Costco offers - e.g. Toshiba Duo core P100-423 17" laptop + case for £704.99

guerillasaver

on the toshiba website: http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/jsp/seriesHomepage.do?service=UK&SERIES_ID=114395
Looks quite good

onzey

Just heard back from Costco head office about the graphics for this laptop they will be selling.

Intel 945GM Express chipset with 128MB shared.

Shame, was hoping for a dedicated graphics card.

newmum1

HLK wrote:

This looks a good buy available November 6 -12. Can't find the exact spec online but I'll give you whats available in the Costco descrition

Toshiba Duo P100-423 with case

Intel Core Duo T2250 processor 1.73ghz
1gb Memory
100gb HD
17" HB CSV TFT
DVD Super Multi Drive dual layer
Integrated wifi
2.71 kg
MS Media Center
MS Works


Here's a description from Toshiba Europe website -The New Satellite Pro P100

Toshiba is proud to announce the launch of a new notebook today. The new Satellite Pro P100 provides exceptional features in a 17" widescreen format. Designed as a 'desktop replacement' notebook the P100 is powered by the latest Intel® Core Duo processor technology with dedicated nVidia Geforce Go 7600 graphics (128MB VRAM) – which is perfect for gaming. The class leading Trubrite™ 17" display along with Harmon Kardon speakers that feature on this notebook greatly enhances your audio and visual experience.

I think it is only this price if you have the voucher for £50.00 off as the price normally is £649.99 ex vat but withn the voucher it is £599.99 ex vat

HLK

newmum1 wrote:

I think it is only this price if you have the voucher for £50.00 off as the price normally is £649.99 ex vat but withn the voucher it is £599.99 ex vat

Think I mentioned that in post # 6 - they are in the passport voucher books that have just been sent out - but they are also normally available from customer services or just at the door as you go in - at my local store in Glasgow at any rate. If you are a member you'd receive one in the post.

HLK

onzey wrote:

Just heard back from Costco head office about the graphics for this laptop they will be selling.

Intel 945GM Express chipset with 128MB shared.

Shame, was hoping for a dedicated graphics card.

Thanks for going to the trouble of finding this out , I rang my local store before I posyed but they didn't have any information.

I think this is still a good buy unless you wan to play any resource hungry games..

dealsearcher

guerillasaver wrote:

on the toshiba website: http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/jsp/seriesHomepage.do?service=UK&SERIES_ID=114395
Looks quite good

That is for the UK site which shows two different versions of the P100. I can not find any information about the P100-423, even from Toshiba. The crucial missing item in the Costco booklet is the Graphics Card. This is an Nvidia GeForce Go 7600 in the UK model but, as is stated in a previous post, the Costco model appears to use the Intel 945GM Express Chipset.

davilown

Just to be really useful, the P101 (american version with the better graphics card) is for sale in the local shop in iraq for aprox $750 or about £390:beer: .


No case though, as I think it may have broken when it fell off the back of the American PX lorry;)

:beer: monster

HLK

davilown wrote:

Just to be really useful, the P101 (american version with the better graphics card) is for sale in the local shop in iraq for aprox $750 or about £390:beer: .


No case though, as I think it may have broken when it fell off the back of the American PX lorry;)

:beer: monster

LMTO :rotfl: :rotfl:

Your posting from Iraq ? :eek:

wolvesinwales

Talking of Costco .. in my new job i have the chance of joining for a £25 a year fee. My nearest one is about 35 miles away so i am not sure it would be worth my while. Do they have very good deals ?

HLK

wolvesinwales wrote:

Talking of Costco .. in my new job I have the chance of joining for a £25 a year fee. My nearest one is about 35 miles away so i am not sure it would be worth my while. Do they have very good deals ?

35 miles is a long way to go unless you know you will use your membership. They normally let you have a day pass to see if it's worth your while joining, not sure if you can purchase on a day pass though, but give them a phone and ask. I buy all my meat from there, based on quality as well as price and I find it great for presents as some of the stuff is quite unusual. If you know someone with a pass already maybe they could take you along ? Oh, and if you decide you do want to join make sure you have the correct documentation with you.. I think it's 2 utility bills.. again check by phone.

Good Luck!

ps I get all my bedding from there it's 'hotel' quality
plus wine ( 5ltr boxes of red are good )
large prawns - frozen
books
optician's - great prices for specs - designer brands but not designer prices
tyres are very popular but not tried myself