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   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 12:35a
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Of all the ad scans and posting of BF ads which do you think is the best laptop deal and which one is the cheapest seen?


   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 12:35a


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LAPTOP/NOTEBOOKS
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BB

Toshiba L35-S2151, Celeron-M 420, 512gb, 60gb, dvd/cdrw, 15.4" ------------------------ $249.99
HP DV6103NR, Core Solo T1350, 512mb, 80gb, dvdrw, XP, 15.4” --------------------------- $379.97
Sony N110G/W, Core Solo T1350, 512mb, 80gb, dvdrw, XP-MCE, 15.4” ---------------------- $599.99
Gateway MX6454, Turion 64 X2 TL50, 2gb, 120gb, dvdrw, XP-MCE, 15.4", Lexmark printer -- $699.99
HP DV9009NR, Turion 64 X2 TL52, 2gb, 160gb, dvdrw, XP-MCE, 17", Lexmark Printer ------- $899.99


CC

Free AIO printer, router, CA ISS and case with any Notebook purchase
Compaq C303NR, Celeron M 420, 512mb, 60gb, dvdrw, XP, 15.4" --------------------------- $299.99
Acer AS5102WLMI, Turion64 X2 TL-50, 1gb, 120gb, dvdrw, XP-MCE, 15.4” ----------------- $599.99
HP Notebook, Core Duo T2250, , , dvdrw, XP-MCE ---------------------------------------- $849.99

OM

Averatec 2370, Turion64 X2 TLxx, 1gb, 100gb, dvdrw, XP, 12.1"-------------------------- $599.99

STAPLE-S

Free Norton IS/Save and Restore Bundle with any Desktop or Notebook purchase
Compaq V5303, Turion 64 ML-28, 512mb, 60gb, dvd/cdrw, XP, 15.4”, printer -------------- $399.98
Toshiba A105-S4224, Core Duo T2050, 512mb, 100gb, dvdrw, XP-MCE, 15.4” ---------------- $699.98
HP DV6120, Core Duo T2250, 1gb, 120gb, dvdrw, XP-MCE, 15.4" --------------------------- $849.98
HP DV9010, Turion64 X2 TL-56, 2gb, 120gb, dvdrw, XP-MCE, 17” --------------------------$1149.98

WAL_MART

Compaq V5315WM-B, Turion64 ML-34, 1gb, 80gb, dvdrw, XP, 15.4”, Printer, speakers ------ $698.00

COSTC0

HP Notebook, Turion64 X2 TLxx, 1gb, 120gb, dvdrw, XP-MCE, 17" ------------------------ $899.99

COMPUS_A

ALL prices are after rebates
Compaq xxxx, Sempron 3300+, 512mb, 80gb, dvdrw, XP, 15.4” ----------------------------------------399 (thurs at 9pm)
HP DV6xxx, Turion64 X2 TL50, 1gb, 80gb, dvdrw, XP MCE, 15.4”, printer------------------------------549.99 (thurs)
Acer xxxx, Turion64 X2 TL50, 1gb, 120gb, dvdrw, XP MCE, 17”, webcam ------------------------------699.99 (friday at 5am)
Acer xxxx, Turion64 X2 TL50, 2gb, 120gb, dvdrw, XP MCE, 15.4” -------------------------------------799.99 (thurs at 9pm)
Compaq xxxx, Core Duo T2250, 1gb, 120gb, dvdrw, XP PRO, 15.4”, printer ---------------------------849.99 (thurs, add 199.99 for the expansion base)
HP DV6xxx, Turion64 X2 TL56, 2gb, 120gb, dvdrw, XP MCE, 15.4”, printer ---------------------------999.99 (thurs)
HP DV9xxx, Turion64 X2 TL56, 2gb, 120gb, dvdrw, XP MCE, 17”, printer ----------------------------1199.99 (thurs)
Toshiba Gaming, Core 2 Duo T7200, 2gb, 200gb, dvdrw, XP PRO, Nvidia 7900gs 256mb, 17” --------1899.99 (thurs)
Sony VGN-SZxxx, Core 2 Duo T7200, 2gb, 120gb, dvdrw, XP PRO, 13.3” ---------------------------2249.99 (thurs)
Sony VGN-TXxxx, Core Solo U1400, 1gb, 60gb, XP PRO, 11.1” ultra-portable -----------------------2199.99 (thurs)

