PC Show 2004: Notebook deals
By Reuben Lee
04/06/2004
Heading down to the PC Show this weekend to buy a notebook? Here are some of the latest models as well as attractive deals to look out for.
Acer | Apple | Asus | BenQ | Compaq | Dell | Fujitsu | IBM | NEC | Prestigio | Sotec | Toshiba | Twinhead
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Acer
TravelMate 8005LMi 
Star price: S$3,998 (US$2,943.54)
Retail price: S$3,998 (US$2,943.54)
Remarks: Unveiled for the first time, Acer's top-of-the-line TravelMate 8005LMi is powered by the new Intel Dothan processor and comes with a free upgrade to 512MB RAM and a choice of promo packages worth S$399 (US$293.76). Only limited sets available.
Specs: Pentium M Processor 745 (1.8GHz); 512MB RAM; 80GB hard drive; DVD Super Multi drive; 128MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9700; 15-inch LCD screen.
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Acer
Travelmate 292(D)LCi
Star price: S$2,698 (US$1,986.41)
Retail price: S$2,798 (US$2,060.03)
Remarks: Aimed squarely at mobile budget gamers, this TravalMate is equipped with a 64MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 graphics chipset and comes with a free upgrade to 512MB of RAM. It is bundled with a choice of promo packages worth S$399 (US$293.76). Other configurations are available, too.
Specs: Pentium M 1.5GHz; 512MB RAM; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 15-inch LCD screen; 64MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9700.
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Apple
PowerBooks and iBooks
Star price: Trade-in and bundle offers available.
Retail price: N.A.
Remarks: Users can trade-in their old computer systems (PC or Mac) for a discounted price (up to S$455 (US$334.99)) of their new purchase. Special bundle deals for Mac accessories are available, too, with every purchase.
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Asus
W1N
Star price: Free Asus WL-330 wireless access point with every Asus notebook purchase
Retail price: N.A.
Remarks: This latest Asus desktop replacement comes with a 15.4-inch LCD screen, a Pentium M processor and multimedia features such as a integrated TV function and built-in subwoofer.
Specs: Pentium M processors (1.4-1.7GHz); 64MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9600; onboard card reader; 15.4-inch LCD screen.
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BenQ
Joybook 5000 
Star price: S$2,299 (US$1,692.64)
plus free AIO pinter.
Retail price: S$2,599 (US$1,913.52)
Remarks: BenQ's popular entry-level Centrino now comes at S$300 (US$220.88) off the retail price and is bundled with a free Lexmark AIO printer.
Specs: Pentium M 1.5GHz; 256MB RAM; 32MB dedicated 3D graphics card; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 40GB hard drive; 14.1-inch LCD screen.
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BenQ
Joybook 8100
Star price: S$2,799 (US$2,060.77) plus free AIO pinter.
Retail price: S$2,899 (US$2,134.40)
Remarks: BenQ's desktop replacement Joybook now comes at S$100 (US$73.63) off the retail price and is bundled with a free Lexmark AIO printer. Special bundle deals are also available for the Joybook 5100 and 6000.
Specs: Pentium M 1.5GHz; 256MB RAM; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 40GB hard drive; 15.4-inch LCD screen.
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Compaq Presario V1039AP
Star price: S$2,299 (US$1,692.64), plus freebies.
Retail price: S$2,599 (US$1,913.52)
Remarks: At S$2,299 (US$1,692.64), this Compaq notebook offers good value for mobile users with its Pentium M 1.5GHz processor, 256MB of RAM and 40GB hard drive. It comes bundled with a free 128MB USB thumbdrive, USB optical mouse, security lock cable and notebook carrying case. Other configurations are available, too.
Specs: Pentium M 1.5GHz; 256MB RAM; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 40GB hard drive; 14.1-inch LCD screen.
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Dell
notebooks
Star price: Special bundle deals with every notebook purchase.
Retail price: N.A.
Remarks: Users who buy the Dell Inspiron 600m, 5150 or 8600 will be entitled to special bundle deals which includes free upgrade to 512MB RAM, free 64MB thumbdrive and free delivery. Purchase of a notebook (minimum value of S$1,500 (US$1,104.38)) will have a chance to spin a wheel and win prizes ranging from Dell USB thumbdrives and vouchers to a Dell Axim X30 PDA and 15-inch flat panel monitor.
