Compare Gateway Store Event Deals

Laptops are a hot item around Black Friday, so it comes as no surprise that we've already seen at least 65 laptop ads — with many more to come. To help you separate the gimmicks from the doorbusters, we've combed through each of the ads and highlighted the best laptop deals so far, including numerous offers that meet our Black Friday prediction prices.

Circuit City offers the Gateway DX4850-27eu Intel Core i5 2.8GHz Desktop PC (no monitor), model no. PT.GBL02.R17, for $499.99. With $14.44 for shipping, that's tied with our mention from last week as the lowest total price we could find for a new unit, and it's even $8 under the best price we could find for a refurbished model. (This one is new.) Features include an Intel Core i5-2300 2.8GHz quad-core "Sandy Bridge" processor, 6GB RAM, 1.5TB hard drive, DVD burner, Gigabit Ethernet, media card reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

For in-store pickup only, Fry's Electronics offers the Gateway Pentium Dual-Core 2GHz 15.6" Widescreen Notebook, model no. NV59C73u, for $289.99. That's the lowest total price we've seen for a Gateway laptop with a Pentium Dual-Core 2GHz CPU. (It's also $19 under our July mention of a similar refurbished unit with less RAM; this one is new.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an Intel Pentium Dual-Core P6100 2GHz processor, 15.6" 1366x768 widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB 5400 rpm hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, 1.3-megapixel webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Office Depot offers the 5.7-lb. Gateway NV55S02u AMD A6 Quad-Core 1.4GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook in White, model no. LX.WY202.001, for $399.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for an AMD A6 3400M-equipped Gateway laptop with a 15.6" LCD by $89. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an AMD A6-3400M 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, AMD Radeon HD 6520G 512MB video card, dual-layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, webcam, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Deal ends September 3.

Fry's Electronics offers the 7.28-lb. Gateway NV75S02u AMD Quad-Core 1.5GHz 17.3" LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook in Ebony Black, model no. LX.WXW02.001, for $499.99. With around $10 for shipping, that's $50 under our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $3. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an AMD A8-3500M 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 17.3" 1600x900 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 640GB 5400 rpm hard drive, AMD Radeon HD 6620G graphics, dual-layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, media card reader, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Staples offers the Gateway Pentium Dual Core 3.2GHz Desktop PC (no monitor), model no. SX2803-US20P, for $299.99. With free shipping, that's $50 under our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an Intel Pentium E6700 3.2GHz Dual Core processor, 4GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, and Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Best Buy offers the 5.7-lb. Gateway NV57H26U Intel Core i5 2.3GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook for $449.99. Shipping adds $14.99, or opt for free in-store pickup. Even with shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find for an Intel Core i5-equipped Gateway laptop by $255. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an Intel Core i5-2410M 2.3GHz "Sandy Bridge" dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Circuit City offers the 7.28-lb. Gateway NV75S02u AMD Quad-Core 1.5GHz 17.3" LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook, model no. LX.WXW02.001, for $599.99. Coupon code "BRP37180" cuts it to $549.99. With $9.56 for shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $50, although we saw it for a buck less three weeks ago (since expired). Features include an AMD Quad-Core A8-3500M 1.5GHz processor, 17.3" 1600x900 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 640GB 5400 rpm hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, media card reader, webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Coupon expires August 20.

Today only, Walmart offers the Gateway Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz 10.1" LED-Backlit Widescreen Netbook, model no. LT2804U, for $248. Shipping adds 97 cents, or choose free Site to Store. Even with shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find for this model in any color by $41. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an Intel Atom N570 1.66GHz dual-core processor, 10.1" 1024x600 LED-backlit LCD, 1GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, 802.11n wireless, webcam, 6-in-1 memory card reader, USB connectivity, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Starter.

