Toshiba Satellite C855-S5350 Laptop: Pentium B980 2.4GHz, 6GB DDR3, 640GB HDD, 15.6" 1366x768 LED, 6-cell, Windows 8 $255 after $50 rebate + Free Shipping
 

Toshiba C855-S5350 (15.6", Intel B980, 6GB RAM, 640GB) Windows 8 Laptop $254 AC/AR @ Staples IN-STORE AND ONLINE NOW (thanks to aj9200 for the online deal) when using $75 off Windows 8 laptop/tablet coupon
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Link to product:
Link to laptop [staples.com]

Deal Summary According to my calculations:
+ $499 Toshiba C855-S5350 15.6" Laptop
- $120 Staples In-Store Instant Discount (as shown in email link HERE [staples.com])
- $75 Staples In-Store Coupon (see link above)
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$304 in store price (plus applicable tax)
- $50 Staples Easy Rebate
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$254 plus applicable tax

Laptop specs summary
Intel® Pentium® B980 2.4GHz 2MB L3 Cache Processor
6GB DDR3 1333MHz Memory, Expandable to 8GB
640GB 5400RPM Serial ATA Hard Disk
15.6" diagonal HD widescreen TruBrite® TFT LED-backlit display (1366 x 768)
Windows 8
DVD SuperMulti drive

Toshiba Satellite C855-S5350 Laptop: Pentium B980 2.4GHz, 6GB DDR3, 640GB HDD, 15.6" 1366x768 LED, 6-cell, Windows 8 $255 after $50 rebate + Free Shipping
 

Staples has Toshiba Satellite C855-S5350 Laptop for $380 - $50 rebate - $75 off with coupon code 70921 = $255. Shipping is free. Thanks aj9200 [Discuss] & koopawnkode

Note, for in-store purchases, use this Printable Coupon valid through February 23.

Specs

• Intel Pentium B980 2.4GHz
• 6GB DDR3
• 640GB HDD
• 15.6" 1366x768 LED Display
• Mobile Intel HD graphics
• DVD SuperMulti drive
• WiFi N
• 6-cell Battery
• Windows 8

This post can and should be edited by users like you :)
 

Out of Stock online
15.6” diagonal HD widescreen TruBrite® TFT LED-backlit display (1366 x 768)

this is in store only.......

Yes. It's in the title and in the OP.

??? Do a reserve and pickup...

Yes you can do that, as the payment still processed at store checkout

lol how? lol

Go to the page on Staples.com and click 'Reserve and Pickup' in blue under the Add to Cart.

Then find you location and click reserve if it is in stock.

Great deal OP! Just reserved one.
Thank you and repped!!

thanks! none in my area though fail..

Decent deal on a budget lappy. The Pentium B980 is faster than the AMD A6, however the on board video (HD2000) is fairly weak, but I don't think anyone would be buying this for any thoughts of gaming. Nice RAM upgrade as well on this unit.

Anyone interested should certainly see if they have a Demo in Store, the Toshiba's I have checked out in the last month, even the upgraded "L" line, are real flimsy when pressing down on the keypad.

Shows instock then when I try and reserve it is out of stock each time but still shows instock

gone .

where is the $120 instore discount coupon/info? I guess Staples raised the price.

Added it to the OP. Don't forget to rep if you like :D

Thanks!

In store Price $379.99 (before $75 store coupon and $50 Rebate)

OP: It should be $304.99+TAX - $50 Rebate

There is a coupon for FREE EARBUDS with $25 purchase, dont forget that too!

Oh, ty for clarifying this. Yes, I will definitely rep if it goes through.

Fixed!

Thanks!

Some nasty reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-C85...ewpoints=1

Does anyone know how the build compares to the Lenovo G580? Specs are a little better on the toshiba (faster CPU, more RAM, bigger hard drive), but not huge difference for my basic uses. Also, the Lenovo lists up to 5 hours battery life, and I can't find any comparison for the Toshiba.

http://www.frys.com/product/7532986

$268.00, no coupons or rebates involved.


KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Intel® Pentium® B960 processor
Windows 8
15.6” HD screen (1366×768), 16:9 widescreen
Integrated Intel® HD graphics
4GB DDR3 memory, 320GB HDD storage
Integrated 802.11n Wi-Fi
Integrated DVD reader/writer
USB2.0, USB3.0 connectors and 2-in-1 card reader
Integrated 0.3M (720p HD1) webcam
Stereo speakers & Dolby® Advnaced Audio
HD graphics support
Warranty 1 Year Limited

COMFORTABLE
AccuType keyboard with individual rounded keys for comfortable and accurate typing

SIMPLIFIED
Energy Management – protects the long-term durability of the battery and uses advanced energy-saving technology to increase time spent between charges
OneKey® Recovery makes data backup and recovery simple
Long battery life for extended use on the move; up to 5hrs

The last one is funny. An inexperienced computer user trying to access the BIOS.

RATS..I reserved one and printed out all the "proof" I need to get it..now I'm not so sure...what if I could get another 20% off to make it around $220...would the sucky laptop be worth it?

where ? how?

It's on the first page of the ad.

15.6” diagonal HD widescreen TruBrite® TFT LED-backlit display (1366 x 768)
1366x768 greatly decreases the value of the laptop... the loss of productivity is worth a lot more than the saving in price...

they are pushing their "new" insurance policy real hard.....

How to get the easy reward? Does it automatically come after purchase?

Thanks

Rep!
I reserved one and walk-in bought one. all those coupons worked.

The reserved one I hasn't got confirmation email yet.
I guess soon it will be out of stock and invalid.
I went to the staples in 33156 zip code.

Frys lenovo instore only, not an option for me.

He mentioned using it as a server for builds.. That sure doesn't sound inexperienced. It seems more likely that Toshiba just has a crappy BIOS.

People overstate their tech experience all the time (e.g. Newegg reviews). If you really can't access the BIOS with a shortcut key at power-on and it takes downloading a 100MB+ file to acess the BIOS like he says, then I stand corrected. Otherwise, it is yet another ridiculous review.

Opted for the i3 Lenovo that is FP from Office Depot. No rebate to deal with, much better processor and only about $15 more.

Sent from Slickdeals App for iPhone & iPod Touch.

did anyone buy this instore to confirm the pricing is indeed as broken down in OP?

I bought this one..

http://www.staples.com/Toshiba-Sa...uct_136822

same specs as the one the OP posted but it's an i3.

I tried the B580 but lenovo is a stick in the mud on "approved" wifi cards. not a big deal if your not planing on switching it. But I needed to because I have a mobile internet card.

These types of comments always crack me up. Have you ever tried actually USING a 15" laptop with resolution greater than 1366x768? It SUCKS! I had one with 1920x1080 and hated it; text so small you couldn't make out anything. I finally had to scale it down to 1440x900 to be readable at all and of course running at non-native made everything sort of fuzzy. Must be people with much better eyesight than me but I wouldn't even consider anything finer than 1366x768 for a 15" laptop; go to a 17" if you want more resolution, or better yet just hook up to an external 22" or 24" LED monitor and then the default resolution doesn't matter.

have been using native 1440x900 for 6 years.... In no way I said it needed to be 1080P, but 1366x768 is a joke...

i use to run everything at 800x600 because of my eyesight. Eventually (like a year ago), I realized you can modify the size of the text under the display settings. That made a huge difference so now I max out the resolution and set size to either 125 or 150 percent. I see things so much more clearly now then the lower resolution but still have the large text size.

I am all about a cheap laptop, because all I essentially use it for is checking some websites, word processing, and storing some photos. I don't need a lot of computing power, just the basics.

Is there anybody that owns this model or any Toshiba that can comment on the build quality? I want to make sure it will last for at least a couple years.

I reserved one, but never got the confirmation. I called the store a few hours later, only to be told it was out of stock and the person there pretty much conveyed that I was SOL. Many hours later, I get a reservation number cancellation email. Only thing worse would have been to waste time going to the store to get the same bad service.

