Laptop Specials -- Compaq at Walmart $298.00; HP at BestBuy $399.99

I don't often post computer deals simply because of the variety of needs people have and the variety of configurations available. But for people looking for a full-featured laptop (as opposed to one of the smaller netbooks that have become available lately), here are a couple of deals you might want to consider. With kids going on to the next level of school, there may be some more needs to pick up a laptop at a good price.

Walmart is selling the Compaq Presario 15.4" CQ60-419WM Laptop PC with AMD Sempron SI-42 Processor for $298.00. I believe shipping is $7.97 if you can't find it in store (it doesn't look like this model qualifies for free ship-to-store for pick-up).

BestBuy is selling the HP G60-458DX Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Processor for $399.99. You can choose in-store pick-up or have it shipped for about $15.00.

Both of these have a lot of features that will meet many computing needs. Obviously given the price, the HP system is a bit more elaborate, with Intel® as opposed to AMD processor, larger RAM and hard-drive and a higher level of Vista. (Since Microsoft will soon be coming out with Windows 7 for upgrades, the starting level of Vista may be less important.)

At these price points, these two laptops may be worth checking out and comparing. Just click the links below.

Compaq at Walmart
HP at BestBuy