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06-25-2009, 05:02 PM
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Picking out a laptop
Toshiba Satelite- Only thing I don't like is Vista Home Premium. Is it a stable operating system? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834114617 HP ProBook http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834157009 Sony AVAIO http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834117866 All of these computers meet my standards. However, I am not exactly sure which one to choose. I am still looking for other deals/computers so if you have any suggestions please post them. Also, you may have noticed these computers are under $700. So if you're going to make a suggestion, try to stay in that price range or don't go over by to much. P.S. I am currently looking at Dell computers.
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06-25-2009, 05:24 PM
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I just got an HP DV6 for $700. I built one for $1000 then found a 30% discount online. 4GB ram, 2.0ghtz processor, 320GB HDD, built in webcam, bluetooth, next gen wireless, 2 years lojack, 16" screen. Just saying...
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06-25-2009, 05:35 PM
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I just build a laptop on the Dell website for $589. It has:
Intel core 2 Duo(2.00 GHz) 3GB Ram 250GB HDD 15" widescreen Bluetooth 9-cell bettery Also comes with Ubuntu Desktop Edition.
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06-25-2009, 05:46 PM
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http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...ABA&catLevel=2
ive got that..my previous computer had vista basic..it blows..this computer..my god..ahaha. its really fast. get it. its real cheap too. |
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06-25-2009, 05:58 PM
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if you get any windows based computer, make sure to see if they offer an upgrade coupon to windows7, since thats coming out later this year.
keep an eye on the battery life too. thats one thing that will make you love or hate your laptop. being able to take it to a coffee shop, or to class without having to worry about finding an outlet is a great thing.
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06-25-2009, 06:03 PM
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Scape- What do you like about Vista over XP?
Nick- link doesn't work. Art- I didn't think about battery life. Hoewever, when I built the computer on Dell I put in the best battery they offer. I may end up going with Linux if I get a dell.
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06-25-2009, 06:09 PM
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i like the small thumbnails of pics and stuff like that when attaching, instead of a list. vista saps resources like crazy, i idle around 2gb ram (on an 8 gb system) but that is with EVERYTHING turned on. Its windows though, it works as well as XP and you can cut down on the fancy schmancy ****. If i were to get a laptop for school (which i'm not in), i'd run ubuntu or kubuntu depening on hardware. my mom has an older toshiba laptop, i hope... i just sent her a message asking for it because i want to play around with linux on it. |
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06-25-2009, 06:15 PM
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06-25-2009, 06:16 PM
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it works for me? and the battery life on the compaq is pretty good. im running in high performace mode..battery lasts like 5-6 hours on high performance mode. |
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06-25-2009, 06:18 PM
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Ken, my brother has had his Dell for 2+ years now without any problems.
Nick, not exactly sure whats up. Grimm-thanks, checking it out now.
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06-25-2009, 06:20 PM
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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218041998438
that one but, i have an intel quadcore processor. |
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06-25-2009, 06:22 PM
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i've known people using a dell for 6 years with no problems, and i've no people whose computer lasted a month before hardware died. i won't buy used computer components because you have no idea how they've been handled outside of their packaging. all it takes is a static shot. though, if you could actually build a laptop i would... but i'd probably buy a toshiba product Quote:
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06-25-2009, 06:27 PM
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oh and also most of these brand name companies have a re-furbished or a scratch and dent area where you can get pc's/laptops for like half the price. might be worth looking into as well.
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06-25-2009, 06:28 PM
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but i got you ;)
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