Feb 7 - Intel Has Double Vision: First Multi-Core Silicon
Production Begins. Intel Corporation today announced it has
completed initial production runs of dual-core processors and
provided further details about its multi-core plans to its customers,
signaling the beginning of an era when PCs will have two or more
“brains” inside.
Intel plans to deliver two separate dual-core products and dual-core-enabled
chipsets for its Pentium® processor-class families in the
second quarter, including the Pentium® processor Extreme Edition.
The Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition will include
Hyper-Threading Technology, providing the ability to process four
software “threads” simultaneously.
“In addition to our products, we are investing heavily to
further prepare the industry for the shift to multi-core computing
platforms,” said Robert Crooke, vice president, Desktop Platforms
Group and general manager, Desktop Marketing and Strategic Planning,
Intel. “We accelerated this effort with the introduction
of Hyper-Threading Technology three years ago and we’re extending
it by building multi-core processors. Platforms based on Intel
multi-core technology will provide the performance and responsiveness
consumers and businesses need to get the most enjoyment and productivity
from their applications.”
These first dual-core desktop platforms reflect Intel’s
continued investment in silicon and platform innovation, manufacturing
technology, capacity and industry enabling efforts that span the
desktop, server, workstation and mobile market segments.
“As the leader in the extreme gaming, consumer and workstation
markets, Dell plans to offer Intel’s powerful dual-core processor
technology on high-end systems,” said John Medica, senior
vice president, Dell Product Group. “No other companies make
innovative technology more affordable to large groups of customers
than Dell and Intel.”
Dual- and multi-core products are designed by including two or
more full CPU cores within a single processor enabling the simultaneous
managing of activities. When combined with HT Technology, which
allows a processor to present itself as two logical processors,
the Pentium Processor Extreme Edition product can process four
software threads simultaneously by more efficiently using resources
that otherwise may sit idle.
Platforms based around Intel’s dual-core Pentium Processor
Extreme Edition are an ideal solution for PC computing and entertainment
enthusiasts who crave computing power for audio, video, digital
design and gaming tasks. The Pentium Processor Extreme Edition
will be combined with a new chipset named the Intel® 955X
Express chipset, formerly codenamed “Glenwood,” that
includes features such as Intel® High Definition Audio, PCI-Express
and faster dual-channel DDR-2 memory. Intel will also couple its
mainstream “Smithfield” processor with two new chipsets
named the Intel® 945G Express chipset and Intel® 945P
Express chipset, both previously code-named “Lakeport”
in the second quarter of the year.
Intel has more than 10 multi-core related projects underway and
plans to increase its software and solutions enabling product
lines, tools, investment and programs to further spur software
design and validation.
Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer
of computer, networking and communications products. Additional
information about Intel is available at www.intel.com.
Jan 10 - AMD Kicks Off New Year With
Mobile AMD Turion 64. AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced that
it will usher in a new era in mobile computing. AMD Turion™
64 mobile technology was unveiled by six-time Tour de France winner
Lance Armstrong at an AMD event at the International CES 2005
show in Las Vegas.
Based on award-winning AMD64 technology, AMD Turion 64 mobile
technology is uniquely optimized to bring AMD64 performance to
a new level of mobility. AMD tailored the upcoming processor family
to suit highly mobile business professionals and consumers who
demand reliable, high-performance notebook PCs with long battery
life, outstanding wireless compatibility, rich graphics and enhanced
security -- both today and tomorrow.
“AMD Turion 64 mobile technology represents freedom and
mobile performance personified. We expect this new product family
will set a precedent for mobile PCs in the same way that AMD Opteron™
did for servers,” said Marty Seyer, corporate vice president
and general manager, Microprocessor Business Unit, Computation
Products Group, AMD. “Again, AMD will be the first to market
with leading technologies, bringing you a complete family of high-performance,
32-/64-bit processors made for mobility.”