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Fujitsu
LifeBook B5010 
Star price: S$2,588 (US$1,905.42), free optical mouse
Retail price: S$2,988 (US$2,199.92)
Remarks: Fujitsu's ultraportable Centrino is now offered at S$400 (US$294.50) less and comes with a free optical mouse.
Specs: Pentium M 1GHz; 256MB RAM; 40GB hard drive; 12.1-inch LCD screen; three-year warranty.
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Fujitsu LifeBook E4010B
Star price: S$2,988 (US$2,199.92), free optical mouse
Retail price: S$3,388 (US$2,494.42)
Remarks: Fujitsu's LifeBook E4010B is now offered at S$400 (US$294.50) less and comes with a free optical mouse. Limited stocks available.
Specs: Pentium M 1.4GHz; 256MB RAM; 40GB hard drive; 15-inch LCD screen; DVD/CD-RW combo drive.
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Fujitsu
LifeBook P5020
Star price: S$2,988 (US$2,199.92), free optical mouse
Retail price: S$3,488 (US$2,568.05)
Remarks: Fujitsu's ultraportable Centrino is now offered at S$500 (US$368.13) less and comes with a free optical mouse. Limited stocks available.
Specs: Pentium M 1GHz; 256MB RAM; 40GB hard drive; 10.6-inch LCD screen; DVD/CD-RW combo drive.
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Fujitsu
LifeBook P7010
Star price: S$3,988 (US$2,936.17), free optical mouse
Retail price: S$3,988 (US$2,936.17)
Remarks: Fujitsu's latest ultraportable LifeBook will give the Sony VAIO TR series a run for its money with its cool design, swappable drive and onboard fingerprint scanner.
Specs: Pentium M 1.1GHz; 256MB RAM; 60GB hard drive; 10.6-inch LCD screen; swappable DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 1.4kg.
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IBM ThinkPad R50e
Star price: S$2,099 (US$1,545.39) plus free upgrade to 1.5GHz processor and DVD-ROM drive.
Retail price: S$2,840 (US$2,090.96)
Remarks: A discount of more than S$700 (US$515.38) makes this ThinkPad one of the best deals we have spotted so far from the PC Show. However, do take note that the notebook comes with onboard wireless LAN. (Note: The PC Show configuration is the R50e while the review features a R50.)
Specs: Pentium M 1.4GHz; 256MB RAM; 30GB hard drive; 14.1-inch LCD screen; CD-ROM drive; one-year international warranty.
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NEC Versa E680 (150DR)
Star price: S$2,599 (US$1,913.52)
Retail price: S$2,999 (US$2,208.02)
Remarks: The NEC Versa E680 is one of the few Centrino notebooks that offers an onboard DVD burner and a sub-S$2,600 (US$1,914.26) price tag.
Specs: Pentium M 1.5GHz; 256MB RAM; 40GB hard drive; DVD-R/RW drive; 14.1-inch LCD screen.
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Prestigio 1800N
Star price: S$999 (US$735.52)
Retail price: S$1,260 (US$927.68)
Remarks: Prestigio's sub-S$1,000 (US$736.25) notebook comes with a unique onboard GPRS module for wireless connectivity. Do take note that it onlycomes with a three-month warranty.
Specs: Pentium 3 processor; 256MB RAM; 20GB hard drive; 12.1-inch LCD screen; 1.9kg; three-month warranty.
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Prestigio CP-10V
Star price: S$1,499 (US$1,103.64) plus free external CD-ROM drive
Retail price: S$1,749 (US$1,287.71)
Remarks: The 1.38kg CP-10V now comes with a free external slim CD-ROM drive and a sub-S$1,500 (US$1,104.38) sticker price.
Specs: Via 1GHz processor; 256MB RAM; 20GB hard drive; 12.1-inch LCD screen; 1.38kg.
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Prestigio A1556
Star price: S$2,499 (US$1,839.89) plus free upgrade to 512MB RAM
Retail price: S$2,799 (US$2,060.77)
Remarks: A S$300 (US$220.88) discount and a free upgrade to 512MB RAM make this Dothan-powered notebook an affordable choice for power users on a budget.
