MSI A6000-029US 16" Notebook: Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 2.2GHz, 320GB HDD, 4GB DDR2, DVDRW, HDMI, GeForce 8200M-G Webcam, Windows 7 Home Prem $430 B&M @ Officedepot

[lmforever]

Here is the detailed specs from ZDNET.com

General

* Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
* Width 14.7 in
* Depth 9.7 in
* Height 1.2 in
* Weight 5.5 lbs
* Color Silver
* Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.), Budget

Processor

* Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 / 2.2 GHz
* Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
* 64-bit processor Yes
* Data bus speed 800 MHz

Cache Memory

* Type L2 cache
* Cache size 2 MB

RAM

* Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
* Technology DDR2 SDRAM
* RAM configuration features 2 x 2 GB

Storage Controller

* Storage controller type Serial ATA
* Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150

Storage

* Floppy Drive None
* Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150
* Storage Removable None
* Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage

* Type DVD±RW / DVD-RAM

Optical Storage (2nd)

* 2nd optical storage type None

Card Reader

* Card reader type 4 in 1 card reader
* Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Pro

Display

* Display Type 16 in TFT active matrix
* Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
* Widescreen Display Yes
* Features Glossy

Video

* Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 8200M G

Audio

* Audio output type Sound card
* Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
* Audio Input Microphone

Notebook Camera

* Camera Type Integrated
* Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel

Input Device(s)

* Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
* Features Built-in numeric keyboard

Telecom

* Modem None

Networking

* Networking Network adapter
* Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
* Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
* Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Expansion / Connectivity

* Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
* Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A

Miscellaneous

* Features 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN, Camera

Power

* Power device form factor External

Battery

* Technology 6-cell
* Installed Qty 1
* Mfr estimated battery life 3 hour(s)

Operating System / Software

* OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
* Software Drivers & Utilities

Manufacturer Warranty

* Service & Support 1 year warranty
* Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

[hodaddy]

Quote from ofal : No pricematch for 11/22 sale.

Says who??

[jm888c]

Quote from ofal : No pricematch for 11/22 sale.

What do you mean by that? Are you saying if we buy today, we cannot pricematch it on 11/22?

[ofal]

Quote from jm888c : What do you mean by that? Are you saying if we buy today, we cannot pricematch it on 11/22?

yes. I confirmed this on 2 different stores.

[DillPickle]

Quote from hurtz777 : The T6600 in the A6000 should go to around 275FSB X 11 = 3.025Ghz pretty easy as long as the A6000 comes with DDR2 800 CAS5 and not CAS6 like the A5000.

Would that now make it worth the $110 price diff?

Quote from ofal : yes. I confirmed this on 2 different stores.

Not trolling are we? For my local B&Ms, they will PM.

[hurtz777]

Quote from DillPickle : Would that now make it worth the $110 price diff? Not trolling are we? For my local B&Ms, they will PM.

I don't think it is worth the $110 for possibly 300-500Mhz more clock speed and 1GB more RAM that you won't use.

[hodaddy]

Quote from ofal : yes. I confirmed this on 2 different stores.

Thats because they don't want to get caught with their pants down Sunday morning when everyone is bitching that they have none. If the marketing masterminds at OD would get their head out of their *ss they wouldnt have that problem. My friend already got his and trust me, they will PM.

[safa]

cool, im gonna get mine today, and just return/rebuy it if they dont want to PM

[mattress]

are there any coupons floating around we can stack on top of this? ebay coupons or anything?

thanks so much for all the tips

[hodaddy]

Quote from mattress : are there any coupons floating around we can stack on top of this? ebay coupons or anything? thanks so much for all the tips

No coupons on technology. They woulndt even take a staples coupon, but as always YMMV. Never hurts to try.

[ofal]

Quote from hodaddy : Thats because they don't want to get caught with their pants down Sunday morning when everyone is bitching that they have none. If the marketing masterminds at OD would get their head out of their *ss they wouldnt have that problem. My friend already got his and trust me, they will PM.

darn it. I'll get mine today too then.
Do they charge restocking fee on notebook?

[detox76]

How is this laptop in comparison to Lenovo gG550, got $400?

Is this one worth around $80 more?

Thanks

[mattress]

anyone know if the hdmi out on this thing does audio also? and if so, how many channels?

also, does it have an infrared receiver and remote control? the laptop I'd like to replace with this one has a remote control, I like to use it with windows media center. the remote is stored in the pc-card slot.

[Seihaku]

Quote from hurtz777 : I don't think it is worth the $110 for possibly 300-500Mhz more clock speed and 1GB more RAM that you won't use.

But it is definitely worth it for the step up from Celeron to C2D. That is if you're using the computer for more than just net surfing (encoding, art programs, etc; )

[Rushme]

Quote from ofal : darn it. I'll get mine today too then. Do they charge restocking fee on notebook?

Don't open it, then they shouldn't.