The Toshiba because it weighs 1 lb less than the Compaq. I don't understand the logic behind a 6.5 lb laptop.

Specs are very similar. Both are too heavy, and have cheap cases, single core Celeron processors, and not much memory. Cheap enough to be throw-aways. If that is what you want, great. Given the hassle of loading up new laptops, getting rid of all the programs they come with, etc, I would buy one that is a little better with a plan to keep it a little longer.

As Josh said, people really shouldn't buy laptops at Walmart.

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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White

Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue