Apple has finally updated its MacBook Pro to the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor which, according to apple, are up to 39% faster than its predecessor. The processor has been out for some time but for some reason Apple waited until today to quietly release the new hardware. The new MacBook Pros are available in three configurations:

• 15-inch MacBook Pro with 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor – $1,999
  ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics processor with 128MB of GDDR3 SDRAM
  1GB expandbale up to 3GB
  120GB hard drive (optional 160GB or 200GB)
  2 USB 2.0 ports
  6x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
  1 FireWire 400, 1 FireWire 800, and DVI ports
  AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth, Ethernet
  iSight
• 15-inch MacBook Pro with 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor – $2,499
  ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM
  2GB expandbale up to 3GB
  120GB hard drive (optional 160GB or 200GB)
  2 USB 2.0 ports
  6x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
  1 FireWire 400, 1 FireWire 800, and DVI ports
  AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth, Ethernet
  iSight
• 17-inch MacBook Pro with 2.33 Intel Core 2 Duo processor – $2,799
  ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM
  2GB expandbale up to 3GB
  160GB (otional 100GB or 200GB)
  3 USB 2.0 ports
  8x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
  1 FireWire 400, 1 FireWire 800, and DVI ports
  AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth, Ethernet
  iSight

Link:  New Apple MacBook Pro with Intel Core 2 Duo Processor

There are only 7 days left to use the Google Checkout $10 Coupon on orders of $30 or more at eCost. To redeem this coupon, click here and use Google Checkout to complete your purchase.

Link:  $10 Coupon on orders of $30 or more at eCost (expires 10/31/06)

Sandisk’s Sansa MP3 Players have been subject to quite a bit of attention lately (including from us) as a low cost alternative to the iPod Nano. The Sansa is available in capacities ranging from 2GB to 8GB, all in a small footprint which includes a sharp 1.8-inch TFT color screen and a microSD memory expansion slot. Additionally, the Sansa comes with an FM tuner and a voice recorder and supports Microsoft PlayForSure.

Last week we shared with you a Dell coupon for the 4GB Sansa. Now, J&R is throwing its hat in the ring with discounted prices on the 2GB, 6GB, and 8GB Sansas which it claims are the lowest prices on Pricegrabber. The 2GB Sansa is available for $79.99 after a rebate (expires 10/30/06) while the 6GB costs $149.99 and the 8GB sells for $179.99.

Links:  

• Sansa e250 2GB MP3 Player – $79.99 (After Rebate – expires 10/30/06)
• Sansa e270 6GB MP3 Player – $149.99
• Sansa e280 MP3 Player 8GB – $179.99

Another busy week at Shopperism is in the books and once again we’ve learned much. Our conclusions so far:

• The only think better than reading a book is buying that book with a coupon
• We can always rely on Dell to send us great coupons.
• Printing photos is fun. Printing Photos with a coupon is funner.
• Everyone is still loco for Elmo.
• A violent movie also makes for a violent video game.
• You can never have enough shoes… or coupons for shoes.

It’s no secret that we like our Logitech Harmony remote controls so we are happy to pass along this discount. NewEgg is selling the Logitech Harmony 688 Universal Infrared Remote Control (in Silver) for a mere $69.99 which is by far the cheapest price we’ve seen online.

As with other Harmony Remotes, the 688 is programmable through your PC which accesses an online database of over 150,000 devices. This means that you don’t need to create any pesky macros or programs to make it work with your various devices.

Link:  Logitech Harmony 688 Infrared Universal Remote Control at NewEgg

As we mentioned in the previous post, Dell just released a bunch of coupons. Below are coupons for 20% to 25% off 11 digital cameras including the great Canon Rebel XT (either with lens or body only). Here at Shopperism we love our Canon cameras and would highly recommend the Rebel XT as a great affordable intro digital SLR or the SD800 as a small everyday digital camera. Please note that these coupons expire the earlier of the specified date or when the specified quantity is sold.

