starbeck96 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I was considering getting this for my teenage boys. I know that it is fine for browsing the web and schoolwork. Do you think I will have any trouble with YouTube playing? My boys like youtube and my husband may use it occassionaly also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stationchief Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 That $198 laptop from Walmart should surf the internet, write homework documents, and play Youtube videos fine. It just won't do much else than that. Think of it as an oversized, slightly-overhauled netbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourhappyfamily4 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Would it play learning games just fine on the net? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celestiaann Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 i bought several 199 laptops at walmart last year for family members, and my computer is the 199 laptop from 2 years ago.. still going strong and able to do everything i want it to.. im not a hardcore gamer or anything but my 4 year old plays sesame street games all the time on it and i watch youtube video, stream music, ect.. its been great for the money i paid 4 it and none of my family members have had any complaints either.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbeck96 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 i bought several 199 laptops at walmart last year for family members, and my computer is the 199 laptop from 2 years ago.. still going strong and able to do everything i want it to.. im not a hardcore gamer or anything but my 4 year old plays sesame street games all the time on it and i watch youtube video, stream music, ect.. its been great for the money i paid 4 it and none of my family members have had any complaints either..Thanks. I have also bought laptops for 199 in years past, but it has always been the Intel processor. I've never had a computer/laptop with AMD so I was just a little concerned. We went to another Walmart last night and they had a laptop for 248.00. I really think that this was the laptop that is going to be on sale BF for 199. I believe it had the same specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbeck96 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 That $198 laptop from Walmart should surf the internet, write homework documents, and play Youtube videos fine. It just won't do much else than that. Think of it as an oversized, slightly-overhauled netbook.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiRich Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Thanks. I have also bought laptops for 199 in years past, but it has always been the Intel processor. I've never had a computer/laptop with AMD so I was just a little concerned. We went to another Walmart last night and they had a laptop for 248.00. I really think that this was the laptop that is going to be on sale BF for 199. I believe it had the same specs.On the flip side, I've never had a computer WITHOUT an AMD processor. Never have any problems, and dollar for dollar, AMD delivers more processing bang for the buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerfan Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Can anyone help me out. I am looking for a laptop for DD13 to research for school, Facebook (messaging no games really), emails, type up papers(already have Microsoft Student) She is in 8th grade and her laptop has started running really hot and shutting down. She is not like her brother and will be doing Engineering next year in HS, she is thinking of maybe doing a photography class as an elective. Which one of these would be ok for her. The first one is at Best Buy now in their guarantee in stock promotion for $269 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Toshiba+-+Satellite+Laptop+/+AMD+E-Series+Processor+/+15.6%26%2334%3B+Display+/+4GB+Memory+-+Black/3438577.p?id=1218402124648&skuId=3438577&st=toshiba%20laptop&cp=1&lp=1 In the Best Buy Black Friday ad there are 3 laptops I am looking at also. The Samsung for $299, The Gateway (secret price) and the 17inch Toshiba for $349. Thank you so much, I most likely will be at BB on BF since there are several other items I would like to get and if I cant online will have to be on line early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokanm Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I am typing this on the BB $296 one now It seems really solid and fast. The upside is although it is more $$, it is guaranteed to be available now, free shipping. No waiting in line all night either with the chance you may not get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopping4my3son Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Can anyone help me out. I am looking for a laptop for DD13 to research for school, Facebook (messaging no games really), emails, type up papers(already have Microsoft Student) She is in 8th grade and her laptop has started running really hot and shutting down. She is not like her brother and will be doing Engineering next year in HS, she is thinking of maybe doing a photography class as an elective. Which one of these would be ok for her. The first one is at Best Buy now in their guarantee in stock promotion for $269 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Toshiba+-+Satellite+Laptop+/+AMD+E-Series+Processor+/+15.6%26%2334%3B+Display+/+4GB+Memory+-+Black/3438577.p?id=1218402124648&skuId=3438577&st=toshiba%20laptop&cp=1&lp=1 In the Best Buy Black Friday ad there are 3 laptops I am looking at also. The Samsung for $299, The Gateway (secret price) and the 17inch Toshiba for $349. Thank you so much, I most likely will be at BB on BF since there are several other items I would like to get and if I cant online will have to be on line early.My laptop was getting warm recently (not to the point of shutting down though) and I bought a can of air and blew the dust out of it. Now it's fine and doesn't get so hot. Just a thought to get it to last until you pick up a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerfan Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 My laptop was getting warm recently (not to the point of shutting down though) and I bought a can of air and blew the dust out of it. Now it's fine and doesn't get so hot. Just a thought to get it to last until you pick up a new one.We have done that and also we vaccumn it out regularly. DH will be taking it down with him to use to watch movies, stream Amazon, Netflix, Hulu etc. When it happened to my computer it took a year before the harddrive finally died. It happens to be a AMD processor which I am told runs hot to begin with. She has a fan hooked up to hit also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank27 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 As long as your not playing high graphic games or doing a lot of computer intensive work... It will work just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourhappyfamily4 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 thanks, i think we will be trying to get one of these at walmart this yr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellybean051901 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 My daughter stepped on my laptop yesterday so now I need to stand in line BF for a new one. Which would be better for going online and uploading photos. I am trying to decided between the 199 and 249 ones at WM. I also so someone posted about a toshiba at best buy now. I don;t know which I should get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbeck96 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Thanks everyone for your comments. I think I will go ahead and get the laptop for 199 at Walmart. I believe that it will be fine for what they will be using it for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissylynn78 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Does anyone know if it has a CD ROM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homedirt Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Does anyone know if it has a CD ROM?Yes it has a cdrom as far as I know all laptops have cdrom, but most if not all netbooks dont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankMonk Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 This laptop was a "door buster in store only " and NOT available on line at any price....but TODAY (Nov 26) Walmart web site shows "Available in store only, price may vary by store". In my area, about half the local Walmarts show as in stock. My guess is, employees have them set aside for friends but if a manager see the item as "in stock" they will find it for you. Unknown at what price. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Compaq-15.6-250GB-CQ57-229WM/16662274 Note price has been deleted and you need a zip code to see if available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venusaur Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 This laptop was a "door buster in store only " and NOT available on line at any price....but TODAY (Nov 26) Walmart web site shows "Available in store only, price may vary by store". In my area, about half the local Walmarts show as in stock. My guess is, employees have them set aside for friends but if a manager see the item as "in stock" they will find it for you. Unknown at what price. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Compaq-15.6-250GB-CQ57-229WM/16662274 Note price has been deleted and you need a zip code to see if availableWalmart.com says it's now $248, not $198. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily12 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 hmmm. The 198 one I thought was a Persario, 2G/250 HD? . The 248 is HP with a 3G/ 320 HD?? Maybe the walmarts still had some of the 248? I got one @ that price and was the better memory HP. ( think they are the same Co. anyway) Also probably different per store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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