Cheapest 15.6" laptop I could find with an IPS screen.
Battery life might not be very good and the brand itself is questionable but for some this might fulfill your needs.
$721.75 with Original eBay 10% off CHRISTMAS10 deal
+ 3.3% off from Cashrewards
Specifications:
CPU : Intel® Core™ i5 processor 4210U (1.7 GHz - 2.4 GHz (Dual Core) 1600MHz MC, 3MB L3 cache)
Operating System: Windows 8.1 (64bit)
Screen Size: 15.6" FHD Widescreen with LED Backlit Display
Touch Screen: Capacitive Touch Screen
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 8GB DDR3L (1600Mhz)
Storage: 1TB (5400 rpm) SATA
Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Optical disk drive: No
Sound: Harman/kardon® speakers
Webcam: HD Webcam/Stereo Microphone
Wireless LAN: Intel® 802.11(ac/a/g/n) (867Mbps)
Bluetooth: Toshiba Bluetooth™ V4.0
Physical Description:
Weight: 2.20kg
Battery: Li-ion 4-cell 60Whr
Dimensions(W x D x H): 382 x 246.8 x 18.95mm
Comes with 12 months warranty.
Cannot say it's a good deal at all. This is a refurbished model on an i5 with only Intel graphics and no optical drive.
Can get similarly specked brand new for similar price. Just scroll through some recent history of ozb.