Compaq notebook with 8x dvd for $799.88 at OD B&M

[cyberguy]

For those who missed the walmart laptop, I saw Compaq notebook 14LX340 for $799.88 at office depot brick and mortar store.

SKU # 595-311
Link for specs

 

[paganinitan]

It show's $1599.00 online. Could the one you mentioned on clearance / open box??

 

[cyberguy]

No they are not clearance/open box. It is discontinued model.

 

[badluck]

Isn't that the model that starts with 12XL??? I saw that one on clearance/discontinued....

 

[RossMAN]

If all OD's have this it'll be a great deal, here's the specs from the link that cyberguy posted:

Product Details


Item # 595311
Manufacturer # 199377003
depth 11 1/32"
diagonal screen size 12 1/10"
graphics/video chip Trident CyberBlade 3D Graphics
LCD screen type active matrix (TFT)
manufacturer Compaq
model name Presario 14XL340
mouse pointer type touchpad
operating system Windows Me
optional integrated drives DVD-ROM
processor speed 600 MHz
processor type Intel Celeron
screen resolution 800 x 600
sound hardware JBL Pro Audio
speakers integrated
thickness 1.75"
warranty 1-year
weight 6.49 lb
width 13 1/10"
battery life 4 hr
graphics/video memory 8MB
hard drive capacity 6.0GB
internal fax/modem speed 56K ITU V.90
maximum memory upgrade 320 MB
ports audio; Ethernet (RJ-45); external VGA monitor; S-video out; USB
RAM 64 MB
software included MS Works 2000; MS Word 2000; MS Money 2000; McAfee VirusScan

It sounds like a 10/100 NIC is included?

The only two bad things I see are:

1) It's a Compaq
2) 800x600 max resolution (1024x768 would be perfect)

 

[artist]

I went to OD ( bay area, CA) today to check out this laptop. The price is only $749. Brand new. I scored one. Just FYI.

 

[LivinLaVivaPollo]

Here are the specs from Compaq (discontinued, but still sold as "Scratch/Dent" on Compaq's website)

Model COMPAQ PRESARIO 14XL340
Compaq P/N - A99377-003
UPC - 720591465346
Standard Features
Dimensions & Weights
(H x W x D) Unit: 1.75" x 13.11" x 11.02" (6.49 lbs.)
Package: 15.0" x 17.13" x 7.68" (12.49 lbs.)
Processor Intel®Celeron TM processor 600 MHz
System Bus 66 MHz System Bus
Cache 128KB L2 Pipeline Burst Cache
Display 12.1" TFT Display
System Memory 64 MB 100 MHz SyncDRAM, shared memory architecture, upgradable to 320 MB - up to 8 MB of dynamic video memory
Hard Drive 6.0 GB 1 Hard Drive
Integrated DVD-ROM Drive 8X DVD-ROM Drive 2
Networking Integrated 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Port
Integrated Modem 56K ITU V.90 Modem 3
Battery/Power Supply High-Capacity LiIon Battery
Diskette Drive External USB 3.5" 1.44 MB Diskette Drive
Color Kit Personalize your PC by adding an optional color kit that reflects your style. Comes with Onyx Black standard; additional color kits available through www.athome.compaq.com.
Compaq Internet Zone One-touch buttons take you directly to your favorite Internet activities.
Instant Internet? Your personalized start page that delivers daily news and information.
Instant e-Mail ? One-touch access for sending and receiving your e-mail
Retail Central eCommerce? Go shopping at your favorite computer store and a variety of popular retail sites at the touch of a button.
My Presario ? Learn how to get more out of your PC and the Internet. (Fn + F1 key)
Entertainment? The inside entertainment scoop featuring music downloads, video, Webcasts, news and reviews. (Fn + F2 key)
Instant Digital Audio? The quick and easy way to manage and play Internet music wherever you go.
4-Way Internet Scroll? Conveniently scroll through documents and Web pages at the touch of a button.
MP3 Zone? Enjoy your favorite MP3 downloads and CD music with simplified controls.

Internet Access Quick and easy Internet access with the purchase of a Compaq Presario Internet PC

Unlimited 2-month free trial from Compaq.NET powered by MSN 5
- One master e-mail account with unlimited Web-based accounts with MSN Hotmail, 12 MB personal Web page space, 20 MB of Compaq online backup and personalized start page
- Access to MSN?s online services such as MoneyCentral, and My Presario Activity Center
500-hour free trial from AOL 6
- Seven e-mail addresses, personal Web space and access to AOL?s Instant Messenger

Graphics Trident CyberBlade 3D Graphics with up to 8 MB dynamic video memory (user-configurable to 2 MB, 4 MB or 8 MB)
High-performance 3D graphics
Maximum internal resolution of up to 800 x 600 x 16M; with external monitor - 1280 x 1024 non-interlaced
24-bit color provides up to 16M brilliant colors
Video player (AVI, MPEG and others)
S-Video TV-Out

Audio JBL Pro audio speakers with Bass Reflex
- High-power, low-distortion amplifiers
- Ported bass reflex enclosures
Audio CD player and control function keys with dedicated controls on the MP3 Zone and Fn keys (play/stop, previous track, next track)
Digital volume control

Status Display Backlit status display: power/sleep, AC power status, num lock, cap lock, battery charging/low battery
Keyboard/Touchpad Full-size keys and separate cursor control keys (88 keys) - 101-key compatible
Windows operating system keys
Touchpad pointing device
User-programmable function keys (F1 and F2) and Internet buttons

MyStyle Accent Color Kit Personalize your PC by adding an optional color kit that reflects your style
For more information, visit: www.compaq.com/athome/color

Security Features Power-on password
Reinforced security slot; accepts 3rd-party security lock devices

Power Conservation Hibernation and sleep
Expansion Slots (four total) One (1) Type II PC Card slot with support for 32-bit CardBus
I/O Interfaces Two (2) USB connectors
RJ-11 modem jack
RJ-45 ethernet port
S-Video TV-Out
Two audio ports (headphone/speaker out, microphone-in)
External VGA monitor port

Compatibility/Compliance Plug-and-Play
Ethernet Network Compatibility


Compaq Knowledge Center Enables access to eService and Support solutions using the power and speed of the Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Self-guided support solutions
Automated issue escalation
Online technical assistance from a Compaq technician
Free PC tune-ups performed automatically over the Web
Access to critical service tools and support Web links

SOFTWARE Preinstalled Software
McAfee Virus Scan
Microsoft® Money 2000
Microsoft® Windows® Media Player
Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition
Microsoft® Works 2000
Internet/Online
America Online
Compaq.NET powered by MSN
Microsoft® Encarta® Online Deluxe (1 year free subscription)
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5
Software on CD
Microsoft® Word 2000

A couple of things of note:

1. It DOES have an ethernet port.
2. Max res is only at 800x600, as mentioned earlier.
3. 66mhz System Bus? yeck.. I thought mobile celerons moved to 100mhz along time ago...

Is it worth it? I'm going to college this fall, good starter computer? I mean, I could always use it as a souped up DVD player =X. Haha.

 

[copper007]

website never shows clearance prices.

 

[mathprof]

66 MHz system bus?! I think that means a desktop processor.

 

[LivinLaVivaPollo]

Hey artist!

Fellow Bay Area-er (grammar check) here.. Which OD did you purchase yours from? I checked San Jose locally and only came up with a display model that they are saying "can't be sold to me."

 

[RossMAN]

Bummer all the Portland, Oregon metro area is OUT OF STOCK for these laptops.