HP 15.6‑inch Windows 11 Laptop Hits $249 at Walmart During Alabama Tax‑Free Weekend

Walmart is offering the HP 15.6‑inch Windows 11 laptop for $249, with free shipping and exemption from Alabama's sales tax during the state's three‑day tax‑free weekend (July 17‑19, 2026). The device features a 13th‑generation Intel Core i5‑1334U processor, 8 GB of RAM, a 512 GB solid‑state drive and a Full‑HD touchscreen display, meeting the state's price limit for tax‑free computers and positioning it as an affordable option for middle‑school, high‑school and college students.

Separately, a buyer’s guide lists several other HP models marketed to students on Amazon, including the HP 15s‑fq5330TU, HP 14s‑DY5005TU, HP Pavilion Plus 14, and the HP OmniBook series. Recommended specifications for these laptops are at least an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 16 GB of RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and a weight under 1.5 kg, catering to varied student needs from basic coursework to more demanding creative work.