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$449 at 1 store $449.99 - Sears Check prices

ASUS R500A RH51 - 15.6" - Core i5 3210M - Windows 8 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

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Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3210M / 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL), Intel HD Graphics 4000, 5.8 lbs, White

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$368 at 1 store $368.99 - Amazon.com Check prices

Toshiba C855D-S5106

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$484 at 1 store $484.11 - Amazon.com Check prices

HP 630 - 15.6" - P P6200 - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

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Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Intel Pentium P6200 / 2.13 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated, 5.5 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Pewter

Acer Aspire V5-171-6422 (Core i5 3317U, Win8, 11.6

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$489 to $579 at 2 stores $489.99 - Amazon.com $579.69 - Datavision Computer Video Check prices

Acer Aspire V5-171-6422 (Core i5 3317U, Win8, 11.6")

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Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 8, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 3 lbs, Silky silver

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$499 at 1 store $499.99 - Amazon.com Check prices

Acer Aspire 5349-2899 - 15.6" - C B815 - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - 2 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

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0.0 stars
Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Intel Celeron B815 / 1.6 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 8 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 5.3 lbs, L3 cache, 2 MB, Mesh gray

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$378 at 1 store $378.60 - Amazon.com Check prices

Gateway NE Series NE56R13u

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Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Intel Celeron B820 / 1.7 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, TFT active matrix, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics, 5.5 lbs, 2 MB, Glossy black

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$408 to $441 at 4 stores $436.00 - Amazon.com $408.99 - Sears $420.00 - Costcentral.com Check prices

HP Pavilion G7-2233CL - 17.3" - A series A8-4500M - Windows 8 - 6 GB RAM - 640 GB HDD

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Specs: AMD A series A8-4500M / 1.9 GHz ( Quad-Core ), 6 GB, 640 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, AMD Radeon HD 7640G, 6.6 lbs, L2 cache, 4 MB

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$417 at 1 store $417.35 - PC Connection Express Check prices

Gateway NE56R34u-B9604G50Mnks - 15.6" - P B960 - Windows 8 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

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Specs: Intel Pentium B960 / 2.2 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics Shared video memory (UMA), 5.5 lbs, 2 MB

Dell Vostro 2520 Laptop Computer- Intel® CeleronProcessor 1000M (2M Cache, 1.8Ghz)

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$299 at 1 store $299.00 - Dell, Inc. Check prices

Dell Vostro 2520 Laptop Computer- Intel® CeleronProcessor 1000M (2M Cache, 1.8Ghz)

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Specs: Intel, 2 GB, 320 GB - 5400 rpm, UBUNTU Linux, 3000. Audio: . Network Card: Integrated 10/100/1000, 8X CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)

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$424 to $478 at 6 stores $424.99 - Amazon.com $478.99 - J&R Music and Computer World $454.59 - Costcentral.com Check prices

HP 650 - 15.6" - P B980 - Windows 8 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

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Specs: Intel Pentium B980 / 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 5.4 lbs, L3 cache, 2 MB, Charcoal

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$299 to $385 at 7 stores $299.99 - Amazon.com $371.71 - Datavision Computer Video $355.16 - Costcentral.com Check prices

Lenovo G585 - 15.6" - E1-1500 - Windows 8 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

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Specs: AMD E1-1500 1.48 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD-Writer, AMD Radeon HD 7310, 5.7 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Matte black

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$479 to $579 at 3 stores $479.99 - Amazon.com $579.97 - P.C. Richard & Son $579.99 - Home Depot Inc. Check prices

HP Pavilion g6-2260us - 15.6" - Core i3 3110M - Windows 8 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 750 GB HDD

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Specs: Intel Core i3 i3-3110M / 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 5.5 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, HP Imprint finish in sparkling black

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$403 at 1 store $403.99 - Amazon.com Check prices

Acer ICONIA W510-1674 - 10.1" - Atom Z2760 - Windows 8 32-bit - 2 GB RAM - 32 GB SSD

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Specs: Intel Atom Z2760 / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 2 GB (max), 32 GB, Windows 8 32-bit Edition, 10.1 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel GMA 3650, None, 20.5 oz, L2 cache, 1 MB, Silver