	Save 20% on EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR Camera with 18-55 mm Lens – Black To redeem, click here and use coupon code 2F0530BC8P0NMX Expires earlier of 10/26/06 or 650 redemptions
	Save 20% on EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR Camera (Body Only/No Lens Included) – Silver To redeem, click here and use coupon code BB85CSCMWT$ZL$ Expires earlier of 10/25/06 or 150 redemptions
	Save 20% on Canon SD800 IS Digital Camera To redeem, click here and use coupon code 1LXC10PDXCHKL? Expires earlier of 10/24/06 or 650 redemptions
	Save 25% on Canon PowerShot SD630 Digital Camera To redeem, click here and use coupon code WVS1WJQ4WZCLFF Expires earlier of 11/2/06 or 2500 redemptions
	Save 25% Off Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital Camera To redeem, click here and use coupon code 25WQP378ZG5KBC Expires earlier of 10/26/06 or 3000 redemptions
	Save 25% on Canon PowerShot A710 IS Digital Camera To redeem, click here and use coupon code K3S36?P$4?4D0P Expires earlier of 10/26/06 or 1000 redemptions
	Save 25% on Canon PowerShot A540 Digital Camera To redeem, click here and use coupon code 0R51388JB1PN49 Expires earlier of 10/24/06 or 800 redemptions
	Save 25% on Olympus Stylus 720 SW Digital Camera To redeem, click here and use coupon code FM297V2TB9F4VP Expires earlier of 10/26/06 or 1900 redemptions
	Save 25% on Kodak Easyshare C643 Zoom Digital Camera To redeem, click here and use coupon code ?XW4HJ4LD?$BW1 Expires earlier of 10/27/06 or 6000 redemptions
	Save 25% on Fuji FinePix F30 Digital Camera To redeem, click here and use coupon code X4F5NTX2B8VLB$ Expires earlier of 10/24/06 or 440 redemptions

Dell has just released a series of coupons for various products including 20% off the Sandisk Sansa E260 4GB MP3 player. Also in this batch are coupons for a Sansa M240 1GB MP3 Player and two external hard drives from Western Digital. As with most Dell coupons, these coupons expire the earlier of specified date or when a certain number are sold.

	Save 20% on Sandisk 4GB Sansa E260 MP3 Player To redeem, click here and use coupon code SMGQ6W7VDLG7L3 Expires earlier of 10/26/06 or 3000 redemptions
	Save $20 off SanDisk 1 GB Sansa m240 MP3 Player To redeem, click here and use coupon code HQGQSLFX5L5R9G Expires earlier of 10/26/06 or 3500 redemptions
	Save 20% on Western Digital 250 GB Dual-Option Backup USB 2.0 / FireWire External Hard Drive To redeem, click here and use coupon code TQ99VTPVV9V?1V Expires earlier of 10/25/06 or 1200 redemptions
	Save 20% on Western Digital 500 GB 7200 RPM USB 2.0/FireWire 400 External Hard Drive – My Book Premium Edition To redeem, click here and use coupon code 99W?HV4MPN4FS4 Expires earlier of 10/26/06 or 1100 redemptions

If you are looking for a laptop and you don’t want to break the bank, check out this $598 Toshiba laptop at Walmart.com. At that price it may not be the most powerful laptop on the market but it does pack enough features to make it interesting. The Toshiba Satellite A105-S2101 comes with a 15.4″ widescreen (1280×800) LCD display and is powered by a 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron M Processor 420 and 512MB of SDRAM. The 60GB hard drive comes with Windows XP Home Edition and graphics is powered by an ATI RADEON Xpress 200M. Other hardware include built in WiFi (b/g), CD-RW/DVD-ROM, Ethernet, Modem, built in speakers, and a PC Card slot.

This great deal is in stock right now and does not require any coupons or rebates.

Links:

• Wireless laptop only $598 at Walmart.com
• Online only specials at Walmart.com

Overstock.com has just extended its 12% off plus $1 shipping coupon until 10/22/06. With so many categories at Overstock, you could use this coupon to pickup jewelry, home decor, electronics, books, music, and even musical instruments.

Link: 12% off entire order plus $1 shipping at Overstock.com