“What's custom about today's PC technologies is not the
technologies themselves, but how they are arranged to meet the
needs of specific usage models,” said Shane Rau, senior analyst
with IDC. “Technology brands, such as the new AMD Turion
64 brand for its mobile PC processors, reflect how PC technology
providers are adapting standardized technologies, such as the
x86 instruction set, to meet the needs of consumer and commercial
mobile PC users.”
“In cycling, just like any other elite competition, there
is a thin line between success and failure,” said Lance Armstrong,
champion cyclist. “As our team’s technology partner,
AMD helps us achieve uncompromising performance, extraordinary
mobility and exceptional reliability.”
By working with best-in-class industry partners, AMD enables
its customers to develop differentiated solutions based on open
standards, to uniquely satisfy the variety of ways in which notebooks
are used. More details about AMD Turion 64 mobile technology will
be forthcoming when PC systems become available. Business professionals
and consumers can expect to see notebook PCs based on AMD Turion
64 processors from leading OEMs worldwide in the first half of
2005.
Mobile AMD Athlon™ 64 processors will continue to be offered
for notebook buyers who want exceptional performance for the most
demanding applications, readiness for tomorrow’s 64-bit applications,
and Enhanced Virus Protection in conjunction with Windows®
XP Service Pack 2.
About AMD
AMD (NYSE:AMD) designs and produces innovative microprocessors,
Flash memory devices and low-power processor solutions for the
computer, communications and consumer electronics industries.
AMD is dedicated to delivering standards-based, customer-focused
solutions for technology users, ranging from enterprises and governments
to individual consumers. For more information visit www.amd.com.
Jan 6 - Ten Resolutions From Intel
For A Mobile 2005. More like 10 reasons to use Intel Mobile
technology. But you have to give them an "A" for effort.
According to the Chinese calendar, 2005 is the year of the Rooster.
However, a technology calendar might suggest that it is the year
of mobility. In that spirit, Intel proposes 10 mobile resolutions:
1. Be a wireless winner: In honor of Mobility month, beginning
Jan. 6,use Yahoo! Maps* to find an Intel® Centrino™ mobile
technology-verified hotspot and you could win a Sony* notebook
based on the next-generation Intel Centrino mobile technology
platform, codenamed Sonoma. Other prizes include movie downloads
from Movielink and music downloads from Musicmatch. Every entrant
will receive a free month of games from Yahoo! Games on Demand*.
To enter, go to www.mobilitymonth.com or maps.yahoo.com and look
for the Mobility Month link.
2. Mobilize your home entertainment: In January, Intel
will launch the Sonoma platform, enabling mobile entertainment
PCs that support accelerated graphics for superb DVD playback
and gaming, theater-quality sound for MP3s and TV tuner ExpressCards*
that will be available soon. At the Consumer Electronics Show
in Las Vegas, Jan. 6-9, see the latest all-in-one laptops based
on the new Intel Centrino mobile technology, combining the features
of personal data assistants, DVD and MP3 players, and mobile gaming
devices.
3. Take your laptop on vacation: Record your favorite
TV shows with an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor-based Entertainment
PC and take them with you on your notebook. Your notebook also
enables you to stay in touch, store and send digital photos, replace
weighty travel guides and maintain photographic travelogues on
your family Website. A great wireless destination is the Sundance
Film Festival in Park City, Utah, Jan. 20-30, where you can watch
streaming video of the nominees from WiMAX-enabled cafes and lodges.
4. Escape the house often for some relaxing entertainment:
Be seen at a Wi-Fi-enabled park, cafe or beach unwinding with
a broad-brimmed hat, dark sunglasses and an Intel Centrino mobile
technology-based notebook to stay current on Hollywood gossip,
fashion and, in particular, the Golden Globes*. Get the latest
news leading up to the Jan. 16 ceremony as it unfolds with "ET
Inside the Golden Globe Awards" on Yahoo!, exclusively sponsored
by Intel Centrino mobile technology, at et.tv.yahoo.com/micro/globes2005/.
