Compaq Notebook for $719 @ OD b&m stores

[CCityInstaller]

Hey guys,
I know everyone is getting tired of these OD posts, but after seeing the amount of attention that everyone was giving the HP Notebook at Walmart, I figured a few of us could benefit from this deal. I was in my local OD today and saw a Compaq notebook with a Celeron 566, 64 megs of Pc100, 6 gb HD, 8X DVD, and a 56K modem for $719!!!! I dont remember the sku number, and I cant seem to find any info about laptops period on their website. If anyone is interested, my local store had 3 in stock, and I can get the model numbers.


EDIT #2: Ok guys, sorry for that little mix up..It seems I was given the wrong SKU number..I called back and spoke with the manager, and the CORRECT SKU# is 470-311. It is a 1400 series Presario, but isnt listed on the website, unless you choose to configure it yourself...There are 2 OD's within 20 minutes of my house, so I will check the second one tomorrow and see if they have any in stock..Almost forgot, the model # is 14XL-244.

Josh

 

[lex]

Josh, please provide the SKU # (6 digit) from office depot. This appears to be a good deal.. Is it a TFT screen or HPA?

 

[hendrimp]

You didn't buy one??

Let us know the SKU if you could.....

 

[Wei2Cool]

Which store please. Or area/city may help...

 

[vinnyracer]

HEY, buy one for me and I'll pay you an extra $50. vinnydoe@usa.net

 

[cejay]

Model # too.. if poss.. for the compaq.
cj

 

[oblivion2888]

josh, get in touch with me AIM athlon600....get a SKU

 

[subpar]

CCityInstaller,

Check your mail

subpar

 

[MiniThug]

Anyone know any more about this laptop? How much ram can it be expanded to? Anyone find it on Compaq's website? I looked but didnt see it. Looks like a pretty good deal.

 

[feb]

Called OD delivery, gave them a NY zip code, and the SKU# 476-311

they said teh system came up some product "Easy Finder" and doesn't even have a price

 

[CCityInstaller]

TTT with new information!

 

[Snyder81]

I called my local OD and they checked several different departments of OD and that SKU doesn't turn up a product. If you bought one of these laptops, could you read what the SKU # or the item # is off of the receipt and post it here please? Thanks!

edit: Thanks for the update

 

[CCityInstaller]

Snyder, see the above post. I had the Store manger himself verify it. I am going to pick one up myself tomorrow, so I will let you guys know how things turn out..BB is across the street, so I might try a lil PM action

 

[jskibo]

He's right. A woman in front of me at lunch grabbed the last one in Wichita today. Seemed like a great deal. They had it marked at $1400 on Sunday.

 

[Atomics]

None in the greater Sacramento, CA area (all the way to Stockton)

 

[grlaw]

Here are the specs as listed at egghead.com. I would not buy this notebook because it is HPA. Good price, but I rather pay $50-$100 more for TFT. Notebook Display: Type Screen HPA, Color, 13in Diagonal
Manufacturer Compaq
System: Type Portable Computer
System: Form Factor Notebook
System: BIOS Vendor Specific, FLASH
System: Bus Speed(s) 66 MHz
Processor: Installed Brand Intel
Processor: Class Intel Celeron
Processor: Speed (MHz) 566 MHz
Processor: Max Upgrade Supported (MHz) Not Upgradable
Processor: Brands Supported Intel
Processor: Max Number Supported Single Processor
Processor: Socket Type/Chipset Pin Grid Array (PGA) Socket
Memory: Installed Amount 64 MB
Memory: Max Amount Supported 320 MB
Memory: Type/Style Installed/Supported SDRAM, Vendor Specific
Memory: Number of Pins Vendor Specific
Memory: Number of Sockets (2) Vendor Specific
Memory: Speed 100 MHz SDRAM
Memory: Must Be Added In Singles
Cache: Installed Amount 128 KB
Cache: Max Amount 128 KB
Hard Drive: Formatted Capacity 6 GB
Hard Drive: Type Interface Ultra DMA (ATA 33/EIDE)
Other Storage 1.44 MB Floppy Drive, DVD-ROM Drive
Device Controller: Type Included EIDE
Device Controller: Bus Type PCI
Device Controller: Cable Included Integrated
Communication: Fax/Modem Data/Fax 56/14.4 Kbps
Communication: Network None Included
Keyboard 88 Key Integrated Keyboard
Pointing Device Integrated Trackpad
Video Card: Bus Type Integrated
Video Card: Manufacturer/Chipset Trident Cyber Blade 3D
Video Card: Max Standard/Max Resolution SVGA, 800 x 600
Video Card: Memory Amount Included Up to 4 MB System Memory
Video Card: Max Memory Supported Upgradeable to 8 MB
Video Card: Memory Type Dynamic Main Memory Allocation
Video Card: Features MPEG
Notebook Display: Type Screen HPA, Color, 13in Diagonal
Notebook Display: Max Resolution 800 x 600
Monitor Included
Built-in Audio Features Built-in 16-bit Stereo Audio, Speaker Jack, Volume Control, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack, JBL Pro Audio System w/Bass Reflex, Dolby Digital Surround Sound
Software: Operating System Windows 98
Software: Application/Utility America Online, MS Works 2000, Compaq.Net, MS Word 2000, McAfee VirusScan, MS Internet Explorer, MS Encarta 2000, MS Money 2000, RioPort Audio Manager
Power: Voltage Requirements Universal 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power: Consumption (Watts) No Power Supply
Power: Portable Features AC Adapter, NiMH Battery
Ports: Serial None Included
Ports: Parallel None Included
Ports: Keyboard PS/2 Style (6-Pin Mini DIN) Port
Ports: Pointing Device PS/2 Style (6-Pin Mini DIN) Port
Ports: Other Video VGA, RJ-11 Telephone Jack, RJ-45 Connector, (2) USB
Bus Slot 1: Interface Type PC Card Type II, CardBus
Bus Slot 1: Number Available 1
Bus Slot 2: Interface Type
Bus Slot 2: Number Available
Bus Slot 3: Interface Type
Bus Slot 3: Number Available
Bus Slot 4: Interface Type
Drive Bays: Internal Available (Hidden)
Drive Bays: External Available (Exposed)
Compliances/Certifications
Country Assembled In
Misc Features Password Security, Year 2000 Compliant, Plug and Play
Included Accessories
Optional Accessories

 

[Cimbom]

Yeah, this model is 13.0 HPA. Not that good deal though.

 

[Snyder81]

So if I am looking for a laptop, is this thing really worth the $720? How much of a visual difference is there between an HPA and a TFT screen? I need opinions people!

 

[Jmman]

TFT screens look considerably better than HPA. If I were you, I would camp out on the Walmart.com website for the HP. It seems to be a better machine.....

 

[IIIBradIII]

HPA screen and 66mhz bus. Still not too bad a deal, but...

 

[godsgift]

Give your eyes a break an spent a little $ an get a TFT

 

[flaash]

:frown:
HPA display
External floppy drive
24X CD-ROM drive, NOT DVD
Saw it last night at my local OD
Still a great price though.
But I bought the HP N5125 at Walmart

 

[flaash]

Oops, almost forgot -

Includes a network card

 

[NYer]

Excuse me, I am a newbie here. But could anyone please tell me what is OD??
Thanks

 

[locker22]

Office Depot and b&m stands for brick and mortar, or, an actual store vs. a website.