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http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=330161&CatIds=67%2C68%2C3366&AffixedCode=WW&=&=&=

HP 15.6" Laptop, 1.6GHz AMD Dual-Core E-350, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD
$359.99


http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/hewlett-packard-hp-g-series-15-6-intel-core-i3-380m-laptop-g6-1a50ca-pewter-g6-1a50ca/10167599.aspx?path=f4d52585105fa6f07bb3307220c0bcc7en02

HP G-Series 15.6" Intel Core i3-380M Laptop
$429.99


http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/toshiba-toshiba-satellite-14-laptop-featuring-amd-a6-3400m-l745d-00c-indigo-l745d-00c/10172901.aspx?path=d4a93c742799fa67593996e2688dd90fen02

Toshiba Satellite 14" Laptop featuring AMD A6-3400M (AMD A6 quad-core processor)
$499.99

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thanks, the HP G-Series 15.6" Intel Core i3-380M Laptop looks like a great deal but is out of stock. Keep the links coming, thanks!

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While buying a laptop , my preference would be as under :

a. Screen size : 15.6" though these days 10.x netbooks are also quite functional for non prolonged use ( other wise the keypad is smaller ) .

b. Processor : Intel always scores on this ... Have seen some dual core processor based laptops returning back in $350 - $450 range .

c. Operating System : XP ... I think MS has failed to pass XP . Vista failed and 7 is not as user friendly for XP users . If a laptop comes with 7 , it may be worth while to check if XP drivers for the same are available .

d. Memory . 3 GB is more than sufficient for daily use .

e. HD : 200GB + is a standard norm .


Regarding brands , I would not prefer one over the other . Acer , Toshiba , Dell , HP are pretty competitive in their product quality .

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Fido.

Hi there ,

While browsing the flyers yesterday , I found 2 great laptop deals one each on Staples and Future Shop , pretty similar configuration for laptop .

Staples ( Sat only ) : 15.6 " , i3-2310M , 4GB , 640 GB - $ 399/- ... Toshiba .

Similar config for HP laptop in FS : 15.6", i3-370M , 4GB , 640 GB - $450/- . ... HP

The deal @ Staples is only on Saturday . However what some people do is to buy the product before and then go in later during the promo to take back the refund for the difference .

Hope this helps !

The Staples one says its $180/- off .

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Originally posted by Fido

Hi there ,

While browsing the flyers yesterday , I found 2 great laptop deals one each on Staples and Future Shop , pretty similar configuration for laptop .

Staples ( Sat only ) : 15.6 " , i3-2310M , 4GB , 640 GB - $ 399/- ... Toshiba .

Similar config for HP laptop in FS : 15.6", i3-370M , 4GB , 640 GB - $450/- . ... HP

The deal @ Staples is only on Saturday . However what some people do is to buy the product before and then go in later during the promo to take back the refund for the difference .

Hope this helps !

The Staples one says its $180/- off .

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. Ensure that you are there the time the store opens & ask for the store manager directly . Some times such items move out pretty fast and then you might have to traverse a longer distance to reach another store .

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Fido.

I was pretty happy with a refurbished llaptop purchase once from Tigerdirect.com.No issues till date.

Even Walmart had some pretty good machines under $350.00

But both are US prices if somebody can pick those up for you.

I missed the staples offer, they were out of stock. I am now thinking of Asus from Canada computers, the staff said something is coming out this Friday. They offer 2 years warranty. With credit card it can be converted to 3 years. 3 years is good enough to write off a laptop. Open to any other deals too that surface during back to school.

Thanks again Fido.

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