5. Battle bulk: Dieting may be the most common New Year's
resolution, but the truly trendy also will resolve to shed notebook
bulk with a slimmer model. Intel Centrino mobile technology enables
thin, light notebooks with great battery life and integrated wireless
LAN capability.
6. Stay in visual touch: Cameras for videoconferencing
are now available for notebooks, enabling videoconferencing with
friends and family from more than 56,000 Intel Centrino mobile
technology-verified wireless hotspots worldwide.
7. Work smarter, not longer: Whether you are flying cross-country
or waiting at soccer practice, laptop mobility enables you to
fit work into slices of time that otherwise would go unused, freeing
time later for other important activities.
8. Get smarter, have fun: Notebooks are becoming mobile
backpacks at all educational levels. Students access information
online from wireless hotspots on and off campus, including cafes,
libraries and dorms. New laptops based on the Intel Centrino mobile
technology to be introduced this month will double as all-in-one
entertainment devices, making more space for other dorm room necessities,
such as the minifridge and lava lamp.
9. Make a wireless café your extended office: Advanced
wireless communication combined with an increasing number of hotspots
are heating up the coffee culture around the world with people
genuinely relaxing on a café couch with everything they
need to do their jobs on their laptops.
10. Reuse or recycle that old equipment: If you've upgraded
to an all-in-one laptop that delivers improved graphics and audio
features, consider giving your old DVD player or stereo to a charitable
organization. Donate old computers to educational organizations
or dispose of them through an environmental e-waste organization.
Good sources are www.eiae.org and www.intel.com/education/recycling_computers/strut.htm.
Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer
of computer, networking and communications products. Additional
information about Intel is available at www.intel.com.
Oct 7 - Latest News From Intel.
Intel
Collaborates With Nokia, Symbian To Help Deliver Series 60 Platform-Based
3G Smartphones Using Intel Technology
Intel
Cooperates With Japanese PC, CE And Content Industries To Promote
Use Of Premium Content In The Digital Home
'Prepare
to be Entertained' with Intel at Digital Life 2004
June 27 - Sunday Shopping Watch.
Best Sunday Deals - See our Best
Sunday Ad Deals Table below for specific system prices.
Weekly Comparison. There
are some good deals on desktops and laptops this week, but I suspect
next week's 4th of July sales may be better.
This Sunday's Special Discounts and Financing.
In addition to sales on specific items, the following store-wide
sales are advertised this week. (Note
that these ads are for the Dayton, Ohio area. Prices or offerings
may be different where you live.)
Best Buy is offering 18 month no-interest financing on all
advertised desktop packages and laptops, and $150 mail-in rebates
on advertised laptops and desktop packages.
Circuit City is offering
18 months no interest financing, and up to $150 mail-in rebates
on advertised desktop packages and notebooks.
Office
Depot
has 6 months no payment, no interest, financing for computer purchases
of $299 and higher.
CompUSA has rebates on advertised
laptops and desktops.
Staples has no store-wide promotions
this Sunday.
Compare
to Online Prices - Compare the Sunday ad prices
to those being offered at DealTime, it searches over 160 online
computer stores.
InfoHQ Related Shopping Pages
Shopping
Alerts - Our latest shopping advisories on buying digital
cameras and camcorders, desktop computers, laptops, and other
computer items.
Windows
XP Upgrade Guide - All about upgrading to Windows XP.
What You Need to
Know About Dial-up Internet Service Rebates - The pros and
cons of 'free' Internet service deals. Also see our latest InfoHQ
Tech Watch Newsletter; Free
PC and Free Internet Deals.
Definitions. A complete desktop system/package/complete
package is defined as a computer with monitor and printer
or scanner.
A build-to-order system is customized at the retailer
and then ordered from a computer manufacturer. In addition to
the computer's stated price, you still pay sales tax and shipping
charges (if you order direct from the vendor without going through
the chain store, you may not have to pay sales tax and you could
get a better warranty).
Caution about advertised
prices. When reading advertisements, read the fine
print of the ad to make sure you know what is being advertised
and what it cost. For example, many advertisers will show a complete
system with computer, monitor, and printer but advertise a price
for the computer only.
