topic Re: WALMART LAPTOP DEAL in Electronics

WALMART LAPTOP DEAL

MKR14 — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 13:15:14 GMT

@shell garden

On the Walmart site: I got an email on this from Walmart on this.
HP Pavilion 15-cc051wm 15.6" Touchscreen Opulent Blue Laptop, Windows 10, Intel Core i5-7200U, 12GB Memory, 1TB Hard Drive, DVD, 802.11 AC + Bluetooth.
• Feel-good style: Every detail was crafted for comfort and style—from the elevated keyboard to the bold design.
• Power through your day: With up to 8 hours mixed usage battery life and a 90% charge in 90 minutes, stay powered all day with charge to spare.
• A truly powerful audio experience: Dual HP Speakers, HP Audio Boost, and tuning by B&O PLAY deliver a rich, authentic audio experience.
$552.30 It has a pretty blue outside case. I think this is a good deal. I can’t find a 17” that has what I want on it so I will probably get a 15.6” Laptop and no backlit keyboard. I will hold out for the Thanksgiving sales as I need to get one soon.

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Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 13:56:14 GMT

You know what computer repair people call WM holiday special computers?

Expensive paperweights.

I heard one guy reply, "next time save your money and buy a book or even a magazine." LOL

Re: WALMART LAPTOP DEAL

MKR14 — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 14:11:22 GMT

I bought my Toshiba computer over 5 years ago at Walmart for almost $700.00 and have never had a problem. Right now it is my Microsoft Office that needs to be uninstalled and reinstalled so I will get a new one with Windows 10. A friend of mine needs a computer so I will redo mine to factory settings.

Thanks for the input though. I know Walmart has an excellent return policy if I got theirs and it wasn’t right.

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shell garden — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 14:57:07 GMT

@MKR14....hi. This is a pretty computer and sounds like a good deal from Walmart, especially with the 12 gb. I also see it has a DVD/CD player and touchscreen, too. What's the return policy? 30 days?

Did you know HSN has a computer (showing right now) as their TSV? They've sold over 16,000. It's only 4 gb, but the new Intel processor....also 5 years of tech support and they are giving you a PC Mover (which sells for around $60.00) to move your information from one computer to another. The MERLOT color is exclusive and seems to be selling the fastest. It's a beautiful color. It's also a TOUCH screen. The price is $399.95 and 6 easy pays. Also, you have until Jan. 31, 2018 to return....how long do you have to return to Walmart?

I wish you could get that rose gold that I have, but it doesn't seem to be available. I know you will find something you really want. It is a big investment, so make sure you get something you really, really want. Are you going to get the one at Walmart?

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MKR14 — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 15:07:17 GMT

I love the Merlot color on HSN but the 4GB of ram and the lower end Intel Celeron processor is an entry level computer.

If I didn’t need much it is a good deal. I am waiting to see what comes up here and more later on HSN for Thanksgiving. If the Walmart is gone I know they will have more. Walmart has a 90 day return policy on electronics. I don’t care about the Tech support as I would put a Square Trade Warranty on whatever laptop I buy.

I have been hoping a 17” with what I want comes in to QVC again soon. Maybe the Mods can answer this that watch our posts.

Have a great day. It is cool and rainy here in Oswego. Take care and have a great week.

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shell garden — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 15:11:32 GMT

@MKR14.....I take that back. The Q does have the 17" in the rose gold, with Microsoft office...you wanted that, right? Item number, E-231311. It's on 6 easy pays of $146.50 (total, $879), more, of course, than the tsv was offered, but....it's your decision.

You do have until Jan. 31st to try this one out. It's a backlit keyboard, as you know, which is rare to find. I still love mine. I think you just have to way the pros with the cons on whichever computer you choose to get.

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shell garden — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 17:24:51 GMT

@MKR14 wrote:
I love the Merlot color on HSN but the 4GB of ram and the lower end Intel Celeron processor is an entry level computer.
If I didn’t need much it is a good deal. I am waiting to see what comes up here and more later on HSN for Thanksgiving. If the Walmart is gone I know they will have more. Walmart has a 90 day return policy on electronics. I don’t care about the Tech support as I would put a Square Trade Warranty on whatever laptop I buy.
I have been hoping a 17” with what I want comes in to QVC again soon. Maybe the Mods can answer this that watch our posts.
Have a great day. It is cool and rainy here in Oswego. Take care and have a great week.

@MKR14....you are right, it is only 4 gb beginner level. 90 day return policy at Walmart is GREAT. Like I said, the 17 inch rose gold (above) is available, don't know if they will offer that again, I really don't think so. But, if you did decide to go ahead and get it, then you would only be investing a month pay to see if you want it or not. Of course, having the gold one before, you already know if you liked it.

