Laptops

[Clocker]

Im interested in buying a laptop. My question is, "is it significantly cheaper acquiring a vendors lisc and buying direct?" Also I noticed some other asian laptop manufacturers such kds have their own line, could I not buy direct internationally is there a list of vendor I can some how get?

Food for thought?
Budget for laptop 1500 trying to make every diem count

Thanks

 

[WageSlave]

First off, you need to post something like this in the IWANNA thread. You arent supposed to post requests in the forum Second, sorry, I dont know the answer to your question

 

[MuffD]

why do you waste your time flaming people like that? just leave a private msg or something. maybe he didn't know

 

[Angrymarshmello]

Hes not flaming - he said it politely which is what you're supposed to do.

 

[Tharpertx]

Muffstah, a little over sensitive, huh? Lock it up!

 

[dstidolph]

I just posted a note about a WinBook laptop that is available. It is more than your budget, but seems to be the best deal in laptops I have seen in some time. A friend of mine just got one so it should still be available.

http://www.winbook.com/si800tft.html

This is from that web page:

14.1" XGA Active Matrix,
Intel® Pentium® III Processor
800 MHz, DVD $1999
Thin (1.6&quot and Lightweight (7.1 lbs.)
14.1" XGA Active Matrix Color Display
64 MB SDRAM, upgrade to 256 MB
ATI 3D Mobility Graphics Accelerator
w/4 MB Integrated SDRAM
56k Capable v.90 Internal Fax/Modem
6 GB Ultra DMA Hard Drive
Lithium Ion Smart Battery
256k Integrated L2 cache On-chip
3.5" Floppy Disk Drive, built in
6x DVD-ROM drive, built-in, no need to swap
Integrated Dual-Button Touchpad
3-D PCI Audio
2x AGP Graphics Port
One-year Limited Extendable Warranty
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition - the home version of the world's favorite software, pre-installed
Free Internet Access pre-installed!

 

[crzyc]

that computer uses a desktop processor so i imagine it either has a heavy battery or it won't last long without one


i just ordered a laptop yesterday though.. i bought it from dell.com

i bought a referbished machine (comp's that people return within their 15 day time limit, which dell cannot sell as new) so they knock down the price a lot, and then there was a $150 off deal on the laptop i wanted (latitude cs) so i got a $3,000 laptop for $2,005 shipped ... here are the specs

Latitude CSx H500XT
Intel® Pentium® III Processor at 500MHz
13.3" XGA Active-Matrix Display
128MB RAM
12GB Hard Drive
24X Max Variable CD-ROM
56Kbps Capable Data/Fax Modem + Xircom 10/100 Ethernet PC card
Microsoft® Windows® 98 and Works Suite 2000
1-Year Limited Warranty ( 3 year's would have been 40 bucks more)

What are refurbished products?

A All of Dell?s new computers come with a 30 day total satisfaction policy. As a result of this policy, some computers are returned to Dell.

We disassemble and rebuild returned systems to original factory specifications, then put the systems through a rigorous testing program to ensure Dell quality. We even use brand new boxes for packaging! As a result of our fantastic refurbishment process, Dell Refurbished systems include the same 3-yr. limited warranty as new systems.

Additionally, Dell provides technical support for as long as you own your system.

 

[conroeguy]

Sure. Winbooks are cheap. Cheaply made. Cheap Company. Cheap Service.

Winbook sucks. I owned one. They screwed me up one side and down the other. I pulled it new out of the box and the hard drive burned up 8 hours later. Then the sent me a replacement hard drive mastered for the wrong operating system. So my new computer was 2 days old and I was installing a new operating system. Then the screen started flickering two months later. What should have taken a week took six weeks to fix. Then when the finally got it back to me, the screen wasn't fixed, and the 4 gig hard drive I sent them was replaced with a 2 gig.

And believe it or not...thats only the highlights. I left a LOT of Bull$#@% out. That company and that product sucks beyond belief. Pay more and buy a Dell. It might be more expensive, but it is WELL worth it. But at least if anything goes wrong they fix it quickly and correctly at no charge to you.

 

[Clocker]

Sorry for the incorrect post. I thought it may have been possible to buy direct from an asian company directly and buy it more cheaper. I thought soemoen may know the answer. I didnt think it was an I wannna question in its entireity. More a leass in knwoeledge at where to buy not what to buy oer se. But nevertheless sorry for wron thread again.

HAve agood one everyone.

 

[Zucchini]

crzyc,

Do you have a link for these refurb laptops?

