Warm? Toshiba Tecra S1 Centrino $1279 no rebates.

[Mazzid]

Hi guys. I don't know if this is a great deal or not, but I've been in the market for about at least a month for a laptop since a tragic incident with my Presario 1720's LCD. I haven't been looking at Toshiba's much because as far as I understand they're generally a more expensive brand (although maybe that's what I need after my last computer...). Although I've seen some relatively inexpensive one's floating around, maybe the specs aren't that great, but here they are:

Linkified off Compgeeks

EDIT: It would appear that http://shop.store.yahoo.com/servicemart/pt831u-102t97.html has this laptop as well though...for a little cheaper even... Oops.

Specs:
Toshiba Tecra S1
General Features:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional pre-installed
Intel M 1.4 GHz mobile processor (Centrino series)
256 MB RAM, (2 GB maximum)
30 GB hard disk drive
8x DVD-ROM drive
85-key keyboard
ADI AD1886 integrated audio with built-in speakers
ATI Mobility RAdeon 9000 integrated video controller
15-inch TFT LCD
56K V.92 integrated modem
Integrated Fast Infrared
Integrated 10/100Base-TX Ethernet controller
Integrated Wi-Fi compliant wireless LAN

Expansion Slots:
Two (2) PCMCIA type I/II slots or one (1) type III
Secure Digital slot

I/O Ports:
One (1) PS/2 port
One (1) 15-pin standard VGA connector
One (1) 9-pin standard serial port
One (1) 25-pin standard serial port
One (1) docking station connector
Three (3) USB 2.0 ports
One (1) RJ-45 standard Ethernet jack
One (1) RJ-11 standard phone jack
RCA video out jack
Microphone and headphone jack with volume control dial

Notebook Dimensions:
1.5 x 13 x 11.25-inches (H x W x D, closed (approximate))

Regulatory Approvals:
FCC
CE
VCCI
A-Tick
C-Tick

Package Includes:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional pre-installed
Toshiba Tecra S1 Centrino 1.4 GHz notebook
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Start Here guide
Recovery and Applications/Drivers CDs
Tecra S1 Series Resource Guide
RJ-11 standard phone cord
AC adapter (100-240V ~ 1.2-0.6A, 50-60 Hz; 15V 5A)

 

[bznotins]

I got this laptop a while back (do a search on tecra and you'll see the deal thread). Let me tell you how much I love this lappy. It is great.

Mine only has a 14" screen, but was over $200 cheaper and had a 3yr warranty.

I'd say this is a warm deal. Great lappy though. If you do buy it be sure to update the bios to fix (what was a very annoying) keyboard/mouse problem.

Z

Edit: Be sure to check here as well. It is a bit cheaper.