Thursday, July 23 at 07:05 AM | Posted by: Ryan, Wal-Mart
Category: Gadgets
I cannot believe how fast this summer has flown by.  Here we are at the end of July and people are starting to get ready to go back to school.  I remember how excited I got every year preparing to start school.  I also remember what my parents had to do to get my brother and I ready each fall and the expense of everything from supplies to clothes.

Every year, we try to find great deals on laptops to ease that expense for mom and dad and this year is no different.  On July 26th, we will have available a Compaq laptop for $298!!!  This is a full functioning laptop with 3GB of RAM memory and 160GB Hard Drive.  I have yet to see a 3GB machine under $300 this season.  Qtys are limited and will begin selling at 8:00 AM on Sunday, July 26th.  (May want to pass that along because we expect this one will be quite popular.)

If its size you're focused on, we're also working with HP on a new netbook coming to stores in August.  And in a few days, we'll lower the price and add to stores a very cool Acer laptop with…no kidding…an 8-hour lasting battery. (That's a full day of classes and more.)

Though school starts in a little over a month, there still is some summertime left so take advantage and enjoy!!

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is this in-store, online, or both?

 
ashcraft on 7/23/2009 at 3:16 PM
 
 
 
 

 Will this be on line or in store sale or both ?

 
jer rog on 7/23/2009 at 3:18 PM
 
 
 
 

It will also be online starting Friday, but you won't be able to buy it till Sunday AM.  

 
Paul Friday on 7/23/2009 at 11:33 PM
 
 
 
 

I want WIndows Seven? the new systems at that price!!!!! 

Please bring my Xmas dream come true! I don't want to shop at Best Buy! They always push me around to buy more expensive systems when I don't need it!

 

 
John Stice on 7/23/2009 at 11:40 PM
 
 
 
 

hello there. was just wondering. where can one order these powerful machines from and can i order from africa. wats the procedure

 
sam on 7/24/2009 at 2:21 AM
 
 
 
 

"...my parents had to do to get my brother and I ready..."

Apparently you skipped some English classes--that should be "my brother and *me* ..."

Anyway, this looks like a pretty good deal for students (and others) looking for a basic laptop (if they can stand the Home Basic OS). Worth a look-see at any rate.

 
Glenn on 7/24/2009 at 5:59 AM
 
 
 
 

I want this!

 
Cuong on 7/24/2009 at 6:13 AM
 
 
 
 

Just don`t expect to do anything on it that requires processor power.Hopefully people will be able to web surf,email.Thats about it for this price.Buyer beware!

 
dumbunny on 7/24/2009 at 8:11 AM
 
 
 
 

 

Some makers are saying that if you buy a new PC between now and the some time before the launch of Windows 7 (Oct 22), you will get a free upgrade to Windows 7.  Is that the case with this unit, too?  If so, it would SO make this an even better value.

 
Timothy on 7/24/2009 at 8:57 AM
 
 
 
 

There already are several Acer 8-hour battery Thinline computers on website. What's new about this one? Is it the lower price and in stores part that's new??

 
Ned Hamilton on 7/24/2009 at 9:03 AM
 
 
 
 

It definitely beats the last Acer I bought from you for $348 that is still working just fine about 2 years later.  I see no reason to change but the great specs and awesome price makes me think that I should.  Maybe I will donate the old one to someone who cannot afford to buy one.

 

 
Sonny on 7/24/2009 at 9:36 AM
 
 
 
 

Quick question...Does that laptop come with support from HP?

 
Ed on 7/24/2009 at 10:32 AM
 
 
 
 

I hope is doesn't turn out like the switch and bait that BestBuy did this week with their own sale for Acer Laptop for 299.00. Infact all of the Acer laptops that were on their web site was pulled because of it.

Nice trick by the way. I hope that Walmart will have enough of these laptops.

 
Marbare on 7/24/2009 at 10:53 AM
 
 
 
 

Quick question...Does that laptop come with support from HP?

 
Ed on 7/24/2009 at 11:51 AM
 
 
 
 

 

Is this offer available for people in Argentina?

Thank you.

 
Florencia on 7/25/2009 at 9:38 AM
 
 
 
 

This laptop will have a 1 year warranty with phone support from HP.

THe Windows 7 Upgrade program is only for PC's that are pre-built and shipped with Windows Vista Premium Edition. This Laptop only comes with Vista Basic, therefor you will not be qualify for the Windows 7 Tech Guarantee. Check  a few blogs down and you can ready more about that information.

 

 

 
Paul Friday on 7/25/2009 at 9:46 AM
 
 
 
 

 

I live in Viet Nam. I want to buy a Laptop, so that recomment above. But i don't know how to buy it?

 
Linh on 7/25/2009 at 10:37 AM
 
 
 
 

 

I want this!, I want this!, I want this!,

it's verry good

 
Son on 7/27/2009 at 11:16 PM
 
 
 
 

Is this real?  I would definately like to get this.  Is it still available for sale (back order/raincheck)?

 
Kelly on 7/30/2009 at 7:23 PM
 
 
 
 

 Is the compaq presario available online?  According to the Walmart site it isn't available in any stores within 100 miles of NYC.   VAH.

 
val a henry on 7/30/2009 at 11:48 PM
 
 
 
 

 

I know it is too late for this deal, but please inform me of the next laptop deal like this one.

 

         Thanks,

Keep bringing deals like this to the public.

 
Tyhrone on 8/6/2009 at 8:36 AM
 
 
 
 

THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR   LOL

 
terrance on 11/19/2009 at 12:34 PM
 
 
 
 
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