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$349 to $453 at 8 stores $366.00 - Amazon.com $349.00 - B&H Photo-Video $453.99 - J&R Music and Computer World Check prices

ASUS X55A JH91 - 15.6" - P B980 - Windows 8 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

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Specs: Intel Pentium B980 / 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL), Intel HD Graphics, 5.4 lbs, L3 cache, 2 MB, Black

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$459 at 1 store $459.99 - Amazon.com Check prices

Acer Aspire AS7741Z-4643

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Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Acer Aspire AS7741Z-4643 does an admirable job for an entry-level big-screen laptop, assuming you can live with the corner cutting. Read review

Specs: Intel Pentium P6100 / 2 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 3 GB / 8 GB (max), 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in TFT active matrix, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated, Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 7.3 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Black

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$449 to $599 at 12 stores $468.00 - Amazon.com $507.42 - ANTonline $519.00 - Abt Electronics Check prices

Lenovo IdeaPad S400 - 14" - Core i3 3217U - Windows 8 - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

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Specs: 3rd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-3217U / 1.8 GHz Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 4 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300, Windows 8, 14 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, None, 4 lbs, 3 MB, Graphite gray

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$469 at 1 store

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HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b010us - 14" - Core i3 2377M - Windows 8 - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

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Specs: 2nd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-2377M / 1.5 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 14 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 3000, None, 4 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, HP Imprint finish in sparkling black

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$449 to $550 at 2 stores $550.00 - Amazon.com $449.99 - Adorama Check prices

ASUS X301A EB31 - 13.3" - Core i3 2370M - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 750 GB HDD

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Specs: 2nd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-2370M / 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 4 GB (max), 750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 13.3 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 3000, None, 3.7 lbs, Black

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$479 to $568 at 11 stores

Rebate $488.99 - Amazon.com $549.99 - Walmart.com $550.99 - Kmart.com Check prices

HP Pavilion G7-2220US - 17.3" - A6 A6-4400M - Windows 8 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

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Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: AMD A6 A6-4400M / 2.7 GHz ( 3.2 GHz ), 4 GB, 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, AMD Radeon HD 7520G, 6.6 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, HP Imprint finish in sparkling black

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$479 to $538 at 2 stores $479.99 - Amazon.com $538.99 - TheNerds.net Check prices

Acer Aspire V5-531P-4129 - 15.6" - P 987 - Windows 8 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

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Specs: Intel Pentium 987 / 1.5 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics, 5.5 lbs, 2 MB, Silky silver

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Acer Aspire 5733Z-4633 - 15.6" - P P6200 - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

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Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Intel Pentium P6200 / 2.13 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 5.7 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Mesh gray

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$369 at 1 store $369.99 - Amazon.com Check prices

Toshiba Satellite L455D-S5976 - 15.6" - Sempron SI-42 - Windows 7 Home Premium - 2 GB RAM - 250 GB HDD

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0.0 stars
Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: AMD Sempron SI-42 / 2.1 GHz, 2 GB / 8 GB (max), 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 15.6 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated, ATI Radeon 3100, 5.7 lbs, L2 cache, 512 KB, Matte silver

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$428 to $460 at 10 stores $440.00 - Amazon.com $428.00 - Walmart.com $450.99 - J&R Music and Computer World Check prices

Acer Aspire V5-431-4689 - 14" - P 987 - Windows 8 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

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Specs: Intel Pentium 987 / 1.5 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 14 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics, 4.6 lbs, L3 cache, 2 MB, Matte blue

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$378 to $399 at 10 stores $381.99 - Amazon.com $378.00 - Walmart.com $389.99 - Cascio Interstate Music Check prices

Acer Aspire E1-521-0851 - 15.6" - E1-1200 - Windows 8 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

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Specs: AMD E1-1200 1.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), AMD Radeon HD 7310, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 5.5 lbs, 1 MB, Glossy black

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$484 at 1 store $484.99 - Amazon.com Check prices

Acer Aspire V5-171-6616

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Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB, 500 GB - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 3 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Silky silver

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