* Prices discussed in this article. We report
prices after rebates and discounts are subtracted.
Items highlighted in Black are good deals.
Items highlighted in Red means prices
have gone up and the system is not a good buy this week.
Items in normal text means prices are about the same as the previous
weeks.
|
Best Sunday Ad Deals
|
|
Category
|
Product Description
|
Price* (see above)
|
Prices up or Down this Week
|
Store
|
|
Best Celeron Deal
|
eMachines D325 (2.53 GHz) complete
system with 17" monitor
|
$359
|
-
|
CompUSA, Best Buy($379)
|
|
1. Best Pentium 4 System
|
Sony Pentium 4 2.8E GHz complete
system with HT Technology, 15 inch flat panel, and DVD-RW
|
$1179
|
-
|
Best Buy
|
|
2. Best Pentium 4 System
|
HP Pentium 4 3.0 GHz system with
HT Technology, 15 inch flat panel, and DVD-RW
|
$1339
|
-
|
Best Buy
|
|
1. Best AMD Athlon XP System
|
HP Athlon XP 3000+ complete system
with 17 inch monitor and DVD-RW drive
|
$649
|
-
|
Circuit City
|
|
2. Best AMD Athlon XP System
|
eMachines Athlon XP 3000+ complete
system with 15 inch flat panel and DVD-RW drive
|
$799
|
-
|
CompUSA
|
|
1. Best Low-cost Laptop
|
HP AMD Athlon XP 2800+ GHz Celeron
with DVD/CD-RW
|
$899
|
-
|
Best Buy, CompUSA, Circuit City
|
|
2. Best Low-cost Laptop
|
HP 2.8 GHz Celeron widescreen with
DVD/CD-RW
|
$999
|
|
CompUSA
|
|
3. Best Low-cost Laptop
|
Compaq 2.8 GHz Celeron widescreen
with DVD/CD-RW
|
$999
|
|
Office Depot
|
|
1. Best High-end Notebook
|
eMachines Athlon 64 3000+, widescreen,
with DVD/CD-RW
|
$1199
|
-
|
Best Buy
|
|
2. Best High-end Notebook
|
Compaq widescreen Centrino 1.4 GHz
with DVD/CD-RW
|
$1299
|
-
|
Office Depot
|
|
3. Best High-end Notebook
|
HP 17" widescreen Pentium 4
3.0 GHz with DVD-RW
|
$1799
|
|
CompUSA
|
|
|
|
Peripherals and Software
|
|
Best Sunday Deal
|
Western Digital 80 GB hard drive
with 8 MB buffer
|
$49
(after rebates)
|
-
|
Best Buy
|
|
Best Sunday Deal
|
Western Digital 250 GB hard drive
with 8 MB buffer
|
$159
(after rebates)
|
-
|
Best Buy
|
|
Best Sunday Deal
|
Sony 52X CD-RW
|
$49
(after rebates)
|
-
|
Office Depot
|
|
Best Sunday Deal
|
Memorex 8X DVD-RW
|
$99
(after rebates)
|
-
|
Office Depot
|
|
|
Additional Information. For additional technical
information, advice on how to buy a laptop or desktop, and vendor
and manufacturer links, please see our Computer
Buying Advice page.
About Sunday Shopping Watch. Sunday Shopping
Watch appears every Sunday (except some holidays like Easter and
Christmas) in our News and Rumors column. It is a review of local
(Dayton, Ohio) computer chain store advertisements. While we can
not guarantee your local chain store has the same items, this
article can help you make informed buying decisions.
May 16 - Sunday Shopping Watch.
Best Sunday Deals - See our Best
Sunday Ad Deals Table below for specific system prices.
Weekly Comparison. Stores
once again pick up their advertising now that Mother's Day is
over.
This Sunday's Special Discounts and Financing.
In addition to sales on specific items, the following store-wide
sales are advertised this week. (Note
that these ads are for the Dayton, Ohio area. Prices or offerings
may be different where you live.)