Got mine last night....works better (faster) than I expected....after using $40 in rewards and another 20% off...came out to about $180

I just bought the one in OP last night. It is my 3rd Toshiba laptop. I have never had any problems with any of them. First impressions on the new one is that it is faster than I expected and looks good too. It has a textured mouse surface that I don't prefer, but I usually use a standalone mouse anyway.

I paid about $410 for my A6 (L775D-S7340) last year and about $180 for this C855-S5350 and so far they are appear to be about the same speed. My A6 is a 17" and maybe a little more solid (anecdotal, for sure), but this new one is DEFINITELY a LOT more of a SD!

How'd you get the 20% off?

Its a benefit of a company I used to work for.

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To each his own. I've been running 1366 on 15" laptops for years and find it works well for everything I need to do. Going up to 1440x900 doesn't buy you that much more screen space and 1920 makes everything too small. I run 720P videos and do all kinds of web surfing and casual game playing with no issues. If you want to shell out a bunch of money for a non-standard resolution, be my guest but the reality is that around 80-90% of 15" laptops sold are going to be at 1366x768 and most people are going to be just fine with it.

Yes..but better. Here begins the schooling in how to get a $499 lappy for under $180:

$379.99 = Sale price
$-40.00 = ink rewards
$-75.00 = coupon
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$264.99
$+18.55 TAX
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$283.54
$-50.71 (20% discount)
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$226.83
$-50.00 (SER)
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$176.83 = schooling in slickdeal completed.

Care to divulge the 20% code or how us pleebs can get it? Or can you attach a receipt for price match?

second that

$40 ink rewards shouldn't be treated like a discount (it's like using a gift card so just another method of payment). The 20% discount is just a benefit of another company - if it isn't shared then you can't school us on it :)

How does this compare to the Lenovo deal that OD won't match?

Lenovo G580 Laptop 15.6" 500GB...4GB RAM.. i3-3120M...$265 + tax at ODepot

http://www.officedepot.com/a/prod...uter-With/

$75.00 expires today?

Dang. I am late for the party. The coupon expires tonight. I planned to go tomorrow. My Staples has in stock. Sometimes staples coupon has an extra day of expiration date. Hope coupon still works tomorrow.

Coupon should still fine for 2 more days assuming your cashier will scan it.

bought one and used OD's 20 off 100 coupon for a final price of 259 after tax

Can someone please tell me how I can restore a toshiba windows 8 laptop back to factory settings? I looked everywhere and didn't seem to find an answer to this

Try checking out this page. Refresh will reset Windows, but keep all your personal files and settings. Reset will re-install Windows completely and you will lose all files.

http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/Syst...a-p/342690

I like the i3 version better as well.

thanks just got one for $255 after rebate.

Did the price go up? It shows $329.99 after the coupon and rebate...!

Toshiba satellites are the absolute worst in quality. That said I bought one anyway. Had to use a 20 rewards right? Say I made the right decision please?;)

rebate is NOT in that price, and the $ > $300 is tax...

whay does this say online only??

well, as you said, toshiba satellites have worst quality. so it's clearly that you've made a very wrong decision.

i bought 1 as well using the rewards :)

I'm confused as to why the title says "in store only" and then "free shipping" ...is there a way to get this online ... I'm doubtful that my Staples will give an extra day on the coupon..
Anyone know if they have an Educator/Teacher Discount?

Thx for any info!

I picked up two online; one as a gift for Mom, one for myself.

After tax and before $50 rebate they came to $326 and $331 shipped.

Per 2nd line of second post, you can get this online, shipped. During checkout there is a link to add a coupon on the payment page, page after you enter Billing/Shipping information. Add code 70921 for the additional $75 off online.

Subtotal: $454.99
Delivery: FREE
Coupon1: -$75.00
Coupon2: -$75.00
Tax: $26.69

Total: $331.68

This is before the $50 rebate.

Low end Processor wouldn't settle for anything less then i5 now days.

Toshiba i7 deal was better deal if you needed a laptop.