 

[Nack]

My advice would be (if you are not in a big hurry) to look CAREFULLY for clearance deals at the B&M (brick and mortar) stores. The office stores and other stores often clear out last years models very cheap when a new OS or a new model year comes in.

For example, I recently purchased (less than a month ago) an i-series IBM Thinkpad with a C466 Mobile CPU, 14.1" XGA TFT screen, 6GB HD, DVD, built-in lucent modem, trackpoint IV (thinkpad buffs know what that is), and 64MB of SDRAM for $1004.00. Tax was around $50, and I spent another $47 on the bay for another 64MB of ram because I really wanted 128MB on my laptop, bringing the grand total to around $1100. That deal is dead now, but it demonstrates that shopping the clearance racks at the B&Ms really can pay off.

If you really want to buy it online, I think there is also a $200 off $1000 rebate deal going that works for computers4sure and a couple other places that sell laptops. If you are willing to buy a new one from an individual, or if buying used is a consideration, you might try going to one of the online auction sites (NO, I am no longer hawking any ), as you can sometimes get really good deals there, particularly on laptops.

Good luck,

Nack

 

[WageSlave]

I wasnt flaming, I was just letting him know, the smily face was used to designate the fact that I was trying to tell him nicely.

 

[sirsolo]

Clocker,

Modify the title to be more descriptive so that people don't waste their time looking at this when they are looking for a hot deal on a laptop.

 

[dman]

To answer the question, getting a resellers license is not the best way to get a hot deal on ANY computer hardware. You'll find that most wholesale places cost MORE than most internet shops. Reason: Volume. You simply can't afford to order enough volume to get the deal down to a "hot" price.

Yes, occasionally you can find a deal with a wholesale vendor, but, given the same amount of time you could very well find a better deal online.

About the only way you save money is if you cheat on your state sales tax.

There are many other reasons to get a resellers license, but, in my experience, it's not for hot deals.

 

[planetmn]

Look at the IBM I-Series, I have suggested it for some friends and relatives, and all have been pleased. Or if you know a student, the discounts can be huge. Our shool offers an IBM T20 (Titanium cover) with a P3-700, 128MB RAM, 12GB HD, DVD, 14.1" screen, 10/100 NIC, 56k modem, Win98, Office2000 Pro, extra software, lapptop backpack and security cable for $2500+tax. This laptop is under 5lbs and under 1.3" thick, they are tiny.

 

[Zucchini]

Really? how do you get these? I'm a student too Do you just go to your campus store where they sell computers?

 

[Kittana]

I have a HP Pavilion n3110 cel 433 with maxed 256 megs of ram, 24x cd, 3com 10/100 nic, 4 meg video, 12.1 hpa screen, built in 56k modem, 4.3 gig HD with matching port replicator and leather case. you can have for 900.00 plus shipping im sure would be around 50$

 

[watchdog1977]

I have a compaq presario 1200 series w/ amd k6/2 500 8x dvd 56k modem 64 megs ram a 6 gig HD etc... that you can have for $1400 including shipping and I might be willing to negotiate that price a little if you e mail me

 

[Jrouss]

Here is my suggestion the Acer 602 TER, with careful shopping you should find one close to your budget. These are very powerful and featured for the money. 64mb ram, 12gb hd, CDRW, and long battery life. Last I knew they also had a coupon to upgrade the ram to 128 mb free. I looked pretty hard recently and couldn't find anything for the money to beat the Travelbook line for bang for the buck. To do your own research go over to cnet.

 

[planetmn]

Zucchini-
It depends on your school. At my school they sell at least 1500 laptops every year, so we get a great price. I'd check your campus computer store and if they don't stock IBM, give IBM sales a call and tell them you are a student and see what they say.

 

[Unclemo]

I would stay away from winbooks... they are cheaply made... I totally believe Dell makes the best notebook computer. They have some cheap ones out too now.

 

[Zucchini]

I checked back at the school.. no discount and we only sell imacs yay! imac laptops or whatever too. Got a sony viao z505js for 2029 from ubid. I figure the size/accessory trade off is alright.
Its smaller and lighter then the dell lattitude cs series.

650mhz p3
128MB
12GB hd
12" LCD
usb floppy

 

[Soybomb]

<< I totally believe Dell makes the best notebook >>


No way I like them, but I'd take a Thinkpad anyday over one. Sorry I dont know where you can get one cheap just had to toss in my opinion hehe.

 

[Zucchini]

I don't recommend the sony sr series, they are a tad too small. 10inch screen... you really have to go to a store that has these on display. Also the sr series don't have many things built in.. network/modem and it doesn't come iwth a floppy.