Regarding MF8580CDW, Amazon reviewer says doing a scan on this thing takes 5 or 6 steps between PC and printer. Is this correct?
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Harry Hooper said:
Can't be sure: I saw the reviews that have this problem. Some are dealing with connects to a Mac. In the others, we are not told which of the many ways you can connect are being used. I'm guessing they are connecting via ethernet in a network environment which seems to have been made rather cumbersome. I'm guessing none of these issues appear on a direct usb connect to a PC.
Couperin47 said:
Thanks, unfortunately was looking at using it via networked ethernet connection.
Newegg promo deals:
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ASUS M32AD-US0090 desktop $440
A fast i5 quad (3.2 Ghz), 8 Gig ram, 1 Tb 7200 rpm HD, HDMI video out, DVD burner, pair of front panel USB 3.0, Gig ethernet, a PCIe x16 slot, Win 7x64 Home Premium and what appears to be a standard size 300w PS. You'd be hard pressed to build this for the price.
Crucial BX100 500 Gb SSD $192 New Fast and Amazon matches this price atm.
Webroot SecureAnywhere Plus 2015 $8
Works on at least 3 pc, tablets, phones etc. One of my favorites, plays nicely with almost any other AV product, Cloud based, very light on resources with lots of extra nice tools. Spend a few bucks and get protected.
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Feb-0-2015/valentinesale_03/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL020315&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL020315&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL020315-_-EMC-020315-Index-_-E0-_-PromoWord&et_cid=15324&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
ASUS M32AD-US0090 desktop $440
A fast i5 quad (3.2 Ghz), 8 Gig ram, 1 Tb 7200 rpm HD, HDMI video out, DVD burner, pair of front panel USB 3.0, Gig ethernet, a PCIe x16 slot, Win 7x64 Home Premium and what appears to be a standard size 300w PS. You'd be hard pressed to build this for the price.
Crucial BX100 500 Gb SSD $192 New Fast and Amazon matches this price atm.
Webroot SecureAnywhere Plus 2015 $8
Works on at least 3 pc, tablets, phones etc. One of my favorites, plays nicely with almost any other AV product, Cloud based, very light on resources with lots of extra nice tools. Spend a few bucks and get protected.
Newegg TODAY ONLY Shell Shocker 2/4
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260111
Dell Ultrasharp U2713HM 27" IPS 2560x1440 16:9 monitor $470, free ship
DVI, HDMI & Displayport inputs. NOTE: The ONLY input that will allow full 2560x1440 resolution is Displayport, cable not included, cannot use passive "x to Displayport cable" or passive Displayport cables over 10 ft most likely eirther. Amazon wants $623, Tiger wants $600 + shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260111
Dell Ultrasharp U2713HM 27" IPS 2560x1440 16:9 monitor $470, free ship
DVI, HDMI & Displayport inputs. NOTE: The ONLY input that will allow full 2560x1440 resolution is Displayport, cable not included, cannot use passive "x to Displayport cable" or passive Displayport cables over 10 ft most likely eirther. Amazon wants $623, Tiger wants $600 + shipping
Another great Newegg Shell Shocker for the rest of TODAY 2/4:
G.Skill Ares 2 x 8 Gb (16 Gb total) DDR3 1600 $100 free ship
No rebates, real DDR3 1600 Cas 9 9-9-9-24 timings 1.5v Low profile heatsinks means they will fit anywhere... it's been over 2.5 years since we've seen prices this low.
G.Skill Ares 2 x 8 Gb (16 Gb total) DDR3 1600 $100 free ship
No rebates, real DDR3 1600 Cas 9 9-9-9-24 timings 1.5v Low profile heatsinks means they will fit anywhere... it's been over 2.5 years since we've seen prices this low.
Rakuten
Samsung 850 Pro 256 Gb SSD - with promo code - $160 til 2/28
Latest, greatest, at least $174 anywhere else.
Samsung 850 Pro 256 Gb SSD - with promo code - $160 til 2/28
Latest, greatest, at least $174 anywhere else.
Newegg promos some 2 day, others 4 day
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Feb-0-2015/GeekyValentines_06/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL020615&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL020615&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL020615-_-EMC-020615-Index-_-E0-_-PromoWord&et_cid=15416&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
HGST Deskstar 6 Tb 7200 rpm NAS HD $270
HGST is a WD company, mentioned mainly because I can't begin to imagine the grief when one of these drives starts clicking...
ESET Smart Security $13
My favorite AV plus additional features and while they say good on one device, in practice you can utilize on more than that....
Electronic Digital Manometer Air Pressure Gauge $39
Highly accurate (± 0.3%) and repeatable air pressure gauge for anyone who, like, maybe needs to make very accurate air pressure measurements... :smithicide:
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HGST Deskstar 6 Tb 7200 rpm NAS HD $270
HGST is a WD company, mentioned mainly because I can't begin to imagine the grief when one of these drives starts clicking...
ESET Smart Security $13
My favorite AV plus additional features and while they say good on one device, in practice you can utilize on more than that....
