So, the time has come for a new laptop. Doing a Google search for Dell deals/coupons/etc. is a nightmare -- tons of broken links, deals that don't work, deals that really aren't deals, etc.

Help!

Anyone keep up with this and know of any really useful coupons, hot deals, etc.? I'm pretty open in terms of models/features/etc... it's really just a secondary PC anyway and it's replacing one that is 4 (!!) years old.

check out http://www.searchalldeals.com

shitload of dell deals!

here is one for example

# Vostro 1000 15.4-inch Widescreen Laptop with AMD Dual Core CPU, 2GB, 120GB & DVD Burner
*Ends Tonight* $449 with Free Shipping
Dell Vostro laptops offer a 30 day money-back guarantee and no pre-installed trialware. Click through to their base model starting at $399, choose $100 in upgrades and continue to the shopping cart to see a $50 automatic discount. Plus, shipping is normally an extra $20, but is now free with this system. *Note* To make it easier to choose all the upgrades below, switch to "List View" on Dell's page.
System Specs:
# Select > AMD Athlon Dual Core Processor [+ $25]
# Windows Vista Home Basic
# Select > 15.4-inch Wide Screen XGA Display w/ True Life [+ $0]
# Select > 2GB DDR2 Memory [+ $35]
# Select > 120GB SATA Hard Drive [+ $15]
# Select > 8x DVD Burner [+ $15]
# ATI Radeon 256MB Video Card
# Select > Dell Wireless 1490 wifi card [+ $10]

has anyone been able to use the dell coupons on techbargains?
everytime i try, none of them every worked. are they a one time use coupon?

dealnews is another option. I like their daily emails.