(2005 thread but a classic) OT...YOU THINK you have seen something scary???. $378.00 HP laptop sale I was just at

Dante · Nov 25, 2005

I got to walmart at 2:30am was the first one there by 4am there where 100 people in a circle around a pallet of 15 Notebooks...I was right next to the pallet..everyone was talking of how nice there xmas will be and all civilized and stuff...

10 mins until they cut the wrap there are 200 people encased in circle for 15 laptops....I am pinned to the pallet..when they start cutting it becomes a free for all.. I have never witnessed anything so sickening and pathetic as this

I am not a huge guy but 6'1 210 I had my arms on one of the 15 and for 2 mins was stuck in this huge crowd of people trying to bully forward I was holding on to this for dear life ....my arms where stuck UNDER the shrink wrap still and I was being pushed and pulled all over...Finally broke free from it and now have a great laptop the box is a little bent in due to the commotion ...its actually amazing for the price

NEVER again in my life will I do that again people where getting hit and stepped on

PATHETIC

uke1:

SrMateo · Nov 25, 2005

YUP, WALMART has a way of bringiing out the best in people.

Congrats on the NEW NOTEBOOK, and gettin outta there in one peice.

5teamparlay · Nov 25, 2005

check this out:

www.smashmyxbox.com

Dante · Nov 25, 2005

Sr Mateo said:
YUP, WALMART has a way of bringiing out the best in people.

Congrats on the NEW NOTEBOOK, and gettin outta there in one peice.

thanks SR. I really feel good I got one it is very sweet looking and wireless to boot for 378$

I kid you not when I say as soon as they said cut the tape off it was a free for all mayhem.. ..I had to hold on with all my strength to keep the box I had my arms around....I can not believe how sick people get....I will never be a part of that no matter what the deals are again ..

I heard Screaming and I saw a punch thrown...an older lady had one taken out of her hand by a guy..the sad part is my son was with me and witnessed the mayhem unfold...what a great example for the children

Walmart needs to give you a ticket first come first serve so there is no fighting ..if you have one of the 15 tkts you get a laptop...maybe next year

TOW · Nov 25, 2005

Well Dante....when Wilma hit South Florida there were only three pump stations open in Dade County, one in Broward.....and personnel had to call the police within the first hour....sad having to see troopers standing by a gas station because people affected by a natural disaster turn into beasts....

Take the bright side of it...at least you got an excellent deal :smoker2:

Dante · Nov 25, 2005

TOW said:
Well Dante....when Wilma hit South Florida there were only three pump stations open in Dade County, one in Broward.....and personnel had to call the police within the first hour....sad having to see troopers standing by a gas station because people affected by a natural disaster turn into beasts....

Take the bright side of it...at least you got an excellent deal :smoker2:

I hear ya Roberto...It looked like the police where coming after the mayhem at walmart...

RobFunk · Nov 25, 2005

this whole story takes a turn for the worst as soon as the author says "was the first one there by 4am"

I wouldnt get up that early if you told me I could get the Colts at pick 'em

congrats on getting one Dante.

G.MONEY · Nov 25, 2005

Dante....My daughter and a friend of my wifes waited outside Best Buy here in 20 degree weather from 10:00pm till 5:00 am...They bundled up and had to sit outside in a line. They were ther for a computer which the store had only 15 computers at this great price. They opened the doors and there were over 400 people in line. They both got there computer, But for me I would rather pay the extra money than do something like that. She said it was complete craziness in the store. A old man got knocked on his ass trying to enter.....Really very sad when you think about it...........G

THe holiday season, it is so Grand

Dante · Nov 25, 2005

G. MONEY said:
Dante....My daughter and a friend of my wifes waited outside Best Buy here in 20 degree weather from 10:00pm till 5:00 am...They bundled up and had to sit outside in a line. They were ther for a computer which the store had only 15 computers at this great price. They opened the doors and there were over 400 people in line. They both got there computer, But for me I would rather pay the extra money than do something like that. She said it was complete craziness in the store. A old man got knocked on his ass trying to enter.....Really very sad when you think about it...........G

THe holiday season, it is so Grand

VERY True G...I had no idea people would get so animalistic as I told myself I would never go to one of these things....but this laptop was a teaser to get everyone in the store

the manager told a few of us before the brawl that walmart lost a SHITLOAD on these laptops...I think he said they paid $500 something for them from HP

Journeyman · Nov 25, 2005

The things people do to save a few coins!