Electronic Digital Manometer Air Pressure Gauge $39
Highly accurate (± 0.3%) and repeatable air pressure gauge for anyone who, like, maybe needs to make very accurate air pressure measurements... :smithicide:
Rakuten
Laser printer bundle:
Canon LBP6200D B&W laser printer + Canon MF3010 B&W laser multifunction BOTH with promo code CANON50 = $100
http://www.rakuten.com/prod/lbp6200d-mf3010-bundle/272356850.html?scid=em_Promotional_20150206Dedicated&adid=17580
Yes the page says promo code CANON40, but right now there's a CANON50 code that works. You get 2 good laser printers and one of them is a full lowend multifunction too.
Laser printer bundle:
Canon LBP6200D B&W laser printer + Canon MF3010 B&W laser multifunction BOTH with promo code CANON50 = $100
http://www.rakuten.com/prod/lbp6200d-mf3010-bundle/272356850.html?scid=em_Promotional_20150206Dedicated&adid=17580
Yes the page says promo code CANON40, but right now there's a CANON50 code that works. You get 2 good laser printers and one of them is a full lowend multifunction too.
Couperin47 said:
Do you know what the AC power configuration is on these and other similar models? Are they like most laptops in that their AC brick can function as either a 110 or 220 when abroad without needing a transformer? I know someone in the Philippines and I'd like to send one over in a checked bag with a friend who if flying there. They have 220 power on their grid but the plugs' prong configuration is the same as the US. If not, what might my options be for getting a compatible unit to send there?
The_Powa_of_Seiji_Ozawa said:
Printers, especially laser printers, draw a lot of current (the fuser has to melt the toner into the paper). Printers don't use external brick type power supplies because internally they use considerably higher voltages than 12-18v. Printers also pretty much never have switchable power supplies (110/220). There's no practical way to use US spec printers in that part of the world...sorry.
Nick Kaufman said:
That's not a coincidence. Unlike Newegg or Tiger or Rakuten, Amazon doesn't really do long term sales or even promote them substantially before they have a sale. Amazon can and will change the price of a product 3 times in one day...they quite often 'react' to a sale elsewhere by adjusting their price. almost never see anyone posting Amazon sale prices here: they come and go too fast, are listed in 9 different places on the site and rarely last long enough... about all anyone can or should do is check Amazon just before ordering elsewhere to see if they meet or beat a price at that moment...for the record Amazon was $174 when the Newegg sale started... they reacted.
Newegg weekend deals:
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Feb-0-2015/Weekend-red-07/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=EXPRESS020715&nm_mc=EMC-EXPRESS020715&cm_mmc=EMC-EXPRESS020715-_-EMC-020715-Index-_-E0A-_-Editor&et_cid=15485&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
Samsung 850 EVO 120 Gb $76 starts SUNDAY
Still available: The Asus i5 desktop box for $440.
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Samsung 850 EVO 120 Gb $76 starts SUNDAY
Still available: The Asus i5 desktop box for $440.
TigerDirect THRU 2/10
OCZ ARC100 240 Gb SSD with coupon code & rebate = $80
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=9161200&sku=OCZ-102558187&SRCCODE=WEM4427TT&utm_source=EML&utm_medium=main&utm_campaign=WEM4427
OCZ ARC100 240 Gb SSD with coupon code & rebate = $80
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=9161200&sku=OCZ-102558187&SRCCODE=WEM4427TT&utm_source=EML&utm_medium=main&utm_campaign=WEM4427
Newegg Canon bundle deals thru 2/15:
Canon MF216n B&W multifunction + CRG 137 toner = $120
basic b&w multifunction with doc feeder plus full replacement toner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2149240&utm_medium=BehEmail&nm_mc=EMCCP-020915-canon&cm_mmc=EMCCP-020915-canon-_-printer-_-combo3-_-hero&et_cid=15505&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
Canon MF227dw B&W multifunction + CRG 137 toner = $170
adds b/g/n wifi, etherenet, duplex doc feed copy
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2149160&utm_medium=BehEmail&nm_mc=EMCCP-020915-canon&cm_mmc=EMCCP-020915-canon-_-printer-_-combo1-_-hero&et_cid=15505&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
Canon MF8280cw Color multifunction + CRG 131 black toner = $200
color multifunction, duplex 50 page doc feed, ethernet, b/g/n wifi, Apple Airprint, Google Cloud print, Canon Mobile print
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2179688&utm_medium=BehEmail&nm_mc=EMCCP-020915-canon&cm_mmc=EMCCP-020915-canon-_-printer-_-combo2-_-hero&et_cid=15505&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
Aside from good savings, the 2 b&w units are using newer Canon carts and generic replacements for these are just becoming available so having one full genuine cart (plus the half filled starter) should get you down the line until inexpensive generic versions are more plentiful at Amazon.
Canon MF216n B&W multifunction + CRG 137 toner = $120
basic b&w multifunction with doc feeder plus full replacement toner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2149240&utm_medium=BehEmail&nm_mc=EMCCP-020915-canon&cm_mmc=EMCCP-020915-canon-_-printer-_-combo3-_-hero&et_cid=15505&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
Canon MF227dw B&W multifunction + CRG 137 toner = $170
adds b/g/n wifi, etherenet, duplex doc feed copy
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2149160&utm_medium=BehEmail&nm_mc=EMCCP-020915-canon&cm_mmc=EMCCP-020915-canon-_-printer-_-combo1-_-hero&et_cid=15505&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
Canon MF8280cw Color multifunction + CRG 131 black toner = $200
color multifunction, duplex 50 page doc feed, ethernet, b/g/n wifi, Apple Airprint, Google Cloud print, Canon Mobile print
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2179688&utm_medium=BehEmail&nm_mc=EMCCP-020915-canon&cm_mmc=EMCCP-020915-canon-_-printer-_-combo2-_-hero&et_cid=15505&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
Aside from good savings, the 2 b&w units are using newer Canon carts and generic replacements for these are just becoming available so having one full genuine cart (plus the half filled starter) should get you down the line until inexpensive generic versions are more plentiful at Amazon.
