Samsung Core i5 Dual 2.3GHz 15" Laptop

Microsoft Store continues to offer the 5.4-lb. Samsung RC512 Intel Core i5 2.3GHz 15.3" LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook, model no. NP-RC512-W02US, for $499. With free shipping, that's $300 off and tied with our Black Friday mention as one of the lowest total prices we've seen for a 15" Sandy Bridge Core i5-equipped laptop with 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an Intel Core i5-2430M 2.3GHz dual-core processor, 15.3" 1366x768 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, webcam, memory card reader, USB 3.0, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.