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Feb 25th, 2007 05:46 PM #1
Any good Laptop/Notebook deals out there?
Hi... I'm looking for a Laptop/Notebook computer for around $900-$1100. What's the best deal out there? (ie. looking for Vista OS with at least 80-100 GB hard drive and a DVD-ROM (writeable)?
In the past, been happy with Dell... but open to HP, Compaq, Toshiba, Sony, etc._______________
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Feb 25th, 2007 05:49 PM #2 Reply With Quote
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Feb 25th, 2007 05:49 PM #3wrong forum
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Feb 25th, 2007 05:50 PM #4Newbie
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I've simply been looking for a light laptop with a good battery life on clearance, but I cannot find any =(
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Feb 25th, 2007 05:54 PM #5
maybe try the request a deal forum...
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/f...splay.php?f=10 Reply With Quote
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Feb 25th, 2007 05:56 PM #6Dude, this is HOt Deals. If you need to ask question you go to another Forum. In this case the computer forum. Originally Posted by slothy@cutey
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Feb 25th, 2007 05:56 PM #7
use SEARCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Feb 25th, 2007 06:42 PM #8
There are tons of Laptops with the specs and price range you want out there since the launch of Vista. Even some with a 17" screen. Just get the latest BB and FS flyers or go on-line. Not too hard at all to find what you are looking for.
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Feb 25th, 2007 06:58 PM #9
not only 779 post but a member since July 20th 2004, that's almost 3 years!!!!
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Feb 25th, 2007 07:06 PM #10Deal Fanatic
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Why do so many people talk about a 17" screen as if it's a selling point? That's way too big for a laptop IMO. I got a 15.4" and would have preferred a 14.1" but it's too hard getting a laptop at 14.1 with a good graphics card. Originally Posted by LonesomeDove
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Feb 26th, 2007 01:26 AM #11
Whoa... okay okay! I'm sooooooo sorry for posting in the wrong forum. You don't have to crucify me already! geeez...
I was like flying off the computer when I posted.... my bad... And thanks to those who scruntinized my stats to further admonish me...
ANYWAYS, I did do a search, but I was hoping for some consensus on what the best deal is out there now (perhaps from others who've picked something up recently). I wasn't getting any clear opinion or choice...
Maybe someone can post a helpful reply... or continue to berrate me!
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Feb 26th, 2007 09:32 AM #12
I just grabbed a HP AMD X2 TL-50 (dual core), 1Gig Ram, 120 GB HD, 15.4" screen, with a video card (forget which one atm) and vista premium from bestbuy yesterday for $999
Its not super hot or anything, but its a good laptop for the price... very happy with it so far.
Its a special edition as well, so it looks cooler than most (in my opinion of course )
Its one of the white HP Pavillions. Reply With Quote
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Feb 26th, 2007 09:48 AM #13Thanks.. that's a great tip.. Is there a difference between AMD and Intel (I've always bought Intel.. maybe a victim of the Intel Inside marketing engine). Also, what's the weight and battery life of the unit. I've been considering Dell because I can upgrade the battery life... Originally Posted by Oscar11
I just grabbed a HP AMD X2 TL-50 (dual core), 1Gig Ram, 120 GB HD, 15.4" screen, with a video card (forget which one atm) and vista premium from bestbuy yesterday for $999
Its not super hot or anything, but its a good laptop for the price... very happy with it so far.
Its a special edition as well, so it looks cooler than most (in my opinion of course )
Its one of the white HP Pavillions._______________
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"You have to go in with a winning attitude. It doesn't mean you'll win, but you'll lose a lot less" - Brad Lamb ("Toronto's Condo King") Reply With Quote
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Feb 26th, 2007 10:06 AM #14Each cpu is different, but I think the general consensus is that Intel is slightly better.. Originally Posted by slothy@cutey
But the bottom line is you wont notice a difference unless you are a hardcore gamer, or like to overclock etc.. If you use your computer for general stuff (documents, web, photoshop, regular gaming, music, movies..etc..), then you wont notice a difference.
Just make sure you get a dual core.
I also have a dell, with an upgraded battery and thats nice too. You can find a review of my dell here: http://www.techtalkboards.com/Dell-I...s%29-t-57.html
My dell looks ugly now that I have the new HP to compare it to though
also, heres the link to the one at bestbuy:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...gon=&langid=EN Reply With Quote
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Feb 26th, 2007 05:12 PM #15
I'd stay away from Compaq and especially Sony. I owned a Sony SZ series for a whopping 2 weeks and it was a lemon, I got a replacement from the store, and it had some other problems. I go on line and low and behold there are other people with similar problems.
Dell offers pretty good bang for buck, but like others have said, smaller monitors really are better. I have a 19" monitor that I though I would connect my laptop to when I was at home, but the 14.1" screen was clearer and better looking than the monitor, if my laptop had DVI output and I could go to a higher resolution it would look better, but that is hard to say.
my 14.1" actually goes as high in resolution as my 19" which is 1400x1050.
I did have a 15.4 but I asked my boss for a smaller one and he caved.
BTW: I have a Lenovo t60p..... but it is not in your price range, not even close, it cost my boss $3600. Reply With Quote
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