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vpr matrix powebook clone laptop $1700 AR(s)

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Leland

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Seems to be a good deal to me and I just might jump...

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Sweet powebook clone notebook. Caveat is that it's store brand, but somehow I'm not too worried.

2400 original
-100 instant (don't know how long this price lasts)
-200 MIR (exp 12/14)
-400 MIR (exp in '03)

=1700 + tax

Anyway to make this better? Ebates? Bigger rebates on the horizon? Coupons?

So, pound away on this and someone talk me into buying...I've been waiting to get a nice laptop. I've always wanted a thinkpad or a powerbook and it would be great to get a pc powerbook....


Specs:

Processor Brand
Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor - M
Processor Speed (MHz)
2.0GHz
Display Type
Widescreen (1280 x 854) TFT LCD
Screen Size
15.2"
System Bus
400MHz
Cache Memory
512KB L2 on-chip cache
System Memory (RAM)
512MB
System Memory (RAM) Expandable To
1.0GB
Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR SDRAM
Hard Drive Type
EIDE
Hard Drive Size
40.0GB
CD-ROM Drive
No
Maximum CD-ROM Drive Speed
No CD-ROM drive
DVD-ROM Drive
Shared
Maximum DVD-ROM Drive Speed
8x
CD-RW Drive
Shared
CD-RW Drive Speeds
8x8x24
DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive
Yes
DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive Speeds
8x max. DVD-ROM; 8x8x24 CD-RW
Diskette Drive
No
Diskette Drive Type
No diskette drive
Graphics
nVidia GeForce4 420 Go graphics
Video Memory
32MB SDRAM
MPEG
Yes
Modem
56 Kbps* ITU V.92 *Capable of receiving 56 Kbps downloads. However, current regulations limit download speed to 53 Kbps.
Networking
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet network interface card; fully integrated 802.11b wireless networking
Audio
vpr Matrix Sonopür 24/192 digital audio system; external audio control buttons; audio system available to play CDs with PC powered off
Speakers
Built-in stereo speakers
PCMCIA Slots
1
USB Ports
2 (USB 2.0)
IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports
2
Parallel Ports
1
Serial Ports
0
Game Ports
0
Battery Type
Lithium-ion (LiIon)
Pointing Device
Touchpad pointing device
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Included Software
Microsoft Works 6.0; CyberLink PowerDVD MPEG-2
Product Height
1.21"
Product Width
13.9"
Product Depth
10"
Product Weight
6.4 lbs.
Warranty Term ? Parts
1-year limited
Warranty Term ? Labor
1-year limited
 
Oh dang, this is the laptop designed by Porsche, isn't it?

It's supposed to have a stellar sound card in it.
 
Originally posted by: iamme
Oh dang, this is the laptop designed by Porsche, isn't it?
Click to expand...
Does it have a convertible option?

ive seen it in the stores. its very nice, but the powerbook still kills it in looks (plus its still 1lb lighter). But for such a big and powerful notebook then 6.4lbs is great.
CNet Review

 
the $100 instant should end this saturday and if you happen to be a best buy employee, you get an extra $150 rebate. So that can take care of the other stuff your managers would make you buy.
 
Well, I'm no best buy employee...With that $400 rebate available for a while I think I'll keep my eye on it and see if this heats up.
 
some people prefer to use their laptop where there are no outlets 😉 like my x200, high capacity battery, wifi card ... and netstumbler all i need ...

desknotes are nice for what they are, they are supposed to come out with a new version you can actually upgrade the video on (reason I dont have one).
 
This looks like a nice notebook ... its too bad the wireless sucks on it. Otherwise I'd seriously consider getting it.
 
15.2 widescreen,
Long battery life,
Slotless CDRW DVD tray,
Integrated wireless - granted its bad,
GeForce Vid Card

Its a pretty loaded notebook for $1700. Granted its a bestbuy brand...

I think for me the attraction is the 15.2 widescreen. If it had better reception on the wireless I'd consider it...

But this ain't for everyone ... read the CNET review...
 
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