Laptop [Back to School] Promotion

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meganmecrazy

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Did anyone see the laptop special (while supplies last) at Walmart that started today?

HERE IT IS!!

Now, for those of you who are knowledgeable about computers (unlike me)...is this a good laptop? I've heard so much about this price but was wondering if it was really worth it.
 
As far as specs go, yep, it's a good one. I dunno if many have had problems with Compaq before though.
 
We have had 2 Compaq desktops. The first one we bought in 2000 and my Dad is still using it...grant it it's a dinosaure because it's slow and old...but he is 75 years old and it's perfect for him and his needs!! :D

I'm on our second Compaq now and it's 4 years old and still running strong....yes we have made updates to it but only RAM and and an additional internal HD.....everything else on it is the original and it runs GREAT!!

I also have a Compaq laptop that is 3 years old....again it runs great but off course it's out of date and we haven't made any updates to it. I use it mainly at night in the living room or bedroom to surf the internet while DH watched TV or he is on his laptop!!

I'd snatch that laptop up in a NEW YORK minute....infact as soon as I hit the submit button I'm showing htis link to DH!!! :D :D :D I need a new one that I can actually scrap on and the kids can have my old one!!!! :D :D
 
I would SO buy this...and I even had one in my cart, but the only reason I would need one right now is for my sister in law, and I want it to have a built in webcam so I can talk to my niece and nephew. Their computer died earlier this year, and she can't afford a new one. I think I'll just have to keep my eyes open for a fabulous deal like this that has a webcam built in it. Not worth it to buy this and then spend $100 on a good webcam...kwim?
 
That is a great deal, as far as specs and price go! If we had the $$ right now I'd definitely buy one for DH, his Dell laptop is slower than slow and only has 512MB of RAM & an 80GB hard drive so that would be great for him since all he does on it is load all his music to his iPod and checks his sports websites. And I believe Compaq is basically the same as HP, or at least I'm pretty sure that is what my computer tech brother-in-law told me.
 
My dh just bought it for me!!! He had one for his work computer and loved it. Hates the one he has now-it's different! Wish me luck. It's my Christmas present a few months early!!!
 
How much is it and what does the warranty cover? Is it 2 years beyond the normal 1 year manufacturers warranty?
 
I decided that for this price, I'd go ahead and get it, and then I just ordered her a $30 webcam to go with it. Hopefully it works well enough! Now...she'll have no excuse not to learn how to digital scrap!! I have a PSE6 that is brand new, so I'll bring that along with it when I go up to visit! She'll be surprised!!
 
wow that is fricking awesome!! Wish I had a sister-in-law like you:) I bet she is gonna be beyond thrilled!!
4noisyboys said:
I decided that for this price, I'd go ahead and get it, and then I just ordered her a $30 webcam to go with it. Hopefully it works well enough! Now...she'll have no excuse not to learn how to digital scrap!! I have a PSE6 that is brand new, so I'll bring that along with it when I go up to visit! She'll be surprised!!
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I decided that for this price, I'd go ahead and get it, and then I just ordered her a $30 webcam to go with it. Hopefully it works well enough! Now...she'll have no excuse not to learn how to digital scrap!! I have a PSE6 that is brand new, so I'll bring that along with it when I go up to visit! She'll be surprised!!
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SO SO nice of you!!! I think she will LOVE it!!!
 
I forgot to mention that I am actually replying from it right now! I just got done hooking everything up! Just have to get all my firefox add-ons and save some of my favorites on the toolbars!

I didn't get the warranty [yet], wasn't sure if it is worth it or not. I have 15 days to get it though. They said you can try the laptop out and make sure you like it and if not just bring it back, etc. But, um, so far, I'm loving it!!! We bought a laptop not too too long ago but it is my husbands :P It is a super nice HP laptop that I got for a steal because of a price mistake. So I'm happy that I can now have my own lappy! :)
 
jessica31876 said:
wow that is fricking awesome!! Wish I had a sister-in-law like you:) I bet she is gonna be beyond thrilled!!
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My brother is a druggie and left her with two kids...I do all I can to make sure she and the kids know that I am there for them. The webcam is so I can skype with my niece and nephew. I'm doing that with my other ones that live back east, and it's wonderful to see them, have them tell me all that's going on...how their swim meets went, etc...

I'm just excited that I was able to get her one (because we can't even email now) and at this price! I've actually been looking for a month or so!
 
I chose to have mine mailed to me...I wonder if I can still get the warranty. I looked for it online and couldn't find anywhere to purchase it.
 
I can imagine then it'll be really great for all of you then...Getting to see and talk to them will be really nice!!
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My brother is a druggie and left her with two kids...I do all I can to make sure she and the kids know that I am there for them. The webcam is so I can skype with my niece and nephew. I'm doing that with my other ones that live back east, and it's wonderful to see them, have them tell me all that's going on...how their swim meets went, etc...

I'm just excited that I was able to get her one (because we can't even email now) and at this price! I've actually been looking for a month or so!
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WOOT...congrats Megan......your gonna love having your own lappy!!!

And um Debra......that's just one more of the many reasons you are the sweetest thang EVAH!!! :wub: Your SIL, niece and nephew are so blessed to have you!!!!! double :wub:
 
4noisyboys said:
I decided that for this price, I'd go ahead and get it, and then I just ordered her a $30 webcam to go with it. Hopefully it works well enough! Now...she'll have no excuse not to learn how to digital scrap!! I have a PSE6 that is brand new, so I'll bring that along with it when I go up to visit! She'll be surprised!!
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I hate to tell you this Debra, but it says in the specs that there's an integrated camera. Maybe you could return the webcam you bought.

We're looking at buying one for my brother for Christmas. His laptop just died & they're missionaries, so they don't have a lot of money.
Also, I called Daddy & he's looking at getting one for Mama for Christmas!
Thanks for pointing this deal out Megan! And congrats on your new lappy!!!
 
Oh that's great Deb! That would be such an awesome gift for your brother and the same for the gift for your mom! It really is a nice lil' laptop (i'm using it now laying in my bed with my sick little boy)!
 
meganmecrazy said:
Oh that's great Deb! That would be such an awesome gift for your brother and the same for the gift for your mom! It really is a nice lil' laptop (i'm using it now laying in my bed with my sick little boy)!
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Megan...maybe you can tell me then. Is there a webcam in it? There were questions asked and an associate said there wasn't one, but Deb said that in the specs it says there is one. Either way is fine. If there is one..I'll keep the web cam for my dh's laptop...he was out of state for 6 months last year and would've loved having something like that!
 
About the webcam. Um, unless it is hidden I don't see anything that looks like there is a webcam.

About it not being online anymore...call your local walmart store. I just called ours and there is still some left! And a hint (well at least at the couple walmarts around here) they don't have them sitting out they are hidden behind their counter so you have to ask for it. They said there were many people who thought they didn't have any because they weren't out on the shelves and almost left until they heard someone else asking about them.
 
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