Update 12/17 Staples: HP ZE4000 Laptop celly 1.6GHz w/ free 2nd battery $699 after $100 rebate +$200 coupons+ Free Ship

[jaybert]

The max and min resolutions on the SVGA is pretty irrelevant. From what I've heard, the only resolution you can run it at correctly is the native resolution of 1400x1100 or something similar to that. Everything else after that looks funny and does not look right. On my friend's Dell at that resolution, everything is SOO tiny. I prefer not to have to squint and be able to sit a couple feet back from the laptop and lose some desktop space than vice-versa. As for tax in NY, yes there is. I am in Rochester, NY and got slapped with like $80 worth of taxes.

Oh yeah, and if you think about it, a 14.1" LCD screen is pretty similar to a 15" CRT in terms of viewable. When I had a 15" back in the day, I dont think I ever ran it higher than 1024x768.

 

[InGearX]

Originally posted by: stingbandel

Originally posted by: InGearX
Is there tax for NY?

Do you think this set up is a good deal?

I'm not in a big rush, so do you think it will be better prices after New Years?

CPU: P4-M 1.7GHz L1-0 L2-512KB
Display: 15" XGA TFT
Memory: 256 DDR SDRAM
Diskette Drive: 30GB
CD/DVD/CDRW: Standard CD-ROM
Modem: Build in 56K modem+ 10/100 LAN
Network Card: Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connection)
Video Graphics: ATI MOBILITY(tm) RADEON(tm)
Sound Card: Altec Lansing 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible
OS: Wind XP Home
Battery: Two 8 Cell Lilon Batteries For The Price Of One!
Expansion: 1 PCMCIA; 1 firewire
USB Ports: 2
Weight: 7.0 LB
Warranty: 1-year limited H/W warranty; 90-day S/W warranty
Price: $1,329.00 + $0 Shipping
- $200.00 off coupon
- $100.00 HP rebate
- $50.00 off coupon: 75971
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$979.00 FINAL

Change the screen to SXGA. you will regret it if you keep the xga with 15 inch.


trust me. I have seen 15 inch with xga and it's not good

Thanks, but what's the default resolution with SXGA? - I do not want to have everything ver small especially on a 15"

Originally posted by: H1ghlander
Anyone know what the max resolution is on the SXGA+ screen is? I looked on the
HP site and couldn't find any references.

LCD screens basically have one default resolution; and that's what I'm asking too ;-) what is it?

And damn, there is tax in NY from staples!?!?! Ohhhh no!

 

[H1ghlander]

Looks like the $200 coupon is only valid if the order is over $1499. Course
the system I configured ended up at $1498.

 

[jaybert]

oh yeah, suggestion...I would change it to 128mb ram and just buy an extra 256 mb stick. If you choose 256 its actually 2 128mb sticks which leaves you no room for upgrading. You can choose the 256mb stick but its gonna cost you alot extra from staples.

Oh yeah, the default resolution is 1400x1050.

 

[RossMAN]

Here are the resolutions for XGA, SXGA, UXGA, etc. compliments of Dell, click me.

InGearX - That's a very nice configuration and a very low price as well. I would buy now esp since the $100 Staples rebate and $100 Staples coupon have been replaced with one $200 coupon code. Less rebate hassle is good. I would strongly recommend upgrading to the 15.0" SXGA display, it's NOT 1600x1200 (that's UXGA I believe).

15.0" SXGA = 1400x1050

I don't have perfect eyesight but I don't like my text/icons to be large (XGA) so the SXGA is the perfect balance for me. It's not super tiny small nor is it large.