Rakuten sale
http://view.newsletter.rakuten.com/?j=feb61c7972640d75&m=fe8d12717c62077d7c&ls=fe54127977600c787317&l=ff2516797d63&s=fe921c797464007d72&jb=ff63117173&ju=fe7016707466067d7215&r=0
Samsung 850 EVO 250 Gb $100
Canon MF216n $100
http://view.newsletter.rakuten.com/?j=feb61c7972640d75&m=fe8d12717c62077d7c&ls=fe54127977600c787317&l=ff2516797d63&s=fe921c797464007d72&jb=ff63117173&ju=fe7016707466067d7215&r=0
Samsung 850 EVO 250 Gb $100
Canon MF216n $100
Newegg ShellShocker deals TODAY 2/10:
http://www.newegg.com/special/shellshocker.aspx?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL021015&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL021015&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL021015-_-EMC-021015-Index-_-MECH-_-ShellShocker-EB2B&et_cid=15552&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
Seagate 1.5 Tb USB 3.0 external drives x3 = $150
Yes that's 3 drives, 50 bucks apiece, 1 year warranties...these selfpower via the USB 3 connector.
Lenovo Thinkpad L420 i5 laptop refurb = $240
15-2520M (2.5 Ghz)
14" 1366x768 screen
4 Gb Ram
Intel HD3000 graphics
Displayport video out
160 Gb HD
DVD burner
Gig ethernet
b/g/n wifi & BT
Win 7 x64 Pro
90 day warranty
Decently specs, Newegg refurbs can be rough, but so far the reviews say these are clean
http://www.newegg.com/special/shellshocker.aspx?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL021015&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL021015&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL021015-_-EMC-021015-Index-_-MECH-_-ShellShocker-EB2B&et_cid=15552&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
Seagate 1.5 Tb USB 3.0 external drives x3 = $150
Yes that's 3 drives, 50 bucks apiece, 1 year warranties...these selfpower via the USB 3 connector.
Lenovo Thinkpad L420 i5 laptop refurb = $240
15-2520M (2.5 Ghz)
14" 1366x768 screen
4 Gb Ram
Intel HD3000 graphics
Displayport video out
160 Gb HD
DVD burner
Gig ethernet
b/g/n wifi & BT
Win 7 x64 Pro
90 day warranty
Decently specs, Newegg refurbs can be rough, but so far the reviews say these are clean
Newegg sale thru 2/11
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Feb-0-2015/48hourSale_10/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL021015&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL021015&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL021015-_-EMC-021015-Index-_-E0-_-TaxSeason&et_cid=15552&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
Roku 3 refurb $68
G.Skill 8 Gb DDR3 SO-DIMM 1600 laptop memory $57
Cas 9, 1.35v should work with almost any laptop, the way to add a LOT of memory when you have only 1 slot.
TP Link 500Mbps Nano Powerline kit $30
Fractal Design Core 1000 midtower case $30
Their cheapest case at a good price
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Feb-0-2015/48hourSale_10/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL021015&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL021015&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL021015-_-EMC-021015-Index-_-E0-_-TaxSeason&et_cid=15552&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
Roku 3 refurb $68
G.Skill 8 Gb DDR3 SO-DIMM 1600 laptop memory $57
Cas 9, 1.35v should work with almost any laptop, the way to add a LOT of memory when you have only 1 slot.
TP Link 500Mbps Nano Powerline kit $30
Fractal Design Core 1000 midtower case $30
Their cheapest case at a good price
Lenovo Valentine sale thru 2/11
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/landingpage/promotions/thinkpad/weekly-sale/?cid=EDM_20150210_NA_US_CON_IP_DealsToLove_outlet_AW&RRID=225275792&esrc=LDRPRELD
Some offers are lame, others are good on a wide range of Lenovo laptops and desktops.
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/landingpage/promotions/thinkpad/weekly-sale/?cid=EDM_20150210_NA_US_CON_IP_DealsToLove_outlet_AW&RRID=225275792&esrc=LDRPRELD
Some offers are lame, others are good on a wide range of Lenovo laptops and desktops.
FWIW, I did a quick google search and apparently the 256GB Pro is only something like 4% better than the 250 GB EVO. But the EVO costs 40 less bucks so it seems to me the better choice unless you reaaaaaaally need that speed upgrade.
Nick Kaufman said:
and the 850 EVO line now has a 5 year warranty just like the Pro, so unless you are going to really hammer these in an enterprise environment, the odds you can/will wear them out is nil...
Newegg sale
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Feb-0-2015/PresidentsdaySale_13/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL021315&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL021315&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL021315-_-EMC-021315-Index-_-E0-_-PromoWord&et_cid=15652&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
Mostly boring with decent but unremarkable sales:
Crucial 16 Gb (2x8Gb) DDR3 1600 for $120 is nice but Amazon matches the price.
