WalMart-16"HP Laptop,2.0Ghz AMD DC,3Gb RAM,250HDD,HDMI,Nvidia 8200M,Webcam-$599

[ovexi]

for whoever missed this Walmart deal, there is a similar priced and featured laptop at BestBuy except it comes with Vista Home Basic instead of Premium. The laptop is on the last page of Bestbuy current flyer.

[mzd369]

for whoever missed this Walmart deal, there is a similar priced and featured laptop at BestBuy except it comes with Vista Home Basic instead of Premium. The laptop is on the last page of Bestbuy current flyer.

No IEEE 1394 Input/Output

[be_man36]

You are right about the processor specs - Walmart's numbers are wrong. By the way I drove from Toronto to Milton to buy the last one yesterday afternoon.

I'm not sure if it was worth it - Vista is such junk that I can hardly wait to get rid of it, and I don't want to make my mind up about it until then. Nonetheless the only thing I've done is replace Norton Antivirus with Avira, and download Firefox and VLC player. Today eventlog is showing 3 system errors, 3 application errors and 4 security audit failures ON STARTUP. On an essentially virgin Vista install. (One of the errors is Norton antivirus trying to start, even though the very first thing I did was a complete uninstall of Norton.) It's a bit like driving a new car home from the dealership and having to get out at every intersection to pick up the pieces that have fallen off. Goodbye Vista, hello dual boot XP and Windows 7.

Finally, I haven't setup the video but out of the box playing full screen flash is very, very slow and jumpy - unwatchable really. I'm hoping I can tweak it and I'd appreciate any hints. I'd say if you want a HD media player you should spend more money, except that's not a guarantee of good performance either.

why are you trashing Vista? I have dual boot win 7 & vista and they run FLAWLESSLY on my HP dv5! I've never once had any problems in vista regarding compatibility, drivers, or hardware! I don't get why so many people are hating and having trouble with Vista? I luv it and looks awesome! and win 7 is fantastic! but I am starting to have trouble with the last build.

damn I missed the boat on this deal, my son needs a new lappy and this would've been perfect for him!

[ovexi]

why are you trashing Vista? I have dual boot win 7 & vista and they run FLAWLESSLY on my HP dv5! I've never once had any problems in vista regarding compatibility, drivers, or hardware! I don't get why so many people are hating and having trouble with Vista? I luv it and looks awesome! and win 7 is fantastic! but I am starting to have trouble with the last build.

damn I missed the boat on this deal, my son needs a new lappy and this would've been perfect for him!

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[kalachakraa]

why are you trashing Vista? I have dual boot win 7 & vista and they run FLAWLESSLY on my HP dv5! I've never once had any problems in vista regarding compatibility, drivers, or hardware! I don't get why so many people are hating and having trouble with Vista? I luv it and looks awesome!

I suppose it's an aesthetic thing more than anything else...as you say "it looks awesome" but in terms of functionality it's like a lobotomized XP. This is my reaction after two weeks of struggling with endless nags to let Vista automatically update (I only give open-source software this kind of freedom), poor wireless networking interfaces, no backwards compatibility (for example with Palm software) and tweaking all the settings as far back to XP as I have time for. I've had a PC continuously since 1981, and I've gone through more OS's than I can recall (Apple, MS, Linux and even an Osbourne if anyone can remember that far back) but this is the first upgrade that's felt like a step backwards in terms of configuration, functionality and control. (Oh wait, I've forgotten Windows ME, my bad.) Plus it's HUGE! -- I know, memory doesn't cost anything anymore, but this stinks of sloppy design. It's ****, but "it looks awesome" is exactly why I hate it.

I haven't tried Windows 7 yet but I've heard good things about it. If it goes well I think Vista will vanish from our lives and we'll never speak of it again. If it goes badly I'm looking forward to a better world with only free, open source operating systems from now on.

[teamcanada]

I have this computer; Got it during Futureshop's back to school sale for 499 and I love it. I think mine may be a little faster than what is listed here, but it works marvelously, good buy for anyone who needs a laptop.

[be_man36]

I suppose it's an aesthetic thing more than anything else...as you say "it looks awesome" but in terms of functionality it's like a lobotomized XP. This is my reaction after two weeks of struggling with endless nags to let Vista automatically update (I only give open-source software this kind of freedom), poor wireless networking interfaces, no backwards compatibility (for example with Palm software) and tweaking all the settings as far back to XP as I have time for. I've had a PC continuously since 1981, and I've gone through more OS's than I can recall (Apple, MS, Linux and even an Osbourne if anyone can remember that far back) but this is the first upgrade that's felt like a step backwards in terms of configuration, functionality and control. (Oh wait, I've forgotten Windows ME, my bad.) Plus it's HUGE! -- I know, memory doesn't cost anything anymore, but this stinks of sloppy design. It's ****, but "it looks awesome" is exactly why I hate it.

