By David Ponce

When we saw the HD preview footage of Battlefield 3, we got excited: graphics looked amazing. But when we played the console version, we cried gamer’s tears: it was nothing like the previews. No doubt these had been generated on a PC rather than on a console and the difference highlights just how much processing power can be crammed into a desktop computer. The liquid-cooled Alienware Aurora is a serious rig, sporting a 2nd Gen Core i7 3.4GHz Quad-core processor as well as dual GeForce GT 545 cards in SLI configuration. Coming in the smaller MicroATCX form factor, the Aurora also runs 8GB RAM, 1TB Hard Drive, DVD burner and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS. Sure, there are machines with more more power around, but for $1,199 after a $430 slash, it’s not a bad deal.

[ $430 Off On Alienware Aurora ] VIA [ LogicBuy ]

By David Ponce

$32 might not seem like that much money, but when you factor in the fact that it represents 15% of the price, it’s not too shabby. This leaves Dell’s P2312H 23-inch professional LED-backlit LCD monitor at $186 after rebate with free shipping.

Act fast though, this ends today.

[ $32 Off Dell 23 Inch LED-backlit LCD Monitor ]

By David Ponce

Last time we looked at a Dell Vostro 3450 , the thing was selling a little over $1,000 even after rebates. No longer, as today’s $218 off deal puts the 3450 at $665. For this price, there’s a Core i4-2430M 2.4GHz Dual-core processor with 4GB RAM, 750GB HDD, Backlit Keyboard, Fingerprint Reader and Windows 7 Professional 64-bit OS..

As always, shipping is free.

[ $218 Off On Dell Vostro 3450 ] VIA [ LogicBuy ]

By David Ponce

When you consider that after the $50 rebate of today’s deal, you’ll be left with a 15.6 inch laptop from Dell for $300, you realize that it’s really not a whole lot of money. For less than what most people pay in rent you get a Celeron Dual core processor, as well as “spill resistant keyboard, 2-Megapixel Webcam, built-in microphone, 2x2W stereo speakers, 15.6″ 1366 x 768 resolution LED-backlit display with anti-glare. 8X DVD burner, 6-cell battery, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, HDMI, three USB 2.0 ports, 3-in-1 card reader.”

[ $50 Off On Dell Vostro 1540 ] VIA [ LogicBuy ]

By David Ponce

WWe;ve been running the DOTD column for seeveral months now and it’s starting to look like a pattern is appearing, one where mostly laptops and desktops are featured with a few HDTVs thrown in for good measure. But today it’s a small exception, as you’re looking at the Dell 2150cn, a color laser printer. It’s normally $350 but today it’s $235. The 2150cn prints up to 24 pages per minute at 600 X 600dp and has a 40,000 monthly duty cycle, 400 MHz processor, 256MB RAM and… well, it’s a good printer and it’s pretty cheap now. Free shipping as usual, so grab it while it’s hot.

[ Save $115 On Dell 2150cn Color Printer ]

By David Ponce

Normally selling for $889, the Dell Vostro 3750 is now going for a very reasonable $579 after a chunky $310 rebate. For that price you get a 17.3 inch laptop with a 2nd generation Core i5 processor, 6GBB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive, fingerprint reader, Intel HD 3000 graphics, USB 3.0 ports, Windows 7 and more. As is usual with these deals, shipping is free.

[ $310 Off On Dell Vostro 3750 ] VIA [ LogicBuy ]

By David Ponce

We’re back with another deal on the m11x, Dell’s Alienware branded gaming laptop. Featuring a Core i7-2617M 1.5-2.6GHz processor, the 11 inch machine also comes with 8GB RAM, 750GB HDD and a 2GB GeForce GT 540M Optimus Graphics card. Normally this sells for $1,419 but after a $270 rebate, you’re looking at $1,149 to be able to play in a machine that looks like it’s trying to look like a gaming machine.

[ $270 Off On Dell Alienware m11x ] VIA [ LogicBuy ]

By David Ponce

I have an ultra-slim monitor and let me tell you, it looks good on a desk. It’s almost as if the future has arrived. And although my particular monitor isn’t by Dell, I hear that Dell’s panels are excellent, especially when they come at a $169 price tag on a 21.5 inch model. That’s $50 down from its regular $219 tag. “It’s the thinnest Dell LCD monitor ever and features mega-dynamic contrast ratio of 8,000,000:1 (typical), 1920 x 1080 resolution, VGA and DVI-D (HDCP) connectivity, bundled DVI-HDMI dongle, 2ms response time EPEAT Silver rating and more.”

[ $50 Off On Dell S2230MX 21.5-in Ultra-slim Monitor ] VIA [ LogicBuy ]

By David Ponce

The 17R keeps getting featured on these deals and that can only mean that its price is constantly dropping. Today you’re looking at a 2nd Gen Core i7-2670QM 2.2GHz Quad-core configuration that comes with 6GB RAM, 640GB HDD and a 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M graphics card. This one normally would sell for a chunky $1,293 but after today’s rebate, you’ll pay only $825. As is the case on most of these days, shipping is free.

[ Save $469 On Dell Inspiron 17R ] VIA [ LogicBuy ]