I keep reading articles about apple's black friday deals are supposedly the largest they've ever done..lets hope it is!!!

11/24/2008 11:04:59 PM

pre-black friday prices here

http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/143356

3 Days - MacMall 57-Hour Apple Sale (MacBook Starting At $868.99, MacBook Air $1149.99), Nov. 24 3 PM

MacMall is having its 57-Hour Apple Sale - big markdowns on Mac desktops, laptops, and iPods (Exp 11/26).

MacBook 13.3" starting at $868.99 Free Shipping
MacBook Air 13.3" starting at $1149.99 Free Shipping
MacBook Pro 15.4" starting at $1299.99 Free Shipping
MacBook Pro 17" starting at $1999.99 Free Shipping

iMac All-in-One Desktop 20" starting at $1129.98 Free Shipping
iMac All-in-One Desktop 24" starting at $1679.98 Free Shipping

iPod Nano 8GB MP3 Player 4th Generation $134.94 Free Shipping
iPod Classic 120GB MP3 Player $224.94 Free Shipping
iPod Touch 8GB MP3 Player 1st Generation $197.99 Free Shipping
iPod Touch 8GB MP3 Player 2nd Generation $218.94 Free Shipping
iPod Touch 16GB MP3 Player 2nd Generation $289.48 Free Shipping

11/24/2008 11:09:49 PM

poem about the Mac is they wont have the inventory levels to support the demand for the lowered prices. Get your camping gear out

11/24/2008 11:20:51 PM

Quote :

"poem about the Mac is they wont have the inventory levels to support the demand for the lowered prices. Get your camping gear out"

is it a limerick? i love limericks.















although haiku is a close 2nd.

11/24/2008 11:26:12 PM

black friday deals-- http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/yoon/2506

Laptops: As of now, the hot laptop spot this year will be at Best Buy—A Toshiba 15.4" Dual-Core Turion 64 X2 with 3GB of RAM and 120GB of hard-drive space for $379. Best Buy will also have a 14.1" HP Pavilion (nice size for working on the go) with Core 2 Duo technology, 3GB of RAM, and 160GB of hard-drive space for $499. For $100 more, you can get a printer included as well as more hard-drive space and more RAM.

11/24/2008 11:41:11 PM

i think i'm gonna get the best buy HP deal if i decide to get a full blown laptop

the core 2 duos seem to be the best procs out for laptops as well
their model number in the best buy ads is specific to that laptop and i can't find much more on it but it shows that it's a dv4 if you drop the -1114NR

i found another dv4 base model specs at http://www.amazon.com/Pavilion-DV4-1020US-Laptop-Processor-Premium/dp/B001CFCHAI

the 3mb l2 cache sealed the deal.

11/25/2008 6:16:09 AM

there is no reason to camp out for apple..all the deals will be available online they start midnight on thursday

11/25/2008 8:16:22 AM

apple has been historically bad at their sales on bf though - like $100 off on a $1600 laptop doesn't really make it a steal

they say they're going to discount iPhones this year though so they may be making enough money to be nice this time around...we'll see.

11/25/2008 8:20:41 AM

15% Coupon Code for Lenovo: USPBLACKFRIDAY

http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/143417

Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 15" Laptop

6.5lbs; 15.4"; Intel Pentium Dual-Core T3200 @ 2.0GHz; 2GB RAM; 160GB HDD; DVD burner; 802.11a/b/g; Vista Home Premium; webcam; 6-cell; 1yr warranty

$610.00 - 15% off Code: USPBLACKFRIDAY = $518.50 Free Shipping

11/25/2008 12:31:49 PM

i've read pentium's run hotter than core 2 duos and so they're bad for laptops. true story?

11/25/2008 1:49:57 PM

http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/143431

Dell Studio 17 Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz 17in Laptop (3GB/250GB) $799 Free 2 Day Shipping, Nov. 25 10 AM

Dell Home has the Dell Studio 17 Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 17" Notebook Computer for $799.00. Free 2 Day Shipping (select 2nd Business Day Delivery in shopping cart). Tax in most.

7.9lbs; 17.0" 1440x900; Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 @ 2.0GHz; 3GB RAM; 250GB HDD; slot load DVD burner; 802.11n; Vista Home Premium; webcam; 6-cell; 1yr warranty

http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/143428

Dell Studio 15 Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz 15.4in LED Laptop (3GB/250GB) $679, Nov. 25 10 AM

Dell Home has the Dell Studio 15 Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 15" LED-Backlit Notebook Computer for $679.00. $25.00 Shipping. Tax in most.