273 after rebate and tax! Nice. This might replace my parents 4 year old pentium laptop. If they dont want it, i guess ill sell it for $350 and make a profit.

Thanks so much, you can tell my students fried my brain this week! I need a new laptop before I start on my Masters this summer so I caved and snagged this ...thanks for your help!
and Thanks OP!
Repped!!

Now days I can settle for a sandy bridge pentium processor and still get almost all my work done that an i5 mobile processor can do for me. I just added an SSD to this laptop and it flies. Can barely make out the difference between my i7 desktop for most purposes!!

Same here 350.00 CL all day in the bay area.

I'm typing on one right now. The only major issue I've had with my Satellite L505-ES5034 is the screen developed a line down the center, but Toshiba knew about the issue and replaced the screen free of charge. However, now with the new screen, it flickers when I place the screen at a certain angle. I think it's a cable that powers the screen; it might be fraying... at least that's what I read on some websites.

I don't use this laptop for anything more than word processing, surfing the web, email and creating websites. It does run hot occasionally, and I've had to replace the battery after two years of use. Otherwise I've been happy with it.

wow howd you get it for $180? show me your ways!
or was it used?

Subtotal: $454.99
Delivery: FREE
Coupon1: -$75.00
Coupon2: -$75.00
Tax: $27.45


Total: $332.44

-50.00 rebate

$282.44

Thank you OP!!!!! Great price for 6GB RAM! No brainer, slickdeal!

In 4 my first laptop :bounce:
Reserved one for store pickup but I would lose out on my cash back so had it shipped. :D

Can you pleases elaborate? Where did you buy the laptop? OD or staples? And did you use both the staples 75 off coupon and the OD's 20 off 100 coupon? If so please provide the link to OD's coupon. TIA.

No doubt on this, have not gone this week but last week on another deal, the pushing was a bit over the top.

I know how to deal with it but in the end actually makes them look bad.

DAMN YOU Slickdeals! In for one for $276 AR. Need this on my march toward premier status. Will be able to flip in about a week on CL for small profit.

How does the processor on this laptop compare with the OD deal a couple days ago on the Lenovo with the Intel i3 3120 processor?

Smile

Where is the office depot deal as you mentioned? thanks!

anyone know if there is any room for a SSD?

OD has some good deals on Lenovo laptops, how does the overall quality of this Toshiba compare with Lenovo? Also would the processor on this laptop be comparable with the i3 3120 which is on the Lenovo?

Toshiba is a good budget brand. I am still using this Toshiba laptop (Satellite L305D-S5892) from a Black Friday deal from Best Buy back in 2009, and it is working just fine. The only thing I had to replace recently was the battery, but the battery will wear out completely in any laptop. No other issues so far. Since it's still working so well, I'm having a hard time debating whether or not to get this one. The upgraded features would be nice though, since this one I'm using is only an 2.00 GHz dual-core AMD Turion, 3GB RAM, and 160GB hard drive. I also got a Toshiba 40" LCD from another Best Buy Black Friday deal the following year I believe, and it has been working without a hitch as well, shouldn't have wasted money on an extended warranty for it. Bottom line is that they are a quality budget line, go for it.

I love my Satellite. However I did have to replace the hard drive a month in. If it weren't for the really crappy Toshiba hard drives, these would be great laptops. I remember the days when Toshiba was THE brand to get in laptops.

How do you get the second 75 dollar off coupon?

I had a m305d and it was the worst laptop ever. The hinges broke plus there was a video cable problem so the screen flashed every time I moved it. Hence I will never buy a to shi'a again

Easy Rebate from Staples -- is it a check or essentially credit for future purchases only at Staples? and, can I purchase 2 of these laptops or is it one per person for rebate purposes?

Lastly, is this laptop perhaps a better deal fort he same price?

http://www.staples.com/Toshiba-C8...uct_984635

You get your choice of a check or Staples gift card.

I couldn't resist and ordered one, using $80 in rewards. Order went thru fine and I see the pending charge on my CC, but order status on staples.com shows 'Researching, Problems with your order may prevent us from delivering it on time.' :rolleyes:

Could I buy 2 of these online though -- I cannot find info stating there is a limit on purchases... :confused:

Try it, rebate limit is 5 so you're good there.

