ECS A535 14.1" AMD 1600+ Laptop with DVD & Wireless Networking - $598.00 - Wal Mart

[GottaDEAL]

<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=RjWYtCqO0*M&offerid=40579.3163026&type=2&subid=0" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.ecsusa.com/images/a535.gif" border="0"></a><br /><br />WalMart.com Special Buy - Get the ECS 14.1" AMD 1600+ Laptop with DVD & Wireless Networking for just $598.00. Scheduled to ship by the end of the month.<br /><br />The A535 features an AMD Mobility processor and 128MB memory expandable to 640MB. With its embedded 802.11b WLAN, the A535 provides affordable power, unsurpassed mobility and outstanding features for office and home users. Features: AMD 1600+ processor, 14.1" XGA TFT LCD screen, 40 GB hard drive, 128 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, 802.11b networking and Windows XP Home Edition.<br /><br /><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=RjWYtCqO0*M&offerid=40579.3163026&type=2&subid=0" target="_blank">ECS A535 14.1" AMD 1600+ Laptop with DVD & Wireless Networking - $598.00 - Wal Mart</a><br /><br /><b>Discuss the deal in this thread.</b>

[Dash9]

Not certain what battery comes with this unit, but beware that according to the specifications, the 4-cell battery lasts 40 minutes and the 8-cell 80 minutes.

[RossMAN]

Not certain what battery comes with this unit, but beware that according to the specifications, the 4-cell battery lasts 40 minutes and the 8-cell 80 minutes.

Good observation :)

 

If battery life is a major concern, the Toshiba Satellite A65-S1062 for $599 is another bargain laptop worth considering. The deal I linked to expired last week. As the Holiday Shopping season approaches I'm sure we'll see quite a few more laptop deals.

[Brad]

ECS specs - http://www.ecsusa.com/products/a535.html

 

It is designed more as a stationary-plugged in laptop and not a true mobile solution. But the battery life is enough if you are like RossMAN and only unplug it when you take in in the bathroom

[Brad]

Another possible option if you want longer battery life would be one of the many reconditioned models at Overstock.com. Plenty of options from name-brand companies like Dell, HP, IBM, etc... Most of these have slower processors that use less power but are still more than enough for most any activity on a laptop. Use a coupon and save more. We'll have several deals posted tomorrow for laptops at Overstock, so stay tuned.

[RossMAN]

ECS specs - http://www.ecsusa.com/products/a535.html

 

It is designed more as a stationary-plugged in laptop and not a true mobile solution. But the battery life is enough if you are like RossMAN and only unplug it when you take in in the bathroom

True.

 

Which reminds me I should remove the battery from my Toshiba laptop. Leaving it plugged in with battery inserted isn't good.

[AFB]

ECS specs - http://www.ecsusa.com/products/a535.html

 

It is designed more as a stationary-plugged in laptop and not a true mobile solution. But the battery life is enough if you are like RossMAN and only unplug it when you take in in the bathroom

I have to ask how you know this

[RossMAN]

I have to ask how you know this

Some secrets are better left unknown

[AFB]

Some secrets are better left unknown

[RossMAN]

Price drop to $548 and it's IN STOCK!

[DaveSimmons]

Nice computer for a parent / grandparent for email and surfing since they don't have to learn scary stuff like connecting the keyboard and monitor to the CPU, and they can use it anywhere without a computer desk.

 

Only bad part would be if it doesn't come with a restore CD (they don't say) for when grandpa clicks on a few "your computer needs optimizing" and weatherbug links.