Staples has the Lenovo IdeaPad G580 15.6" Win 7 Laptop 1-Day Sale Priced at $379.99. Free Shipping for Rewards members (free to sign up) or free ship to store. May be available for in-store pickup at some locations.

Design – Optimal Use

This is a mid-level laptop with a good balance of power and portability. It weighs 5.7lbs and has a larger 15.6″ screen, so it’s probably not for “on the go” types. However, it has more than average amount of memory and a 3rd generation Intel CPU with enough power to handle pretty much all home or small office tasks like browsing, email, office applications, etc. Gamers however should look for a purpose-built notebook with a faster processor and discrete graphics chip. Includes Windows 7 Home Premium -- these are pretty hard to find.

Key Attributes

Rated for 4 hr battery life, you’ll probably get a little less
LED-backlit screen helps reduce power usage
Adequate Intel processor for good performance
Plays and burns DVDs, CDs
Windows 7
1 year warranty

Reviews

PCMag writes "With its class-leading performance and admirable feature set, the Lenovo G580 is an excellent value with an affordable price tag that gives users plenty of bang for their buck."

Specifications:

• 3rd generation Intel Core i3-3120M 2.5GHz processor
• 4GB RAM
• 500GB HD
• Widescreen 15.6″ HD Display 1366×768
• Intel HD 4000 graphics (improvement over 3000)
• HDMI output
• DVD Writer
• Bluetooth and 802.11N Wireless
• 2-USB 3.0 and 1-USB 2.0 port