Same price? How?

It is here.

Thanx op in for one

The one thing I don't like about this laptop is the design of the keys. I prefer the older style design keys that were used but seems like everyone is now using these type keys. For the price you can't go wrong with this deal. Remember if you order using Shop Discover you'll get an addl 5% cash back.

So I don't have a staples next to me. How do I get the 75 dollars off online? Reps for help!

Using coupon code 70921 for online order.

Where do you find it saying the limit is 5?

Order the laptop online and use coupon code 70921 for extra $75 off. My price was $255 plus I linked to Staples using SD for an addl 5% cash back.

Can anybody tell me if this is a good computer?
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ttp://www.staples.com/Samsung-Series-3-NP350E7C-A01US-173-Laptop/product_985039

Reps for reviews or analysis

in for one and my parents got one as well. Been looking for a cheap, basic laptop. Thank you!

Crappy computer system + honest helpful employee = bad service if you went to the store?

surprised this isnt out of stock yet... Guess its not so hot after all :/

its a pretty good computer with a great processor, but it could be had for cheaper. Note it only has integrated graphics so its not good for gaming. Also the screen resolution is only 1600 x 900. At 17 in, you would hope for 1080p

Where is the $50 rebate? Link?

I am comparing this with the Toshiba C855D-S5359, and the Lenovo-G580.
http://slickdeals.net/f/5867414-L...at-ODepot?

I've read reviews that Lenovo has terrible repair service.
I already bought a Toshiba C855D-S5359 for $204.90 thirteen days ago, but I can still return it.

I have a Samsung and at least I get free phone support with it, and I did need a repair, but they replaced a couple of keys with ones from a different model and did not fix everything I asked them to fix.

My point is- I think the customer service is as important as the product and am wondering how Toshiba and Lenovo products and service compare.

That deal is a lot better if you got the coupon to work at OD, but i heard many people got denied. Too bad I wasn't around to try it.

On the FP post. or you can go to the product page and click "rebate". They are hyperlinked btw

lol return it.. the processor on that thing sucks so bad, its not worth $205. This deal is much better. If you got the lenovo deal, keep it. its an awesome deal

the rebate link says that we can get a 50 dollar prepaid card, where do you guys see that you can get a check instead?

OP has the link to the $75 coupon. I can't see the link to a rebate at staples - not that it's not there, but all I get is text saying there is one - no link to one.

I said FP post, not the OP post

heres the link if you still cant find it

https://www.stapleseasyrebates.co...sku=984635

Here's the link. https://www.stapleseasyrebates.co...sku=984635

The rebate comes in the form of a Visa Prepaid card.

I am leaning towards buying this laptop. My 7 year old one is having power connection issues and is liable to go at any time.

Could someone tell me if I am being too cheap? Should I get the ivy processor in this one:

http://www.staples.com/Toshiba-Sa...uct_136822

for $50 more....

or even get this one for $425:
http://www.staples.com/Lenovo-Ide...uct_984631

I realize it is likely going to be an investment for several years so I don't want to cheap out, but to be honest my main/only uses are internet browsing, work (Word, powerpoint) and occasionally downloading movie torrents. I don't game or run any demanding programs. Is there any benefit I am overlooking to the nicer computers or should I just save some money?

Is the $255 price still available? The coupon says expires 2/21. I'd like to buy this today but I'd appreciate somebody's help as to how I could get that price online? TIA :)

You can order online and use the code "70921" for the extra $75 off. Valid until end of today :)

yes, I am ordering online with coupon code 70921 and the link to the rebate is on the website.