I haven't tried Windows 7 yet but I've heard good things about it. If it goes well I think Vista will vanish from our lives and we'll never speak of it again. If it goes badly I'm looking forward to a better world with only free, open source operating systems from now on.

palm isn't "backward compatibility" and I use programs & games that supposed to run in windows 98 (thats backward compatibility) I've installed in my vista and it runs flawless...and as for memory hog? sure its a hog but thats why we have dual core cpu's and more ram (and cheap) the computers nowadays can handle it easily and if not then you can set it lower. and U gotta try win 7 its sweet! nuff said!

[TupperWoo]

I suppose it's an aesthetic thing more than anything else...as you say "it looks awesome" but in terms of functionality it's like a lobotomized XP.

Vista IS labotomized, that's why it asks you 10 000 stupid questions all day long

Ahhh .... nice to look at but dumb as a doorknob ... nah, we won't go there

[be_man36]

Vista IS labotomized, that's why it asks you 10 000 stupid questions all day long

Ahhh .... nice to look at but dumb as a doorknob ... nah, we won't go there

funny I don't get asked 10,000 questions a day, are U referring to UAC? there is a way to set that up so U don't get asked so many times look on the internet for tweek guids instead of looking at porn! LOL , and ya I have to update maybe once a month, in the beginning it was alot BEFORE SP1 but now I haven't been asked to update for 2 months now!!

[friend20013]

I phoned my local Walmart & the $599.99 is the regular price. I want to know if this is a good laptop to buy for my first laptop.

[nedjel]

How does this WM deal HP compare to Gateway at BB for $599?
15’ screen true HD 16:9, Intel Dual Core processor, 4GB RAM, large HD, web cam, wireless N, HDMI out, Vista Premium 64- bit.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...66&catid=28239

Product Details
Web Code: 10118166
Mfr. Part Number: LX.W700X.020

Base Features
Approximate Battery Life
Approx. 3 Hours
Hard Drive Speed/Capacity
320GB SATA 5400RPM
Optical Drive
8X DVD-Super Multi DL with Labelflash
Processor Speed
2.16GHz
Processor Type
Intel Pentium Dual-Core T3400
RAM
4GB
Screen Size 15.6"

Graphics
Discrete Video Memory
No
Expandable Video Memory
Yes - Up to 1GB
Graphics Chipset
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
Integrated Video Memory
Yes
Native Screen Resolution
1366 x 768
Upgradable Video System
No
Video Memory
No

Audio
Audio Chipset
Mobile Intel GM45 Chipset
Audio Output
Stereo
Digital Input
No
Digital Output
No
Hardware Volume Control
Yes
Integrated Amplifier
No
Integrated Microphone
Yes
Microphone Input
Yes
Speaker Wattage
2.0W
Speakers Yes

Inputs/Outputs
Card Reader
Yes
Card Reader - Compatible Memory Types
5-in-1 Card Reader
Composite Output
No
ExpressCard/34 Input
No
ExpressCard/54 Input
Yes
HDCP Compliant
Yes
HDMI Port
Yes
IEEE 1394 Input/Output
No
IR Receiver
No
Number of Touchpad Buttons
5
PC Card Input ExpressCard/54
S-Video Output
No
Type of Keyboard
Bilingual
Type of Modem
V.92
Type of Pointing Device
Touchpad
USB 2.0 4
VGA Output
1
Webcam
Yes

Networking
Ethernet Port
10/100/1000
Integrated Bluetooth
No
Integrated WiFi
802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi

Power
Battery - Capacity
4400mAh
Battery - Number of Cells
6-Cells
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion

Computing Features
Processor Cache
1MB L2
System Bus
667MHz

Software
Loaded Software 1 Microsoft Works 9.0
Loaded Software 2 Adobe Reader
Loaded Software 3
Loaded Software 4
Operating System Language
Bilingual - Dual Boot
Pre-loaded Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit

Accessories
Headphones
No
Remote
No

Product Features
Notebook Depth
38.8 cm
Notebook Thickness (closed)
4.4 cm
Notebook Weight (including Battery)
2.98 kg
Notebook Width
26.5 cm
Warranty Labour 1 Year
Warranty Parts 1 Year

[para_seb]

I just bought one last night at 599$, still looked like the best around for me. I can't stand the 15.4 wide screens to narrow forme. the 16 inch isn't so bad.

[doingdeal]

Sears carry the same model pm ftw.

[zoolander]

Sears carry the same model pm ftw.

Unfortunately, Sears gives the extra 10% of the difference only on major appliances.
http://www.sears.ca/gp/node/n/16397191
So it's a matter of who has the better return policy should you change your mind.

[doingdeal]

My local sears store will price beat by 10% on electronics, computers, and appliance so maybe ymmv for others.