drive
? ATI Radeon? graphics
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</TD><TD align=right>$699.99
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</TD><TD align=right>-$150.00
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</TD><TD align=right>$549.99
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</TD><TD align=right>-$150.00
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</TD></TR><TR><TD>Great Notebook I am very pleased to purchase this notebook. The price is $399.99 after rebate. I also get a free printer and free anti-virus system after mail in
Great for the price! So far, this laptop is great, really great for the $399, and included a really nice printer/scanner! Never had a Toshiba, always stayed with Compaq
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Microsoft? Windows? XP Home Edition: This operating system is designed to make your life easier. Quickly set up and share your computer. Streamline and safeguard your web surfing. Automatically keep your PC up-to-date with the latest security and recover easily from any software problems.
Microsoft Vista? capable: This notebook is compatible with the Vista operating system, the next generation of Microsoft Windows.
Great performance: The Intel? Celeron? M Processor 420, super fast 5400rpm 80GB Serial ATA hard drive and 512MB of advanced DDR2 memory deliver capable computing and great value.
Celeron M processor: Designed specifically for mobile computing, the Celeron M delivers a balance of high technology and lighter notebook designs. This highly mobile notebook weighs just over five pounds.
Bright display: The 15.4" WXGA display features TFT active matrix and TruBrite? technologies so images are clear and bright.
Go wireless: Built-in 802.11b/g wireless LAN makes it easy to connect to networks and peripherals.
DVD SuperMulti drive: Use this drive to burn DVDs and CDs to share your files, music mixes or home movies. You can even burn DVD-RAM discs?specially-formatted DVDs that let you drag and drop, write and rewrite your files up to 100,000 times.
Graphics and audio: Built-in stereo speakers deliver crisp, clear sound wherever you go. ATI Mobility? Radeon? X200M graphics with up to 128MB of shared video memory provide smooth, sharp imaging.
Software bundle:
Microsoft Windows XP Home, Works 8.5, Office OneNote? 2003, Windows Media Player 10 and Office Student Teacher Edition (60-day trial)
InterVideo? WinDVD? 5 and Creator 2 Platinum
McAfee? VirusScan? and Internet Security Suite (both 30-day trials)
Adobe? Acrobat? Reader
Sun? Java? 2 Runtime Environment
Yahoo! Music Engine
AOL? Internet Service (6-month trial)
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This really appears to be a great deal! Please note this computer is the 410 model with ID of L35S2161, it is slightly different than the one below
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This last option can be had at Office Depot. I love this store as well and am a Business Preferred customer. Thus I will save 5% off of the stated price below. Important to keep this in mind.
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</TD><TD width=10></TD><TD class=SLHdefaultfont vAlign=top border="0"><!-- Listing Detail Information -->Toshiba Satellite? Notebook Computer With Intel? Celeron? M Processor 420SAVE $250, Office Depot? Exclusive
<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>$399.99
After $50 Instant & $200 Mail-In Savings
In Store Price $599.99
thru Dec 20
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15.4" WIDESCREEN. Enjoy movies on the go!
? 512MB DDR2 memory
? 80GB hard drive
? Reads and writes CDs & plays DVDs via the combo drive
? Integrated 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN
? Get an Express Upgrade to Windows Vista? for only $9.95 Shipping and Handling*
L35-S2171 (#936269)
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Quantities limited. While supplies last. Limit one per household
*Price, terms and conditions vary. $9.95 in shipping and handling will apply. For Lenovo, free after purchase of software via mail-in rebate. Please allow 6 - 8 weeks for receipt of rebate check. Claims must be postmarked by April 30th, 2007. Eligible computers must be purchased between 10/26/06 - 3/15/07. Customers will receive the upgrade DVD after the Windows Vista? consumer product launch, projected to take place early Spring 2007.
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This is a great deal with my small discount, but it does require more of an outlay than the other choices before the rebate. Also, I see something called WINDOWS VISTA. What is the HELL is that and is it needed?
Any help is appreciated as i am going to buy one of these today or tomorrow
