Compaq Presario CQ60-419WM 15.4" w/AMD Sempron SI-42 Proc, 3GB, 160GB HD - $298.00 + $7.97 est. Shipping=$305.97 @ walmart.com!!

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walmart.com has:
The Compaq Presario CQ60-419WM 15.4" Laptop PC with AMD Sempron SI-42 Processor features: AMD Sempron SI-42 Processor, 2.10 GHz with 512Kb L2 Cache, 3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz, expandable to 4GB, 160 GB Hard Drive SATA, CD/DVD Writer (DVD+/-RW), wireless WiFi & Wired Ethernet with built-in 802.11 b/g, 15.6" Diagonal High Definition HP BrightView Display, NVIDIA GeForce 8200M integrated graphics with up to 1407MB Shared Video Memory, 6-cell battery, Genuine Windows Vista Home Home Basic (32-bit), Microsoft Works and more (full spec below) for $298.00 + $7.97 estimated shipping charges = $305.97

Pretty decent price for a full sized lappy!

Linky: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11050018#rr

For those who want everyday computing capability that's built to last, the Compaq Presario 15.4" Laptop PC delivers! This powerful performer boasts AMD Sempron SI-42 Processor and NVIDIA graphics along with 3GB System memory, 160GB Hard Drive, and integrated wireless LAN modem enables high-speed laptop connections in hotspots.
Compaq Presario 15.4" Laptop PC is Limit 1, While Supplies Last:

Store Photos, Videos, Music and more.
# AMD Sempron SI-42 Processor
2.10 GHz with 512Kb L2 Cache
# 3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz, expandable to 4GB
3GB of memory to handle today's memory-hungry applications
# 160 GB Hard Drive SATA
Store Photos, Videos, Music and more.
# CD/DVD Writer (DVD+/-RW)
Play and create CD's and DVD's with the CD/DVD burner
# Wireless WiFi & Wired Ethernet
Connect to a broadband modem with 10/100Mbps Ethernet or Wireless connect to a WiFi signal or hotspot with built-in 802.11 b/g
# 15.6" Diagonal High Definition HP BrightView Display
NVIDIA GeForce 8200M integrated graphics with up to 1407MB Shared Video Memory

Additional Features

• 101-key full size keyboard with integrated numeric keypad
• USB 2.0 (3), Headphone & Microphone Jacks, VGA Video Output, RJ11 (56k Modem) & RJ45 (10/100Mbps LAN) Ports Built-in
• 6-cell battery (up to 4 hours) & AC Adapter Included

Software

• Genuine Windows Vista ® Home Home Basic (32-bit)
• Microsoft Works
• Micrsoft Office 2007 Home & Student Edition: 60 Day Trail Version
• Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009 (including 60 days complimentary live update)
• Cyberlink DVD Suite
• HP Help & Support
• HP Recovery Manager
• HP Total Care Advisor
• HP DVD Play
• Muvee Reveal
• HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent
• HP Total Care Set Up
• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Microsoft Vista Home Basic with Service Pack: Makes your computing experience more efficient, more secure and more fun. To learn more about the different versions of Microsoft Vista, click here

Support and Warranty
# 1-Year Warranty with Phone support
Other Spec Info:
Processor Brand: AMD
Processor Type: Sempron
Hard Drive Size: 160GB(5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive
Display Type: 15.6" TFT
Widescreen Display: Yes
Max Resolution: 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
Processor: AMD Sempron SI-42 / 2.1 GHz
Cache Memory
Type: L2 cache
Installed Size: 512 KB
Storage
Hard Drive: 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
RAM
Installed Size: 3 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
Optical Storage
Type: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - integrated
Networking
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor: NVIDIA GeForce 8200M G
Audio
Features: Altec Lansing speakers
Audio Input: Microphone
Audio
Features: Altec Lansing speakers
Audio Input: Microphone
Notebook Camera
Camera Type: Integrated
Product Dimensions
Width: 14.9 in
Height: 1.7 in
Depth: 9.9 in
Weight: 6.6 lbs
Card Reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards: SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card

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This laptop normally prices around 320-349 at Bestbuy or online, so it's an ok deal. You get what you pay for. Actually with the one I saw, there was a Celeron. I don't know if that's any better than Sempron or not.

 

I was wondering about the whole Celeron vs. Sempron thing for my stepmom, who's interested in this lappy. Those two seem to be the red headed stepchildren of AMD and Intel, as they are rarely talked about, even here.

Still for the price of a netbook, your getting a full size laptop that's good for the basics like internet, dvd watching, etc. I can really see the appeal here, even with the netbook market we have now.

 

Yeah Booboo, thats certainly true. Im sure the difference between the two is negligible, so maybe have your Mom get this deal?

 

My twins start college in the fall and need notebooks. Is this deal the best value out there? Money is a factor, but a bad product at a good price is still a bad deal. Any thoughts?

 

Depends on what your kids do TBH. If they just use their computers now for web surfing, watching movies, managing photos, this is a good option esp. if your on a budget.

However, if they perform more advanced tasks like play games (not those web browser flash games either-this system can handle those fine ) edit video, or do heavy multitasking, they might be better suited for another notebook.

If your kids are going into specialized programs like graphics design or engineering, they'll probably need a system with a lot more horsepower.

The best way to tell is to fill out a New Thread with your answers to NBR's FAQ in the What Notebook Should I Buy section of the forums. Fill this out together with your kids so you'll get a better idea of what they currently use their computer for, and what they might use it for in the future.