BB Laptop P4M-1.7, 256, 20GB, DVD/CDRW $1199

[after5cst]

First deal, so don't flame me too much if you don't think it's hot.

BB's in-house brand ( vpr Matrix ), is currently at $1399. Add in a BB $100 rebate for all Pentium-4 based laptops, another BB $100 rebate for buying a Matrix, and suddenly you're at $1199.

That still doesn't sound very hot IMO, but then realize that Best Buy is currently running a promotions of 12 Months No Interest on all laptops. So, the deal gets a little better for cash-tight people with big dreams.

P4M - 1.7 Ghz ( mobile version of processor, unlike the Compaq 1500T )
256 MB RAM
20 GB Hard Disk
Combo DVD/CDRW drive
IEEE1394 port ( firewire )
2 USB ports
S-Video out
PCMCIA slot
1024x768 XGA Graphics
ATI Radeon 7500 video (M7)

The unit itself is relatively sturdy ( IMO comparable to the HP or Compaq ) and seems to be built well enough. I would have preferred the Compaq, but the extra expense to get a P4-M ( you have to buy the 2800 instead of the 1500T ) I couldn't even begin to justify. And 12 Months No Interest was a big bonus.

 

[Sneezer]

I looked at these in the store last week. Nice looking laptop, and I like the USB and Firewire included. However, there are very few drivers available for this unit. I checked their website and their driver support section was "coming soon." May be a problem in the future, and I do not know how well Win2k will run on it, since I do not like XP. Definitely the cheapest laptop BB is selling these days.

 

[RossMAN]

http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?e=11178358&m=488&cat=494&scat=495

Wish it came with a 15.0" SXGA display.

Wow 5.4 pounds? Nice.

 

[DTBH]

they have a new model with 15inch XGA.

 

[Fritzo]

Everyone uses off the shelf parts in laptops today, so if there aren't drivers available you can usually go to the component manufacturer's website and get them (ie- VIA video drivers are on VIA's site, Intel network drivers are on their site, etc).

 

[dc]

pretty nice deal, but imo the dell 4150se is a hotter deal.

hey rossman, dell's offering me $150 in additional rebates if i keep my 4150se instead of returning it.
so basicly 10% off + 10% off + free shipping + 300 mail in rebate + 150 instant rebate. lol. maybe i should try asking for the 300 to be instant instead of mail in, then i can ebay the computer or something.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: dc
pretty nice deal, but imo the dell 4150se is a hotter deal.

hey rossman, dell's offering me $150 in additional rebates if i keep my 4150se instead of returning it.
so basicly 10% off + 10% off + free shipping + 300 mail in rebate + 150 instant rebate. lol. maybe i should try asking for the 300 to be instant instead of mail in, then i can ebay the computer or something.

Sounds like a good idea. That's one of the best things about Dell is their retention department.

 

[DTBH]

Originally posted by: dc
pretty nice deal, but imo the dell 4150se is a hotter deal.

hey rossman, dell's offering me $150 in additional rebates if i keep my 4150se instead of returning it.
so basicly 10% off + 10% off + free shipping + 300 mail in rebate + 150 instant rebate. lol. maybe i should try asking for the 300 to be instant instead of mail in, then i can ebay the computer or something.

WOW! 150 extra rebate! That would be a steal. Why are u returning it by the way?

And by the way the BB laptop is designed by FA porsche and is only 1.16 inch thick and 5.4 pounds with cdrom. Thats pretty good if you ask me.

 

[Knightshade]

Bah, all these laptops have glidepads.... I HATE glidepads... Somebody find a deal on a good laptop with a trackpoint!

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Knightshade
Bah, all these laptops have glidepads.... I HATE glidepads... Somebody find a deal on a good laptop with a trackpoint!

Take your pick

 

[Knightshade]

Heh... ok... let me rephrase... Someone find me a GOOD deal on a good laptop with a trackpoint...

Those IBM ebay prices used to be good 6 months ago...back when they were selling A/T series machines for under $999... lately they've not been so hot... The R series (like the i series before it) is fairly craptacular... The cheapest A series there is about 1400 bucks, and the first T series is about 1600...