Laptops: where's the best price??

[Flying Tiger]

I'd like to buy my daughter a new laptop/notebook computer for Christmas.
I have no clue where/what to buy.
She's in her second year of college.
I checked Dell and they seem kinda high on the price @ around 8 bones.
Any imput on price/proper/where to buy laptop would be appreciated.
Thanks

[hoolign]

Try Costco..they have a great return policy

[HavaTan]

WalMart tomorrow morning... (5am-11am ONLY)
$378.00 no Gimmicks, NO rebates... A really good HP Pavilion notebook.
Good Luck

[XtrmWakeborder]

Dell is pretty competitive. I've had two and they work great for me.

[Hallett]

WalMart tomorrow morning... (5am-11am ONLY)
$378.00 no Gimmicks, NO rebates... A really good HP Pavilion notebook.
Good Luck you cant beat that great price. :rollside:

[nhbuoy]

...I like the price of the HP stuff, but, we have a lot of HP product @ work. The quality & service issues don't inspire (my) confidence...caveat emptor...

[Boatcop]

Got my Dell from the Dell Outlet section on the Dell website.
These are returns and/or refurbished models, but come with the same warranty as the new ones. I've bought a couple of these, saved a bunch of money, and have no issues.
Inspiron w/ 1.6 Ghz processor
512 RAM
Wireless
15" screen
all the bells and whistles
$478.00
They usually have incentives like a free printer, free shipping, etc.

[canuck1]

Got my Dell from the Dell Outlet section on the Dell website.
These are returns and/or refurbished models, but come with the same warranty as the new ones. I've bought a couple of these, saved a bunch of money, and have no issues.
Inspiron w/ 1.6 Ghz processor
512 RAM
Wireless
15" screen
all the bells and whistles
$478.00
They usually have incentives like a free printer, free shipping, etc.
Or they get a big ticket?

[MagicMtnDan]

Make sure you know what she needs and wants in a notebook for college or she actually won't be as happy as you hoped.
And software - don't forget that or it'll be useless without it (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).

[Flying Tiger]

Thanks for all the imput

[Sane Asylum]

Got my Dell from the Dell Outlet section on the Dell website.
These are returns and/or refurbished models, but come with the same warranty as the new ones. I've bought a couple of these, saved a bunch of money, and have no issues.
Inspiron w/ 1.6 Ghz processor
512 RAM
Wireless
15" screen
all the bells and whistles
$478.00
They usually have incentives like a free printer, free shipping, etc.
Jeeeeezzzzzzz....
I didn't know they had an outlet...........Just went and did a search for laptops less than $500.......That's a smokin deal........with a wireless card.
Gracias Boatcop.....

[MagicMtnDan]

She's not going to want a laptop with a wireless "card." She needs one with Centrino (wireless built in to the laptop) keeping the card slots free. It's stuff like this I was referring to when I posted earlier.

[NoCal NoBoat]

NBC News says they're already fighting over the $ 378.00 WalMart laptops in Philly and Orlando....

[azgfboatgirl]

Fist fights for lap tops at Walmart in Florida on TV.... :argue:
LOL... idiots!!

[Flying Tiger]

Fist fights for lap tops at Walmart in Florida on TV.... :argue:
LOL... idiots!!
We rolled in to Simi Wallmart at 4:30 AM and according to my trip odometer, the line to get in was 7/10 of a mile long.
We went home, but thanks for the heads up,,

[Flying Tiger]

Got my Dell from the Dell Outlet section on the Dell website.
These are returns and/or refurbished models, but come with the same warranty as the new ones. I've bought a couple of these, saved a bunch of money, and have no issues.
Inspiron w/ 1.6 Ghz processor
512 RAM
Wireless
15" screen
all the bells and whistles
$478.00
They usually have incentives like a free printer, free shipping, etc.
QUOTE=Sane Asylum]Jeeeeezzzzzzz....
I didn't know they had an outlet...........Just went and did a search for laptops less than $500.......That's a smokin deal........with a wireless card.
Gracias Boatcop.....[/
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Yea,, thanks here too B C,, I'll check them out.
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[NorCal Gameshow]

When I got to Sears at 5:08 (opened at 6), there were about 500-700 people in line at the main entrace to get a $10 gift card. The problem was, the gift cards were only for the first 200 people in line at the main entrance. I walked to another entrace and walked right in at 6:00 am. Meanwhile, there were still people in the line to get in when I walked out at 6:15. No gift cards for them. People are not very bright.
last year similar deal. I picked the shortest line only a few of us there. walked up to get the card and was told I came in the wrong door :rolleyes: I got the card after a little "are you kidding" rant.

[NorCal Gameshow]

I didn't know Sears instituted a lottery system to gain entrance to the store. :rolleyes:
:D Nothing like cheating at a game you're not even playing :D

[a catered life]

Dell is pretty competitive. I've had two and they work great for me.
if u want to do the early morning rush all stores have great prices friday morning but if you dont make it noone can beat dell service and price are great we have 3 dells in this house :p 2 desktops and one laptop

[C-2]

Those early morning stories are crazy. Guess I don't feel so lazy since I'm not rushing out the door to nab some of the $5 1mil/rechargeable spot lights from Radio Shack. Ifigure they probably only have a dozen or so in stock anyways!
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Don't fret if you can't find a computer today. Office Depot and Circuit City usually have close outs (not advertised) on the floor. Not floor mdels, just older stock. I picked up an Acer out the door for $400 during the middle of the summer.
Get as big of a hardrive as will fit - college kids are really into music/mp3's. REALLY into them.

[Flying Tiger]

Thanks

[NorCal Gameshow]

:D :D :D
I was really there for an XBOX 360. :D
here's a deal (http://secure.adpay.com/ClicknBuy.aspx?pid=6A6B4350712F434E67787637534A2F7 9514B372B5A773D3D&adid=9806-1132782843)
it's gonna sell quick :rolleyes:

[Nord]

I didn't breeze through the replies on this Thread, however, I know that Walmart has a price buster on a laptop, it is either a compaq or another familiar name for less than 400!!!!!

[LHC30Victory]

dont forget about sager computers, they make a lot of renamed stuff and have been around for a LONG time.