ESET NOD32 AV for $13 is as cheap as we have seen it in months
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Feb-0-2015/PresidentsdaySale_13/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL021315&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL021315&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL021315-_-EMC-021315-Index-_-E0-_-PromoWord&et_cid=15652&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
Mostly boring with decent but unremarkable sales:
Crucial 16 Gb (2x8Gb) DDR3 1600 for $120 is nice but Amazon matches the price.
ESET NOD32 AV for $13 is as cheap as we have seen it in months
Joe Sixpack said:
I hadn't noticed they upped the Pro line to 10 years, impressive but also silly: in my lifetime (which has spanned the entire history of modern computers) there has never been any storage product which has remained in any sense relevant for a decade...I'd also guess that a decade from now, should you need to replace a 250 Gig drive under warranty, the likelihood is Samsung won't even be making anything that small anymore.
Couperin47 said:
Agreed, while the length of the warranty will likely outlive the product's relevant usage time, the important factor about the warranty is it means these drives have a much longer MTBF, and thus the likelihood of failure in the first few years is lower.
Just googled and the MTBF of the 850 EVO is 1.5 million hours, 850 Pro is 2 million hours.
TigerDirect Valentine's Day sale TODAY ONLY
http://www.tigerdirect.com/email/wem4431.asp?SRCCODE=WEM4431TT&utm_source=EML&utm_medium=main&utm_campaign=WEM4431
Nothing all that exciting, best deal:
Acer Aspire ATC-605-UR19
Good deal on an i5 desktop $400+ shipping
Decent speed quad i5, 4 Gig ram, 500 Gb HD, DVD burner, HDMI video out, Gig ethernet, a/b/g/n wifi & BT, Win 8.1 x64
You cannot build this for the price if you have to buy the OS.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/email/wem4431.asp?SRCCODE=WEM4431TT&utm_source=EML&utm_medium=main&utm_campaign=WEM4431
Nothing all that exciting, best deal:
Acer Aspire ATC-605-UR19
Good deal on an i5 desktop $400+ shipping
Decent speed quad i5, 4 Gig ram, 500 Gb HD, DVD burner, HDMI video out, Gig ethernet, a/b/g/n wifi & BT, Win 8.1 x64
You cannot build this for the price if you have to buy the OS.
If you're on an AT&T sharing plan and don't use a ton of data, they just introduced a 7GB tier for $75/mo with one month of rollover. That comes with the lower $15 monthly per-line access fee that was only available with the 10GB+ plans before. My wife and I never use more than 3GB per month, so I was able to cut the bill by $25 without any downside.
Monoprice sale thru 2/16 $20 off any order over $100 Promo code: PRES20
also decent sales on monitors and an eclectic selection of other stuff...btw the PRES code is not applicable to the desktop monitor sales.
also decent sales on monitors and an eclectic selection of other stuff...btw the PRES code is not applicable to the desktop monitor sales.
Newegg promo sale THRU 2/17
http://promotions.newegg.com/neemail/guerrilla/LP/15-Feb/index-PDS16.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=GD021615&nm_mc=EMC-GD021615&cm_mmc=EMC-GD021615-_-index-_-Header-_-SeeAll&et_cid=15706&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
LG29UM65 29" IPS 2560x1080 monitor $301
Ultrawide monitor, needs Displayport or Dual DVI input for max resolution, decent reviews, but note standard LG warranty is only 1 year.
OCZ ARC100 120 Gb SSD $60
No rebates or other stupid crap, just need promo code.
G.Skill Ares 8 Gb (2x4Gb) DDR3 1600 ram $58
Bog stock Cas 9 timings and 1.5v and low heatsinks to fit in most situations.
ALSO upcoming Shell Shocker deal today only @ 6 PM (EST)
http://www.newegg.com/special/shellshocker.aspx?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=GD021615&nm_mc=EMC-GD021615&cm_mmc=EMC-GD021615-_-index-_-bottomBanner-_-ShellShocker-EB3
Antex GX500 Illusion midtower case
Will probably be on sale for $30 after $15 rebate, I just built using this case...very nice for the money: top front dual usb 3.0 ports, a pair of fan speed switches (low-off-high), 3 decent 120mm fans (2 top + 1 rear), excellent filters built in, lots of other nice features...highly recommended.
EDIT: actually it's $25 after rebate, giveaway price for a credible case...
http://promotions.newegg.com/neemail/guerrilla/LP/15-Feb/index-PDS16.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=GD021615&nm_mc=EMC-GD021615&cm_mmc=EMC-GD021615-_-index-_-Header-_-SeeAll&et_cid=15706&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
LG29UM65 29" IPS 2560x1080 monitor $301
Ultrawide monitor, needs Displayport or Dual DVI input for max resolution, decent reviews, but note standard LG warranty is only 1 year.
OCZ ARC100 120 Gb SSD $60
No rebates or other stupid crap, just need promo code.
G.Skill Ares 8 Gb (2x4Gb) DDR3 1600 ram $58
Bog stock Cas 9 timings and 1.5v and low heatsinks to fit in most situations.
