Details: | good deals on some notebook computers
- Vostro 1000 with 15" screen, AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53, 1GB, 80GB, DVD Burner, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty for $499
- Vostro 1500 with 15" screen, Intel Core 2 Duo T5470, 1GB, 120GB, DVD Burner, Geforce 8400M, 6-cell battery, 1 year warranty for $599
- Vostro 1400 with 14" screen, Intel Core 2 Duo T5470, 2GB, 120GB, DVD Burner, 9-cell battery, 1 year warranty for $649
Each configuration has a 3 year on-site warranty option for $169 more, and comes with $70 worth credit toward a future Dell order.

Other good notebook computer deals:
- Acer AS5570 with 14" screen, Intel Core 2 Duo T2080, 1GB, 80GB, DVD Burner, and Canon MP210 Inkjet Printer for $450 at Staples stores (not online) after mail-in rebate.
- IBM Thinkpad T61 15" with Intel Core 2 Duo T7100, 80GB, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, Intel Pro 3945ABG Wireless, 6-cell battery, 1 year warranty for $865 after code USXNARTRIPLE
- IBM Thinkpad T61 14" with Intel Core 2 Duo T7100, 1GB, 80GB, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, 6-cell battery, 1 year warranty for $879 after code USXNARTRIPLE
The Thinkpads start out costing more, but system upgrades are cheaper than Dell.
Smaller screens weigh less and consume less battery.
Some of the above configurations let you choose either Vista or XP. |