Toshiba Satellite Laptop, 17″ LCD, Dual-Core 2.16GHz, 3GB RAM for $549.99 Shipped

Toshiba Satellite Laptop, 17″ LCD, Dual-Core 2.16GHz CPU, 3GB RAM for $549.99 shipped after a $50 rebate.  Its features include an Intel dual-core T3400 CPU at 2.16GHz, 17″ LCD at 1440×900 resolution, 3GB DDR2 memory, 250GB hard drive, DVD±R/RW burner with dual-Layer support, wireless 802.11b/g, Vista Home Premium and more.  Most places usually sell this laptop for about $729.  Note that at 6.94 lbs, it is more like a very portable desktop instead of a  truly lightweight laptop.  For a lighter and loaded laptop, check out this deal and for the other end of the spectrum in terms of extreme lightweight and portability, check out this deal.