6.1lbs; 15.4" LED-backlit 1280x800; Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 @ 2.0GHz; 3GB RAM; 250GB HDD; slot-load DVD burner; 802.11n; Vista Home Premium; webcam; 6-cell battery; 1yr warranty

http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/143449

HP Thanksgiving Sale, Nov. 25 9 AM

HP is having its Thanksgiving Event with the following specials: (Exp. 11/29)

Free 3GB Memory on HP Notebooks
Save up to $638 on HP desktops
Save up to 50% on HP Printers
Save up to $150 on Laptop Value Bundles
Save up to $200 on Desktop Value Bundles
Save up to 40% on HP accessories

http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/143419

Dell XPS M1330 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 13.3in LED Laptop (4GB/320GB) $1039.20 Free Ship, Nov. 25 8 AM

Dell Home has the Dell XPS M1330 Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 13" LED-backlit Notebook Computer for a low $1039.20 Free Shipping. Tax in most.

4.3lbs; 13.3" LED-backlit 1280x800; Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 @ 2.4GHz; 4GB RAM; 320GB HDD; DVD burner; 802.11b/g; Vista Home Premium; webcam/mic; 4-cell battery; 1yr warranty

$1299.00 - 20% off Code: J$TM0G$K3CNRLT = $1039.20 Free Shipping

CLICK HERE
(1) Select Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8300 @ 2.4GHz (+$175)
(2) Select LCD & Camera - Slim and Light LED Display with VGA Webcam (+$125)
(3) Select Memory - 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM (+$50)
(4) Click on Review tab at top
(5) Click on Add To Shopping Cart
(6) At shopping cart, enter 20% off $1299+ Dell Coupon
Code: J$TM0G$K3CNRLT

Recommended Upgrades:
Battery - 6-Cell Battery (+$30)

http://www.uberbargain.com/archives/2008/11/dell_latitude_d.php

Dell Latitude D620 notebook, Intel Dual Core T2400
$479.99

Description
Dell Latitude D620 notebook, Intel Dual Core T2400 (1.83Ghz) 2GB Ram, 60GB HDD, DVD/CDRW, 80211.b/g wifi with bluetooth, 14" widescreen, NIC, 56k, XP Pro with restore disk, Factory Refurbished

http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/143391

Dell E Series Latitude E5500 Business Laptop 15.4in Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz 1GB/80GB $589, Nov. 25 5 AM

Dell Small Business has the Latitude E Series business laptop E5500 Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 and full-frame Magnesium alloy construction with all-metal hinges, for a low $589. Free shipping. Tax in most.

3% off when checking out using Dell QuickLoan account. Select Credit card as payment to see this offer.
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Instant $290 off Latitude E5500 15.4" laptop for $589 shipped free

6.36lb, 15.4in WXGA Screen, Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 2.0GHz, 1GB/80GB, 24x CD-RW/DVD with software, 802.11g wireless, 6 cell battery, 1yr warranty, Vista Home Basic.

CLICK HERE
1. Choose Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 2.0GHz (+$40)
2. Click on Review & Add to Cart tab at top, then Add to Cart and checkout. No coupon code needed.

For Dell Small Business, remember you can just use your own name when it asks for your business name.

UPDATE: Check out our own brief review of the E5500 HERE.

http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/143392

Dell E Series Latitude E5400 Business Laptop 14.1in Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz 1GB/80GB $569, Nov. 25 5 AM

Dell Small Business has the Latitude E Series business laptop E5400 Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 and full-frame Magnesium alloy construction with all-metal hinges, for a low $569. Free shipping. Tax in most.

3% off when checking out using Dell QuickLoan account. Select Credit card as payment to see this offer.

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Latitude E5400 14.1" laptop for $569 shipped free

5.58lb, 14.1in WXGA Screen, Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 2.0GHz, 1GB/80GB, 24x CD-RW/DVD with software, 802.11g wireless, 6 cell battery, 1yr warranty, Vista Home Basic.

CLICK HERE
1. Choose Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 2.0GHz (+$40)
2. Click on Review & Add to Cart tab at top, then Add to Cart and checkout. No coupon code needed.

For Dell Small Business, remember you can just use your own name when it asks for your business name.

UPDATE: Check out our own brief review of the E5500 (15.4" version of the E5400) HERE.

11/25/2008 2:08:35 PM

http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/143427

Sony VAIO CS190 Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz 14.1in Laptop (3GB/160GB) $764.99 Free Ship, Nov. 25 11 AM

Sony Style is offering this coupon code. Free Shipping. Tax in most.