Anyway, I know you will find something you truly want and hope they do offer some deals during Black Friday. Have a wonderful day.

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MKR14 — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 15:18:00 GMT

The price is now over $800.00 and I want to stay under $700.00 but thanks.

It is fun watching for what I want as a good deal. I have my money saved for it.

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shell garden — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 18:11:52 GMT

@MKR14 wrote:
The price is now over $800.00 and I want to stay under $700.00 but thanks.
It is fun watching for what I want as a good deal. I have my money saved for it.

@MKR14...yes, it is higher now, around $130 more and also the shipping charges. Darn! Well, maybe they will have a OTO or another TSV soon, if you can wait and see. Keeping my fingers crossed you get the one you love.

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Mesmerized169 — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 21:03:50 GMT

@MKR14

If you have a Costco membership, you might want to check out their laptops (at least view the ones they are showing online, the store may have more models too). They have three 17.3" touchscreen HP laptops with 12G memory that you were looking for (and they have a few others that are higher memory), those three all have backlit keyboards as well. Two are $699.99 and one $549.99.

Plus Costco extends the manufacturer's warranty to 2 years (technical support is included), and something new if you use their Costco Visa card they add 2 more additional years on top of the original 2 years.

I bought my HP laptop from Costco (online) almost 7 years ago for $499 and not regretting that decsion one bit! If I had to buy another one, I'd go back to Costco and I'd stay with HP too.

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Big Sister — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 03:06:42 GMT

Are all new computers today all touch screen? I would prefer to be able to use a mouse.

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gabstoomuch — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 07:51:36 GMT

@Big SisterYou do not have to use the touch screen. It works as a regular laptop too (keyboard). You can use a mouse with a touchscreen laptop. Just buy one and plug the little receiver into one of the USB ports. I always use a mouse.

That laptop at Walmart is a great deal! Although the one thing that has always held me back from electronis at Walmart was their return polcy was only 14 days. Have they changed their policy? (not their Christmas policy, all stores extend for the holidays, but their every day return for electronics)

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gabstoomuch — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 07:59:39 GMT

Wanted to add, I called QVC today to find out if they are having their annual "Christmas computer", and the rep told me she had "tech item TSV" listed for November 19 and for December 3.

She said they no longer tell them what "tech item" is for the TSV until a couple days before the date, but as we looked at the calendar, she thought the Christmas computer might be November 19, since that is the day before Cyber Monday and it made sense the Q would want to draw in consumers looking for computers for gifts.

She was very nice, but could only give me Nov 19 and Dec 3. One of those two dates might be a laptop.

I have a dear friend who absolutely cannot buy a computer without easy pay, so I have been on the watch for her. Easy pay is definitely a need for some people.

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MKR14 — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 11:26:43 GMT

@gabstoomuch The site I was on a few days ago said 90 return policy on computers but the one I was on today said for Christmas returns it will be 15-30 days. I don't know why the difference in 15-30 days. I may call our local Walmart and see what it is. I know when I worked there years ago if you brought back a defective computer they would replace it or give you the money back but would try it to be sure it was defective first. It depends on your return history of electronics at the stores as they do keep track of customers returns in their system. I worked the Return Desk and you would not believe the stories I could tell you. Unbelievable what people will do. Sorry about the return policy difference. I would know within. 15 days if I wanted to keep it and would have the Square Trade as a backup on it if Walmart didn't exchange it.

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glb613 — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 11:40:19 GMT

@gabstoomuch wrote:
Wanted to add, I called QVC today to find out if they are having their annual "Christmas computer", and the rep told me she had "tech item TSV" listed for November 19 and for December 3.

She said they no longer tell them what "tech item" is for the TSV until a couple days before the date, but as we looked at the calendar, she thought the Christmas computer might be November 19, since that is the day before Cyber Monday and it made sense the Q would want to draw in consumers looking for computers for gifts.

She was very nice, but could only give me Nov 19 and Dec 3. One of those two dates might be a laptop.

I have a dear friend who absolutely cannot buy a computer without easy pay, so I have been on the watch for her. Easy pay is definitely a need for some people.

There is absolutely no valid reason for a person to need easy pay for an inferior item at a higher price. If you can make a payment every month, you can save the same amount of money until you have enough cash to buy a computer outright.

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apple1964 — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 13:21:03 GMT

I always buy our computers from HP store and never had a problem. I would never buy any electronic from a Walmart.