Rant & Laptops where get a new one cheap? [View All]

[Indy_Dem_Defender]

I went to compusa today for a laptop they had on sale for $499.99, I called before I went because I live 30 miles away from the store and didn't want to go all that way there and find no laptop. I get told on the phone they still have 2 left, I said can you hold one for me there like we can't do that. So I take the chance and drive 75 mph on the interstate to get there and talk to a salesman he goes and checks they are all out and can't sell the floor model (Not that I wanted it anyway unless they wanted to knock off the price). He's like I can give you a rain check we'll have more coming in by the end of the week I said will it be the same price today (this was a 2 day sale) he's like it will be regular price, I said no thanks and left. I looked on ebay after I got back home looking for a new laptop on there, suprise that same model was listed multiple times for by it now prices of 700 and up, with shipping cost of 75-100 dollars. I think a good chunk of those where probably bought from compusa and people are trying to make a profit on ebay off them. So I'm just wondering if any DU Members know of any national chain stores or good trustworthy internet sites to purchase a good new laptop under $600. I need one for my return to college next week and would really like to have one for the convenience. Along with I would like to be able to type notes instead of writing them by hand because after about 15 minutes of writing my left hand cramps up because of a wrist injury I had about 13 years ago, leaving my writing really sloppy.