$150 off Sony VAIO VGN-CS190 Notebook Computers Coupon
Code: TYRXDKSUYRVVDU (Exp 11/27)

UPDATE: NOW WORKS ON CTO MODELS
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Sony VAIO VGN-CS190 CTO 14" Laptop

5.7lbs; 14.1"; Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 @ 2.0GHz; 3GB RAM; 160GB HDD; DVD burner; 802.11n + bluetooth; Vista Home Premium; webcam; 1yr warranty

$916.99 - $150 off Code: TYRXDKSUYRVVDU = $764.99 Free Shipping

CLICK HERE
(1) Select Memory - 3GB DDR2-SDRAM (DDR2-800, 2GB+1GB) (+$0)
(2) Click Next Step
(3) Click Next Step again on the next page
(4) Click on Add To Cart
(5) Click on Proceed To Checkout
(6) At this point, you must either log in to your account or create a new account
(7) Enter $150 off Sony eCoupon
Code: TYRXDKSUYRVVDU

http://www.uberbargain.com/archives/2008/11/gateway_m6752_1.php

Gateway M-6752 1.67GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
$527.99

State: Refurbished
Vendor: ecost

Description
Gateway M-6752 1.67GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Wireless Notebook w/ Webcam

1.67GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 processor, 250GB HDD, 3GB RAM, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, Webcam, DVD+/-RW w/ DL, 802.11n wireless, 15.4" WXGA Display, Windows Vista Home Premium (Manufacturer Recertified)

11/25/2008 3:06:29 PM

I've had both Dell and HP laptops in the past. Both batteries died after a year (just right after your warranty ran out). Probably just my luck.

I paid pretty dear for my HP ($1900-2000) at the time. I still have the piece of sh*t. I had to replace the backlight twice, bought a new battery, and now the power jack is loose. I'm still debating whether to open it up, resoldering it myself or pay some guy $100 to fix it. I looked around on the net and many others had the same problem with the crappy backlight and the powerjack.

The bottom line is: Don't buy HP ever. I won't. Not ever again.

I'm looking around for a new laptop. My options are limited to Sony, Lenovo, and THEN Dell. Still kicking myself for not snatching up the Thinkpad R500 (C2D 2.26Mhz, 1026 FSB) for just over $650.00 a couple weeks back.

11/25/2008 10:35:28 PM

Quote :

"The bottom line is: Don't buy HP ever. I won't. Not ever again. "

So because you had bad luck with one HP out of the MILLIONS made, all of them are bad?

11/26/2008 6:17:34 AM

i went in on the HP deal just now too - will just return the netbook or this depending on what i end up liking in a couple of weeks

it's online only for anyone else interested--

http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/143737
HP Pavilion dv4-1114nr 14in Laptop Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz 3GB/160GB 5.2lb $499.99, Nov. 27 1 AM

BestBuy has the HP Pavilion Laptop with Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5800 2.0GHz, for a very low $499.99. Shipping $24.99. Tax in All states.

14.1" screen, 5.2lb, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5800 2.0GHz, 3GB RAM, 160GB Hard Drive, DVD Burner, Vista Home Premium

11/27/2008 5:51:15 AM

apple's "deals" are horrid

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/campaigns/black_friday?mco=Mjg0MzQ0OQ

11/28/2008 9:49:27 AM

I just bought a macbook WOO for whatever sales they are + my dad's discount.

11/28/2008 9:56:30 AM

40% cashback on HP.com until 10PM tonight through Live search cashback.

It just started about an hour ago and the server is getting pounded though.

Assuming it becomes functional, I may pick up an HDX16T and ebay my Studio 15. Should AT LEAST break even.

11/28/2008 11:09:53 AM

fell in love with the hp at first sight

i tried playing with the eeePC first to see if the resolution on the screen would really bug me

i could never bring myself to like that screen so i've decided to return it. the keyboard was the other issue but i could easily get used to that keyboard - it's not that bad. it was the *x600 screen that did it for me.

i'm really happy with my HP purchase + newegg extra RAM for 4GB in the laptop instead of 3 for only $20-25. any more RAM than that was just too expensive and not worth it - i.e. to get 6gb total i would spend $250-275, and to get 8GB total (max on the laptop) i would spend near $800.

the two things i didn't like about the HP were the extra bloatware they install, which had just finished uninstalling and getting the system back to just the bare minimum without formatting, when i went to the system properties and saw they had put vista home 32-bit on here when it has a core 2 duo proc - made no sense to me so i'm installing 64bit vista right now and hopefully i can find all the drivers again

oh and i was happy to see the price go back up to $750 today!

[Edited on December 2, 2008 at 12:53 AM. Reason : .]

12/2/2008 12:50:11 AM