Coupons, Discounts and Deals on Desktops
HP Pavilion Slimline 3600t Desktop
Bottom Line: $599.99 | Street: $999.99
Instructions:
1. Select the base configuration
2. Configure>>
--Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) [$0.00]
--Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Quad processor Q9300 [+$250.00]
--512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9500GS, DVI-I, HDMI, VGA adapter [+$90.00]
--ATSC-NTSC TV tuner with PVR, remote [+$60.00]
3. Use coupon code: DT4628 to knock $400 off $999+
Dell Vostro 220 Desktop w/ 20'' LCD
Bottom Line: $418.99 | Street: $718.00
Dell Small Business has this Dell Vostro 220 Desktop w/ 20'' LCD for $389 + $29.99 shipping.
Instruction: Select >> 1GB Single Channel DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz - 1DIMMs [subtract $30]
Specs:
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2200 (2.20GHz,1MB L2Cache,800FSB)
20 inch Widescreen E207WFP Analog Flat Panel Display
1GB Single Channel DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz - 1DIMMs
250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache
HP Home still has a coupon code that will knock $400 off most customized Pavilion Desktop $999+. Excludes HP Pavilion d5000 series and HP TouchSmart series. Coupon expires after 900 redemptions.
Instruction: Use coupon code: DT4628 during checkout to knock $400 off custom HP Pavilion desktops $999+.
Inspiron 518 2.4GHz Core 2 Quad Q6600 Desktop w/ 20" LCD
Bottom Line: $649.00 | Street: $864.00
Dell Home has this Inspiron 528 Desktop with a 20" LCD for $649 + free shipping. Other features include: an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (8MB L2, 2.4GHz, 1066FSB) processor, 4GB Dual Channel SDRAM at 800MHz, 640GB SATA Hard Drive, 16X DVD+/-RW drive and a 20 inch E207WFP Widescreen LCD monitor.
Refurbished HP Pavilion Core 2 Quad 2.4GHz Desktop
Bottom Line: $499.99 | Street: $799.99
Buy.com has this Refurbished HP Pavilion Core 2 Quad 2.4GHz Desktop for $499.99 + free shipping. Features include: a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 quad-core processor, 4GB PC2-6400 RAM, 640GB Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s hard drive, dual layer DVD burner with LightScribe, GeForce 9300 GE 256MB video card, Gigabit Ethernet and Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit version.
Dell PowerEdge 2.0GHz Intel Dual Core SC440 Server
Bottom Line: $218.99 | Street: $598.00
Dell Small Business has this Dell PowerEdge SC440 Server for $199 + $19.99 shipping. Features include: an Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2180 2GHz processor, 512MB RAM, 80GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard drive, CD-ROM, and Gigabit Ethernet.
Note: This comes without an OS, which is a good thing IMO!
MSI Wind Atom 1.6GHz Barebones Mini PC
Bottom Line: $143.49 | Street: $179.99
update: The link is working now.
newegg.com has this MSI Wind Atom 1.6GHz Barebones Mini PC for $129.99 + $13.50 shipping. Features include: Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, Gigabit Ethernet, Serial ATA connectors, 8-channel audio, built-in video, 65-watt power supply, 3.5" and 5.25" drive bays, and more.
Note: Just in case you were planning on buying 51 of these, there IS a limit of 50 :)
Inspiron 518 2.53GHz Core 2 Duo Desktop w/ 19
Bottom Line: $549.00 | Street: $729.00
Dell Home Inspiron 518 Desktop marked down to $549 shipped.
- Intel Core 2 Duo processor E7200 (3MB L2, 2.53GHz, 1066FSB)
- 19 inch SE198WFP Widescreen Digital Flat Panel Monitor
- 500GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache
- 3GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz (4 DIMM)
- 16X DVD+/-RW Drive
Dell Inspiron 518 2.53GHz Core 2 Duo Desktop w/ 19" LCD
Bottom Line: $549.00 | Street: $729.00
Dell Home has this Dell Inspiron 518 Intel 2.53GHz Core 2 Duo Desktop with 19" LCD Monitor marked down $180 to just $549.00 + free shipping. This desktop comes with some nice features including: a 2.4GHz E7200 Intel Core 2 Duo processor with a 1066FSB, 3GB DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz, a 19 inch SE198WFP Widescreen Digital Flat Panel Monitor, 500GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache and a 16X DVD+/-RW Drive.
Dell Studio 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Desktop w/ 20-inch LCD
Bottom Line: $699.00 | Street: $964.00
Dell Home has this Dell Studio Desktop with a 20-inch Monitor for $699.00 + free shipping. Tax is charged in most states.
Specs:
- Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q6600 (8MB L2, 2.4GHz, 1066FSB)
- 20 inch SP2009WFP Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor
- 4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz- 2DIMMs
- 500GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache
- 16X DVD+/-RW Drive
Refurbished HP Pavilion A6430F Phenom 2.1GHz Triple-Core 8400 Desktop
Bottom Line: $369.99 | Street: $599.00
HP Pavilion A6430F Phenom Triple-Core 8400(2.1GHz)
3GB DDR2
640GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
SuperMulti DVD Burner LightScribe
NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE Graphics
5-in-1 memory reader
Vista Home Premium
Factory Refurbished.
