500 Mhz Celeron Computer for $299

[rexfalk]

Toshiba Value Series, it is similar to the My Favorite PC deal here a few days ago but has more memory, and a larger HD.

Link

Rex

 

[Nightmare]

Sounds very good. Anyone know of any insight coupons or discounts?

--Nightmare

FYI: A few stats

» 500MHz Intel Celeron Processor
» 64MB SDRAM
» 6.0GB Hard Drive
» 56K V.90 Modem
» 40X CD-ROM Drive
» Microsoft Windows 98 SE

 

[MasterOfEvil]

include monitor ?

 

[RossMAN]

MasterOfEvil - If this system included a monitor this deal would spread like wild fire and within hours they'd probably run out of these sytems.

Unfortunately I don't think a monitor is included because of you click the link that rexfalk provided then you'll see no mention of monitor until you scroll way down. The monitors are listed underneath the Options and Accessories section.

Here's their estimated shipping costs:
UPS GROUND: $12.71
2 DAY STD AIR: $26.96
STD OVERNIGHT: $40.50
PRIORITY ONE: $51.03
UPS BLUE: $34.08
UPS 3DAY: $21.88
UPS RED: $60.23

 

[Headache]

Super Deal!
Might be better than the other 433 celery thread deal.
Just bought one. Still have 185 left.
Wonder if it's overclockable?
Thank you!

 

[gopalkk]

I ordered one.

They mentioned that only DOA (dead on arrival) returns
are accepted for this PC and rest of the problems should be dealt with Toshiba.

They charged me sales tax (Insight says
they will look for item outside my state CA and if they can
find one they will not charge sales tax)

Strangly, this PC is not listed any category.
rexfalk, how did u found it?

Any epinions on Insight or Toshiba 3100?

 

[vladgur]

This looks like an OK system. The deal is not as good as AST 100 Century City that I scored from Circuit City for $219.
Watch out for:
150 Watt Power Supply: meaning you wont be able to run many peripherals from this supply
like another HD or CDRW is probably out of question.
Sound card is not included, but with demise of aureal you can get a nice 3d sound card for $30
Of course shipping and taxes are a pain...

 

[NICKel]

Not a bad deal but, compared to 149.99 (199 - 50 for florida residents) But it is a brand name. Is it a refurb?

This is interesting:

>>>>Important Information for shipments to CA,MA, and MD.
In an effort to minimize your sales tax liability, we will search for product in warehouses outside of your ship-to state. Therefore, stockstatus may be affected. Please check the stockstatus displayed at the time of checkout to ensure the absolute accuracy of your order.

 

[vladgur]

I wonder why it doesn mention a videocard.
Its a nice deal though, given that Toshiba sells this system for $667.42
Here is the link

 

[MisterE]

Here is the address to a .pdf at Toshiba's site:

http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/product/pdf_files/detailed_specs/toshiba_v3100.pdf

The PC is MicroATX, Intel 810 chipset, Aureal 8810 sound, and 3 PCI slots. Still, not a bad deal.

I thought that the 810 chipset had the MTH chip problem and was being traded out for a board with RAMBUS memory. Can anyone shed some light on this?

 

[namlook]

Looks like the video is on the motherboard and uses the 64 mb of system ram to run. Not a good thing, but what do you expect for $299?

-->Graphics Controller - Integrated into Intel 810 chipset
-->Video Memory: SDRAM Intel Dynamic System Memory (Shares System Main Memory)

Audio also appears to be on the mb.

 

[RossMAN]

Epinions review - There are no reviews, but it's listed, has a retail of $649?

No reviews over at CNET.com, that link should list ALL Toshiba desktop PC's.

Can anyone find reviews of this PC?

 

[fxsts]

It seems like a good system for most people. $300 for a 500Mhz brand name computer. If I don't have any computer or looking for a sub system, I would go for it.

 

[rexfalk]

I saw this in an email ad from Insight.
It just looked like a good reseller or for someone wanting a cheap system.
A few years ago Insight was a great place for hard drives and such but I haven't done much business with them lately. I did like their shipping charges, $12.71 ain't bad.

gopalkk asked



<< Strangly, this PC is not listed any category. rexfalk, how did u found it? >>

 

[Ekimzulad]

This has been sold out for awhile now. Their website doesn't reflect this. I called and talked to them directly. Plus it was a close out special, they will not get anymore in. You can call now yourself to verify it, they have an 800 number.

 

[ride525]

150 watt power supply...

 

[gopalkk]

Hi rexfalk

Gopal again with a question.

When did u get/see the email from Insight?

I called their 1-800 and she believe they have sold out long back
as Ekimzulad wrote, but she asked me to wait for 2 days JIC (just in case, if I am lucky).

She also told me that the offering was due to discontinuation of the model.

 

[toph99]

be a nice system if you were cracking RC5 or SETI and such

 

[vinnyracer]

someone at fatwallet board called and insight told him that it is out of stock and that their in-stock # on the website is wrong. All order will cancel.

 

[zogg]

onboard video and sound still a good deal hopefully i has at least two pci slots available to add sound and video.

 

[unclebud]

guys, i want to know the deal with the power supply being too weak. what are the symptoms? i ask because my friends have this pc and they are swearing up and down it's a virus, but this is a compaq 5360 with a voodoo 3 2000, a cd-rw, and a extra hard drive added recently(why did i turn these guys on to napster ). they may have been the recent victims of a broadband attack, true enuff, but i keep telling them all they need to do is get a better supply to run all of it. what do you guys think?

 

[rexfalk]

I must have gotten the email Thursday (9/21) because that is when my invoice is dated. I wish I would have kept it but it was on a Hotmail account and I've already cleaned it up.

Rex

 

[mrsjomar]

I called Insight early this am (7:00 their time) and was told that they had these, so not to worry we would get them. Said they had 300!!!

Called back 30 minutes later and spoke with Les. He said it did not look good. When he pulled it up did not give him a yey, that they had them, or nay, that they didn't,that's bad.

He said this is how they attract new accounts, with bait like this.
I told him it may, but it also may cost them more customers than they attract! Also, could set some nut off and he may visit them!
Told him I had sold my other computer and it was gone, so I am not too happy.

Anyway, he asked me to hold while he talked to his boss. His boss says they have 188 of them and 176 orders had cleared to be shipped. Mine was pending for credit card auth, so he said as soon as office help came in would try to get it done for me.

Called back at 12:30 their time and have ups tracking number, so I feel somewhat better! Supposed to have by Friday or Saturday.
Hope this helps someone.

 

[mrsjomar]

Could someone please give me some advice on ram? I want to upgrade, but don't know where to start! Can I get a 128mb stick and add to what is there,for 192MB, or do I have to go with another 64mb for 128MB?
I know these are dumb questions to ya'll, but I don't have the expertise you guys do!
Also,could you please tell me where to get the best buy on this and EXACTLY what I need to ask for? I appreciate any advice you can give me.

Thanks for all the great deals I have found on this board!

 

[unclebud]

it depends on the memory you already have (does it run at 66, 100, or 133? although i'm guessing 100). it also depends on your motherboard(how many slots are available?). please post the specs of the computer in question, including the manufacturer.
good luck