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$379.99 with free shipping. Comes with 1 year limited warranty and built in 0.3MP webcam. Measures 14.1 x 10.1 x 1.46 inches and weighs 5.95 pounds.Thanks to MISTERCHEAP.
MacBook (MC207LL/A) 13.3" Laptop w/ Core 2 Duo (2.26GHz) $799.99 w/ Free In-Store Pickup Only at MicroCenter.com
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.26GHz, 1066MHz, 3MB L2 Cache)
13.3" (1280 x 800) LCD Display
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Graphics
2GB DDR3 1066 RAM
250GB 5,400RPM SATA HD
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
$799.99 with free in-store pickup only. Comes with 1 year limited warranty, iSight camera, 60 watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, 8x Double-Layer SuperDrive, and bluetooth wireless. Thanks to metaldood.
ASUS (UL80AG)14" Laptop w/ Core 2 Duo SU7300 (1.3GHz) $549.99 After MIR & Free Shipping at Costco.com - Deal of the Day
Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 (1.3GHz, 800MHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
14" (1366 x 768) LED Display
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
4GB DDR2 RAM
320GB 5,400RPM SATA HD
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
8 Cell Lithium-Ion Battery
Normally $769, now $549.99 after $100 mail in rebate (expires 2/28), instant $120 discount (expires today) and free shipping. Comes with built in webcam, card reader, 2 year warranty, and HDMI out. Measures 13.5 x 9.6 x 1.1 inches and weighs 4.8 pounds. Thanks to fatcats.
Samsung (NC10-13GB) 10.1" Netbook w/ Atom N270 (1.6GHz) $284.99 w/ Free Shipping at Amazon
Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz, 533MHz, 512MB L2 Cache)
10.1" WSVGA (1024 x 600) LCD Display
Intel GMA 950 Graphics
1GB DDR2 RAM
160GB 5,400RPM SATA HD
Genuine Microsoft XP Home
6 Cell Lithium-Ion Battery
$284.99 with free super saver shipping for this 10.1" netbook. Measures 7.3 x 10.3 x 1.2 inches and weighs 2.8 pounds. 4/5 stars with 16 reviews. Thanks to miserly.
Normally $399, now $329.99 with free in-store pickup to avoid the $14.99 shipping. Comes with 1 year limited warranty, built in card reader,
Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW, and measures 14.9 x 9.9 x 1.7 inches.
$379.98 after $57 instant rebate and free shipping. Comes with 1 year limited warranty, built in card reader, 8x DVD super multi double-layer drive, and measures 14.4 x 10.8 x 1.5 inches. Thanks to yesidonoitall.
$899.99 with free in-store pickup to avoid the $14.99 shipping. Comes with 1 year limited warranty, built in card reader, webcam, Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW, and measures 1.6 x 15.1 x 10.2 inches.
These are just a few of the deals deserving special mention. If you find a better deal or think there are other laptops that give you more bang for your buck, then please feel free to post them here and share with the community, as your comments or criticisms are always welcome.
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Whoever posted that the Lenova CQ60-615DX was normally 1500.00 at Best buy needs to double ck, that is incorrect. Oh, and I would not buy a Toshiba, been there and done that! The touchpads overheat to where you cannot touch them and it took me contacting the home office VP to get it swapped six months of complete he**. Of, course, I had to purchase another laptop to use b/c i could not even use it, b/c it got so hot!
Oh, one more thing, I have a HP, with Vista Premium. It causes a lot of conflicts. But, HP's has posted on their site that not all HP's are compatible with Windows 7, and it does not have compatible drivers. So, be sure to ck it out b/f purchase.
