What do you guys think of this (http://instorespecials.staples.com/staples/default.aspx?action=browsepagedetail&storeid=2478533&rapid=126563&pagenumber=3&listingid=-2097131958&ref=%2fstaples%2fdefault.aspx%3faction%3dbrowsepagesingle%26storeid%3d2478533%26rapid%3d126563%26pagenumber%3d3)? Anyone got a better deal? Looking to purchase right away...

Use is just for schoolwork, surfing, e-mail - nothing too intensive.

Are you talking about the Compaq Presario Intel® Celeron® M Processor 350 notebook that's on sale for $599?

The link doesn't work for me.

Compaq Presario Intel® Celeron® M Processor 350 notebook
Save $180. SPECIAL BUY.
$599.94
after instant savings & easy rebate
Valid Apr 3 - 16 In-Store Savings

This Compaq Presario notebook includes:
Intel® Celeron® M Processor 350
• 1MB L2 cache, 1.30GHz, 400MHz FSB
• 256MB DDR RAM • 40GB hard drive
• DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive
• 15" TFT display
• 56K (max) modem • 10/100 Ethernet card
• 54g 802.11b/g wireless LAN with SpeedBooster
• Windows® XP Home Edition
• $779.98 - $150 instant savings - $30 easy rebate = $599.94

Are you talking about the Compaq Presario Intel® Celeron® M Processor 350 notebook that's on sale for $599?

The link doesn't work for me.

Yep, that's exactly what I'm talking about.

http://images.crossmediaservices.com/dyn_li/200.0.88.0/Retailers/Staples/s0053532.jpg

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=3629164

I looked all over the place, and that's the best I can find. Looks like that Compaq is going to be a great price.

I remember when I started college, and I paid $1800 for a middle-of-the-road PC with a huge 15" monitor.

Staples link (http://instorespecials.staples.com/staples/default.aspx?action=search&storeid=2478533&searchtext=601383)

CircuitCity.com also has this laptop on sale for $599 (http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=37922609&siteid=40911438&bfpid=119026&bfmtype=electronics) after rebates.

Add an HP Deskjet Inkjet Printer (5740) for only $9.99 (http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=37922609&siteid=40911438&bfpid=96967&bfmtype=electronics) AR!

Yep, Circuit City has the same laptop - but $180 in rebates. Staples has it for $630 (after Instant Savings) with a $30 Easy Rebate to make it $599.

So, is this the best deal we have right now?

There will probably be another $499 laptop coming but who knows when.

Right now that's probably the best bargain laptop, better than a barebones Dell Inspiron 1000.

There will probably be another $499 laptop coming but who knows when.

Right now that's probably the best bargain laptop, better than a barebones Dell Inspiron 1000.

I thought as much - just wanted confirmation. :)