f1rstclass Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 With all the craziness and only 20 or so per store, wonder if WalMart will do another laptop this year as they did last year. I think a whole lot of that was PR....what does everyone else think?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteABombAZ Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I am sure they will...but with higher quantities this time... It was the same way with their desktop PC 2 years ago.... not enough... but then last year there was plenty to go around. I am hoping for a decent HDTV deal... My guess... 30" LCD $588. THAT would get me into line right after my Thanksgiving dinner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Im sure they will, I think it had a bit of success last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 and I wonder if Circuit City will (again) have the better laptop? If CC has another AOL instant rebate offer, I hope it actually works this time :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cru Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 and I wonder if Circuit City will (again) have the better laptop? If CC has another AOL instant rebate offer, I hope it actually works this time :)Well CC won't have the AOL deal because AOL broadband membership is free. I just found this out about 2 weeks ago, called AOL, and was able to terminate my 1 year subscription that wasn't up until the end of November. Now maybe they'll do the dialup deal, but my guess is they won't bother with that nightmare of having 40 people lined up to get registered on one POS terminal like last year. I'm hoping to get another laptop this year since my wife took over the other one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchandalisha Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Every store wants to out-do what they did last year. I think every store will have better things and deals than they did last year. Maybe there will be a laptop that will be $200 with no rebates! :) That would be a great dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krstee Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I was at WM last year around 2am - and there was a line already formed for the laptops - it began at midnight. There were already about 8 people when I got there. I was not shopping for a laptop, so I was able to observe the line better. It got CRAZY and when it started, they only had 11 laptops to sell. There were A LOT of MAD people in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegend Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 My WalMart laptop from last year is still sealed in the box. But I'm getting the itch to get it out (actually... I'm getting tired of the wife whining about me using her VAIO ) But we also got the desktop and had it setup before Christmas, and it's been working fine. (btw... my WalMart had 90 laptops and 32 desktops last year.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 TheLegend, Just curious, why is your Walmart laptop still sealed in the box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffnatu Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I am hoping for a decent HDTV deal... My guess... 30" LCD $588. THAT would get me into line right after my Thanksgiving dinner! I'm hoping for a good tv deal too. We need one for the bedroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadedmomof2 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I plan on watching Walmart for a HDTV and a laptop. My MIL is buying the toys for the kids, so I don't need to be there for that stuff. Hopefully though, the TV and laptop will be in the same area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarerice Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 i need a new tv as well and a laptop. and toys, lots and lots of toys. I'll be walmart bound!!! trying to talk my hubby to come with me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteABombAZ Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I plan on watching Walmart for a HDTV and a laptop. My MIL is buying the toys for the kids, so I don't need to be there for that stuff. Hopefully though, the TV and laptop will be in the same area.Last year the EDTV Plasma and Laptops were in the same line at my Walmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegend Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 TheLegend, Just curious, why is your Walmart laptop still sealed in the box? There have been a few different reasons, Ross. But the biggest one is I just haven't had the time to get it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegend Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Last year the EDTV Plasma and Laptops were in the same line at my Walmart.Mine only had 9 of the plasmas and they had them out front at the checkout area, already on gondolas right next to the stack of desktops I was standing next to. And by 2am when I got there there were exactly 9 people, lined up across each one. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegend Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I'm curious if WM will BF any gaming consoles this time. With the PS3 and Nintendo Wii coming over the next couple of months, I can see a blowout of PS2s and GameCubes. Or possibly even one of the handhelds (the Nintendo DS has been replaced with the DS Lite) My stepson does the parking lot security at my WM and came home the other night to let me know the price on the Nintendo GC controllers have been dropped down to $11.83 from $19.95. So it looks as if the move is already on to clear out space for the new stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellybean051901 Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I wouldn't be surprised if WM only had a limited number of laptops again this year. It was such a big draw that even the people what didn't get laptops still ended up shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadedmomof2 Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I saw something at Walmart today that was interesting. There was a LCD tv bundled with a laptop for $998. Maybe a hint at something for Black Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigrist_2000 Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 wow..im done hibernating..and just in time...lol...i too hope WM has some good electronic sales this year..i wanted a laptop last year...didnt have the cash to choke up..but instead bought that much in dvds and cds...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadedmomof2 Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Hmm..wonder if my store had it priced wrong..here's the bundle I found on the website. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5078905 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provresgrp Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Our local store had FIVE laptops last year. I'm really glad that wasn't what I was going for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Our local store had FIVE laptops last year. I'm really glad that wasn't what I was going for.Can you imagine being the 6th person in line who wanted a laptop and got in line around 10PM? Ouch that would not be a pretty sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulfam Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I saw something at Walmart today that was interesting. There was a LCD tv bundled with a laptop for $998. Maybe a hint at something for Black Friday?I also seen this at WM mine also had it listed for 998. From what I understand alot of things online are not the same price as in their stores. Last year my son wanted a Furreal Chimp and on their website it was cheaper than in the store so I printed it off the computer to show them and they wouldn't price match it. I don't get that at all if you price match other stores why wouldn't you price match your own website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellybean051901 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I plan on watching Walmart for a HDTV and a laptop. My MIL is buying the toys for the kids, so I don't need to be there for that stuff. Hopefully though, the TV and laptop will be in the same area.LAst year at my WM the TVs and the Laptops were in the front of the store in the main aisle right next to each other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmintelsgt Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I'm not touching Wally World w/a twenty foot poll on BF!!! Our Walmart is WAY to small for the number of people who chop there... I don't even go there for normal shopping because of the hassle. They were going to build a new super Walmart but I guess that got shot down for a Home Depot instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellybean051901 Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Any guesses to how much a laptop may run this year if they do have them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Any guesses to how much a laptop may run this year if they do have themWe're not really sure, but if they do run something I'm sure it will be about the same or comparable to last years deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amdskip Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I also seen this at WM mine also had it listed for 998. From what I understand alot of things online are not the same price as in their stores. Last year my son wanted a Furreal Chimp and on their website it was cheaper than in the store so I printed it off the computer to show them and they wouldn't price match it. I don't get that at all if you price match other stores why wouldn't you price match your own website?The website is totally different division of walmart and this is why. It's also similar to how walmart will not pricematch another walmart store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcceLL Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 The website is totally different division of walmart and this is why. It's also similar to how walmart will not pricematch another walmart store. Ya, alot of stores are like that. The reason for it is because the Websites are not run by the store in question, but by a third party who runs the site, like a Webmaster or something. I ran into the same problem with Verizonwireless. Last year when I was looking to upgrade my phone I saw online I could get it for $50. So I thought I would print it out and take it in to my local store to get the deal, they basically laughed at me and told me they could not sell me the same phone for that price or they would go out of busness. So I ended up ordering online, because they wanted me to pay almost 250 for the same phone in the store. I was thinking to myself that was crazy, but if you think about it Websites don't have the same overhead costs as running a store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigrist_2000 Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I'm not touching Wally World w/a twenty foot poll on BF!!! Our Walmart is WAY to small for the number of people who chop there... I don't even go there for normal shopping because of the hassle. They were going to build a new super Walmart but I guess that got shot down for a Home Depot instead it might just come...most walmarts are going to the super walmart format... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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