Toshiba laptop for $599 at bestbuy starting 8/1

[CarrotStick]

Toshiba laptop for $599 at Best Buy starting Sunday 8/1.

This one

 

[allisolm]

Good deal!
Specs:
Warranty Terms - Parts 1 year limited
Warranty Terms - Labour 1 year limited
Product Height 2.1"
Product Width 11.1"
Product Weight 7.7 lbs.
Product Length 13.5"
Processor Brand Intel® Celeron® processor
Processor Speed 2.7GHz
Display Type TFT active-matrix display (1024 x 768)
Screen Size 15"
System Bus 400MHz
Cache Memory 128KB on die Level 2
System Memory (RAM) 256MB
System Memory (RAM) Expandable To 1.25GB (1 open SoDIMM slot)
Type of Memory (RAM) DIMM
Hard Drive Type EIDE
Hard Drive Size 40.0GB
Optical Drive DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive
Optical Drive Speeds 8x max. DVD-ROM; 16x4x24 CD-RW
Graphics ATI Mobility RADEON 7000 IGP
Video Memory 64MB (shared)
MPEG Yes
Modem 56 Kbps* ITU V.92 *Capable of receiving 56 Kbps downloads. However, current regulations limit download speed to 53 Kbps.
Networking Built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Audio Realtek ALC250 codec chip; software sound
Speakers Built-in stereo speakers
PCMCIA Slots 1 Type II
USB Ports 3
IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports None
Parallel Ports 1
Serial Ports None
Game Ports None
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Pointing Device Touchpad
Operating System Windows XP Home Edition
Included Software Adobe Acrobat Reader; InterVideo WinDVD 4 w/SRS TruSurround XT Technology; Sonic Solutions Drive Letter Access, RecordNow!; ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD 1.3; Quicken New User Edition 2004; QuickTime Player; Microsoft Works, Office OneNote 2003 and more

 

[Qacer]

Where did you get this info? It looks like a good deal. Are there any rebates starting on August 1? If so, where can I find them?

Thanks!

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: Qacer
Where did you get this info? It looks like a good deal. Are there any rebates starting on August 1? If so, where can I find them?

Thanks!

Found on the back page of the Best Buy circular for August 1st through August 7th. Price is listed as $899.99 - $150 Best Buy Mail-In Rebate - $150 Celeron Mail-In Rebate. Circular states a minimum of 12 per store. No rainchecks.

 

[CarrotStick]

For the price its a good laptop. I have an a45-s121 which is similar to this one and it works very well. This is perfect for someone on a budget who really needs a laptop for school or something. At this price its not even worth looking on ebay for one plus its brand new with a warranty. If you buy a laptop on ebay your warranty is gone since all manufacturers REQUIRE a receipt from an authorized reseller. Ebay sellers lie when they claim a warranty. True story.

 

[allisolm]

I have twice purchased Toshibas from Best Buy ($499.99 right before Christmas specials) with heavy dollar amount rebates. Both laptops are still going strong and all the rebates came without a hitch.

Does anyone know if the USB ports are 2 or 1? I looked and can't find anything. Thanks.

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: allisolm
Does anyone know if the USB ports are 2 or 1? I looked and can't find anything. Thanks.

From the Toshiba site:

"Does my Toshiba PC have USB 2.0? How to tell.

Check the Detailed specs for your Toshiba PC:
If the published specs indicate USB 2.0, then your Toshiba PC is equipped with USB 2.0 capability. If the specs don't indicate USB 2.0 (or if they don't specify), then your Toshiba PC is equipped with USB 1.1 capability."

The specifications list "3 Universial Serial Bus Ports (USB)". Unfortunately, most likely not USB 2.0 compliant.

 

[CarrotStick]

The USB ports are USB 2.0. Come on now what kind of question is that? USB 1.1 has long been replaced years ago. Just look on the toshiba website. Its USB 2.0. Simple fact.

 

[preslove]

Originally posted by: CarrotStick
The USB ports are USB 2.0. Come on now what kind of question is that? USB 1.1 has long been replaced years ago. Just look on the toshiba website. Its USB 2.0. Simple fact.

Many cheap HP laptops don't have 2.0

 

[CarrotStick]

Originally posted by: preslove

Originally posted by: CarrotStick
The USB ports are USB 2.0. Come on now what kind of question is that? USB 1.1 has long been replaced years ago. Just look on the toshiba website. Its USB 2.0. Simple fact.

Many cheap HP laptops don't have 2.0

This aint no HP....

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: CarrotStick
The USB ports are USB 2.0. Come on now what kind of question is that? USB 1.1 has long been replaced years ago. Just look on the toshiba website. Its USB 2.0. Simple fact.