 

[H1ghlander]

I almost bought the Dell Inspiron 8200 with the ATI 9000 and UXGA
screen, plus the 3 years home service/complete care after rebates
and coupons for $2200. This is a much sweeter deal, though not as
nice visually

SKU: 499489
Description: HEWLETT-PACKARD PAVILION ZE400
ZE4000 PAVILION BASE (499501)
15.0INCH TFT SXGA+ (499513)
802.11B WIRELESS LAN (499516)
128MB DDR MEMORY (491515)
MOBILE INTEL P4-M 1.7GHZ (499497)
20GB HARD DRIVE (491510)
DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE (499515)
WINDOWS XP HOME EDITION (499507)
FREE EXTRA 8CELL BATTERY (499517)
COREL WORD PERFECT (499510)
FLOPPY DISKETTE DRIVE (499506)
Qty: 1
Price(Each): $1,548.00
Scheduled delivery 12/20/2002 by Staples Courier

Merchandise Total: $1,548.00
Delivery Fee: $0.00
Coupon 78xxx: -$200.00 Staples Coupon
Coupon 75xxx: -$50.00 Staples Coupon
Total Tax: $58.41

Order Total: $1,356.41
- 2% Ebates -27.12
- $100 HP Rebate -100.00
HP USB Floppy 54.98
- $50 HP USB Floppy rebate -50.00

Total $1234.27

I've already tracked down a 60GB disk to replace the 20GB at a
cheaper cost than the Staples upgrade to the 60GB and I get to keep the 20GB.

Anyone got a line on a 512MB DDR SOdimm for these beasties?

 

[RossMAN]

H1ghlander - Does this take SODIMM or regular DIMMs?

 

[SUPERS212]

10/28: so what is the final price now? 594?!?!?!? I don't need this, but I dunno how much longer i can resist.

 

[jaybert]

It takes 200pin sodimm ddr sticks. They run about $75 for 256mb. I'm guessing a 512mb stick of memory will run you close to $175. The best deal before was CC which had it for like $55 or 60 after rebate but that deal is long gone. I picked up a stick for $65 after rebate from CC. It is Cetron brand and has samsung memory chips and works great so far.

 

[Soopaced]

can anyone who has this vouch for its sturdiness...i have a a three year old dell...and the lcd is already going bad...probaly from my abuse...is this thing rock solid? thanks in advance

 

[bit]

Originally posted by: H1ghlander
Looks like the $200 coupon is only valid if the order is over $1499. Course
the system I configured ended up at $1498.

the $200 coupon does not require $1499 system. if you want to stack the $50 off $500 coupon then you need to configure a $1499+ system.

 

[RentAShoe]

Where do find the $50.00 Rebate on the internal Floppy? HP only shows an External USB Rebate?

 

[InGearX]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Here are the resolutions for XGA, SXGA, UXGA, etc. compliments of Dell, click me.

InGearX - That's a very nice configuration and a very low price as well. I would buy now esp since the $100 Staples rebate and $100 Staples coupon have been replaced with one $200 coupon code. Less rebate hassle is good. I would strongly recommend upgrading to the 15.0" SXGA display, it's NOT 1600x1200 (that's UXGA I believe).

15.0" SXGA = 1400x1050

I don't have perfect eyesight but I don't like my text/icons to be large (XGA) so the SXGA is the perfect balance for me. It's not super tiny small nor is it large.

Dell.com link...

Pixel Pitch
XGA VS SXGA+
0.297 mm VS 0.217 mm
WOW what a difference thanks!

THANK YOU RossMAN!
SXGA+ is the only way to go!

Originally posted by: H1ghlander

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I've already tracked down a 60GB disk to replace the 20GB at a
cheaper cost than the Staples upgrade to the 60GB and I get to keep the 20GB.

Anyone got a line on a 512MB DDR SOdimm for these beasties?

"I've already tracked down a 60GB disk to replace the 20GB at a" H1ghlander has no IM, (turn it on)
could someone please let me know hwere and for how much I can get a 60GB upgrade?

Thank you!

 

[Runciter]

Originally posted by: RentAShoe
Where do find the $50.00 Rebate on the internal Floppy? HP only shows an External USB Rebate?