Specs: Pentium M Processor 735 (1.7GHz); 256MB RAM; 40GB hard drive; 15-inch LCD screen; DVD/CD-RW combo drive.
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Prestigio T200V
Star price: S$1,699 (US$1,250.89) plus free external CD-RW drive.
Retail price: S$1,899 (US$1,398.14)
Remarks: This touch-screen tablet runs on Windows XP but comes with a free handwriting software to support pen-based input. Great for budget users who want the convenience of tablet PCs.
Specs: Via 1GHz processor; 256MB RAM; 20GB hard drive; 14.1-inch LCD screen; Supports pen-based input.
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Sotec WL 7160A
Star price: S$1,299 (US$956.39) (for the first 100 customers only)
Retail price: S$1,499 (US$1,103.64)
Remarks: The AMD-based Sotec notebook is one of the few rare thin-and-lights you can find for under S$1,300 (US$957.13). It is, however, limited to only 100 units for the last two days of the PC Show. Also available is the higher end model, the WL 7160C, which goes S$1,699 (US$1,250.89).
Specs: AMD Athlon MP-M 1600+; 128MB RAM; 20GB hard drive; 12.1-inch LCD screen; CD-ROM drive; 1.99kg.
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Toshiba Satellite 5200-A751
Star price: S$3,499 (US$2,576.15) plus freebies
Retail price: S$3,699 (US$2,723.40)
Remarks: In addition to the S$200 (US$147.25) discount, the Satellite 5200 comes bundled with a free D-link wireless router, integrated wireless kit, targus headset and one-year extension of local warranty coverage.
Specs: Pentium 4-M 2.2GHz; 512MB RAM; 60GB hard drive; 15-inch LCD screen; DVD-RAM burner; 64MB Nvidia GeForce FX Go 5600.
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Toshiba Satellite A50
Star price: S$2,399 (US$1,766.27)(after S$100 (US$73.63) cash rebate) plus free 256MB RAM
Retail price: S$2,499 (US$1,839.89)
Remarks: The latest addition to the Satellite family comes is also one of the most affordable Centrino notebooks from Toshiba. It is also available in a higher-end configuration (S$2,999) which bundles an addtional Microsoft OneNote 2003 software and one-year local warranty extension.
Specs: Pentium M 1.5GHz; 256MB RAM; 30GB hard drive; 14.1-inch LCD screen; DVD/CD-RW combo drive.
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Toshiba Satellite P10
Star price: S$3,199 (US$2,355.27) plus freebies
Retail price: S$3,499 (US$2,576.15)
Remarks: Toshiba desktop replacement system is available at the PC Show for S$300 (US$220.88) less and comes with a free 256MB RAM upgrade and an integrated wireless kit.
Specs: Pentium 4-M 2.8GHz; 256MB RAM; 40GB hard drive; 15.4-inch LCD screen; DVD-RAM burner; 64MB Nvidia GeForce FX Go 5200.
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Toshiba Tecra M2
Star price: S$2,999 (US$2,208.02) (for students and teachers only), plus lots of freebies.
Retail price: S$3,699 (US$2,723.40)
Remarks: Besides the huge S$700 (US$515.38) savings, the Tecra M2 comes with a list of freebies that include a 256MB RAM upgrade, Targus Defcon cable lock, 64MB USB thumbdrive, backpack carrier, optical mouse and a one-year Toshiba SystemGuard Plus coverage.
Specs: Pentium M 1.5GHz; 256MB RAM; 40GB hard drive; 14.1-inch LCD screen; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; three-year international warranty.
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Twinhead efio 121i
Star price: S$2,299 (US$1,692.64)
Retail price: S$2,499 (US$1,839.89)
Remarks: Twinhead's entry level thin-and-light now comes at S$200 (US$147.25) off its retail price. Users can pay an extra S$99 (US$72.89) to upgrade the system to 512MB RAM and get a notebook case and USB-to-parallel cable free.
Specs: Pentium M 1.4GHz; 256MB RAM; 40GB hard drive; 12.1-inch LCD screen; DVD/CD-RW combo drive; 1.8kg.
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