Compaq Computer- AMD Sempron, 256mb DDR ram, CD rom,40GB, 56k modem, Nic- $180 NO MIR

[_=DeltaForce=_]

I am leaking out a Hot Deal!! :cheers: ON Tuesday, At your local staples There will be a Compaq computer with AMD sempron processor, 256mb DDR ram, 40 GB, CD rom, 56 K modem, NIC for $199 NO REBATES and you can use this $20 coupon and it will be $180

Print out the $20 coupon here (http://prefctr.ddc.dartmail.net/Staples/default.asp?a=326%A2&e=3454%3A%2F35S&g=%7Bijtyl%E9&t=v%B0&c=7378740899508121)

Its not on the ad paper and at this point, only staples employess know about this deal. So you just have to call them on tuesday and confirm it.. I will give your more information about this on Tuesday... We are receiving 27 and I dont know how much each store will receive. Its garaunteed to get sold out by the end of the day.. SO hurry up on tuesday. I just took a look at the computer and its awesome for that price... Brand new Computer for $180 includes CPU, Keyboard, mouse & Speaker...

[Dougmeister]

Any idea on the CPU speed?

[_=DeltaForce=_]

Its an

AMD Sempron 2800+
256mb DDR ram
48x24x48 cd rw
40 GB hard drive
9 in 1 card reader
Front AUdio and USB ports
Lan card
56k modem
BLack in Color...

Its $249 and its got $50 Easy Rebate

So its a total of $199 and use the $20 coupon and it will be $180!!!

[LivninSC]

Damn nice computer for Gma. I'm not being a smartass either...

Thx for the deal!

[bachviet]

This is an internet/word computer or a file server (with additional hard drives).

[_=DeltaForce=_]

More Information on the Desktop

http://i.walmart.com/i/p/00/82/91/60/61/0082916061919_500X500.jpg

Features Product Description - Compaq Presario SR1200NX - Sempron 2 GHz

Type - Personal computer
Form Factor - Desktop
Localization - English / United States
Processor - 1 x AMD Sempron 2800+ / 2 GHz
Cache Memory - 256 KB L2 cache
Cache Per Processor - 256 KB
RAM - 256 MB (installed) / 1 GB (max) - DDR SDRAM - 333 MHz - PC2700
Storage Controller - IDE
Hard Drive - 1 x 40 GB - standard - IDE
Optical Storage - CD-RW
Card Reader - 9 in 1
Monitor - None.
Audio Output - Sound card - 5.1 channel surround
Communications - Fax / modem - 56 Kbps
Networking - Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
OS Provided - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Manufacturer Warranty - 1 year warranty

Technical Specs Type - Personal computer

Recommended Use - Home use
Product Form Factor - Desktop
Localization - English / United States
Type - AMD Sempron 2800+ / 2 GHz
Installed Qty - 1
Max Supported Qty - 1
Data Bus Speed - 333 MHz
Chipset Type - VIA UniChrome KM400A
Type - L2 cache
Installed Size - 256 KB
Cache Per Processor - 256 KB
Installed Size - 256 MB / 1 GB (max)
Technology - DDR SDRAM
Memory Speed - 333 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance - PC2700
Form Factor - DIMM 184-pin
Type - 1 x IDE - integrated
Hard Drive - 1 x 40 GB - standard - IDE - 5400 rpm
Type - CD-RW - IDE
Read Speed - 48x
Write Speed - 48x
Rewrite Speed - 32x
Type - 9 in 1 card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards - CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, xD-Picture Card
Monitor Type - None.
Type - Integrated
Video Memory - Shared video memory (UMA)
Type - Sound card - integrated
Sound Output Mode - 5.1 channel surround
Compliant Standards - AC '97
Modem - Fax / modem
Max Transfer Rate - 56 Kbps
Networking - Network adapter - integrated
Data Link Protocol - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Expansion Bays Total (Free) - 2 ( 1 ) x front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H ¦ 1 ( 0 ) x internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
Expansion Slots Total (Free) - 1 ( 0 ) x processor - Socket A ¦ 2 ( 1 ) x memory - DIMM 184-pin ¦ 3 ( 2 ) x PCI ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x AGP 8x ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x SmartMedia Card ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x xD-Picture Card ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x CompactFlash Card - type I/II ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick PRO
Interfaces - 7 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ¦ 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ¦ 2 x audio - line-in - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 2 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo
Input Device - Mouse, keyboard
Device Type - Power supply
OS Provided - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Service & Support - 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details - Limited warranty - 1 year ¦ Technical support - phone consulting - 1 year

Lowest Online price $439!!

[chadlnc]

My parents are in desperate need of a new computer, I'll be checking in tomrrow to see if my local store has any.


They only sell built to order computers so I may be out of luck.

[_=DeltaForce=_]

well you can call the staples nearby and ask them to hold one for you... They hold for 24 hrs.. Most of the stores have around 20 in stock so.. Just call and ask them to hold it for you

[chadlnc]

I'll try that in the morning. Thanks for the heads up!

[Aristo]

Can I install an AGP card with this system?

[johnnymk]

It's advertised in my local paper this morning. Really great deal!

[chadlnc]

Oh well, I just called my local store and they don't know anything about it. The stores in this area are real new and none of them carry computers. Thanks for the heads up anyway.

[kcrilly]

Whats the part number, I was told that if I had that I could order one.

Help!

[chadlnc]

Whats the part number, I was told that if I had that I could order one.

Help!SKU# 583808, I think. Let me know if it works for you.

http://www.staples.com/Catalog/Browse/SKU.asp?BCFlag=False&PageType=1&SKU=583808

[bob_vdi]

My local staples (bradly/bourbonnais IL 60914) claims it was just an internet rumor and couldn't sell it to my wife for that price since it was full price in their computers...