RobFunk · Nov 25, 2005

Journeyman said:
The things people do to save a few coins!

A bunch of losers

Thats my take on it Journeyman

Let's face it, Dante was the only cool guy there

Dante · Nov 25, 2005

RobFunk said:
A bunch of losers

Thats my take on it Journeyman

Let's face it, Dante was the only cool guy there

:lolBIG:

guess im a loser also....but I can say I never have been to one of these and never will again so help me god :suomi:

Tulsa · Nov 25, 2005

Dante

I'm sorry it was so bad.

Here is what bothers me....what will people be like when the items in question are important, like water or food in bad times? Someone mentioned the gasoline above. BUT, what if it was nationwide? I'm sorry you saw the worst in people.

Wal-Mart and these stores like Best Buy know what is going to happen, yet they still do these same things without doing like you say and giving numbers or coming up with civilized ways of handing out the promotional deals. However, it is still the customers that act this way and not the stores. I'm ashamed.

On the bright side....that is a GREAT deal on the laptop! tulsa

Fishhead · Nov 25, 2005

Well, got EXTREMELY lucky.

Got a 17 inch screen (regularly $1374 laptop for $720 and it is awesome!!

TTinCO or anybody else...............It is a Toshiba Satellite M65-S9065.

What are the pros and cons of this laptop?

For the internet, it is AWESOME thus far..........built-in wireless, lightning fast, and huge screen.

Thanks in advance,
-FISH-

Dante · Nov 25, 2005

Tulsa said:
I'm sorry it was so bad.

Here is what bothers me....what will people be like when the items in question are important, like water or food in bad times? Someone mentioned the gasoline above. BUT, what if it was nationwide? I'm sorry you saw the worst in people.

Wal-Mart and these stores like Best Buy know what is going to happen, yet they still do these same things without doing like you say and giving numbers or coming up with civilized ways of handing out the promotional deals. However, it is still the customers that act this way and not the stores. I'm ashamed.

On the bright side....that is a GREAT deal on the laptop! tulsa

great post Tulsa...I actually had more faith in people until witnessing this carnage ...if your and older lady or a smaller person FORGET you will get killed at these things...

Dante · Nov 25, 2005

this was it was , or very close so I can see why people went nuts to an extent anyway

Intel(R) Celeron(R) M 360 (1.4 GHz)
15.0" TFT XGA BrightView (1024x768)
256MB DDR SDRAM (1x256MB)
40 GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive
DVD+/-RW/R & CD-RW Combo
54g(TM) 802.11b/g WLAN w/
6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Jarbo · Nov 25, 2005

Dante said:
this was it was , or very close so I can see why people went nuts to an extent anyway

Intel(R) Celeron(R) M 360 (1.4 GHz)
15.0" TFT XGA BrightView (1024x768)
256MB DDR SDRAM (1x256MB)
40 GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive
DVD+/-RW/R & CD-RW Combo
54g(TM) 802.11b/g WLAN w/
6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Slow Celeron
Display Marginal
Very Little RAM
Slow HD

DVD RW is nice

I'm in this business however so my needs and wants are much more intense, What's the warranty?

Lot's of old technology being dumped this X-mas season. Built for a 2/3rd PC, Internet access, a PC for Video/Music control or hooking into your home netwrork ( You DO have one don't you?) these are good buys.

I would never buy something like this as my one and only PC.

ittsbbme · Nov 25, 2005

went to wal-mart @ 4:30 and saw the line and left.

if you are looking for a new laptop this should fit the bill...

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=i2200BF1&s=dhs

i would upgrade the disply for the $28

happy holidays

ishy

Dante · Nov 25, 2005

Jarbo said:
Slow Celeron
Display Marginal
Very Little RAM
Slow HD

DVD RW is nice

I'm in this business however so my needs and wants are much more intense, What's the warranty?

Lot's of old technology being dumped this X-mas season. Built for a 2/3rd PC, Internet access, a PC for Video/Music control or hooking into your home netwrork ( You DO have one don't you?) these are good buys.

I would never buy something like this as my one and only PC.