It's $550 now...
You're a bit late. As I often say, the better the deal, the sooner it's gone (the item sells out and/or the price goes up).
I know but my son decided tonight that he wants one - will wait to grab the next deal
You could get it now for $25 cheaper with this promotion from newegg.http://promotions.newegg.com/nepro/11-0828/index.html?nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3640155&SID=skim115X178X509fccc376382aee57b6e279c43c6b97
You're shopping by price? Core i3 good for you? Any brands you prefer (Acer//HP/Dell/Lenovo)? Any of those brands you won't buy?