WalMart has the HP Compaq CQ50-139WM for $298.00 is this a good deal?

Question

Key Features & Benefits:

Intel Celeron Processor 575

2.00 GHz, 667MHz FSB, 1MB Cache

2048MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)

Expandable up to 3072MB with 2 accessible memory slots

15.4" Diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen (1280 x 800) Display

Viewing is enhanced with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (shared) with up to 765MB Total Available Graphics Memory

160GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA)

Store all of your digital media on this expansive drive

Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 1

Makes your computing experience more efficient, more secure and more fun

SuperMulti 8X DVDR/RW drive

With double-layer support

Additional Features

HP Imprint finish & Integrated Microphone
Multimedia Drive - with Double Layer Support
Display - 1
Network Card - Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless Option - 802.11b/g WLAN, Audio - Altec Lansing
Fax/Modem - High speed 56k modem
Keyboard - 101-key compatible
Pointing Device - Touch Pad with Touch Pad with dedicated vertical and horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad
External Notebook Ports: 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
1 Headphone out
1 microphone-in
1 VGA (15-pin)
1 RJ-11 (modem)
1 RJ -45 (LAN)
Security - Kensington MicroSaver lock slot
Power-on password
Accepts 3rd party security lock devices
Power - 65W AC Adapter
6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery
Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 (including 60 days complimentary live update)
HP Help & Support Center
HP PC Recovery (SoftThinks Restore Solution)
HP Wireless Home Network Setup
HP Total Care Advisor
Microsoft Works
Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition: 60 Day Trial Version
HP Smart Web Printing
HP PhotoSmart Essentials
HP DVD Play
Muvee autoProducer, Cyberlink DVD Suite
Adobe Acrobat Reader
HP Games powered by Wild Tangent

Answer 1

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker

It is not a good deal remember the ultimatum
you get what you pay for.
this is a celeron M
this type of processor has been this cheap for 2-4 years... you are buying old technology for premium money
even with those graphics that the computer states, you wont be able to use it because the processor is too slow

Asker's Rating:

Asker's Comment:

ok.

Answer 2

Way awesome!

This is Wal-Mart, 1st world items at 2nd world prices!

Answer 3

why not?
but sometimes you just cant trust walmart..
lol

Answer 4

That is an amazing deal. I'd grab that one up if I were you!!!

Answer 5

I had that same computer but i ended getting switching to windows xp the graphics were amazing on it but everything was different, and it was much slower than widows xp

Answer 6

It is a good deal!
Now, is it the system that will satisfy your needs?
That is hard to say.
The Celeron is a rather slow processor. It will be fast enough for Internet and Office work, but you will notice that it will run slow when it is doing something in the background, like running a Virus test or downloading updates. Here, Core 2 Duo will make a big difference. If you are very patient, or disable virus check while you are working, then you will have what you need for the lowest expense.

Answer 7

Where did you get those specs? I cant find anything for the CQ50-139wm

Answer 8

If you just want a laptop to surf the internet, check email, do simple Office documents(Word,Excel), then this is a great price. It would be nicer if it came with XP because Vista is a resource hog... I saw this deal on the main page of yahoo.com. It states that each store only has 10 at this price.