AFAIK there is no rebate on the internal floppy. You gotta get the external USB one from HPShopping (assuming, of course you want a floppy drive) and the rebate from them.

edit: removed typo

 

[zveruga]

OK Im not very good at reading these posts... The staples rebate expired 11/27 -- does this mean the deal is over?? If not what are the rebates I need to get for the laptop to get this price today?

 

[Runciter]

The deal is not dead. The "Update" is still going on. Basically there are no Staples rebates, just a HP one. There is a $200 instant discount from Staples. The deal was/is advertised in the current Sunday circular. You can also get XP Pro for like $25 or something IIRC after rebate(s?).

 

[derby]

are there any reviews on this laptop? i'ml thinking about getting one and i'm pretty much limiting myself to something that staples carries (i have a $400 gift card to add to the deal).

I customized the lappy and added the things that were important to me (15in sxga, dvd/cdrw) and thought about upgrading it to a p4 1.7g, but then it seems like the price doesn't get so hot (say compared to a similarly equipped dell). i guess the only thing going for this deal is my $400 credit, but i'd hate to burn it just for the sake of using it.

 

[Johnbear007]

can I do this deal online and configure it or what?

 

[Johnbear007]

Coupon codes arent working, even though they are advertised on the staples website

 

[Johnbear007]

actually its the XP pro upgrade coupon that wont work. It says the proper things arent in my basket. Has anyone else gotten this to work?

 

[DAWeinG]

Originally posted by: Johnbear007
actually its the XP pro upgrade coupon that wont work. It says the proper things arent in my basket. Has anyone else gotten this to work?

Yeah I had a problem with that too. So my friend and I went up to the cash register and they just took the coupons off there. We used the $200 and $50 off coupon when ordering the laptop from the kiosk. Then the Windows XP coupon at the register

Here's my story:

Just scored a laptop for my friend...

$1149.00 (Price from the website right now) pentium 4 1.7ghz 512kb cache (NOT a typo, it's pentium 4, it says pentium 4-m 1.7ghz on the receipt) 128mb ram dvd 20gb 14.1" 2 batteries + free external usb floppy drive (after rebates)

$179.94 winxp pro upgrade

$69.99 5" black and white tv
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$1398.93 subtotal
- $69.99 (coupon for free tv)
- $80.00 (coupon for winxp pro)
- $149.87(for some reason they took 12% off instead of the $100 off )
- $50.00(79183 coupon)
- $200.00(coupon for laptops over $999)
+ $70.05(tax)
______________________________
$919.12 total out the door
-$75.00 (winxp rebate)
-$100.00(hp rebate)
______________________________
$744.12
-$150.00 (approximately if my friend were to eBay winxp pro, probably won't happen)
______________________________
$594.12 grand total

 

[Johnbear007]

If you dont have a staples near by (and cant get the customer appreciation) its a better deal to do it at best buy. There is a compaq there with a similiar layout for 750 toshiba for 650... you dont get the sxga screen but I actually sompared them and the sxga looked worseo n all models... co0lors were washed out, and it wasnt bright at all. even afer playing with settings it lokked crappy. Just my personal experience. I have no idea why it was that way

 

[Runciter]

- $149.87(for some reason they took 12% off instead of the $100 off )

What is this coupon/discount? How do you use coupons at the B&M? Anyhow, sounds like a hella deal! I'm deciding between this and the BB deal...

 

[derby]

Originally posted by: Runciter

- $149.87(for some reason they took 12% off instead of the $100 off )

What is this coupon/discount? How do you use coupons at the B&M? Anyhow, sounds like a hella deal! I'm deciding between this and the BB deal...

it was a price match for the exact same configuration from hpshopping.com.

if i'd seen this before staples closed yesterday, i would have purchased the exact same configuration. now that the $100 "customer appreciation" coupon no longer works, i'll just wait until the next dell home laptop blowout.

 

[ROLLTIDE2002]

Thanks for the great info Rossman. I'm upgrading my Dell 4150 to SXGA for $50