ALSO upcoming Shell Shocker deal today only @ 6 PM (EST)
http://www.newegg.com/special/shellshocker.aspx?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=GD021615&nm_mc=EMC-GD021615&cm_mmc=EMC-GD021615-_-index-_-bottomBanner-_-ShellShocker-EB3
Antex GX500 Illusion midtower case
Will probably be on sale for $30 after $15 rebate, I just built using this case...very nice for the money: top front dual usb 3.0 ports, a pair of fan speed switches (low-off-high), 3 decent 120mm fans (2 top + 1 rear), excellent filters built in, lots of other nice features...highly recommended.
EDIT: actually it's $25 after rebate, giveaway price for a credible case...
Samsung SSD sales:
Amazon & Rakuten are competing to see who can give you the better buy:
850 EVO 120 Gb - Both have this for $60 (Rakuten use SAMSUNG15 promo code til 2/21).
850 EVO 500 Gb - Rakuten had this for $200, sold out quickly and Amazon stopped matching them, they want $205
850 Pro 1 Tb - Both have it for $545, Newegg is a slacker at $550
Amazon & Rakuten are competing to see who can give you the better buy:
850 EVO 120 Gb - Both have this for $60 (Rakuten use SAMSUNG15 promo code til 2/21).
850 EVO 500 Gb - Rakuten had this for $200, sold out quickly and Amazon stopped matching them, they want $205
850 Pro 1 Tb - Both have it for $545, Newegg is a slacker at $550
Newegg Mardi Gras promo sale
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Feb-0-2015/MardiGrasSale-17/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL021715&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL021715&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL021715-_-EMC-021715-Index-_-E0-_-PromoWord&et_cid=15762&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
Things to note:
Samsung 850 Pro 512 Gb SSD with promo code $283
This morning Amazon wants $290
GSkill 8 Gb (2x4Gb) DDR3 1600 ram $55
Stock Cas 9 timings and 1.5v will work most anywhere.
ASRock H97M Pro4 Micro ATX motherboard $75
I just did a build using this mb, if you're not planning on overclocking, it has a lot to recommend it in a small formfactor: latest H97 chipset, virtually all the features of the Z97 except OC, 4 memory slots, DVI & HDMI video out, quality Intel gig ethernet, optical S/PDIF, 2 PCIe slots: 1 PCIe 3.0x16, 1 PCIe 2.0x16. Very stable, troublefree, with the video and audio options can easily be a very nice media box too.
Lian Li PC-9F Aluminum Midtower case with promo code $83.50
Today inexpensive cases are using very thin steel, but that does make them lightweight. If you want light but really sturdy, the solution has always been aluminum cases and THE brand in aluminum cases has always been Lian Li, expensive and almost never on sale. This is their modern low end (for them) case really on sale... Amazon wants over $150 for this today.
Canon 8280Cw Color multifunction with promo code $162
Color laser, wireless, this is as cheap as it gets folks.
Zalman CNPS14X cpu cooler with promo code and rebate $10
An example of how you can overthink a product and ruin it. CoolerMaster & Xigmatec originated the big heatpipe cooler that's the most sensible cost effective solution for serious cooling and the 'direct touch' concept of flattening the heatpipes and having direct contact to the cpu. Zalman, which always charges more and needs to be distinctive decides to reengineer: First they encase the pipes in a solid block, which is a step back, they then place a proprietary thin size fan in the middle of the heatsink, distinctive but no advantage and guarantees you have to toss the whole unit if/when it dies. Finally they use a 140mm fan, not the standard 120 which makes the other brands so large they barely fit in many cases. This Zalman won't fit in MOST midtower cases because it's even bigger. Result in terms of sales: This Zalman has 23 reviews at Newegg, the 2 primary competing CoolerMaster designs the 212EVO and the 212Plus have 3,090 and 4,427 reviews.
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Feb-0-2015/MardiGrasSale-17/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL021715&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL021715&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL021715-_-EMC-021715-Index-_-E0-_-PromoWord&et_cid=15762&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
Things to note:
Samsung 850 Pro 512 Gb SSD with promo code $283
This morning Amazon wants $290
GSkill 8 Gb (2x4Gb) DDR3 1600 ram $55
Stock Cas 9 timings and 1.5v will work most anywhere.
ASRock H97M Pro4 Micro ATX motherboard $75
I just did a build using this mb, if you're not planning on overclocking, it has a lot to recommend it in a small formfactor: latest H97 chipset, virtually all the features of the Z97 except OC, 4 memory slots, DVI & HDMI video out, quality Intel gig ethernet, optical S/PDIF, 2 PCIe slots: 1 PCIe 3.0x16, 1 PCIe 2.0x16. Very stable, troublefree, with the video and audio options can easily be a very nice media box too.
Lian Li PC-9F Aluminum Midtower case with promo code $83.50
Today inexpensive cases are using very thin steel, but that does make them lightweight. If you want light but really sturdy, the solution has always been aluminum cases and THE brand in aluminum cases has always been Lian Li, expensive and almost never on sale. This is their modern low end (for them) case really on sale... Amazon wants over $150 for this today.
Canon 8280Cw Color multifunction with promo code $162
Color laser, wireless, this is as cheap as it gets folks.