OD

Toshiba L35-S2171, Celeron-M 420, 512mb, 80gb, dvd/cdrw, XP, 15.4" ----------------------299.99 AR
HP DV6102OD, 1.86 Core Solo , 512MB, 80GB, LightScribe DVD burner --------------------449.99 AR (200 MIR)
Toshiba A105-S4254, Core Duo T2050, 1gb, 80gb, dvdrw, XP-MCE, 15.4" ---------------------699.99 AR
HP DV6131OD, Core 2 Duo T5200, 2gb, 120gb, dvdrw, XP-MCE, 15.4" -------------------------999.99 AR
Sony Vaio VGN-FE770G, Core 2 Duo T5600, 1gb, 120gb, dvdrw, XP-MCE, 15.4" ----------------1099.99 AR Same price on Amazon and no tax
Lenovo 3000 N100 Core 2 Duo 1.6 Notebook 15.4 512MB/80GB, DVD writer $599.99 AR (150 OD rebate + 100 Lenovo rebate)


So the best bang for the buck is?

Message edited by: vtqanh on 2006-11-24 13:45:12 CST
   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 1:02a
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The answer is we simply dont know yet. All the ADs are not out yet.


   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 4:42a
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If you are going to start a thread like this, and someone was going to start it sooner or later -- do some work and go through all the BF threads/ads and post the list of all the lappies w/specs and then we'll start the discussion. Check out the posts on TV and LCDs for example. You gotta put out some effort here to start this thread if you want opinions and results -- members will help you keep it updated as new ads appear...


   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 12:17p
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Gateway AMD Turion 64 X2 15.4" Laptop 699.99 @ BB
HP AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology Laptop w/ 17"..................899.99 @ BB
HP Core Solo 15.4" Widescreen Laptop Computer........................379.99 @ BB
Sony Intel Centrino Core Solo Laptop........................................599.99 @ bb
Acer AMD Turion 64 Dual-Core TL-50 Notebook PC.......................599.99 @ CC
Compaq Presario Notebook w/ Celeron M 420, 512MB.....................299.99 @ cc
HP Pavilion Notebook w/Intel Centrino T2250 Duo Mobile...............849.99 @ CC
Toshiba Satellite Notebook w/Intel Centrino Duo Mobile...............759.99 @ CC
Averatec 2370 12" AMD Turion 64 X2 12" Laptop........................599.99 @ OM
Compaq Presario V5315WM-B Notebook Bundle with Printer and Speakers..698.99 @ WalMart

HP Pavilion 17" Notebook 138003|| $100 OFF COUPON @ COSTCO

Personally I think the HP Core Solo @ Bestbuy is the best deal right now.. I really wanted to get my hands on a core2duo but none are on sale at the moment. Do you think I should wait till a regular sale or is this the best it will get in the next few months?


   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 12:18p
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martin628 said:If you are going to start a thread like this, and someone was going to start it sooner or later -- do some work and go through all the BF threads/ads and post the list of all the lappies w/specs and then we'll start the discussion. Check out the posts on TV and LCDs for example. You gotta put out some effort here to start this thread if you want opinions and results -- members will help you keep it updated as new ads appear...
I did this last year. I'll make one again I guess.


   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 1:11p
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Would you consider the Acer Turion x2 @ 599 from CC a good deal? Specs: 1gb ram, 120gb hd, dvd burner, 15.4".

Also, is this a door buster?


