04-19-2004, 05:30 AM
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Best time to buy a laptop?
I need a new laptop for school in the fall and I am wondering when the best time to buy between now and then is... I see some hot deals but I want the latest technology when I am in grad school. Thanks!
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04-19-2004, 06:31 AM
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There really is no best time, other than the longer you wait the cheaper it will be. If you're not going to use it until the fall, I'd recommend waiting until July or August to place an order.
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04-19-2004, 06:51 AM
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Thank you!
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04-19-2004, 10:20 AM
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The best time is when a deal comes up that fits your needs and you actually have the cash on hand to buy it...
If you have the time to wait for a better deal to come by, then that is always a good thing as far as options go... however with Dell deals... you have to be ready to jump on them when offered because they are definitely "limited time only". 
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04-20-2004, 06:29 AM
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when you feel there is a price mistake, DO IT (S&H impersonation)
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04-20-2004, 09:34 AM
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battery life is important to me - i am waiting for a cheap centrino deal. though i doubt it will come down in price below $800 anytime soon.
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04-25-2004, 05:54 PM
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i've heard that august is a good time to buy mac laptops because after the macworld convention, all the old laptops gets discounted to make room for the new stuff.
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04-26-2004, 01:39 PM
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Location: Wisconsin, Appleton
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i say there's never a good time to buy stuff. because when ever you buy it a week or two later you find it cheaper somewhere else.. so get yourself and amarican express blue and within 3 months of your purchase find your item cheaper and price match! just my .02
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05-04-2004, 06:44 AM
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Cheapest Dell Laptop
What's the cheapest anyone has seen a new Dell laptop go for? I recall seeing them for $699 once. Has it ever been cheaper?
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