D#$()*$*#()$*#)(*#098
RATS... :(

[m3rdpwr]

My local staples (bradly/bourbonnais IL 60914) claims it was just an internet rumor and couldn't sell it to my wife for that price since it was full price in their computers...

D#$()*$*#()$*#)(*#098
RATS... :(

Not a rumor.
I was at our staples in two of my towns and they had well over 20 each.

It is $250 with a $50 rebate, less the $20 coupon mentioned earlier...

-Mario

[bigfatty]

My local stores have it at $449 with a $50 rebate making it $399 after rebate.
I'd rather buy a Dell unless I can get it for $180.

[cheapchinese]

i second what bf just said..
is this a regional thing?
is there an ad link to this?

or the zip code for cities that have this promotion

** just called.. they said there's some memo out . .that they won't honor "regional" store pricematches...

*** so.. i guess. no luck

[MSUTigger]

According to three of our local stores. There was a memo from the corporate office telling the stores not to match the other stores prices on this computer. That is complete BS as their own Price-Guarantee policy states they will match their own store on exact items.

What makes it worse is one of the asst. mgrs had already called another store to verify the price match and was going to do it. Then another asst. mgr. came out from the back and said they couldn't. They had gotten an email about it.

I plan on contacting the better business bureau about this. Maybe we should band together and form a class-action suit for fraud? Any lawyers frequent this board? Would we have a case?

:angry:

[kcrilly]

Same here. Buy a dell....

[Aristo]

Not in stock and not with the price of $180 + tax in LA.

[ski]

Not in stock and not with the price of $180 + tax in LA.
Like someone said above, it's not $180 + tax, so that might be a problem that a few of you are having (the no-regional thing is another problem). If you call, don't ask for $180 computer, that raises a red flag -- ask if it's $250, because that is the list price.

[_=DeltaForce=_]

Alright This is not a BS deal... I work at staples and I was the one printing out the price tag yesterday.... OK????

It is $249 and you get $50 back and it becomes $199+ Tax

You must have a Office Depot nearby the staples and only those stores have this Computer on Sale... Staples is trying to get more customers...

THis is not a rumor and whoever told that is a MORON!

BTW Dell SUCKS!! Worse than the ****paq

[MSUTigger]

DeltaForce if the stores don't have it for $249 they won't price match... I just had a call from the customer relations office. They won't budge. Even though the customer service line said they would sell me one for that if they had any in stock.

[_=DeltaForce=_]

They wont price match it... Its for Select Stores ONLY.. Like I said, There has to be a Office Depot nearby and staples is trying to attract customers...
A friend of mine, just bought the computer and it was $180 + Tax... So yeah this works!

[BabyJesusDC]

Went to my local Baltimore store and they told me it was a Washington DC only deal. I also used the insta chat thing on Staples.com and the told me it was "out of stock" in my local area. They had the exact model number you gave above for $399 after rebate. Oh well. It was worth a try.
:throw:

[NullUnit2000]

I hit the Costa Mesa Staples. They have an Office Depot literally two doors down in the same center and NADDA.

In fact they only had two desktop models on display and neither were Compaqs.

[waterloo]

checked out south orangecounty, they have it at 449 -50 dollars rebate. Has anyone in southern California seen this promo, or is it exclusive to certain regions?

[bob_vdi]

well the office depot near staples part is cr@p :( - A sale should be a sale! *grumble*
There aren't many staples in south suburban chicagoland and even less office depots :(

update: there is only ONE staples south of chicago, in my home town - nearest office depot 30+ miles - actually the web site can't find any staples in chicago?!?!?! :throw:

[mechmike0034]

The only store in metro Birmingham that's close to an Office Depot knows nothing about it...

[bigfatty]

Yeah, I did some more calling around... all of the local stores. I even called some in Oregon and Idaho as they are my neighbors and they all had it for $449- $50 rebate. Seems to only be working in some of the areas back east. Anyone want to hook me up with one?

[jng]

They wont price match it... Its for Select Stores ONLY.. Like I said, There has to be a Office Depot nearby and staples is trying to attract customers...
A friend of mine, just bought the computer and it was $180 + Tax... So yeah this works!

thanks for info...But don't even have a staples in my area.

Delta... Have friend scan receipt to prove the non-believers

[chadlnc]

I saw the ad scans. It is for real, it just depends on where you live.

[kts]

i'll try to find a scanner to scan in my receipt. it totaled $241 or so with tax and there is the $50 rebate so after this all it will be $191 with tax.

my coworker and i got the last 2 at the store we went to (metro DC area). we had to get the manager to override the coupon listed here since apparently it had already been used.

now i just need to figure out what to do with the thing. ;)

[jng]

There's a big thread over at fatwallet
with scans

http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/messageview.php?start=0&catid=18&threadid=412549

[bigfatty]

My local store gave it to me based on their PM policy w/ the scan from FW. Also honored the $20 off coupon even though it was a one-timer that had already been used. Total was $249.30 w/tax. (Lousy 8.7% WA sales tax.) Already applied online for the $50 easy rebate. My daughter is going to be thrilled. :wow:

Ya know, all ya gotta do with these deals is play it cool. I actually called the store to see if they had any in stock, then proceeded to tell them how a buddy of mine back east told me about this deal and sent me a copy of the actual ad. At first he said they could only PM local stores. This is when I calmly mentioned that I was checking their policy on the website which said they would match other Staples stores or Staples.com and yada, yada, yada the manager approved it and told me to come on down. After he saw the ad he was thinking about picking up one for himself. That being said, I suppose the bottom line is YMMV.