Best Buy is offering 12 month no-interest financing on all
advertised desktop packages and laptops, $150 mail-in rebate on
advertised laptops, and $100 mail-in rebate on desktop packages.
Circuit City is offering
12 months no interest financing, and up to $150 mail-in rebates
on advertised desktop packages and notebooks.
Office
Depot
has 6 months no payment, no interest, financing for computer purchases
of $299 and higher.
CompUSA has rebates on advertised
laptops and desktops.
Staples has no store-wide promotions
this Sunday.
Compare
to Online Prices - Compare the Sunday ad prices
to those being offered at DealTime, it searches over 160 online
computer stores.
InfoHQ Related Shopping Pages
Shopping
Alerts - Our latest shopping advisories on buying digital
cameras and camcorders, desktop computers, laptops, and other
computer items.
Windows
XP Upgrade Guide - All about upgrading to Windows XP.
What You Need to
Know About Dial-up Internet Service Rebates - The pros and
cons of 'free' Internet service deals. Also see our latest InfoHQ
Tech Watch Newsletter; Free
PC and Free Internet Deals.
Definitions. A complete desktop system/package/complete
package is defined as a computer with monitor and printer
or scanner.
A build-to-order system is customized at the retailer
and then ordered from a computer manufacturer. In addition to
the computer's stated price, you still pay sales tax and shipping
charges (if you order direct from the vendor without going through
the chain store, you may not have to pay sales tax and you could
get a better warranty).
Caution about advertised
prices. When reading advertisements, read the fine
print of the ad to make sure you know what is being advertised
and what it cost. For example, many advertisers will show a complete
system with computer, monitor, and printer but advertise a price
for the computer only.
* Prices discussed in this article. We report
prices after rebates and discounts are subtracted.
Items highlighted in Black are good deals.
Items highlighted in Red means prices
have gone up and the system is not a good buy this week.
Items in normal text means prices are about the same as the previous
weeks.
|
Best Sunday Ad Deals
|
|
Category
|
Product Description
|
Price* (see above)
|
Prices up or Down this Week
|
Store
|
|
1. Best Celeron Deal
|
eMachines 2.7 GHz complete system
with 17" monitor
|
$389
|
-
|
Office Depot, Best Buy, Circuit City
|
|
2. Best Celeron Deal
|
Compaq 2.7 GHz complete system with
17" monitor
|
$419
|
-
|
CompUSA
|
|
3. Best Celeron Deal
|
eMachines 2.8 GHz complete system
with 17" monitor
|
$469
|
-
|
Best Buy
|
|
Best Pentium 4 System
|
Gateway Pentium 4 3.06 GHz system
with HT Technology, 15 inch flat panel, and DVD-RW
|
$849
|
-
|
Office Depot
|
|
1. Best AMD Athlon XP System
|
HP Athlon XP 3000+ complete system
with 17 inch monitor and DVD-RW drive
|
$679
|
-
|
Circuit City
|
|
2. Best AMD Athlon XP System
|
HP Athlon XP 3200+ complete system
with 15 inch flat panel and DVD-RW drive
|
$959
|
-
|
Best Buy
|
|
Best AMD Athlon 64 System
|
HP Athlon 3200+ complete system with
15 inch flat panel and DVD-RW drive
|
$1199
|
-
|
Circuit City
|
|
Best Low-cost Laptop
|
Toshiba 2.8 GHz Celeron with DVD/CD-RW
|
$849
|
+$50
|
Circuit City, CompUSA
|
|
1. Best High-end Notebook
|
Toshiba Pentium 4 2.8 GHz with DVD/CD-RW
|
$1199
|
-
|
Best Buy
|
|
2. Best High-end Notebook
|
Sony Pentium 4 2.8 GHz with DVD/CD-RW
|
$1249
|
-
|
Circuit City
|
|
3. Best High-end Notebook
|
eMachines Athlon 64 3200+, widescreen,
