HP Slate 500 deals: refurbished and open box

If you're interested in picking up an HP Slate 500 that runs Windows 7, consider a refurbished or open box product. You can find these at the HP Business Outlet. You can also get them through retailers like PC Mall. $539 for a Slate 500 that normally retails for $799 isn't bad!

HP Minis (netbook), from $249

If you're looking for an incredible computer deal, take a look at the HP Business Outlet. Once you're there, scroll down to the "Home & Home Office" section to see HP netbooks starting at $259 (you may even find some as low as $249). Most of these are refurbished. You'll also see some great prices on the HP EliteBook 2730p convertible tablet PC. I'm waiting to get a killer deal on the 2740p tablet.

Visit the HP Business Outlet.

Spring cleaning at the Dell Outlet

Looking for some new office computers? If you're a bargain hunter, then maybe you don't mind buying a refurbished computer or a "scratch and dent" model. The Dell Outlet is going through a spring cleaning sale. You can save 20 to 25% on Dell desktop and laptop computers. Make sure to look for those coupon codes!
www.Dell.com/Outlet

Black Friday specials on notebooks

I may buy a notebook this Friday as a gift for someone in the family. This individual is not a "power user," so I don't need to buy the latest and greatest PC that's out there. Which notebook is the right choice? I found one budget notebook that was roughly $200, but this one seems a bit too slow. It's hard to justify purchasing a machine that has a single core processor (unless you're getting a netbook). I'm not planning on buying a netbook for this individual.

I'll continue to scan the deals. Sometimes the best deals occur after Christmas as people return unopened (and even opened) merchandise. I'm willing to purchase an "open box" special if it means I'll save. Some of the best deals I've ever found were open box specials from online retailers like MacMall/PCMall, NewEgg, etc. As a general rule, I won't purchase an open box refurbished item. I don't have problems with refurbished computers, but if it was a returned refurbished item, then I stay away from those.

Hope you find some good deals this week!