]The "Many cheap HP laptops don't have 2.0" should be rephrased to something more along the lines of, "many inexpensive notebooks - regardless of brand - still make use of the previous generation of USB ports". This is very much a value-lined machine, no matter the brand. The proof quoted earlier on Toshiba site (which can be found here) suggests that the system specifications will explicitly state USB v 2.0 ports, when present.

Perhaps you could offer a bit of proof to the contrary, instead of the rude remarks to other users?

 

[cchen]

ouch... 7.7 lb

 

[jrichrds]

Originally posted by: CarrotStick
If you buy a laptop on ebay your warranty is gone since all manufacturers REQUIRE a receipt from an authorized reseller. Ebay sellers lie when they claim a warranty.

I've sent in for warranty service on an IBM laptop without them asking for a receipt (although I did have it). My friend has done the same for a Toshiba laptop. IIRC, our warranty periods were like that on hard drives...the stated warranty period + a couple months buffer. A receipt would've been necessary if we were out of their pre-determined warranty period, but could show that we were still covered based on the warranty period. As for Dell laptops, they can have the warranty transferred to a different owner, so that also wouldn't require a receipt. Not an endorsement to buy laptops on eBay...just an FYI for a few of the major brands.

 

[KRammer]

Can someome post the link to the rebates I can't find them

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: KRammer
Can someome post the link to the rebates I can't find them

As noted in the title, this offer does not begin until August 1st.

 

[jolycu]

I looked on the Toshiba website, and while they don't have detailed specs for that model, if you click on Product tour, it shows there to be two USB 2.0 ports on the back and one on the right side.

Does anyone know if they'll be offering no interest financing on this?

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: jolycu
I looked on the Toshiba website, and while they don't have detailed specs for that model, if you click on Product tour, it shows there to be two USB 2.0 ports on the back and one on the right side.

Indeed it does. Thank you for pointing this out. The product tour is for the A65-S126 (and the A65-S1261), while the model in question from Best Buy is the A65-S1062. There may be some slight differences between the two (quite obviously, a processor difference to begin with), though would assume products in the A65-XXXX line are comparable feature-wise, in general.

 

[onenormalman]

I think the deal at Microcenter with A65-S126 two days only sale is better. It's newer, 54G Wifi included, 60G hardrive and 2.8GHZ processor. And if you apply for credit card you will receive by mail $100 to spend at Microcenter. The price is $649.99 after (2) Microcenter rebates and $549.99 with $100 Microcenter gift card.

 

[yougotdeals]

nice.

 

[Banana]

Originally posted by: onenormalman
I think the deal at Microcenter with A65-S126 two days only sale is better. It's newer, 54G Wifi included, 60G hardrive and 2.8GHZ processor. And if you apply for credit card you will receive by mail $100 to spend at Microcenter. The price is $649.99 after (2) Microcenter rebates and $549.99 with $100 Microcenter gift card.

That's nice, but I didn't find it on the microcenter website. Link please?

 

[Slogun]

Those sound like some great deals.
I bought my Satellite A15 S127 last August for about $800 after rebates and it has been great.
And yes, this model from last year sports two USB2 ports.
specs/review

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: Slogun
Those sound like some great deals.
I bought my Satellite A15 S127 last August for about $800 after rebates and it has been great.
And yes, this model from last year sports two USB2 ports.
specs/review

Different model than the model offered in this particular deal.

 

[Slogun]

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm

Originally posted by: Slogun
Those sound like some great deals.
I bought my Satellite A15 S127 last August for about $800 after rebates and it has been great.
And yes, this model from last year sports two USB2 ports.
specs/review

Different model than the model offered in this particular deal.

Different model yes, of course.
But my point is it was last year's base model, from my experience works great and if this model has USB2 I think people can rest assurred that later models will support USB2.

 

[jolycu]

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm

Originally posted by: jolycu
I looked on the Toshiba website, and while they don't have detailed specs for that model, if you click on Product tour, it shows there to be two USB 2.0 ports on the back and one on the right side.

Indeed it does. Thank you for pointing this out. The product tour is for the A65-S126 (and the A65-S1261), while the model in question from Best Buy is the A65-S1062. There may be some slight differences between the two (quite obviously, a processor difference to begin with), though would assume products in the A65-XXXX line are comparable feature-wise, in general.

This is the one I was looking at. Just click on Product Tour on left side of page. I believe this is the same one that Best Buy will have on sale?

 

[BlamoHammer]

Also, they put a new price point on ext warranty. $99 for two years including battery coverage.