VPR Matrix Laptop for cheap if available in your area

[kinkyboy702]

First of all, these are discountinued models, so they are not available at bestbuy.com. Check your local B&Ms to get these deals. Ask them to check their computer for stores near you.

VPR Matrix 170B4 ~ $712
here
1.7GHz Intel ® Mobile Pentium ® 4 Processor-M
14.1" XGA LCD display
20GB hard drive capacity
256MB DDR memory
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
16MB ATI Radeon 7500 Graphics
Weighs only 5.4 lbs.
Connectivity
Integrated 10/100 network capability
V.92 modem
1 IEEE 1394 (FireWire ®) port
2 USB ports



VPR Matrix 180B5 ~ $950
here

1.8GHz Intel Mobile Pentium 4 Processor-M
15" XGA LCD display
30GB hard drive capacity
512MB DDR memory
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
32MB ATI Radeon 7500 Graphics
Weighs only 5.8 lbs.
Integrated 10/100 network capability
Built-in 802.11b wireless networking
V.92 modem
1 IEEE 1394 (FireWire® ) port
2 USB ports


For those of you in the bay area:
170B4 - Modesto (2), Union City (3), & Emeryville (2)
180B5 - Fairfield (1), Tracy (1), Modesto (1)

Always keep in mind that (1) probably means display and since these items are discountinued, you can get 10% for open-item pricing.

 

[joe123]

where did u get the prices from???

 

[xBopx]

Anyone know if these are any good? Are there reviews around somewhere?

 

[kinkyboy702]

I got the prices from Best Buy. That's what they're ringing up as now to clear them out.

 

[Coolio27]

Are there reviews around somewhere?

There was a review of this Laptop in Maximum PC maybe 2-3 issues or so ago. They gave it a decent rating....and they are pretty sleek too...

 

[dpham00]

where did you find out the quantities from?

 

[kinkyboy702]

Like I said, if you go to your local Best Buy, you can find out all of this information. Just ask them to look for it on their computers. Just like any multi-billion dollar retail store, their inventory is done on their computers. And if you want to double check the price, have them price check the sku # which should be 4781837 (170B4) and 4782505 (180B5).

 

[duuuma]

do you know if it's best buys across the nation or just your area?

 

[kinkyboy702]

I don't know. Unless their computer systems are separate for different areas, I'd say that this is nationwide.

 

[whatzdaname]

Well, the 180B5 model is showing up as $1328 at bestbuy.com

vpr Matrix 180B5

 

[777php]

Originally posted by: whatzdaname
Well, the 180B5 model is showing up as $1328 at bestbuy.com

vpr Matrix 180B5

I think this is only B and M.

 

[whatzdaname]

Originally posted by: 777php

Originally posted by: whatzdaname
Well, the 180B5 model is showing up as $1328 at bestbuy.com

vpr Matrix 180B5

I think this is only B and M.

Yeah I know that.
I just put up the link to show that you CAN find it at besybuy.com while kinkyboy702 said you can't.

 

[deftron]

Just got back from Best Buy in Fredericksburg, VA.


The prices are now even lower!

170B4 - $711.99 (saw 3 or 4 in the cage)

180B5 - $948.99 (none left)


I picked up the 180B5, but it was the last one, a display model.

I negotiatied an open box price of $699. It does have some scratches on the case I might try to buff.

Nonetheless, this was a sweet deal

 

[swNYC]

HIGHLY YMMV DEAL

I ordered a 180B5 online, $1328.99 - $200 MIR. Selected in-store pickup.
BB's system adjusted my price to match in-store $948.99.

$948.99 - $200MIR = $748.99

 

[lundog22]

Just got the 180B5 for $798. It was an opened box missing the power adaptor. When they open the box, it was brand new??? The adaptor cost $49 at Bestbuy.com with free shipping.

Going to try to get the $200 MIR.... Not sure if that will work.

They also talked me into the $200 3 year service plan... should I keep the service???

 

[lundog22]

Rabate for online only or in store too?

I did the instore pick up, but they only have the opened box I bought.... So they have to rering it instore...

Hope I can get the rebate...

 

[kimagurealex]

I just came back from bestbuy and saw the widescreen version of the Laptop. I think I will get the widescreen one when I go back to school on Fall.
Alex

 

[kinkyboy702]

I'm glad people are starting to take advantage of this. I thought I was crazy for a moment and thought it was only me who got that kind of pricing. Anyways, the widescreen is nice, but not at a $500+ price increase. Especially when all you get from the 180B5 to the 185A5 is the widescreen and USB 2.0.

 

[banshee164]

Rebate on the website says it's valid for online only

 

[lundog22]

I wonder what they will do if I put a note explaing what happen... may be they will honor the rebate for me...

 

[chrisjor]

I have a quick question...is the video memory DDR? If you bought the 170B4 could you upgrade the video in it?

 

[lundog22]

It should be DDR for the Radeon 7500. It might be upgradable...

BTW these laptop are nice. I love their style much better then the Toshiba and IBM I have now. The magnesium case make it feel like an Apple PowerBook!

 

[pinky811]

wow, super hot deal. how do you ask for open-item pricing if they are not openeed though?

 

[may]

this is SUPER hot.. I'll try order online and pickup at store.. see if I can get the price adjustment...

 

[lundog22]

Like kinkyboy702 said, most of these are display models. Mine was in a box locked up above the computer counter and still has the protective cover for the screen... Missing the power adaptor some how... So I was able to talk them into giving me discount. The battery is charged so I was able to power it up before buying. I just ordered a new adpator from Bestbuy.com for $49 with free shipping. And I guess I will just keep the $200 3 year service. Easier to sell a laptop with service included down the road.

Thanks kinkyboy702 for this sweet deal