Dell Outlet cuts 30% off Refurbished Dell XPS ONE 20'' Desktop All-In-One Systems via coupon code: NPZ2DD16C20BCR. This is the best coupon I have seen on XPS ONE Desktops to date.
Note: The Outlet's least expensive XPS ONE Desktop comes out to $524.30 + $29.99 shipping after the coupon. It features: 2.2GHz dual-core processor, 20" 1680x1050 widescreen LCD, 2GB RAM, 250GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard drive, dual layer DVD burner and more.
Asus Eee Box Intel Atom 1.6GHz Mini Desktop PC
Bottom Line: $309.99 | Street: $349.99
ZipZoomFly.com has a this Asus Eee Box Intel Atom 1.6GHz Mini Desktop PC for $309.99 with free shipping. Features include: Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 80GB hard drive, 802.11n wireless, DVI-I output, WinXP Home, and more.
Note: This very small PC runs on 20 watts of power.
Dell Inspiron 530 Intel 2.4GHz Core 2 Quad Desktop
Bottom Line: $534.00 | Street: $699.00
Once again, Dell Home offers this Dell Inspiron 530 Core 2 Quad Desktop for $499 + $35 shipping. This ties a deal on a 530 desktop from 2 weeks ago.
Specs:
- Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 (8MB L2 cache,2.4GHz,1066FSB)
- 3GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz - 4 DIMMs
- 500GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache
- 16X DVD+/-RW Drive
Refurbished Sony VAIO 1.83GHz Core 2 Duo All-in-One 22'' PC
Bottom Line: $869.99 | Street: $1,399.99
CompUSA.com has this Refurbished Sony VAIO 1.83GHz Core 2 Duo All-in-One 22'' PC for $849.99 + $19 shipping. This is about $500 cheaper than the best price I could find on a new model. A 1-year Sony warranty applies.
Specs:
- Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 1.83GHz dual-core processor
- 22" 1680x1050 widescreen LCD, 3GB RAM
- 320GB hard drive
- Dual layer DVD burner
- Wireless keyboard and mouse
- ATSC (HD) and NTSC TV tuners
- Windows Vista Home Premium.
Dell Vostro 410 2.4GHz Core 2 Quad Desktop
Bottom Line: $499.00
Specs:
- Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz, 8MB Cache Processor
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic, Service Pack 1
- 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz - 2DIMMs
- Single Drive: 16X DVD-ROM Drive
- 80GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache
- 128MB ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro
Apple Store has restocked 7 models of Apple Certified Refurbished iMacs. Don't let the word "refurbished" scare you away, these come with the same 1-year warranty as if they we're bought new! Prodcuts are removed from the site as they sellout.
Here are a few notable systems:
- iMac 20" Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz Desktop Mac = $949
- iMac 20" Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz Desktop Mac = $1,299
- iMac 24" Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz Desktop Mac = $1,549
HP Blackbird Core 2 Quad 2.66GHz Desktop PC with 24'' LCD
Bottom Line: $2,749.98 | Street: $3,299.99
For newsletter subscribers only, newegg.com offers the HP Blackbird 002 Core 2 Quad 2.66GHz Desktop PC with the Samsung 2493HM 24" LCD Monitor for $2699.99 + $49.99 shipping. This is over $200 less than I could find the stand alone system anywhere else (not including the monitor).
Instruction: Current newsletter subscribers can use coupon code: EMCAJCBAE to knock $300 off the price. On the product landing page, scroll down and select the "Combo Deal" where the Blackbird is bundled with the 24" LCD.
Specs:
- Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz quad-core processor
- 4GB DDR2 RAM
- dual NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT video cards
- Samsung 2493HM 24" LCD Monitor
Shuttle Intel Celeron 2.0GHz Desktop PC
Bottom Line: $222.98 | Street: $249.99
newegg.com has this Shuttle Intel Celeron 2.0GHz Desktop PC for $209.99 + $12.99 shipping. Features include: an Intel Celeron 440 2GHz processor, 512MB RAM, 160GB hard drive, Gigabit Ethernet, and Foresight Linux operating system.
Gateway DX4200-UB001A Desktop Computer
Bottom Line: $679.99 | Street: $749.99
CircuitCity.com has knocked another $20 off this loaded Gateway DX4200-UB001A Desktop Computer. Get free shipping, or select free in-store pickup and get it today.
Specs:
- 2.2GHz AMD Quad Core Phenom 9550
- 640GB hard drive
- 6GB of DDR2 memory
- DVD SuperMulti Drive: Burns DVDs and CDs
- 15-in-1 media card reader





