Zalman CNPS14X cpu cooler with promo code and rebate $10
An example of how you can overthink a product and ruin it. CoolerMaster & Xigmatec originated the big heatpipe cooler that's the most sensible cost effective solution for serious cooling and the 'direct touch' concept of flattening the heatpipes and having direct contact to the cpu. Zalman, which always charges more and needs to be distinctive decides to reengineer: First they encase the pipes in a solid block, which is a step back, they then place a proprietary thin size fan in the middle of the heatsink, distinctive but no advantage and guarantees you have to toss the whole unit if/when it dies. Finally they use a 140mm fan, not the standard 120 which makes the other brands so large they barely fit in many cases. This Zalman won't fit in MOST midtower cases because it's even bigger. Result in terms of sales: This Zalman has 23 reviews at Newegg, the 2 primary competing CoolerMaster designs the 212EVO and the 212Plus have 3,090 and 4,427 reviews.
Newegg promo code deals thru 2/26
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Feb-0-2015/StorageSale_20/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL022015&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL022015&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL022015-_-EMC-022015-Index-_-E0-_-PromoWord&et_cid=15861&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
Intel 730 240 Gb SSD $120
Intel's enterprise MLC Nand drive, now down to consumer prices best Amazon price this morning is $145
Asus BW-12B1ST Blu-ray burner after $20 rebate = $40
DVD burners are now sub $15 commodity items, who do you know who actually burns blu-rays ? yeah, neither do I... but just as a player, blu-ray drives reach commodity price levels, just as they start to become largely irrelevant ?
GSkill Ripjaws 16 Gb (2x8Gb) DDR3 1600 ram $107
A new low price for 'standard' DDR3, in fact this is slightly substandard ram: Cas 10 and 10-10-10-30 timings @1.5v, but even via synthetic tests the performance difference from standard Cas 9 and 9-9-9-24 timings will amount to maybe 2%. The only real drawback is all Ripjaws memory uses silly heatspreader fins that can be difficult to fit under some of the best cpu heatsinks, otoh most everyone will only use one pair and you can avoid the first memory slot on most mb.
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Feb-0-2015/StorageSale_20/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL022015&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL022015&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL022015-_-EMC-022015-Index-_-E0-_-PromoWord&et_cid=15861&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
Intel 730 240 Gb SSD $120
Intel's enterprise MLC Nand drive, now down to consumer prices best Amazon price this morning is $145
Asus BW-12B1ST Blu-ray burner after $20 rebate = $40
DVD burners are now sub $15 commodity items, who do you know who actually burns blu-rays ? yeah, neither do I... but just as a player, blu-ray drives reach commodity price levels, just as they start to become largely irrelevant ?
GSkill Ripjaws 16 Gb (2x8Gb) DDR3 1600 ram $107
A new low price for 'standard' DDR3, in fact this is slightly substandard ram: Cas 10 and 10-10-10-30 timings @1.5v, but even via synthetic tests the performance difference from standard Cas 9 and 9-9-9-24 timings will amount to maybe 2%. The only real drawback is all Ripjaws memory uses silly heatspreader fins that can be difficult to fit under some of the best cpu heatsinks, otoh most everyone will only use one pair and you can avoid the first memory slot on most mb.
Lenovo Outlet
http://outlet.lenovo.com/outlet_us/laptops/#facet-1=1,2,3,4&facet-6=2
This morning they have a quantity of Flex 2 refurbs at good prices, esp:
Flex 2 15 refurb $400
i5-4210U (2.7 Ghz)
15.6" IPS 1920x1080 Multitouch screen
6 Gb ram
500 Gb 5400 rpm HD & 8 Gb SSD
DVD burner
b/g/n & BT wifi
HDMI video out
Win 8.1 x64
New this is at least $630 anywhere.
Also quite a few Thinkpad L440 refurbs around $457
In desktops:
A few Thinkcentre M83 with quad i5-4570, 4 Gb ram, 500 Gb 7200 rpm HD, DVD burner, Win 8 Pro x64 $440
Note M83 only have vga and Displayport video out, you will need, at the very least displayport to hdmi or dvi cable to attach to your existing monitors if they don't have displayport input.
http://outlet.lenovo.com/outlet_us/laptops/#facet-1=1,2,3,4&facet-6=2
This morning they have a quantity of Flex 2 refurbs at good prices, esp:
Flex 2 15 refurb $400
i5-4210U (2.7 Ghz)
15.6" IPS 1920x1080 Multitouch screen
6 Gb ram
500 Gb 5400 rpm HD & 8 Gb SSD
DVD burner
b/g/n & BT wifi
HDMI video out
Win 8.1 x64
New this is at least $630 anywhere.
Also quite a few Thinkpad L440 refurbs around $457
In desktops:
A few Thinkcentre M83 with quad i5-4570, 4 Gb ram, 500 Gb 7200 rpm HD, DVD burner, Win 8 Pro x64 $440
Note M83 only have vga and Displayport video out, you will need, at the very least displayport to hdmi or dvi cable to attach to your existing monitors if they don't have displayport input.
mt8thsw9th said:
Well, I wouldn't know as I install real AV that would instantly detect it on every machine I see. Looks like it didn't get on to any Thinkpads either. The detection and removal is actually rather trivial in any event. OTOH, if you buy a laptop or box where the hardware or basic engineering is crappy, good luck finding any fix for that...
LOL actually after further investigation, the Flex 2 line was probably affected, but in past experience Outlet fulfillment is always recent shipments, Lenovo reports they stopped infected installs sometime in January so odds are anythying bought today was probably processed after they caught the problem...
