Trotting down to the IT Show this weekend to buy a notebook? Here are the special deals you can look out for. Do check back as we'll be updating this list by the day.

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	1.	Acer TravelMate 291XCi    IT Show price: S$2,398 + lots of freebies Street price: S$2,398 Remarks: The price hasn't changed much, but the notebook now comes bundled with a free upgrade to 512MB RAM, 128MB USB thumbdrive, notebook cable lock and carrying case. Look out for other bundled gifts that comes with specific notebook models. Basic specs: Pentium M 1.4GHz; 512MB RAM (after free upgrade); 40GB hard drive; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 14.1-inch LCD screen.   See review | Specs | Rate this
	2.	Apple G4 iBook  IT Show price: S$1,888 (after trading any working PC or Mac) Street price: S$2,108.07 Remarks: This trade-in offer applies to all other Apple desktop and notebooks, but the amount of discount may vary. In addition, Apple desktop and notebook buyers can buy the Airport Extreme Base Station (w/o modem) for just S$291 (usual S$351.35). Basic specs: 800MHz PowerPC G4; 256MB RAM; 30GB hard drive; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 12.1-inch LCD screen.     Review | Specs | Rate this
	3.	Asus S5N  IT Show price: S$2,688 Street price: S$2,688 Remarks: According to the manufacturer, the new 1.35kg Asus S5N offers up to 7.6 hours of battery life. All Asus notebooks purchased at the IT Show will be bundled with a free 128MB USB thumbdrive. Basic specs: Pentium M 1.4GHz; 256MB RAM; 40GB hard drive; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 12.1-inch LCD screen.
	4.	Asus M5N   IT Show price: S$3,088 Street price: S$3,088 Remarks: At just 1.55kg, the thin-and-light portable features an onboard combo drive and comes in a carbon-fiber alloy casing. It is bundled with a free 128MB USB thumbdrive. Basic specs: Pentium M 1.4GHz; 256MB RAM; 40GB hard drive; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 12.1-inch LCD screen.
	5.	Asus M6N   IT Show price: S$3,598 Street price: S$3,598 Remarks: This widescreen notebook is Asus' latest flagship model and comes equipped with the DirectX9-enabled ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 graphics and 4.1-channel speakers. It is bundled with a free 128MB USB thumbdrive. Basic specs: Pentium M 1.5GHz; 256MB RAM; 60GB hard drive; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 15.4-inch widescreen LCD.
	6.	BenQ Joybook 5100    IT Show price: S$2,599 Street price: S$2,999 Remarks: On top of the price discount, BenQ will include a free upgrade to 512MB RAM, a 128MB thumbdrive and a carrying case. Basic specs: Pentium M 1.5GHz; 512MB RAM (after free upgrade); 40GB hard drive; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 15-inch LCD screen
	7.	BenQ Joybook 6000   IT Show price: S$2,699 (without the Fuji Xerox printer) Street price: S$3,099 Remarks: The Joybook 6000 will be bundled with a free external combo drive, a Fuji Xerox laser printer and a carrying case. Customers can get an additional S$200 discount when they buy the Joybook without the free Fujixrox printer bundle. Basic specs: Pentium M 1.5GHz; 256MB RAM; 40GB hard drive; External DVD/CD-RW combo drive (free bundle); 12.1-inch widescreen LCD screen.
	8.	BenQ Joybook 8100  IT Show price: S$4,399 Street price: S$4,599 Remarks: The Joybook 8100 will be bundled with a free Fuji Xerox laser printer and a carrying case. Basic specs: Pentium M 1.7GHz; 512MB RAM (after free upgrade); 60GB hard drive; DVD+RW drive; 15.4-inch widescreen LCD screen.
	9.	Compaq Presario V1041AP  IT Show price: S$2,999 Street price: S$2,999 Remarks: The V1041AP is showcased for the first time in the IT Show. With every purchase, customers will be entitled to special bundled buys for batteries, speakers, AIO printers as well as warranty upgrade packages. Basic specs: Pentium M 1.6GHz; 512MB RAM; 60GB hard drive; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 15-inch LCD screen.
	10.	ECS EZ30D EZ-Tablet IT Show price: S$1,999 + free USB external combo drive. Street price: S$1,999 Remarks: In addition to the free external combo drive; the EZ-Tablet also comes bundled with a free DVD player and 16MB USB thumbdrive. Customers can purchase notebook carriers, Webcams and JBL speakers at discount prices, too. This offer (less the combo drive) applies to all ECS notebooks on sale at the IT show. Basic specs: Transmeta Crusoe 800MHz; 256MB RAM ; 40GB hard drive; ext DVD/CD-RW combo drive (free bundle); 8.4-inch touchscreen LCD.   Review | Specs | Rate this
	11.	Fujitsu LifeBook C2310  IT Show price: S$2,988 + freebies Street price: S$2,988 Remarks: The new LifeBook C2310 comes bundled with a free memory upgrade to 512MB and a mini optical mouse. Other Fujitsu notebooks on sale at the IT Show come with freebies that include external combo drives, USB thumbdrive drives and broadband routers. Basic specs: Pentium M 1.5GHz; 512MB RAM (after free upgrade); 40GB hard drive; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 15-inch screen LCD.
