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Looking for a solid, cheap laptop

Discussion in 'Technology Forum' started by meatpile, Nov 8, 2007.

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  1. Nov 8, 2007 at 12:14 PM #1
    meatpile

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    For wifey bday. She will read email, browse the web, mess with photo and maybe video.

    I prefer to stay under $700.

    Is this possible?
     
  2. Nov 8, 2007 at 12:29 PM #2
    Freakshow

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    Excellent. I'm looking for th SAME thing. I was looking at this one.

    Any good?

    We had a Toshiba years ago and never had a problem.
     
  3. Nov 8, 2007 at 12:58 PM #3
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    Buy one from Wal-Mart for less than $400, double the memory, wipe it and reinstall the OS from the disks when you get home (without all the unnecessary apps that come pre-installed), set her up with a USER account for daily usage, and a separate admin account for system changes, turn ON automatic updates for the OS, and use Firefox rather than IE.

    At least 4 trouble-free years guaranteed.
     
  6. Nov 8, 2007 at 2:09 PM #6
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    I know you usually wouldnt listen to Tharan, but this is solid advice.
     
  7. Nov 8, 2007 at 2:42 PM #7
    Freakshow

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    Do brands not really mean shit anymore? I've had a Toshiba laptop...think I've had a Compaq...

    Never had problems. I hear people preaching about Gateway, Dell, etc...

    Seriously, just buy a cheap ass laptop? Can it DO everything? Picture editing (family photo stuff...nothing elaborate), games, internet, email...
     
  8. Nov 8, 2007 at 3:20 PM #8
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    Gaming is the only common application that can tax modern PC's. If you have enough memory, every modern machine rips up the basics.

    Most laptops are made in Taiwan by just one or two companies. Clevo? Cleo? is one of them. Then they are sold as HP, Compaq, etc. It's pretty much all the same.

    I'd stay away from Acer because of some shortcuts they take, and I'd try to get a cheap Core2 Duo machine w/ lots of memory, cause it'll stay relevent for a long time.
     
  9. Nov 8, 2007 at 3:35 PM #9
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    I check out techbargains.com all the time for Dell deals. The latest laptop deal:

    New Dell Small Business Notebooks Sale - Vostro 1500 15.4 Core 2 Duo Notebook $599, Nov. 8 12 PM


    Dell Small Business has a new sale on Vostro Notebooks with Magnesium alloy chassis, Mylar sealed keyboards. NO trialware! Online only Sale ends Wed

    3% off when checking out using Dell QuickLoan account. Select Credit card as payment to see this offer.

    Vostro 1000 Entry level 6.26lb Notebook AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual Core TK-53 1.7Ghz, 15.4in Screen, 1GB/120GB, DVD Writer, 802.11g wireless, ATI Graphics, 1yr warranty, XP or Vista Home Basic $499 shipped free. Faster Turion 64 X2 TL-56 1.8Ghz +$60

    Vostro 1400 5.39lb Lightweight Centrino Notebook Core 2 Duo T5270 1.4Ghz, 14in WideScreen, 1GB/160GB, CD/DVD burner, 802.11g wireless, 1yr warranty, Intel X3100 Graphics, Vista Home Basic $599. - Faster T5470 1.6Ghz +$50. Vista Business +$99
    $309 off.

    Vostro 1500 6.33lb Desktop Replacement Centrino Notebook Core 2 Duo T5270 1.4Ghz, 15.4in WideScreen, 1GB/160GB, CD/DVD burner, Geforce 8400M GS, 802.11g wireless, 1yr warranty, XP or Vista Home Basic $599 shipped free. Select Choose Vostro - Choose Vostro 1500 - Customize it Under Enhanced Graphics. Faster T5470 1.6Ghz +$75. Vista Business +$99
     
  10. Nov 8, 2007 at 3:36 PM #10
    meatpile

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    I presume you prefer XP?

    Do you have a specific unit in mind? I found no sub $400 laptops, and the sub $500 units run a 'CM7' processor, whatever that is.

    Everything else comes close in price to the above linked Dell.

    preesh.
     
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