Sony VAIO VGN-SZ691N/X - $1050 Off at Amazon
May 5, 2008
Amazon has an ultraportable 13.3-inch Sony laptop up on their “Today’s Deals” section, with quite a large one day only discount. It’s the Sony VAIO VGN-SZ691N/X (although it has been discounted this heavily in recent weeks, probably to be phased out for the Sony SZ7 series).
$1,549.99 at Amazon, which is $1,050 off (40%)
Specifications:
- 13.3-inch Display
- Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7700 (2.4GHz)
- 2 GB RAM
- 200 GB Hard Drive
- Microsoft Windows Vista Business
- Dual-Layer DVD Writer
- Black Carbon Fiber case
This is one of the more unique laptops that weighs in at four pounds or less - it has a “hybrid” graphics system that allows you to toggle between NVidia’s GeForce Go 8400M or the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (which gives you a bit more battery life than the 8400M).
The VGN-SZ650N/C model is also discounted substantially : ($1,855.91 at Amazon $843.09 - 31% off), it comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 (2.2GHz), 2GB Memory, 160GB HDD with ReadyDrive Hybrid System (256MB Flash RAM), and Windows Vista Business
HP 2133 Mini-Note PC Availability (US)
May 3, 2008
I’m planning on buying an HP 2133 Mini-Note PC very shortly, and have been poking around the web, checking availability. The prices right now are all over the place - I’m guessing that with heavy demand and limited supply, some retailers are pricing accordingly. While I’m waiting for the Windows XP version in a few weeks (although it’s getting more and more tempting to grab one now and load XP myself), I was pleased to see that it’s in stock at some of the major US stores online :
HP 2133 Mini-Note (KX870AT) 1.6GHz, 2GB Memory, 120GB HDD, Vista
- HP 2133 Mini-Note (KX870AT) - Amazon - $779.99
- HP 2133 Mini-Note (KX870AT) - Buy.com - $808.99
HP 2133 Mini-Note PC (KX868AT) 1.2GHz, 1GB Memory, 120GB HDD, Linux
- HP 2133 Mini-Note (KX868AT) - Buy.com - $684.19
It has not shown up at any brick & mortar retailers (as far as I know).
Toshiba U405-S2824 : $799 (w/Rebates - US)
April 27, 2008
There is currently a special on the recently released Toshiba Satellite U405 - $799 after $200 in discounts/rebates.
The special is being offered by Office Depot
Specifications:
- 13.3″ Widescreen Display
- Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 (1.83GHz)
- Windows Vista Home Premium SP1
- 3GB Memory
- 250GB Hard Drive
Two Day Deal on Dell XPS M1330
April 20, 2008
Dell at Home is running one heckuva two day deal (April 20 - 22) on the 13.3-inch Dell XPS M1330 through the Dell online store ($799 off the price with a lot of options):
$799 off XPS M1330 laptop. Only $1099 after instant savings (before tax, fees, shipping & handling) + Free upgrade to 2 day shipping
- Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8300
- Midnight Blue or Tuxedo Black
- 4 GB Memory*
- 250 GB** Hard Drive
- Slim and Light LED Display with VGA Webcam
If you know somebody that needs a non-ultraportable, i.e. the 15-inch M1530:
- $799 off XPS M1530 laptop. Only $1099 after instant savings (before tax, fees, shipping & handling) + Free upgrade to 2 day shipping
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8300
- Midnight Blue or Tuxedo Black
- 4 GB Memory*
- 250 GB** Hard Drive
- Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
Lenovo Outlet Sale - X-Series ThinkPads
March 13, 2008
Lenovo is running one heckuva deal on some of their X-series ThinkPads. This includes the following:
- ThinkPad X60 Tablet
- ThinkPad X61 Tablet
- ThinkPad X61 / X61s
These are all 12.1″ non-widescreen laptops, and the cheapest prices have only the XGA (1024×768 displays).
The Site: ChannelAdvisor/LenovoOutlet
- X60 Tablets - start at $899 (Intel® Core™ Duo low voltage processor L2400 1.66GHz, 1GB Memory)
- X61 Tablets - start at $1207 (Intel® Core™ Duo low voltage processor L2400 1.66GHz, 1GB Memory, 100GB Hard Drive)
- ThinkPad X61 - start at $901 (Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7250 NV (2.0GHz, 2MB L2, 800MHz FSB), 1GB Memory, 80GB Hard Drive)
- ThinkPad X61s - start at $913 (Intel® Core™ 2 Duo L7500 LV (1.6GHz, 4MB L2, 800MHz FSB), 1GB Meory, 80GB Hard Drive)
Deals of the Week (Feb 17, 2008)
February 17, 2008
As of August, 2008, these deals are dead.
The U810, also known as the U8240 or U1010, is a very small type of ultraportable device - it’s got a 5.6″ widescreen touchscreen that can be rotated around and used as a simple Tablet PC (albeit small), or it can be flipped up, giving you access to a physical keyboard. It’s powered by an Ultra Low Voltage 800MHz Intel CPU, and weighs just over 1.5 pounds (0.68kg), with 1GB memory, and a 40GB Hard Drive. The only major difference between the models is the software. Given that Microsoft One Note 2007 can run for $75 or more, the more expensive model is probably worth. Most of us swear by One Note.
You can access either deal through the links below:
Links removed - deal is over.