   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 1:26p
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onion said:martin628 said:If you are going to start a thread like this, and someone was going to start it sooner or later -- do some work and go through all the BF threads/ads and post the list of all the lappies w/specs and then we'll start the discussion. Check out the posts on TV and LCDs for example. You gotta put out some effort here to start this thread if you want opinions and results -- members will help you keep it updated as new ads appear...I did this last year. I'll make one again I guess.I know you did -- one of the best BF threads last season. Looks like PerfectDark did the compiling effort this time, thanks there...


   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 5:51p
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I say the BEST is the Averatec at OM.
Its the only lappy listed that is priced well below normal prices. All of the others are only incrementally cheaper than they would be on any given weekend "blowout sale". This laptop is as fully featured as can be expected even on a high end laptop. Good luck finding a 12.1" to match these features for less than 1200.

12.1"
Dual core
12.1"
100GB Sata
1gb ddr2
dual layer dvdrw
12.1"
nVidia Geforce video
4 pounds
etc
etc
etc
A true "High End" laptop challenger for 599.


   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 6:10p
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I agree with the above.


   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 6:46p
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steevo said:I say the BEST is the Averatec at OM.
Its the only lappy listed that is priced well below normal prices. All of the others are only incrementally cheaper than they would be on any given weekend "blowout sale". This laptop is as fully featured as can be expected even on a high end laptop. Good luck finding a 12.1" to match these features for less than 1200.

12.1"
Dual core
12.1"
100GB Sata
1gb ddr2
dual layer dvdrw
12.1"
nVidia Geforce video
4 pounds
etc
etc
etc
A true "High End" laptop challenger for 599.

Holy smokes, it has Vista too! Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner!


   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 7:06p
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What about the Compaq Presario Notebook w/ AMD Turion 64 ML-28, 512MB RAM, 60GB Hard-Drive. 15.4” Wide-Screen Display for $399.98 (no rebates) at Staples? How does this compare to the BB Core Solo?


   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 7:11p
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TheJosher said:What about the Compaq Presario Notebook w/ AMD Turion 64 ML-28, 512MB RAM, 60GB Hard-Drive. 15.4” Wide-Screen Display for $399.98 (no rebates) at Staples? How does this compare to the BB Core Solo?

u beat me to it


   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 7:33p
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TheJosher said:What about the Compaq Presario Notebook w/ AMD Turion 64 ML-28, 512MB RAM, 60GB Hard-Drive. 15.4” Wide-Screen Display for $399.98 (no rebates) at Staples? How does this compare to the BB Core Solo?The BB HP laptop is better. That Compaq laptop just has awful construction quality.


   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 7:33p
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Yeah.. I honestly don't have a clue as far as notebooks go. Aside from the processor,the specs look pretty close. The BB one has a 80GB HD vs 60 though.

Most likely I'd go for the BB, but since it'll most likely be sold out two minutes after the store opens, I might end up heading over to Staples and pick that one up instead.


   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 7:37p
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All the laptops will be sold out before any of the stores open. You have to go get a voucher.


   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 7:44p
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onion said:All the laptops will be sold out before any of the stores open. You have to go get a voucher.what does that mean ?? where do i get a voucher from ?


   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 7:47p
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It's close between the Acer and Averatec. I love the Averatec specs, but they seem a little iffy as far as computer construction and company reputability. Acer Avisos are consistently getting good reviews.

Although I'd love to have that 12 inch screen, I just don't know if I can risk getting an Averatec.


   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 7:55p
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boldm28 said:onion said:All the laptops will be sold out before any of the stores open. You have to go get a voucher.what does that mean ?? where do i get a voucher from ?

It means it is for the crazy few who will camp out. Some people stay there overnight. Doorbuster deals are like a reference what they can do later the year.


   posted: Nov. 12, 2006 @ 8:21p
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How does the AMD Turion 64 X2 compare to the Core Solo?

according to anandtech, Intel Core Duos are better than AMD duos hand down, but compared to amd turion 64x2 and intel core solo, what are the differences in battery life and speed?


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