[DEAD] ----Compaq Evo n400c Subnotebook PIII700 256MB 30GB w/ Lexmark z23 printer for $849!!

[iamme]

Compaq Evo n400c subnotebook for $849 at PCMall.com!!!!!
Ground shipping is about $17. You can order from eCost.com, but they charge an obsurd $20 handling fee.

High Performance Mobile Intel Processors Low voltage Pentium III 700MHz with SpeedStep technology
30GB Hard Drive
256MB SDRAM (512 max)
56K V.90 modem plus 10/100 NIC combo
3.5 lb Ultraportable
10.5"x 9.5" x 0.89"!
12.1" XGA Display With Durable Magnesium Enclosure
Innovative new MultiPort (you can buy an 802.11b or Bluetooth dedicated module)
Support for 2 batteries on the system - up to 4 hours of battery life at under 4 pounds
100% keyboard
Enhanced graphics and audio capabilities
Choice of either Point Stick or Touch Pad (I think this comes w/ the Point Stick)
No optical or floppy drives included (even though the site says a floppy drive is included...probably a typo)
Windows 98SE
3 Year warranty

The 128MB/20GB model sells for:
$1440 here,
$1900 here,
$1900 on Compaq's website!
Used, refurbished, and off-lease n400c's (with only 128MB/20GB) sell for more on eBay!

CNET's review: 8 out of 10 stars and 80% user recommended (the negative votes aren't very insightful anyways)

edit: Get a FREE printer after MIR too

Does anyone else think this is an great deal?

 

[olouie]

good deal, no real resale value but a nice laptop if you are looking for one

 

[Rally1]

i dont see it anymore


...edit.... now i do

 

[Jejunum]

sweet deal

is this a -m processor?

anyone wanna give a review on it?

 

[Rally1]

gotta love how you can get more info about the laptop on ebay, then you can on Compaq's own site....

as far as i can tell there is no CD-Rom

 

[NotAClue]

Thanks iamme,
Not sure about this...
Under technical specs, it shows having only a 20gig HD and not a 30 gig as it indicates in the product summary.
Also, no cd-rom.

 

[Dx-treme]

look for sony slim series, they come with cd rom and floppy for about $ 999

also if you get this you must install prog over the network (if you dont buy the cd rom and floppy)

 

[flippo]

Whenever you bought this compaq has to remember to bought expansion unit because this unit does not come with CD-rom or floppy drive. This notebook is ok and the expansion unit consist of CD-rw and floppy will cost you aroung $400-$600

 

[iamme]

<< Thanks iamme,
Not sure about this...
Under technical specs, it shows having only a 20gig HD and not a 30 gig as it indicates in the product summary.
Also, no cd-rom. >>



I called about the 20GB/30GB typo, and the CSR said the 20GB was a typo. They offer a 128MB/20GB model for about $40 less, but I think it's worth the extra price.

I also mentioned that it doesn't come w/ an optical drive. I have an external firewire CD-RW, so it works for me

 

[subpar]

This doesn't have firewire ports, unfortunately. Is there a way to install Windows XP over a network? I can't stand Win98SE--I at least would like to have Win2k running on this lappy if I get it. Any suggestions about how to go about doing this? Is it possible to copy the WinXP disc onto the hard drive over the network and install it directly from the hard drive?

Thanks for any suggestions.

subpar

Oh yeah, does this come with a touchpad or a pointing stick?

And does it accept standard 168-pin SDRAM DIMMs (used in desktop computers) or special laptop DIMMs?

 

[Rally1]

i think you could just ad the CD-Rom of your desktop (with XP cd in it) as a network drive on the laptop (connect laptop to your network ), and install, should work just fine.

 

[subpar]

Thanks for the suggestion, Rally1. I've been mulling it over and the lack of a CD-ROM drive is really turning me off to this notebook. It is a GREAT deal for what it is...I just don't need a subnotebook for what I do.

subpar

 

[MMarks2]

I also did this with our computer upstairs and this setup works GREAT I must say. My sh***y drives crapped out on me, so I just networked the drive and use it like its on my computer!

 

[Rally1]

me too, i'd rather spend the same and get a DVD etc, even though it will wiegh twice as much....

great deal if you need a tiny laptop.

 

[sony145]

Just ordered one called Compaq see if they could price match they said no hell difference.

Well, I have the Sony I. link drive from the staples deal so I don't really need the CD ROM drive I prefer the light weight over a CD ROM any time.

It said something about 2 is that the years warranty?

 

[iamme]

<< Just ordered one called Compaq see if they could price match they said no hell difference.

Well, I have the Sony I. link drive from the staples deal so I don't really need the CD ROM drive I prefer the light weight over a CD ROM any time.

It said something about 2 is that the years warranty? >>



I believe the warranty is 3 years

 

[Rally1]

you will need a PCMcia firewire card then, to connect your i.link CDRW to the laptop.

 

[Wolfgang]

Does the thing even have PCMCIA slots? I didn't see them listed in either the overview or the tech specs. Hard to imagine none, though.

 

[sony145]

I think this is a smoking deal if you have the Sony I.Link drive you can always copy the win XP CD to hard drive and install XP.

And I don't think the PCMCIA firewire card is that expensive.

and someone please tell me how many years warranty it comes with?

1 or 3 years from Compaq?

 

[Rally1]

i see it's listed on techbargains now (well the 128MB one is)

real review

some info on multiport

and just so you know, Compaq ( website) says this model has a 20GB drive.

another review

still tempted at that price... throw a wireless card in, and consider that my docking station

 

[sony145]

check this link out.

outch!!!!!!!

hope mine is not a refurb if it is its going back!!!!!!!!

 

[sony145]

check this out also.

What the hell pcmall has 3 version's of this laptop, refurb, brand new, and another brand new which says call for Stock.

I am guessing one is win98 and one is win200.

And I am kinda suprised that the refurb is more expensive and the retail brand new is 100% cheaper.

This doesn't look right!!!!!!!

 

[PeterPan76]

Who bought this laptop??

A laptop without a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is like a CUP without Water.
(ewww bad analogy but you get the point).

 

[rhowcow2]

bump for a great deal on a small notebook. Only downside is no floppy or CD drive. Oh well, get a firewire card cheap at tigerdirect and connect a firewire CD drive. This thing is only a little over 3 lbs.

 

[PeterPan76]

How much for the firewire pcmcia card and dvd-rom?