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Just because the baseball season has ended, it doesn’t mean you have to stop rooting for your favorite team!

Dell has launched a new series of laptops that can be designed and customized to feature any of the 30 Major League Baseball teams. This option is only available through the Dell Design Studio, and his only available with select Dell Inspiron and Dell Studio laptops.

Your team. Your laptop. This is new to Dell Design Studio, so choose from almost 100 Major League Baseball designs and give your laptop some life.

This deal is ongoing, so you have plenty of time to decide! Laptops don’t have to be plain and boring. Give it some flavor and personality.

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From all that I’ve read lately concerning tech trends, the netbook market, those low cost, ultra portable notebooks are the only computing product segment that are truly gaining speed. With the telephone companies getting into the game, offering huge discounts on price when you sign to a 2 year data contract (just like with a mobile phone), I’m sure this trend will only grow.

Inexpensive and portable netbooks appeal to a wide audience, from businesspeople who travel frequently, to kids and home users looking for a small laptop to carry from room to room, to book-laden students who spend long hours on campus. It’s easy enough to tell a netbook from other laptops, but the differences between one netbook and the next are getting fewer and fewer. They generally have 8-to-10-inch widescreens and lack built-in optical drives. None have full-size keyboards—they usually range from 89 percent to 93 percent of full size—so expect a more cramped typing experience than with a mainstream laptop.You will find an abundance of USB ports, a webcam, a card reader, and built-in Wi-Fi. Some even have bonus features like ExpressCard slots, Bluetooth, and options for cellular modems. Most every netbook has adopted the Intel Atom platform, made up of the Atom processor, integrated graphics, and 512MB to 1GB of RAM.

I noticed a very good special the Dell is offering this morning concerning netbooks. Dell Coupon Codes that offer 15% off on Dell Mini 10 and Mini 10v netbooks priced over $459. Just enter code ?$HD8SFZQW2GBQ at checkout and you’re golden.

The Mini 10 and Mini 10v come in a few different flavors, but all of them offer everything you want in a mobile companion and more. They may be small, but you’ll be surprised by all the fun features packed inside.

Dell Mini 10v Like most netbooks these days the 10v comes with the Intel Atom processor and the Windows XP operating system. It weighs in at 2.5 pounds with a 10.1 inch glossy LED display and a keyboard that is 92% the size of a regular laptop. It comes standard with 1GB of RAM and you have the option of a 160GB SATA harddrive or a 16GB Solid State. Prices for the Mini 10v can be as low as $299.

Dell Mini 10 This is the more deluxe cousin. They do share some commonalities such as the Atom processor, 1GB of Ram and Windows XP. The weight is basically the same with the Mini 10 weighing in at just one ounce heavier at 2.6 pounds. The screen size is the same 10.1 inches, however with the Mini 10 you ave the option of upgrading the resolution to HD. With the Mini 10 you have your choice between 250GB SATA harddrive or a 64 GB Solid State. The Mini 10 also offers GPS! Now that is a nice option. Prices for the Mini 10 start at $349

Yesterday I wrote on things I wanted for Father’s Day. I tried to keep it simple, affordable and within reason. There was one glaring omission however. The item I would really like to have, is a new desktop computer. Not just any desktop mind you, but one that has a media focus. This desktop needs a large HD screen, it needs power, and it needs to be stylish because I would like it to become the central core of our home entertainment system. This in addition to handling every other function that you would like a computer to accomplish. Sound extravagant? Maybe a touch, but you would be surprised how affordable taking this route can be. Especially when compared to an older mode of thinking where one would purchase a television, dvd player, stereo and a computer. I’m thinking consolidation, and I really think this is the best way to go!

I started investigating, I found a few options that definitely stirred my interest. These being the new Dell Studio Desktop and the Dell Studio Hybrid.

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So when shopping for a new desktop what should we consider? How can tally the score card, so a decision can be made? So much of this depends on what you are going to be using your computer for: if you are just a general daily user you won’t demand the same specs as a power user who is editing video or engaged in resource intensive gaming. I want mine to be configured primarily for entertainment. I also want it to look good in the living room.

But looks aren’t everything, it’s really important to buy something with the goods “under the hood” so to speak. The first thing is comparing the processor chip. Processor choices are a bit more difficult now than they were before. It is still really a choice between an AMD and an Intel processor. The difference really comes in how many cores there are in the processor and its relative speed. Each company now has a performance rating system that isn’t really easy to compare. a desktop with a dual-core CPU and enough power to run productivity apps, view and edit vacation photos, manage MP3s and videos, and even play many of today’s games–the core activities most common to families, students, and the general purpose PC user.

The second thing to consider would be the memory. Most desktop computers now use a type of memory called DDR2. DDR3 is now finally making its way to PC systems but it is more expensive. In terms of amount, it is best to have at least 2GB of memory in the system and preferably 4GB. Memory speeds can impact performance as well. I would make sure that there is ample room for future expansion as well. You may only need 2GB now, but in a couple of years I wouldn’t be at all surprised if many tasks you might want to take on required 4, 6 and so on.

