Staples (Best Buy Company) has a Toshiba 15.6" Core i3 C55-B5350 Win 7 Laptop Sale, $399.99 after rebate, Free Shipping. (ShopRunner 2-day ship eligible.) Or buy online and pickup at some Staples stores. Around $455 at amazon. Rated 3.5 out of 5.

Design – Optimal Use

A low cost entry level Windows 7 Pro laptop with up to 4 hours of life.  Good for students. It weighs 4.85lbs 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 fourth generation Intel CPU with enough power to handle pretty much all home or small office tasks like browsing, email, office applications, etc. Huge hard drive should handle any chores.

Specifications:

• Intel Core i3 4005 4th Gen Processor (dual-core, hyperthreading, ultra low voltage)
• Windows 7 Professional
• 6GB RAM
• 750GB Hard Drive Space
• Widescreen 15.6" HD LED screen Display (1366 x 768 resolution)
• DVD Writer
• 1 x USB 3.0 and 2 x USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI
• Webcam
• Bluetooth and 802.11N Wireless
• Stereo speakers