I just got back from the Tiger Direct store on Capital Boulevard. Seems like everywhere I looked there were deals. I picked up a loaded, refurbished eMachines T2615 for $479. Normally I build my machines, but I figured I couldn’t build one for any cheaper than that.
Other deals include $20 wireless cards. I picked up a D-Link DWL-650+ (again, refurbished) for $29.99. After the $10 mail-in rebate, it becomes mine for $20. I almost spent $60 for the same thing at Blue And Yellow Box Store ™ just a week ago. The only quibble with that is that D-Link seems to be the only brand of wireless they carry. All in all, no big deal.
According to the list of Tiger Direct outlet stores, Raleigh is in rare company. The next time I need computer stuff, I’ll check them before going to Blue And Yellow Box Store ™.