Staples offers the Gateway Pentium Dual Core 3.2GHz Desktop PC (no monitor), model no. SX2803-US20P, for $349.99. With free shipping, that's $50 off and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an Intel Pentium E6700 3.2GHz Dual Core processor, 4GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, HDMI output, and Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Fry's Electronics offers the Gateway FX6860-UR20P Intel Core i7 3.4GHz Desktop PC (no monitor) for $749. With $16.44 for shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $153. (Free in-store pickup is also available.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features includes an Intel Core i7-2600 3.4GHz quad-core "Sandy Bridge" processor, 8GB RAM, 1.5TB 7200 rpm SATA hard drive, DVD burner, ATI Radeon HD 6750 1GB video card, Gigabit Ethernet, memory card reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit. Deal ends August 11.

Best Buy announced its in-store only Shop Early Save Big Event, which runs from Friday, November 5 to Saturday, November 6. Discounted are TVs, camcorders, video games, and more.

Notable is the Gateway eMachines AMD V-Series 2.3GHz 15.6" Notebook, model no. eME442-V133, for $279.99. That's $120 off and the lowest price we've seen. Sales tax is added where applicable.

TigerDirect.com offers the refurbished 5.84-lb. Gateway NV5378U Athlon II X2 2GHz 15.6" Widescreen Notebook in Midnight Blue, model no. LX.WGH02.036, for $409.97 with free shipping. Although that's $2 over our mention from two weeks ago, since expired, it's still $120 off and the lowest total price we could find. It features an AMD Athlon II X2 M300 2GHz dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, flash card reader, 802.11n wireless, built-in webcam, HDMI port, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

A 90-day Seneca warranty applies.

Buy.com offers the Gateway NV5929u Intel Core i5 Dual Core 2.26GHz 15.6" Widescreen Notebook in Black, model no. LX.WHE02.018, for $589.99 with free shipping. That's $10 under our mention from a week ago and the lowest total price we could find by $10. This laptop features an Intel Core i5-430M 2.26GHz dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 widescreen LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB 5400 rpm hard drive, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, one HDMI port, memory card slot, webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

For in-store pickup only with stock limited by location, Micro Center offers the 5.84-lb. Gateway NV5929u Intel Core i5 2.26GHz 15.6" Widescreen Notebook, model no. LX.WHE02.018, for $549.99. That's $50 under the lowest total shipped price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. This laptop features an Intel Core i5-430M 2.26GHz dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 widescreen LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB 5400 rpm hard drive, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, memory card slot, webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

TigerDirect.com offers the factory-refurbished Gateway NV5214u Athlon X2 2.1GHz 15.6" Widescreen Notebook, model no. LX.WC30X.005, for $409.97 with $8 for shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $60. It features an AMD Athlon 64 X2 QL-64 2.1GHz dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, memory card reader, 802.11n wireless, integrated webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit. A 90-day Gateway warranty applies.

From 6 pm until 10 pm today, the CompUSA Moonlight Madness Sale offers dozens of items either at or near lowest-we've-seen prices at your local CompUSA store. Most specials are also online. Click here to download the ad, then click here and search for the item you're interested in. Best bets:

• Maxtor 320GB External USB 2.0 Hard Drive for $69.99;
• Samsung SyncMaster 731BF 17" LCD Monitor for $119.99 after rebate; and
• Gateway GT5452E Pentium 4 3.2GHz Desktop PC for $399.99.

Today only, BestBuy.com knocks up to 50% off select notebooks, desktop PCs, bags, and more during its Wednesday Sale. A best bet: The Gateway MX6912 Core Duo 1.66GHz 15" Widescreen Notebook (pictured) for $899.99. With free shipping, that's $20 under our last mention and the lowest total price we've seen. This notebook features an Intel Core Duo T2300E 1.66GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 15.4" 1280x800 widescreen LCD, 100GB hard drive, 4-in-1 memory card reader, dual layer DVD burner, FireWire, and Windows XP Home. Sales tax is added where applicable. Other notable deals:

• Init TV Swivel Stand for TVs up to 15" for $6.99;
• KLH Simulated Rock Outdoor Speaker 2-Pack for $86.68; and
• Klipsch Synergy III 6-1/2" 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers for $280.48.
• Click here to see the entire sale (48 items in all).