![$379.95 + $3 Shipping HP Compaq Presario CQ58-104TU [B9K04PA] 15.6'' Notebook](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/24/87324.jpg?h=25790ff1)
Cheapest price I found it for was $399 on staticice. A decent laptop for what it is.
Whilst its a pentium (spell check on my iPhone kept trying to say penguin) processor, it's 2.3GHz with 2MB cache and sandy bridge architecture.
The copy of Windows 7 HP should be eligible for a Win 8 upgrade for $15 (via Microsoft) if you wanted to get a second license for free, but considering this screen isn't touch, I would avoid throwing any version of 8 on this to ensure you're not disappointed.
I'm impressed its 1600MHz RAM though, not much to help improve speed any more than what it currently is at though.
Specs:
Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core B970 (2.3GHz)
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)
Chipset: Intel HM70 Express
Display Size: 15.6" (39.62cm) Diagonal HD BrightView LED-backlit display
Display Resolution: 1366 x 768 resolution
Graphics: Intel UMA shared graphics
Memory: 4GB 1600mHz DDR3 (supports up to 8GB DDR3)
Built-in Hard Drive: 320GB SATA (5400 rpm)
Integrated Webcam: Yes, VGA webcam with digital microphone
Network Devices: Integrated 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless Capabilities: 802.11 b/g/n
Optical Drive: SuperMulti 8X DVD +- R/RW with double layer support
Audio: Dual speaker stereo
Ports:
3 x USB 2.0
1 x VGA
1 x HDMI
1 x RJ-45/Ethernet
1 x External headphone out
1 x External microphone input
Card Reader: Supports SD/SDHC/SDxC and MMC, supports mini versions of SD/MMC/MS adapters
Included Software:
Multimedia and Entertainment
HP QuickWeb
HP Media Suite
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Shockwave Player
Product Support
HP Setup
HP Wireless Assistant
HP Support Assistant
User Guide Documentation
HP Power Manager
Recovery Manager
Symantec Norton Internet Security 2011 (60 day trial)
Productivity and Lifestyle
Adobe Reader
Windows Live Essentials
Microsoft Office 2010 Starter
Security: Kensington MicroSaver lock slot
Battery Type: 6 Cell lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery
Colour: Black
Dimensions (closed): (W) 37.6cm x (D) 24.7cm x (H) 3.2cm
Laptop Weight: 2.057
Model: B9K04PA
Brand: HP
Warranty: 1 Year
"The i3 mentioned in the recent Aldi deal is an i3 with 3MB cache and 2.4GHz processor, between each other they're both 2 Thread 2 Core." Actually the i3 is 4 thread 2 core (http://ark.intel.com/products/53438/Intel-Core-i3-2350M-Proc…), and it has better graphics. Besides, the ALDI is a 17" so they're not really comparable.
There have been plenty of other deals in the past for 15.6" i3 laptops for under $400, so they'd be my choice.