	12.	Fujitsu LifeBook S6210  IT Show price: S$3,688 + freebies Street price: S$3,688 Remarks: The new LifeBook S6210 comes bundled with a free memory upgrade to 512MB, a mini optical mouse and a 128MB USB thumbdrive. Other Fujitsu notebooks on sale at the IT Show come with freebies that include external combo drives, USB thumbdrives and broadband routers. Basic specs: Pentium M 1.5GHz; 512MB RAM (after free upgrade); 60GB hard drive; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 13.3-inch screen LCD.
	13.	HP Compaq Business Notebook nx5000  IT Show price: S$2,599 Street price: S$2,599 Remarks: HP's latest thin-and-light notebook also comes in a S$2,899 configuration which includes a 1.5GHz processor, 512MB RAM and 60GB hard drive. Trade-in any P3, P4 or Centrino laptops in working condition to enjoy rebates up to S$1,488 (Pentium M 1.6GHz models) for other HP notebook models at the show. Basic specs: Pentium M 1.4GHz; 256MB RAM; 40GB hard drive; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 15-inch LCD screen.
	14.	HP Compaq Business Notebook nx9010 IT Show price: S$1,599 (with trade-in of a PIII notebook) Street price: S$1,999 Remarks: Customers who trade in their PIII notebooks can buy the nx9010 at just S$1,599 and get an Iomega USB 2.0 external CD writer free (valid for the first 200 customers only). Basic specs: Mobile Pentium 4 2.4GHz; 256MB RAM; 30GB hard drive; CD-ROM drive; 14.1-inch LCD screen.   Review | Specs | Rate this
	15.	IBM ThinkPad T41 IT Show price: S$3,799 Street price: S$4,199 Remarks: Visitors to the IT Show will enjoy a S$400 discount over the retail price. NTUC Link Card holders can also get their warranty package extended to five years with every purchase. Basic specs: Pentium M 1.6GHz; 256MB RAM; 40GB hard drive; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 14.1-inch LCD screen.   Review | Specs | Rate this
	16.	NEC Versa E680   IT Show price: S$2,599 (S$400 savings with cut-out coupon) + freebies + lucky dip Street price: S$2,999 Remarks: Customers who present a newspaper cut-out coupon can get S$400 off. The same coupon can also be used to get discounts of S$200-S$300 for other configurations on sale at the show. This offer is limited to the first 50 customers only. Notebook purchases come with freebies such as mobile phones and software bundles, on top of a lucky dip. Basic specs: Pentium M 1.5GHz; 256MB RAM; 40GB hard drive; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 14.1-inch LCD screen.
	17.	NEC Versa M400  IT Show price: S$1,899 + freebies + lucky dip Street price: S$2,199 Remarks: NEC's latest desktop replacement notebook comes with freebies such as mobile phones and software bundles, on top of a lucky dip. Basic specs: Celeron 2.6GHz; 256MB RAM; 30GB hard drive; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 15-inch LCD screen.
	18.	Prestigio CP-10V IT Show price: S$1,449 (with cut-out coupon) Street price: S$1,699 Remarks: Customers who present a newspaper cut-out coupon can buy the Prestigio CP-10 at S$250 less. Those who do not have the coupon can get the notebook with external CD-ROM and battery bundled free. Basic specs: VIA 933MHz; 256MB RAM; 20GB hard drive; external CD-ROM drive (free bundle); 15-inch LCD screen.   Review | Specs | Rate this
	19.	Sony Vaio PCG-Z1XGP  IT Show price: S$4,299 + freebies Street price: S$4,299 Remarks: Sony's latest addition to the Vaio family, the PCG-Z1, now comes with a free carrying case and wireless mouse. This offer applies to the other notebooks on sale at the IT Show, too. Basic specs: Pentium M 1.7GHz; 512MB RAM (after free upgrade); 40GB hard drive; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 15-inch screen LCD.
	20.	Toshiba Satellite A20-S330 IT Show price: S$1,999 (after cash rebate) Street price: S$2,199 Remarks: Toshiba bundles a S$200 discount, free upgrade to 512MB RAM and water bottle cannister when you buy the sub-S$2,000 Satellite A20 at the IT Show. Basic specs: Pentium 4 2.66GHz; 512MB RAM (after free upgrade); 40GB hard drive; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 14.1-inch screen LCD.
	21.	Toshiba Satellite A40-S330  IT Show price: S$2,299 Street price: S$2,399 Remarks: On top of the S$100 discount, IT Show visitors will also get a free upgrade to 512MB RAM, Microsoft OneNote software and water bottle cannister with every Satellite A40 purchase. Basic specs: Mobile Pentium 4 2.66GHz (with HT); 512MB RAM (after free upgrade); 40GB hard drive; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 14.1-inch screen LCD.
	22.	Toshiba Satellite P20   IT Show price: S$4,599 + D-link wireless router Street price: S$4,899 Remarks:This upgraded model of the Satellite P20 will be showcased in ITshow for the first time. It will come bundled with a D-link wireless router and a water bottle cannister, in addition to a S$300 discount. Basic specs: Pentium 4 3.2GHz (with HT); 512MB RAM (after free upgrade); 60GB hard drive; DVD Super Multi drive (supports all 5 formats); 17-inch widescreen LCD.       Review | Specs | Rate this

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