Best deals I've seen on laptops.
12/2/09: I ended up buying the ASUS UL20A on eBay with 20% Bing Cashback, free shipping, and no tax for $435 ($545 - 20%). This has replaced a Dell 700m, purchased for about $650 in 2005 when Dell offered 50% coupons. Those were the days.
From Fatwallet:
PRICE IS NOW $551.65 W/O COUPON CODE
1. Go to www.lenovo.com/cpp (Password: "familyandfriends")
2. Find X61s & add to cart
3. Apply coupon "USE48HOURSALE" for another 5%.
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo L7500 LV (1.6GHz, 4MB L2, 800MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic12
12.1" 1024x768 XGA TFT, 2x2 UltraConnect II antenna
1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
TrackPoint with Fingerprint Reader
160GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm Serial ATA (2.5")
No Bluetooth
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG (supporting Centrino Pro)
ThinkPad X61s 8 Cell High Capacity Battery
7668: Express - 1 Year Depot Warranty
From Fatwallet:
$380 after Bing cashback
1.4GHz Intel Core2 Solo ULV SU3500 Processor
2048MB DDR2 667MHz Memory, 250GB SATA 5400 RPM Hard Drive
Acer Crystal Eye Webcam, Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N, 1 HDMI port
Windows Vista Home Premium (SP 1), 6-cell Li-ion Battery (4400 mAh), free upgrade to Windows 7
11.6" 1366x768 HD WXGA Acer CrystalBrite LED-backlit Display, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
System Bus Speed: 800
Memory Slots (Total): 2
Memory Slots (Filled): 1
Size (LWH): 8.03 inches, 11.22 inches, 1.18 inches
Weight: 3.08 pounds
Power Rated Charge (normal use): 6 hours
From Slickdeals:
Lenovo has ThinkPad x200s ultra-portable laptop for $664 when you pay using an American Express card. Thanks dogi
- Click here
- Click on "Extraordinary Deals" banner
- Choose ThinkPad x200s
- Checkout, apply coupon USXFALLSAVINGS for 5% off and use your American Express card to pay
- Your total will be $699 - 5% off = $664, $682 (6 cell)
- $745 after tax
Good upgrades to consider:
- ThinkPad X200 Series 6 cell Li-Ion Battery [add $18.00]
Specs
- Intel Core 2 Duo processor SU9400 (1.4GHz, 3MB L2, 800MHz FSB)
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
- 12.1 WXGA (1280x800), 3x3 UltraConnect II antenna
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
- 2 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
- 250GB 5400rpm Hard Disk Drive
- ThinkPad WiFi 802.11 B/G/N
- 4 cell Li-Ion Battery
- Weight: 2.4 lb
From Slickdeals:
The NEW Unibody Macbook is available at Microcenter BM for $799 AR
Link : http://www.microcenter.com/single...id=0321997
Our Price: $999.99
After Rebate: $799.99 after rebate savings, $895.49 for CA
SKU: 415190
Mfr Part #: MC207LL/A
UPC: 885909345915
* Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor 2.26GHz
* 2GB DDR3-1066 SDRAM
* 250GB 5,400RPM Hard Drive
* 8x Double-Layer SuperDrive
* NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
* 10/100/1000 Network
* AirPort Extreme 802.11n
* Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
* 13.3" Widescreen Display
* Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
From Slickdeals:
Acer AS1410 11.6" Dual Core SU2300 (new) 2GB/160GB 4500MHD ~6hr W7 $379
After Bing Cash Back at J&R:
Ruby Red:
http://www.jr.com/acer-computer/p...S14102936/Diamond Black:
http://www.jr.com/acer-computer/p...S14102285/Sapphire Blue:
http://www.jr.com/acer-computer/p...S14102801/At just over 3 pounds, the Acer Aspire AS1410 Notebook offers great performance features in a netbook size that lets you travel light. Enjoy music, video, photos and more on the 11.6" HD display and work comfortably on the full-size Keyboard wherever you are with Draft-N wireless and long Battery life. With Intel processor technology, Windows 7 Home Premium, 2GB of Memory and a large Hard Drive you have plenty of power to do your favorite things. Box Contents: Acer AS1410 Notebook, 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (up to 6-hours), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord; Software Bundle: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Microsoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007 60-day Trial, McAfee Internet Security Suite 60-day Subscription, 1-Year International Travelers Limited Warranty
Intel Celeron 1.2GHz SU2300 Processor (dual core)
1M L2 Cache, 800MHz Front Bus Speed
2048MB DDR2 Dual-Channel 667MHz RAM (4GB Max.)
11.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display (1366 x 768), 16:9 aspect ratio
Integrated Crystal Eye Webcam
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
High Definition Audio Support with Dolby Sound Room Audio Enhancement
Two Built-in Stereo Speakers
Intel WiFi Link 1000 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wireless LAN
10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
Multi-in-1 Card Reader SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD
Ports: 3 x USB 2.0, Headphone/Speaker/Line-Out, Microphone-in, VGA, HDMI, RJ-45 (LAN)
Approximate Unit Dimensions: 11.22" (W) x 8.03" (D) x 0.87-1.18" (H)
Approximate Unit Weight: 3.08 Pounds
As mentioned in the AS1810TZ thread (
http://slickdeals.net/forums/show...&t=1615839 ) , I think this is the best bang for the buck in this series.