Promotion: Get a $50 Visa (R) Prepaid Card on Toshiba Laptops (SKUs 984635, 984633, 985042, 136822) at Staples
Rebate Reward: $50.00 Rebate Visa Prepaid Card
Valid Dates: 02-03-2013 through 06-29-2013
Postmark Date: Purchase Date Plus 60 Days
Promotion Details:
Purchase must be made between 02/03/13 and 06/29/13. Requests MUST be submitted online or postmarked within 60 days from date of purchase. To submit online go to www.stapleseasyrebates.com and follow the instructions. To mail rebate: STAPLES STORE PURCHASE: Send only the completed rebate redemption form printed from the cash register. You may also send the submission form printed from www.stapleseasyrebates.com, or the PDF submission form provided by a Staples store along with your rebate receipt. STAPLES.COM/CATALOG PURCHASE: Send the completed rebate redemption form with the ORIGINAL or a COPY of a packing slip. Offer valid in U.S. only. Good for actual purchases by end users; excludes resellers and distributors of products and their families. You should receive your rebate within 4-6 weeks after claim is received. All rebates will be issued in US dollars, in the form of a Visa (R) prepaid card, Check, or Staples Gift Card. We are not responsible for lost or misdirected mail and illegible entries. Staples logo and product names are trademarks of Staples and their respective companies. Limit 5 rebates per name/address/household.

i dont know what i'm doing wrong but i'm getting the laptop priced at 499.00 minus 144.00 in coupons = subtotal of 354.00 minus 50.00 Visa card for a final total of 304.00 plus tax.

The default payment is a Visa prepaid card, but when you go thru the process of submitting your rebate you will see a message something like, 'click here to see other options for your rebate' - when you click the message you will see the option to choose a check. Many Staples easyrebates work this way.

Or you can get a $50 check instead of the card. See my post above.

well re-did everything and now i DO get the 304.00 total minus 50.00 Visa GC final total 254 plus tax.

now to pull the trigger or not??

Actual price in CA:

$327.86(inc tax) - $50GC = $277.86

Would be worth it if I could get it for that magic $180. But I don't think it's worth the $254+tax IMHO. But maybe that is because I don't necessarily need another laptop right now. Might be good for a parent/guest computer to use around the house.

Total $253.24 after $50 Rebate
 

Thanks !!!!:cool::wave:

What did you use for the additional 20 off?

Customer rep asked me do you have $20 coupon? I said "NO". She told me that she is going to apply $20 coupon. She saved "tax" money. I think if your call customer service at 1-800-333-3330 and request $20 coupon then you can get it.

Thanks.

is this better than lenova z580 on FP now?

Any idea on the code for the $20 coupon?

Better performance? No

Better deal? yes

just tried to buy in Worceter, MA store coupon says it expired , Manager has to override

http://outlet.lenovo.com/SEUILibr...criteria=1

almost same cpu but ,less ram less hdd , but very well built ,quite , excellent battery life.i have an AMD based lenovo N586 bought from outlet $204 ,love it ..for those who don't trust toshiba laptops price $264.60 .
if the link doesn't work search outlet:

IdeaPad N580 - Scratch & dent
Part number: CB18601474-59RF0025

Processor: Intel Pentium B960 processor (2 cores / 2 threads, 2.20GHz, 2MB cache)( )
Operating system: Windows 8 Standard 64 - English
Display: 15.6" WXGA (1366 X 768) LED Backlight w/ 0.3MP Camera"
Graphics: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD
Memory: 4 GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600MHz SODIMM Memory
Hard Drive: 320GB, 5400RPM Serial ATA 2.5" Hard Drive
Optical Drive: DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer

the scratch i had on one i received was micro rear scratch,near screen hinge.

Decided to order one for my Father as his 2006 Sony Vaio was recently retired.
Looks like a lot of bang for the buck, I might pull the 640GB mech drive and replace it with an SSD. I'll have to do a hands on to see what the speed is like.

Thanks OP and repped.

WB

I will need a laptop at some point, but not quite yet. Is this a slick enough deal to forego waiting 3-4 months to get a different laptop? Or, will there probably be an equally slick deal in that time?

Thanks!

use an additional 20 off 100 OD's coupon at staples to bring total after tax to 254~

you are getting this price online....? i didnt, now can u help me out...