Newegg deals thru 2/28
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Feb-0-2015/Refurbished-22/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL022215&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL022215&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL022215-_-EMC-022215-Index-_-Header-_-ClickHere&et_cid=15888&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
Lenovo Thinkpad T410 refurb $290
decently equipped 14" screen, fast i5, etc, what really makes it a good deal is the 18 month warranty
Lenovo G510S refurb $490
well equipped 15.6" multitouch screen, 6 Gb ram and full year real Lenovo warranty, interestingly this is not available at the Lenovo Outlet so they are marketing these exclusively via Newegg
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Feb-0-2015/Refurbished-22/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL022215&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL022215&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL022215-_-EMC-022215-Index-_-Header-_-ClickHere&et_cid=15888&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
Lenovo Thinkpad T410 refurb $290
decently equipped 14" screen, fast i5, etc, what really makes it a good deal is the 18 month warranty
Lenovo G510S refurb $490
well equipped 15.6" multitouch screen, 6 Gb ram and full year real Lenovo warranty, interestingly this is not available at the Lenovo Outlet so they are marketing these exclusively via Newegg
Newegg deals thru 2/24
http://promotions.newegg.com/neemail/guerrilla/LP/15-Feb/index-SSDHDD23.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=GD022315&nm_mc=EMC-GD022315&cm_mmc=EMC-GD022315-_-index-_-Header-_-SeeAll&et_cid=15893&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
OCZ ARC100 480 Gb SSD after $20 rebate = $165
Mushkin 16 Gb DDR3 ram 16 Gb (2x8Gb) $110
Bog stock 1600 and low heat spreaders
http://promotions.newegg.com/neemail/guerrilla/LP/15-Feb/index-SSDHDD23.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=GD022315&nm_mc=EMC-GD022315&cm_mmc=EMC-GD022315-_-index-_-Header-_-SeeAll&et_cid=15893&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
OCZ ARC100 480 Gb SSD after $20 rebate = $165
Mushkin 16 Gb DDR3 ram 16 Gb (2x8Gb) $110
Bog stock 1600 and low heat spreaders
Rakuten
http://us-micro-corp.shop.rakuten.com/p/usmicrocorp/238290788.html?scid=em_Promotional_20150225Dedicated&adid=17917
From US Micro:
Lenovo Thinkpad T420 $247 thru 2/28
i5 dual core (2.5Ghz), 14" screen, 4 Gig ram, 320 Gig HD, DVD burner, b/g wifi, Win 7 Pro x86, 60 day warranty.
http://us-micro-corp.shop.rakuten.com/p/usmicrocorp/238290788.html?scid=em_Promotional_20150225Dedicated&adid=17917
From US Micro:
Lenovo Thinkpad T420 $247 thru 2/28
i5 dual core (2.5Ghz), 14" screen, 4 Gig ram, 320 Gig HD, DVD burner, b/g wifi, Win 7 Pro x86, 60 day warranty.
Newegg promo codes, most good til 3/04
An eclectic assortment of 10, 15 and 20% discount codes, in all cases on very specific items in each category, lots to browse:
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Feb-0-2015/CatWidePromolt-26/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL022615&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL022615&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL022615-_-EMC-022615-Index-_-E0-_-PromoWord&et_cid=16029&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
An eclectic assortment of 10, 15 and 20% discount codes, in all cases on very specific items in each category, lots to browse:
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Feb-0-2015/CatWidePromolt-26/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL022615&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL022615&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL022615-_-EMC-022615-Index-_-E0-_-PromoWord&et_cid=16029&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
If you have a Micro Center nearby there is a coupon from http://www.retailmenot.com/view/microcenter.com which is $10 off any item of $50 or more. I used it twice already for my CPU and case by ordering online and then picking it up in store. Apparently the $50 minimum isn't enforced online so you can apply it to an item less than that although I haven't tried it myself yet.
Newegg promo codes some expire 3/1, others 3/2
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Feb-0-2015/Oldstuffday_27/index-landing.html?&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL022715&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL022715&m_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL022715-_-EMC-022715-Index-_-HeroBanner-_-AllDeals&et_cid=16062&et_rid=213639&et_p1=#per
Good SSD deals, lots of decent memory deals, the Acer G7 23" IPS monitor for $112 is why nobody should be using anything smaller anymore...
BEWARE: The refurb Lenovo ThinkCentre M90P small formfactor i5 cpu may appear to be a good deal $300...the problem is this is a dual core i5, NOT a quad, in fact this isn't really a desktop computer... it's a laptop repackaged without a screen.... Newegg very carefully does not specify what i5 is used or the exact model M90P...which is detestable, there are a few models of the M90P that have a quad core i5...but these are NOT that model.
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Feb-0-2015/Oldstuffday_27/index-landing.html?&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL022715&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL022715&m_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL022715-_-EMC-022715-Index-_-HeroBanner-_-AllDeals&et_cid=16062&et_rid=213639&et_p1=#per
Good SSD deals, lots of decent memory deals, the Acer G7 23" IPS monitor for $112 is why nobody should be using anything smaller anymore...
