$399 Windows Eee PC Now Available at Best Buy
Wal-Mart seems to think that consumers don't want to buy cheap computers (earlier this eyar, the retailer pulled the $199 Everex gPC from store shelves and forcing consumers to go dig through its Web site to order one). Fellow big-box retailer Best Buy, however, has a different opinion. The home electronics powerhouse has just made picked up the recently released Windows XP version of the $399 Eee PC, which is now available both via its website and for in-store pickup.
We've reported on the low-cost Eee PC many times before, including word just last week that this XP flavored version was coming. That was good news for many who were looking for a cheap ultra-portable but wanted the familiarity of Windows. When we reviewed the laptop in February we found it to be capable and compact, if not quite a powerhouse. (What do you expect for $400?) The addition of Windows XP to the device should make it an even more appealing -- though slower -- option for many, though the faster version with a larger screen coming later this summer may be an even better choice ...
From Engadget
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
fubar @ Apr 8th 2008 2:26PM
Lets hope it takes off and other stores follow in best buys footsteps and offer all kinds of lowcost things its about time that walmart gets knocked down a few notches and really start to offer low prices on some topline things not just junk that no other store will sell
Bob @ Apr 8th 2008 2:50PM
Lets hope they continue to make these bonehead blunders and fall on their face. Maybe they could sue another needy family. I will not shop in this place again!
JOHN BUTTERFIELD @ Apr 8th 2008 3:04PM
MADE IN CHINA NO DOUBT
Denis @ Apr 8th 2008 3:14PM
It's really hard to find a VCR that I can hook up to my coaxil cable. Does anyone know of any brands of VCR's that still have coxail hook up? Thanks for any advice.
Shirley @ Apr 8th 2008 3:18PM
They won't listen about the PC. They didn't listen brfore they ditched the fabric now THOUSANDS of women are boycotting them and it's gonna get worse!!
mel @ Apr 8th 2008 3:18PM
Dennis:
Look at Toshiba, If all else fails try Ebay. GL
DAVE @ Apr 8th 2008 3:27PM
I've been using a $400 Everex Cloudbook ultra mini laptop with 7" screen for about 2 months now with Linux operating system and it's great!!
FLLady @ Apr 8th 2008 3:36PM
So, is this the latest & cheapest export we can get out of China? How low can we go?
Ben @ Apr 8th 2008 3:37PM
Any black eye on Walmart causes my heart comfort! I will never shadow the door of any of their stores for any reason. I was put in the position of calling the police to help me resolve a problem with their customer service!
Jeff @ Apr 8th 2008 3:38PM
Denis says:
It's really hard to find a VCR that I can hook up to my coaxil cable. Does anyone know of any brands of VCR's that still have coxail hook up? Thanks for any advice.
04/08/08 3:14 PM
Try a retailer like Radio Shack... I would find it hard to believe they don't have an adapter that is for just this.
Bee @ Apr 8th 2008 4:05PM
I am also boycotting Walmart. Have to drive 23 miles to buy material.. My WalMart is 5 minuets away. They are not using their heads.
what about quilters, no material. Boo on Walmart. Bee
Bee @ Apr 8th 2008 4:05PM
Boo on WalMart:.....Someone cancelled my WalMart credit card, and now WalMart won't renew it. I never missed a paymen, never late, or over limit. So boo on them. Bee
Gundwolf @ Apr 8th 2008 4:13PM
To the gentleman asking about DVD or VCRs without coaxial....you will notice that these units do not include channel tuners.You'll need to find a unit with a tuner to have coaxial and they are getting harder to find.
Mike Glen @ Apr 8th 2008 4:15PM
I will Wait and see,
If this computer works, it will have to have a processor thats usable, Enough Memory, a large enough hard drive and the ability to be upgraded.
Paul Perry @ Apr 8th 2008 4:16PM
All you dumb-asses making comments about China don`t realize we been buying Chinese and Japaneese made products for years. It`s just come to light more in the past 2 or 3 yrs. Your so calle d American made products contain all kinds of parts made in other countries., so you might as well shut up and deal with it and quit your bitching.
Senile Citizen @ Apr 8th 2008 4:30PM
Much better computers are available for a lot less money at the HP Outlet Store on the web every day, most are refurbs that carry an as-new guarantee. Who needs Best Buy and the lousy customer service they are famous for.
DIlbertPCer @ Apr 8th 2008 4:36PM
It's the software that makes the difference in current PCs. Many manufacturers are stiffing you; befuddling you with memory, harddrive, cpu, graphicsboard, 24 hour call warranty, etc. Simply ask if the PC has Microsoft Office Professional ( or an equivalent ) on it. If it doesn't; then you have been stiffed!
Eddie @ Apr 8th 2008 4:37PM
I dont care where they sell it if its something that I need Im gonna go and get it. Personally I like wallmart. The only thing I dont klike are the long lines......................
Margot Hilaire @ Apr 8th 2008 4:46PM
the personell at best buy is cocky ill mannert and potentious to costomers. I hate to go there because of the lazy asses.
Anthony @ Apr 8th 2008 4:49PM
Hey guys look at the specs on this unit, I don't see how even the novice internet surfer could deal with this unit, 4GB Hard drive, 512k ram, that is nothing in todays internet driven world. You can find alot better systems out there for the same money or maybe a $100 more, look around guys, just cause it is cheap does not make it good.