with DVD/CD-RW
|
$1249
|
-
|
Best Buy
|
|
4. Best High-end Notebook
|
Compaq widescreen Centrino 1.4 GHz
with DVD/CD-RW
|
$1399
|
-$50
|
Circuit City
|
|
5. Best High-end Notebook
|
Toshiba widescreen Centrino 1.5
GHz with DVD/CD-RW
|
$1449
|
-$50
|
Circuit City, CompUSA
|
|
|
|
Peripherals and Software
|
|
Best Sunday Deal
|
Western Digital 80 GB hard drive
with 8 MB buffer
|
$49
(after rebates)
|
-
|
Best Buy
|
|
Best Sunday Deal
|
Western Digital 160 GB hard drive
with 8 MB buffer
|
$109
(after rebates)
|
-
|
Circuit City
|
|
Best Sunday Deal
|
Western Digital 250 GB hard drive
with 8 MB buffer
|
$159
(after rebates)
|
-
|
CompUSA
|
|
Best Sunday Deal
|
Visiontek Xtasy 9600 256 MB
|
$99
(after rebates)
|
-
|
CompUSA
|
|
Best Sunday Deal
|
Visiontek Xtasy 9600XT 256 MB
|
$189
(after rebates)
|
-
|
Circuit City
|
|
Best Sunday Deal
|
PNY GeForce FX5700 LE 256 MB
|
$149
(after rebates)
|
-
|
CompUSA
|
|
Best Sunday Deal
|
Sony 8X DVD-RW
|
$129
(after rebates)
|
-
|
CompUSA
|
|
|
Additional Information. For additional technical
information, advice on how to buy a laptop or desktop, and vendor
and manufacturer links, please see our Computer
Buying Advice page.
About Sunday Shopping Watch. Sunday Shopping
Watch appears every Sunday (except some holidays like Easter and
Christmas) in our News and Rumors column. It is a review of local
(Dayton, Ohio) computer chain store advertisements. While we can
not guarantee your local chain store has the same items, this
article can help you make informed buying decisions.
May 09 - Sunday Shopping Watch.
Best Sunday Deals - See our Best
Sunday Ad Deals Table below for specific system prices.
Weekly Comparison. Happy
Mother's Day! Traditionally not a great
day for computer sales, but some stores still have some good deals
today.
This Sunday's Special Discounts and Financing.
In addition to sales on specific items, the following store-wide
sales are advertised this week. (Note
that these ads are for the Dayton, Ohio area. Prices or offerings
may be different where you live.)
Best Buy is offering 18 month no-interest financing on all
advertised desktop packages and laptops, $150 mail-in rebate on
advertised laptops, and $100 mail-in rebate on desktop packages.
Circuit City is offering
12 months no interest financing, and up to $150 mail-in rebates
on advertised desktop packages and notebooks.
Office
Depot
has no ad today.
CompUSA has no store ad but
does have an online
sale.
Staples has no store-wide promotions
this Sunday.
Compare
to Online Prices - Compare the Sunday ad prices
to those being offered at DealTime, it searches over 160 online
computer stores.
InfoHQ Related Shopping Pages
Shopping
Alerts - Our latest shopping advisories on buying digital
cameras and camcorders, desktop computers, laptops, and other
computer items.
Windows
XP Upgrade Guide - All about upgrading to Windows XP.
What You Need to
Know About Dial-up Internet Service Rebates - The pros and
cons of 'free' Internet service deals. Also see our latest InfoHQ
Tech Watch Newsletter; Free
PC and Free Internet Deals.
Definitions. A complete desktop system/package/complete
package is defined as a computer with monitor and printer
or scanner.
A build-to-order system is customized at the retailer
and then ordered from a computer manufacturer. In addition to
the computer's stated price, you still pay sales tax and shipping
charges (if you order direct from the vendor without going through
the chain store, you may not have to pay sales tax and you could
get a better warranty).