BEWARE: The refurb Lenovo ThinkCentre M90P small formfactor i5 cpu may appear to be a good deal $300...the problem is this is a dual core i5, NOT a quad, in fact this isn't really a desktop computer... it's a laptop repackaged without a screen.... Newegg very carefully does not specify what i5 is used or the exact model M90P...which is detestable, there are a few models of the M90P that have a quad core i5...but these are NOT that model.
SuperManny said:
Thanks, I put an order in, and will have to see if it goes through when I pick up at the store.
Newegg end of month sale
http://www.newegg.com/Month-End-Clearance/EventSaleStore/ID-178/Page-4?Order=PRICE
This is a true rummage clearance sale, over 1,000 totally random items, computer parts, pots, pans all at decent discounts. Lots of fans.
http://www.newegg.com/Month-End-Clearance/EventSaleStore/ID-178/Page-4?Order=PRICE
This is a true rummage clearance sale, over 1,000 totally random items, computer parts, pots, pans all at decent discounts. Lots of fans.
Newegg promo deals thru 3/3
http://promotions.newegg.com/neemail/guerrilla/LP/15-Mar/index-Maddeals02.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=GD030215&nm_mc=EMC-GD030215&cm_mmc=EMC-GD030215-_-index-_-Header-_-SeeAll&et_cid=16108&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
ESET Smart Security for $15 is a great deal, will actually work on more than one box.
Samsung D3 5 Tb USB 3.0 external drive for $130, needs external power, this is a Seagate product.
http://promotions.newegg.com/neemail/guerrilla/LP/15-Mar/index-Maddeals02.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=GD030215&nm_mc=EMC-GD030215&cm_mmc=EMC-GD030215-_-index-_-Header-_-SeeAll&et_cid=16108&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
ESET Smart Security for $15 is a great deal, will actually work on more than one box.
Samsung D3 5 Tb USB 3.0 external drive for $130, needs external power, this is a Seagate product.
Newegg deals thru 3/9
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Mar-0-2015/MarchMadness-03/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL030315&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL030315&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL030315-_-EMC-030315-Index-_-E0-_-PromoWord&et_cid=16152&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
Nothing all that exciting:
Webroot Internet Security Plus $8
There is really no excuse to be naked or still using the lame 'free' standbyes that were not really adequate 3 years ago.
Canon MF227dw wireless multifunction combo with replacement toner $170
& Shellshocker Deal 3/3 TODAY ONLY
http://www.newegg.com/special/shellshocker.aspx?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL030315&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL030315&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL030315-_-EMC-030315-Index-_-MECH-_-ShellShocker-LB2B
Mushkin Enhanced DDR3 1600 ram 16Gb (2x8Gb) $100
Bog stock Cas 9 9-9-9-24 standard timings. Cheapest in years.
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Mar-0-2015/MarchMadness-03/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL030315&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL030315&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL030315-_-EMC-030315-Index-_-E0-_-PromoWord&et_cid=16152&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
Nothing all that exciting:
Webroot Internet Security Plus $8
There is really no excuse to be naked or still using the lame 'free' standbyes that were not really adequate 3 years ago.
Canon MF227dw wireless multifunction combo with replacement toner $170
& Shellshocker Deal 3/3 TODAY ONLY
http://www.newegg.com/special/shellshocker.aspx?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL030315&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL030315&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL030315-_-EMC-030315-Index-_-MECH-_-ShellShocker-LB2B
Mushkin Enhanced DDR3 1600 ram 16Gb (2x8Gb) $100
Bog stock Cas 9 9-9-9-24 standard timings. Cheapest in years.
Tiger Direct
http://www.tigerdirect.com/email/wem4458.asp?SRCCODE=WEM4458TT&utm_source=EML&utm_medium=main&utm_campaign=WEM4458&cm_
Tiger's bundles usually include one or two junky items that give you pause, the top bundle i7 build for $685 after rebates is a refreshing change, everything in there is decent or better for a quality overclocked i7 system. Easily $100 cheaper than you can assemble this bundle today, the only slightly weak component is the low end Corsair H55 liquid cooler, which has a spotty reliability reputation and definitely will restrict the overclock (note Corsair warranty on the H55 is 2 years, gives you some idea of how reliable they expect it to be...meanwhile the H60 which is just a few bucks more, has a 5 year warranty)
A perfect example of a typical silly Tiger bundle is below: the i5 bundle for $400. You get the i5-4690K a fine overclockable i5 mated to a decent MSI mb, using the B85 chipset...which does not support overclocking. WTF is Tiger thinking ?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/email/wem4458.asp?SRCCODE=WEM4458TT&utm_source=EML&utm_medium=main&utm_campaign=WEM4458&cm_
Tiger's bundles usually include one or two junky items that give you pause, the top bundle i7 build for $685 after rebates is a refreshing change, everything in there is decent or better for a quality overclocked i7 system. Easily $100 cheaper than you can assemble this bundle today, the only slightly weak component is the low end Corsair H55 liquid cooler, which has a spotty reliability reputation and definitely will restrict the overclock (note Corsair warranty on the H55 is 2 years, gives you some idea of how reliable they expect it to be...meanwhile the H60 which is just a few bucks more, has a 5 year warranty)
A perfect example of a typical silly Tiger bundle is below: the i5 bundle for $400. You get the i5-4690K a fine overclockable i5 mated to a decent MSI mb, using the B85 chipset...which does not support overclocking. WTF is Tiger thinking ?