Added the "Lenovo G530(4151A2U) 15.4" NoteBook w/ Pentium Dual-Core T4400 (2.20GHz) $379.99 w/ Free Shipping at Newegg" to my post!
guraaf
Member
posted: Feb. 3, 2010 @ 5:23a
If I connect an external monitor to these 15.6" screens that display 1366x768 will I get the full 1920x1080 on the external monitor? I want a lot of real estate with multiple windows open at the same time. The 17.3" Laptops are better since they typically offer 1600x900 but are heavier at approx 6-7 lbs. I would be served OK if I can use an external monitor on my desk for the heavy work and when I want to be mobile, I just take the 15.6" 5 lb machine with me. Any ideas?
pdnmc
Member
posted: Feb. 3, 2010 @ 5:44a
guraaf said: If I connect an external monitor to these 15.6" screens that display 1366x768 will I get the full 1920x1080 on the external monitor? I want a lot of real estate with multiple windows open at the same time. The 17.3" Laptops are better since they typically offer 1600x900 but are heavier at approx 6-7 lbs. I would be served OK if I can use an external monitor on my desk for the heavy work and when I want to be mobile, I just take the 15.6" 5 lb machine with me. Any ideas?
It should have no problem. This is what I'm using my notebook now!
asnyder7
New Member
posted: Feb. 3, 2010 @ 7:32a
I need a laptop but it seems like you can always find a large population of reviews that say that each company is crap and "DONT BUY THIS LAPTOP" ????????? SO what company has the best quality??
sfrives said: Whoever posted that the Lenova CQ60-615DX was normally 1500.00 at Best buy needs to double ck, that is incorrect. Oh, and I would not buy a Toshiba, been there and done that! The touchpads overheat to where you cannot touch them and it took me contacting the home office VP to get it swapped six months of complete he**. Of, course, I had to purchase another laptop to use b/c i could not even use it, b/c it got so hot!
Oh, one more thing, I have a HP, with Vista Premium. It causes a lot of conflicts. But, HP's has posted on their site that not all HP's are compatible with Windows 7, and it does not have compatible drivers. So, be sure to ck it out b/f purchase.
Sorry about your bad experience with Toshiba, but mine was exact opposite. I have had two and both lasted 5+ years. I'm sure we could fill this thread with all the good/bad anecdotes of laptops listed above--that's why I read most of the ratings on stuff before I buy. There is definitely more opportunity now to be a more informed consumer compared to even 2-3 years ago.
I called Sony style and got an extra 10% off. It was for my son and he didn't want to wait any longer. I think there will be better deals coming soon - no reason but my gut feeling.
OliverHoward
New Member
posted: Feb. 4, 2010 @ 3:22a
Wow, super deals. I liked the 16” Toshiba Satellite.
Sonu
New Member
posted: Feb. 4, 2010 @ 2:09p
The 16" Toshiba does look like a good deal. Any more comments regarding the "hot" touchpad?
Can anyone help a non-techie compare the Compaq from Bestbuy and the Acer from Staples? Needing to add a new laptop here, I currently have a Toshiba that I'm happy with but need another cheap one so my son and I can do schoolwork at the same time. I see there is a difference in memory, etc, is it a relevant difference for someone who uses the computer for schoolwork, online shopping, message boards, etc?
Thanks!
refidnasb
Member
posted: Feb. 4, 2010 @ 8:56p
NothingInMyWallet said: Can anyone help a non-techie compare the Compaq from Bestbuy and the Acer from Staples? Needing to add a new laptop here, I currently have a Toshiba that I'm happy with but need another cheap one so my son and I can do schoolwork at the same time. I see there is a difference in memory, etc, is it a relevant difference for someone who uses the computer for schoolwork, online shopping, message boards, etc?
Thanks!
I went to Best Buy and looked at the Compaq. I did not like the overall look of it, mostly the palmrest area. Its grey and bland looking. There is an Acer for the same price on the BB website for $329. I would hold your breath and see what is going on sale this Sunday.
stealingbabies
Member
posted: Feb. 7, 2010 @ 8:29p
A word about the Toshiba i7 laptop. The 2.8Ghz speed is turbo speed with one core activated. With all 4 cores, it is 1.6ghz
tolamapS
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Feb. 14, 2010 @ 10:38a
Does anyone know of deals for 64 bit laptops with more than 4GB RAM? E.g., 8 GB or 16 GB?
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