They`re doubling your
memory to 256MB of DDR SDRAM for free, and are upgrading you from a 17"
CRT to a 15" LCD for FREE after rebate (expires 8/29/04), and there`s a $50 instant discount
and $50 mail in rebate. The a610e is no low end computer, it includes an
8x AGP slot, so you can upgrade for a fast gaming experience. The
minimum configuration (at $424.99 after coupon & rebates, but with 15" LCD) comes with an
AMD Athlon XP 2500+ processor (upgrading to 2800+ is just $20, and 3000+
is $50), a free upgrade to 256MB of DDR SDRAM (in 1 DIMM, so upgrading is easy and cheap),
40GB HD, 48x CD-Rom, 5.1 sound, two USB 2.0 ports, Firewire, Windows XP
Home, and a 1 year warranty. They only collect sales tax from 4 states, but there is shipping.

  • Start here through the following link to HP`s a610e customizable
    PC`s.

    HP PAVILION A610E

  • Click on Customize

  • Select all of the options to minimize the cost, there`s quite a
    few of them (7 total, not including the 15" LCD). The price should drop to $449.98 in the
    yellow box along the left side with the 15" LCD. Add whatever upgrades you may
    want, though they may raise the price.

  • Continue until the checkout. During the checkout process, use coupon code: SV3466 for
    $25 off a $250+ purchase. Expires 8/30/04.

  • Send in the $100 mail in rebates (expires 9/28/04).

  • Update: Want an Intel
    Pentium 4 based solution instead? Get one with an Intel
    Pentium 4 2.6Ghz processor and 15" LCD for $463.98 after rebates and
    coupon (expires 8/29/04)!

    HP PAVILION A610Y

  • Update2: Don`t need an LCD
    monitor? Get the Compaq Presario SR1000Z with AMD Athlon XP2500+ and
    8x AGP slot for just
    $293.99 after rebate and coupon! Get it with an 8x DVD+R/RW
    Burner for $50 more (expires 8/29/04).

    COMPAQ PRESARIO SR1000Z