Hard drives really boil down to size and speed. The larger the drive and the faster, the better the performance and capacity. In a desktop, it is best to have at least 500GB or more of storage space these days. In terms of speed, they are pretty much all running at 7200rpm now. A few high performance 10,000rpm drives are available. Most drives use the Serial ATA interface now for ease of installation.

Most systems sold now feature DVD burners, even the budget systems. It is best to make sure that you get a multiformat DVD burner that can support both the +R/RW and -R/RW formats. Speeds should be 16x for the recordable speed. Dual or Double Layer media support is also a common feature although less likely to be used due to media cost. Options also include LightScribe or Labelflash support for burning labels directly to compatible media. Blu-ray is an option for those wanting to use their PC for the high definition video format.

Video card technology seems to change every three to six months. If you aren’t really doing any 3D graphics at all, then integrated graphics may be just fine. Beyond this, there are a wide selection of cards. Things to consider include performance, the amount of memory on the card, output connectors and the version of Direct X supported. Those looking to do any gaming should really consider a Direct X 10 card with at least 512MB of memory onboard. Pretty much all new systems will use the PCI-Express graphics standard.

What good is a desktop PC unless it also has a monitor? Previously users would need to choose between a CRT or LCD monitor, but LCDs are pretty much the standard now because of their reduced size and power consumption. The real issue is more about size and cost of the LCDs. The price difference between 19-inch and 22-inch models make 22-inch the best overall value although 24-inch models are quickly dropping in price. Most all screens use the wider 16:10 format but some are now being released with a near 2:1 ratio best suited for movie watching.

Whew! I know it seems like a lot, but I think we can agree it’s a good investment and useful for the entire family. As for me, if my dearly beloved family is reading this I think I gave ample hints as to which new “affordable” computer I would like for Father’s Day….*coughs* - DELL!

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Last week, I gushed enthusiastically about the $300 Lenovo discount codes being offered on their IdeaPad Y650 laptops. I spoke in length about how my computer had become the go to tool at the center of so many activities I engaged in during the course of a normal day. Whether it be work, research of a personal note or entertainment, I depend on my laptop for so much. This being the case (and flush with a little I.R.S. refund), I was very excited about the prospect of an upgrade this year.

Well…I may have “downplayed” another hobby that monopolizes my time on thee ol’ laptop, and that is “GAMING”!

Save 20% Off XPS 625 Desktop driving your gaming experience, your rivals won’t know what hit them! Get extreme gaming performance, cutting edge graphics and an innovative design - all at a killer value.

Plus enter Dell coupon codes: 65G7RQ11J?M2LH at checkout to save an additional 15% Off

See you on fellow gamers on the web, I’ll be the one kickin’ your —!! Ha!

Dell’s Inspiron 530 series desktops are VERY affordable.

With some starting out as low as $279, they are nearly a fraction of what you’d paid for other desktops on the market. This is just the perfect setup for a student or someone who is just looking for your basic home computer. And we have just the perfect coupon to help you save.

We have a free Dell coupon code that will let you save 15% on a Dell Inspiron 530 or 530s desktop.
A model starting just under $300, comes packed with Windows Vista, 2GB of RAM, 320 GB hard drive and much more. And with the extra savings you’ll get with our Dell coupon code, you’ll be able to put towards a monitor.

Enter in this Dell Coupon Code during checkout: KWNC$M1PMMR03M

This coupon EXPIRES May 1st.

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Need a new desktop?

We can help you with that, and also save you money.

When shopping at Dell, we can help you get 25% off this Dell XPS 430 desktop when you use our Dell coupon code. Dell’s XPS series is one of the best models out there on the market and can do nearly everything you need it too. And for such a great desktop, the price is affordable, starting at $1,149. You can’t beat that. And with our 25% savings, you’ll get an even better deal!

Enter in this Dell Coupon Code during check out: DXK56XBFXWN$W1

This XPS deal EXPIRES April 8th.

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You’ll find more than just computers at Dell. Check out this great deal they’re having on a HDTV!

And what better time to get a new HDTV than right now, right before the NBA playoffs. For a limited time, Dell is taking $500 off this Samsung 46″ LCD HDTV. With a savings like that, you can put it towards a new surround sound system to give yourself a great entertainment experience.

Just enter in this Dell Coupon Code during checkout for the Samsung deal: D44$QNP3DZ4MLM

You don’t have much time to think this over, as the deal EXPIRES AT THE END OF TODAY.

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A while back we brought you a deal that would save you 15% off a GPS system from Dell.

Now we’ve just one-upped ourselves by now bringing you a Dell coupon that will save you even more.

Right now at the Dell online store, you can save 25% off any GPS system that you find at the Dell online store. This applies to all the major GPS brands such as Garmin, Magellan, TomTom and more.

Just enter in this Dell GPS Coupon Code during checkout: QLHXH1ZX?MBVWW

This Dell GPS Deal EXPIRES April 1st..

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