Caution about advertised
prices. When reading advertisements, read the fine
print of the ad to make sure you know what is being advertised
and what it cost. For example, many advertisers will show a complete
system with computer, monitor, and printer but advertise a price
for the computer only.
* Prices discussed in this article. We report
prices after rebates and discounts are subtracted.
Items highlighted in Black are good deals.
Items highlighted in Red means prices
have gone up and the system is not a good buy this week.
Items in normal text means prices are about the same as the previous
weeks.
|
Best Sunday Ad Deals
|
|
Category
|
Product Description
|
Price* (see above)
|
Prices up or Down this Week
|
Store
|
|
1. Best Celeron Deal
|
eMachines 2.8 GHz complete system
with 17" monitor
|
$469
|
-
|
Circuit City
|
|
2. Best Celeron Deal
|
Compaq 2.8 GHz complete system with
17" monitor
|
$499 (Build-to-order)
|
-
|
Best Buy
|
|
1. Best Pentium 4 System
|
Sony Pentium 4 3.0E GHz complete
system with HT Technology, 17 inch flat panel, and DVD-RW
|
$1329
|
-
|
Circuit City, Best Buy($1399)
|
|
1. Best AMD Athlon XP System
|
HP Athlon XP 2800+ complete system
with 17 inch monitor and DVD/CD-RW drive
|
$629
|
-
|
Best Buy
|
|
2. Best AMD Athlon XP System
|
HP Athlon XP 3200+ complete system
with 17 inch monitor and DVD/CD-RW drive
|
$729
|
-
|
Circuit City
|
|
3. Best AMD Athlon XP System
|
eMachines Athlon XP 3000+ complete
system with 15 inch flat panel and DVD/CD-RW drive
|
$799
|
-
|
Best Buy
|
|
Best AMD Athlon 64 System
|
HP Athlon 3200+ complete system with
15 inch flat panel and DVD-RW drive
|
$1199
|
-
|
Circuit City
|
|
1. Best Low-cost Laptop
|
Toshiba 2.8 GHz Celeron with DVD/CD-RW
|
$799
|
-
|
Circuit City
|
|
2. Best Low-cost Laptop
|
HP 2.8 GHz Celeron with DVD/CD-RW
|
$849
|
-
|
Circuit City
|
|
3. Best Low-cost Laptop
|
Compaq Athlon XP-M 2600 + with
DVD/CD-RW
|
$749 (Build-to-order)
|
-
|
Best Buy
|
|
4. Best Low-cost Laptop
|
eMachines Athlon XP-M 2800 +, widescreen,
with DVD/CD-RW
|
$1049
|
-
|
Best Buy
|
|
1. Best High-end Notebook
|
Toshiba Pentium 4 2.8 GHz with DVD/CD-RW
|
$1199
|
-
|
Circuit City
|
| 2. Best High-end Notebook |
eMachines Athlon 64 3200+, widescreen,
with DVD/CD-RW
|
$1399
|
-
|
Best Buy
|
|
2. Best High-end Notebook
|
Toshiba widescreen Centrino 1.5
GHz with DVD/CD-RW
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$1499
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-
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Best Buy
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4. Best High-end Notebook
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HP 17 inch widescreen Pentium 4
3.0 GHz with HT Technology and DVD/CD-RW
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$1549
|
-
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Best Buy, Circuit City
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Peripherals and Software
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Best Sunday Deal
|
PNY GeForce FX5900 SE 128 MB
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$199
(after rebates)
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-
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Circuit City
|
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Best Sunday Deal
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TDK 8X DVD-RW
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$129
(after rebates)
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-
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Circuit City
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Additional Information. For additional technical
information, advice on how to buy a laptop or desktop, and vendor
and manufacturer links, please see our Computer
Buying Advice page.
About Sunday Shopping Watch. Sunday Shopping
Watch appears every Sunday (except some holidays like Easter and
Christmas) in our News and Rumors column. It is a review of local
(Dayton, Ohio) computer chain store advertisements. While we can
not guarantee your local chain store has the same items, this
article can help you make informed buying decisions.
