Not sure if this is a repost. Just got the flyer from WalMart indicating that they will be having the Compaq Presario CQ60-419WM Laptop computer for $298. Doesn't look like there's a webcam, but this could be the deciding factor on whether or not to get that netbook for about the same price.
THIS DEAL STARTS 7/26!!!
I did a small search and found the product info on the HP website:
Product Name CQ60-419WM Product Number NV243UA#ABA Microprocessor 2.10 GHz AMD Sempron SI-42 Processor Microprocessor Cache 512KB L2 Cache Memory 3072MB Memory Max 4096MB Video Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8200M Video Memory Up to 1407MB Hard Drive 160GB (5400RPM) Multimedia Drive SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support Display 15.6" Diagonal High Definition HP BrightView Display (1366x768) Fax/Modem Network Card Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN Wireless Connectivity Sound High speed 56k modem (11)
Keyboard Altec Lansing Pointing Device 101-key compatible full size keyboard with integrated numeric keypad PC Card Slots External Ports 802.11b/g WLAN (10a) Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical scroll Up/Down pad
Other Devices Integrated microphone
Dimensions CHINA Weight 8471300000 Security Power 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0; 1 Headphone out; 1 microphone-in; 1 VGA (15-pin); 1 RJ-11 (modem); 1 RJ -45 (LAN) Kensington® MicroSaver lock slot; Power-on password; Accepts 3rd party security lock devices
What's In The Box 6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery
Software Operating System: 65W AC Adapter Security and Support: Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009 (including 60 days complimentary live update) (19b)
Message edited by: WishingOnAStar on 2009-07-26 14:13:28 CDT
AssocCities
Senior Member
posted: Jul. 21, 2009 @ 6:41p
Seems like it would be a good deal at first glance. But, the specs don't mention the operating system. I would think the Sempron would have a hard time running Vista, and XP would be your only option?
thekid72
Broke Member
posted: Jul. 21, 2009 @ 6:42p
I see one key plus over the Celeron based machines in this price range - the Sempron DOES have the capability to throttle back under light load.
WishingOnAStar
Broke Member
posted: Jul. 21, 2009 @ 7:11p
AssocCities said:Seems like it would be a good deal at first glance. But, the specs don't mention the operating system. I would think the Sempron would have a hard time running Vista, and XP would be your only option? The ad mentions that it has Windows Vista Basic. This machine would run well with XP.
FrugalFreak
Teh d00d
posted: Jul. 21, 2009 @ 7:25p
if it is a Samsung 160 GB Spinpoint HD, be prepared for a new HD purchase soon.
WishingOnAStar
Broke Member
posted: Jul. 21, 2009 @ 7:33p
FrugalFreak said:if it is a Samsung 160 GB Spinpoint HD, be prepared for a new HD purchase soon. If that's the case, I'm sure HP would take care of it.
spark911
Senior Member
posted: Jul. 21, 2009 @ 7:40p
WishingOnAStar said:FrugalFreak said:if it is a Samsung 160 GB Spinpoint HD, be prepared for a new HD purchase soon. If that's the case, I'm sure HP would take care of it.yeah, HP took care of my 160gb out of a CQ60, but what a pain...just woke up one day and it was dead, no warning sign or noises....there went all my data!
dwight2009
Member
posted: Jul. 21, 2009 @ 7:47p
great deal! online only?
jdixon
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jul. 21, 2009 @ 8:51p
spark911 said:WishingOnAStar said:FrugalFreak said:if it is a Samsung 160 GB Spinpoint HD, be prepared for a new HD purchase soon. If that's the case, I'm sure HP would take care of it.yeah, HP took care of my 160gb out of a CQ60, but what a pain...just woke up one day and it was dead, no warning sign or noises....there went all my data! hopefully you know now to use a flash drive. Backup every now and then wouldn't hurt.
Logician1313 (Staff)
Deal Hunter
posted: Jul. 21, 2009 @ 9:41p
dwight2009 said:great deal! online only?
B&M means brick and mortor, meaning that you can only get this at WalMart store.
This sounds like a good deal. Last November (not BF), I bought the CQ50WM for $299 and am very happy with it. Vista Basic, 2gb not 3 like this one is. The CQ50WM is Intel Celeron. Not sure how that compares with the AMD here, but Celeron is just fine for me (not a gamer); Hulu plays smoothly without any hiccups. I've downloaded a couple of games from PopCap and Wild Tangent and they run well, too. There is no webcam on mine, and it sounds like this one is also lacking.
FrugalFreak
Teh d00d
posted: Jul. 21, 2009 @ 10:10p
spark911 said:WishingOnAStar said:FrugalFreak said:if it is a Samsung 160 GB Spinpoint HD, be prepared for a new HD purchase soon. If that's the case, I'm sure HP would take care of it.yeah, HP took care of my 160gb out of a CQ60, but what a pain...just woke up one day and it was dead, no warning sign or noises....there went all my data!
My sister's HD in Pav 7600 died ONE month past 1 yr warranty expire. They sure are making things have extra short life cycle. I still have old drives from early 2000's that runs fine. If I pay $1000+ for laptop, I expect it to last more than ONE year.
CtlAltl33t
Broke Member
posted: Jul. 21, 2009 @ 10:25p
Any chance of buying in advance and having Wally World do a pricematch? I'm not familiar with their policies
QUICKAVE
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Jul. 21, 2009 @ 10:47p
pm @ stapless.
scottxmso
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Jul. 21, 2009 @ 10:52p
QUICKAVE said:pm @ stapless.
PMing doesn't work for PCs anymore, since every store has the manufacturer create a custom model for them (and sometimes even for a specific sale, especially Black Friday). Can anyone guess what the "WM" at the end of the model number stands for?
Dukxing
New Member
posted: Jul. 21, 2009 @ 11:32p
Sempron theoritically will run fine on vista, though any specs will run better with less resource hungry xp. What needs to be considered is ram when it comes to vista because even low end processors will meet min req's. This particular model will handle it fine IMHO. 3gb RAM is sufficient. I run vista with a single core and only 1gb, though upgrading it to 2+gb RAM WILL boost performance.
cybercho
Senior Member
posted: Jul. 22, 2009 @ 12:15a
Wooooh....tempting.... Waiting for Windows 7....
yesidonoitall
Senior Member - 10K
posted: Jul. 22, 2009 @ 12:32a
CtlAltl33t said:Any chance of buying in advance and having Wally World do a pricematch? I'm not familiar with their policies
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