Passmark CPU Benchmarks:
Atom N280 1.66GHz (single core) = 317 points
AS1410(core 2 solo)SU3500 = 490 points (being discontinued - can be had for $380ish)
AS1410(dual core)SU2300 = 750 points ($399 list) <<<< THIS DEAL!!!
AS1810TZ(dual core)SU4100 = 840 points ($549 list)
AS1810T(dual core)SU7300 = 890 points ($599 list)
Edit:
Tweaks (overclocking, undervolting, flashing RAM to 800 MHz, adding BT, etc):
http://forum.notebookreview.com/s...p?t=419117Dual Core Model Discussion:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/s...p?t=424213Single Core (I know) with extensive discussion:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/s...p?t=401647(thanks yus9)
Edit:
$399 at amazon, newegg, j&r and fry's. take your pick based on cashback, shipping, taxes and availability.
160GB (5400 RPM) SATA Hard Drive
Gateway EC1436u Notebook PC
ASUS UL20A-A1 Thin and Light 12.1-Inch Silver Laptop - 7.5 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium)
Amazon Gift Card
Asus Promotion for UL Series
ASUS UL30Vt-X1 Thin and Light 13.3-Inch Black Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium)
From Slickdeals:
Newegg has Acer Timeline AS3810TZ-4078 laptop for $550 with free shipping. Thanks gsspence
Specs
- Intel Pentium Dual Core Low Voltage SU4100 (1.3GHz)
- 4GB DDR3 Memory
- 500GB 5400 RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive
- No Optical Drive
- Intel GMA 4500MHD Video Card
- Gigabit LAN
- 802.11 B/G/N Wireless
- 13.3" 1366x768 LED-Backlit Screen
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- 6-Cell Li Ion Battery (up to 8 Hours)
- Weight: 3.5 lb
Acer AS1410 or Gateway EC14xxu SU2300 CULV Netbook/Notebook/UMPC + HP Inkjet Printer/AIO/Wireless - As low as $351.73 AR/ABCB - B&H Photo OR Newegg
From B&H, with 10% Bing Cashback:
Acer Aspire AS1410-2936 (Ruby Red) [bhphotovideo.com]
+ HP Inkjet Printer [bhphotovideo.com] (choose HP at left) OR AIO [bhphotovideo.com] (choose HP at left) of choice greater than $69 OR Any qualifying HP Wireless Printer
- $40 or $60 Rebate [bhphotovideo.com]
+ Shipping on HP Printer/AIO/Wireless of Choice (Free Shipping on AS1410)
- 10% Bing Cashback
Lowest priced printer/AIO/wireless choices:
HP / Hewlett-Packard C9295A Officejet 6000 Wireless Printer [bhphotovideo.com] (credit to Odeen) - $98.99 - $60 Instant Savings = $38.99
HP / Hewlett-Packard Q8418A Photosmart C4680 All-In-One Inkjet Printer [bhphotovideo.com] - $69.95
HP / Hewlett-Packard Deskjet D2680 Inkjet Printer [bhphotovideo.com] - $ 69.95
From Newegg, with 10% Bing Cashback:
Acer Aspire AS1410 SU2300 CULV version [newegg.com] (choice of Red, Blue, or Black) OR Gateway EC Series EC14xxu [newegg.com] (choice of Red or Black)
+ HP Inkjet Printer or AIO [newegg.com] of choice greater than $69 OR Any qualifying HP Wireless Printer [newegg.com]
- $40 or $60 Rebate [bhphotovideo.com]
+ Possible shipping on HP Printer/AIO/Wireless of Choice (many have free shipping)
+ Shipping on Acer or Gateway (appears to be $4.99)
- 10% Bing Cashback
Lowest priced printer/AIO/wireless choices (note: use of promo code may invalidate Bing Cashback):
HP Officejet 6000 C9295A Wireless Inkjet [newegg.com] - $59.99 (Free Shipping) - Additional $10 off with promo code EMCMMNV54, while supplies last
HP Photosmart D5460 Q8421A [newegg.com] - $69.99 (Free Shipping)
HP Deskjet F4480 CB745AB1H MFC / All-In-One [newegg.com] - $69.99 (Free Shipping)
3810tz Amazon vs Newegg:
3GB vs 4GB RAM
320GB vs 500GB HD
+$50 (except when Bing Cashback was available)
UL20A vs 3810tz:
SU7300 vs SU4100
HDMI
12.1 vs 13.3
3.3 lbs vs 3.5 lbs
2GB vs 4GB RAM
250GB vs 500GB HD
+$50
UL20A vs 1410 or EC14xxu:
SU7300 vs SU2300
HDMI
250GB vs 160GB HD
12.1 vs 11.6
3.3 lbs vs 3.1 lbs
-$140