A:Answer Save time and look elsewhere. You will NOT get this computer in that price range. I've always been in the $500 range for previous laptops, but I stepped up this time. With Intel i7, a 17" display and 16GB of RAM you are talking higher end, which in turn means higher price. During the holidays, with a sale, and then a one-day flash sale on it, I came in around $800. Since regular price was $1000 I couldn't pass it up, but probably wouldn't buy at the regular price. Hope this helps.