I need a new laptop, and my eyes are glazing over... PLEASE help!

So now you need a cheap computer and fast. Looks like you'll be buying something from one of the big box stores and right off the shelf. Take your shopping list with the "must have' features on it, grab your wallet and car keys and get thee out the door! After you have made your purchase come back here and tell us what you bought. We'll try to be kind. Good luck!

BestBuy:

Asus Refurb -link-

Core i7

6GB ram

17.3 screen

500gb hdd

1GB ATI HD5870

webcam

8 in 1 card reader

DCD-RW

$829.99

When you decide on the system you want or need check out Micro Center. They have good deals on refurbished computers.

http://www.microcenter.com

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+Laptop+/+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B+i5+Processor+/+15.6%22+Display+/+4GB+Memory+/+640GB+Hard+Drive+-+Dark+Navy/1257685.p?skuId=1257685&productCategoryId=pcmcat196200050013&id=1218243754694

What do we think about this one? Nice price and it is in stock now!

Asus - Laptop / Intel® Core™ i5 Processor / 15.6" Display / 4GB Memory / 640GB Hard Drive

I see that price and availability has forced you to look at something less than a 17". Why is time so critical? Got that final project due for school?

Ha! I'm beginning a new job on Tuesday and losing my only existing comp today! And it isn't so much the price as the availability. So, I am really trying here to find something that will work for my purposes, but isn't more than I need and that is ready to go today.

If it fits your budget go for it. Good luck.

Fast? Try your local Craigs List. Good luck.

THANK YOU each so much for all the great input (and humor)!

So, I ended up with way more than I expected, but think you will be pleased?

http://usa.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=WzU7IKA6SWdBvaRd

Get your grandma busy

http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Compubody-Sock/

Mareber: We'll be expecting a full review from you on this laptop after 30 days of use. Start taken notes!

Thanks ReMark... I'm really loving it already!

The computer he purchased Has great Features, i am really considering purchasing one now, on the other hand i might purchase a nuclear power Xi® PowerGo™ XT