Laptop Choice -Under $500

[4_2_it]

I am considering getting a laptop to play poker, do some basic computing, watch movies on the road etc. Don't need a gaming system, just something that I can work on that isn't slow as dirt. Both Circuit City and Best Buy are offering Toshibas below $500, I need some advice on which one is best for the money. I am leaning toward the Circuit City deal because of the larger HD and RAM, but wanted some of you tech experts to help me.

Circuit City Toshiba

Best Buy Toshiba

Best Buy Gateway - Late Addition

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i can sell you this laptop for 1000$

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHO...uters_FJ_Series

[Kev7554]

I would stay away from celeron cpu's. If you dont mind long lines Walmart is selling a HP laptop on black friday(tommorow) for $378 it has a AMD processor in it. Here is a link.http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2635

Im getting the best buy toshiba tomorrow morning at 5!

[Cubswin]

best get there by 2am at the latest. i ordered the westinghouse 26" lcd tv for my parents using the ole javascript trick and have my fingers crossed that it will actually ship.

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best get there by 2am at the latest. i ordered the westinghouse 26" lcd tv for my parents using the ole javascript trick and have my fingers crossed that it will actually ship.

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2am, are you serious???

[Cubswin]

yup

http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/mess...hreadid=540583

[xxx]

Dell also has one for 399.

399 dell

[IggyWH]

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best get there by 2am at the latest. i ordered the westinghouse 26" lcd tv for my parents using the ole javascript trick and have my fingers crossed that it will actually ship.

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That TV is crap. Have you ever seen a Westinghouse up next to really any other brand? Of course you said it's for your parents and not for you so you probably don't care all that much about quality.

I, personally would either save my money or spring a little more for something other than Westinghouse. On the other hand though, for $500, it is kind of hard to beat.

[IggyWH]

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Circuit City Toshiba

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I don't have the ad infront of me, but I believe it was an internet special so no waiting in lines at 2AM. Also be aware that $250 of the discount comes from 12 month AOL service.

I may be thinking of a different laptop though?