Bought it from Staples....i had a print out of the 20 off 100 OD coupon which they honored...
Yes i did use the 75 off from staples

here's a link to the OD coupon i used....seeing now that it does mention exclude tech...but staples honored it for me...its worth a try...hth

http://www.retailmenot.com/view/o...nt.4490493

toshibas are sh*t. worst laptops ever. mine had to be sent in for repairs after a yr of use. Just barely made it by with warranty

Do you have the link to the OD COUPON? Thanks. Did they allow both the 75 off and 20 off coupon?

Yes, they did take both...heres the link to OD coupon...note it does say exlude tech...but staples honored it for me....def worth trying

http://www.retailmenot.com/view/o...nt.4490493

yes online, i clicked on the Staples link from SD Post # 2 price shows 329.00 after adding to cart and logging in added coupon code 70921 for another minus 75.00 to equal 254.00 thats doing the Easy Rebate also that took 50.00 off in the form of a Visa GC

tried the OD code..wont take it- says too many numbers......

Might anyone have an extra coupon that they might not need.....for the toshiba laptop
Only if you dont need it...whatever it is...please...'thanks so much..

mine started out at 454.99
at the end of 2 -75.00 coupons, and then the mail in rebate of 50.00 total is 276.34 with tax.....
weird, i just cant get to the right amount...i dont have a 20.00 coupon, maybe thats it....?

thanks

I called the customer service, but no go on the $20 coupon. How did you request that - was there a name to that promotion ? Anyone else tried and succeeded ?

you got it right, 254 + tax = 275 if you can get that 20.00 extra later posts have memtioned even better.

I am a deals blogger (One Frugal Chick) and use my Toshiba Satellite C655 for everything for almost 3 years now. Never ran into any problems with it. I only use it to blog, search the web, store photos, and print coupons.

A Nexus 7 or iPad Mini could smoke this thing in performance, battery life, portability, software selection, and resale value. I'd only recommend it to people who need it to run special software not available for tablets. For people using it for common tasks like web surfing, email, games, and movies, they'd be better served with said tablets which are in the same price range.

If anyone's looking for a 17" HP Laptop with an i3 and 750GB for $324.99 check out this deal:

http://slickdeals.net/f/5872406-1...st57781476

Been comtemplating on this for a few days. Finally pulled the trigger. Really can't beat it for my needs. This will be my first non XP device since XP came out. And you can do the rebate online!

Got it. Instead of doing Reserve and Pickup, I had them ship to store since I didn't feel like printing that coupon :) Downside, it won't get there will Wednesday, but I'm don't need it right away anyway.

Kinda good timing.. my laptop of 3 years hardware starting to crap out.. machine is running uber slow even after reformatting. it's due to be replaced anyway.

I like my tablet, but would not think of a 7" tablet as a viable substitute for a 15.6" laptop with 640GB HDD. Especially with someone using it as their main computer. I wouldn't want to use my iPad as my main computing device even for Office apps.

For me, it says $329.99 after rebate....how did you guys get it for $255+tax?!

Does anyone have a printscreen of the printable staples coupon? It is no longer available from Staples website.

Thanks and will REP!

Here you go!

use coupon code 70921 for additional $75 saving

website now shows out of stock. I just placed an order for 2 less than an hour ago, hope I dont get cancelled!

So honestly, how well does this run?
I think Windows 8 is a great OS, but I run it on very powerful desktop hardware. This is clearly something more budget, so does it show?

I am leaning towards the HP 17" deal. I would have to leave in a half hour or so to get in on the deal before the store closes at 9pm. Seems like a good deal on a 17" laptop for my wife.

Just received a reservation confirmation. What's the story on the 75 in store coupon? Looks expired to me in that OP link.

$50 more and you can get an i3

I ordered one via the in-store kiosk so I could use gift cards. They wouldn't let me use the Office Depot coupon because it says "no technology items," or an OfficeMax coupon because it says "cannot be combined with any other coupon." Any chance I could call in and get a coupon applied? It's not coming for 9 days.

Got it for my brother :D

You can still default to the Win7 desktop if you don't like Win8 right?

