Tech people, is this laptop a good deal?

[StephenX]

Hi all, shopping for a laptop computer. Does this laptop seem like a good deal?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9197022&type=product&id=1218056227005
I dont know a ton about computers, but this seemed like a great deal when I spotted it at Best Buy, and I havent found a comparable price online anywhere. Opinions?

Thanks!

[benh911]

I'm not a huge tech person as I know a lot on here are, but it's pretty damn good for the price though. The only iffy thing would be the brand for me.

[D.Pham00]

they also have this one, spec'd slightly less (ram, hd, maybe some others) for $350.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9197139&type=product&id=1218056226865

it weighs about 6.6lbs.

overall, a decent price, but really depends on what you're looking for. if you're looking for a very cheap computer for basic office operations (web browsing, Word, Excel), then you can get a netbook in the $200's.

[Spicollidriver1]

Not bad seems a little heavy, and integrated graphics will prevent you from playing games if that matters too you, but all around it will serve you fine. My main computer is a $400 laptop and I beat the crap out if it (Toshiba) and it has still held up so if you are looking for something that you won't really care about all that much it should do what you need.

[drmoze]

overall, a decent price, but really depends on what you're looking for. if you're looking for a very cheap computer for basic office operations (web browsing, Word, Excel), then you can get a netbook in the $200's.

If you're in the market for a netbook, I'd suggest going with the 10" screen (the most common size these days), and those prices tend to be in the $300's and up. They are reallly usable for everyday tasks, whereas the 7"and 9" models tend to be compromised on keyboard and screen size.

[D.Pham00]

If you're in the market for a netbook, I'd suggest going with the 10" screen (the most common size these days), and those prices tend to be in the $300's and up. They are reallly usable for everyday tasks, whereas the 7"and 9" models tend to be compromised on keyboard and screen size.

this netbook is $286 AR/ACB,

Asus Eee PC 1000HA Netbook - Intel Atom 1.6 Ghz, 1GB DDR2, 160GB HDD, Webcam, 10" WSVGA LCD, 6-Cell Battery, Windows XP Home

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1166025

[videoguy]

Don't forget to check out newegg.com and tigerdirect.com!!!

[D.Pham00]

a lot of people have had bad things to say about tiger direct.