Had one reserved, but that particular staples closed at 7:00 pm

finally oos eh? btw with these easy rebates, do you have to cut the upc? Few years ago I did one of these and didnt have to.

not officially, you have to download some mods/programs for it. MS is trying to get everyone to go metro.

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i3 version still in stock btw. I think its just as good as a deal. Bought both. lets see which one I return or sell for a profit.

http://www.staples.com/Toshiba-Sa...uct_136822

Thanks, I bought the i3 version for my sister before the coupon code expired. Anyone find a new laptop coupon to use?

Actually you won't. This is one of those purchases that is clearly stated as not being eligible for Shopdiscover cash back. I used Mr. R for 3%, and they seem to be hit or miss lately when you use a coupon.

WB

there are actually 2 ---$75.00 coupons, one they automatically take off ,a nd another one you can put the 5 digit code in to get that off....and then the 50.00 rebate which u must apply for once you buy the laptop...

Oh snap!! I have this really bad habit of not reaading the instructions properly! Just saw the attachment. Oh well, now it's dead!

Nope, still the same. I wonder why other companies don't jump on this system. Uses less paper (questionably, considering that a long receipts get printed), more efficient.

Is this deal still ON.
When i clik on the link for the laptop i get as follows
Reg 499, save -25, Now 479.99 Instance Savings -45 Rebate -50
Final price 379.99 each Price after Rebate. Is this the deal ?

So iif i applied the 75 couple in stores, it should bring it down to 304.99 + Tax right,, bcos the rebate pricing is already included here, or is there another rebate ?

Coupon expired 2/23

posted on the thread on the same deal, got mine yesterday, nice computer except for the speakers, i've owned maybe a half dozen laptops over the years, i've never had such lousy speakers just dreadful, comparable to a hand held transistor radio circa 1960. i've hooked up my X-mini speaker but that kind of defeats the purpose of a portable laptop. still debating whether to return it or not. if i'm missing something when you guys get yours, PLEASE send me a message.
double damn.

I want to do a clean install of Windows 8, but mine doesn't have a product key sticker on the bottom of the laptop. Any idea on how to get my product key?

look under battery?

Not there either.

You will have to use Windows 8 reset option. The key is inside the bios and is automatically retrieved when you re-install the OS.
Good luck if trying to load Windows 8 pro or anything different than Windows 8 core version that comes with the laptop. The product key is now embedded in the bios so when you trying to do a clean install it picks first the bios key and says that the key does not match the OS you trying to load.

Agreed!
I got the i3 version and the speakers are the worse speakers I have seen on a laptop, worse even then a Tablet or smartphone.
The sound coming out of the speakers is just awful and ridiculously tinny! There is no bass at all, just highs and mids that hurts the ears if you increase the volume.
I am not returning it because it will be used mostly as an HTPC with HDMI cable but the speakers are a joke!
You can try use loudness and equalizer (powerful mode) in the audio playback properties but don't expect too much of it.

Im sure there are workarounds for this, but what was wrong with having the key on the bottom or under the battery with Win 7 machines, or was that too much access in MS eyes :rolleyes:

Is there any way to replace the speakers with better speakers? I guess it would be really expensive and require a lot of work.

if your gonna keep this laptop, get some sort of laptop speaker bar like this http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-US...B003VAK1I2

Microsof is doing it in order to prevent consumers for sharing or swapping keys between machines. :mad:
http://www.zdnet.com/will-bios-em...000008226/

And yep there is a way around but I could not make it work
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-u...65bdb91011

Got mine. Morons at staples shipped it without an outer box. Genius!

I too was surprised ... the UPS man and everyone passing would know it was a Toshiba w/ Intel inside :)

I thought double box was the standard these days. At least UPS treated it well and it works perfectly, and was a great price.

Very pleased so far!

Mine too! :eek:
I'm surprised the box didn't have any dents or holes in it. :lol:

So far it works good.
I hate the glossy screen. Didn't see that listed anywhere i wouldn't of bought it :(

Mine got nicked up a bit, especially around the factory seal.