Decent laptop for $600 range? [Archive]

bpworker

Apr 6th, 2006, 06:31 PM

Hi, have been searching around for a new laptop and budget being what it is can't really spend more than $600 + taxes. I have noticed the Acer 3623 for $599 at a couple of places. As most people just want to get the most processor, ram, hard drive for the money. Other than the Acer is there anything else I should be looking at? Thanks for any help!

Cyber6

Apr 6th, 2006, 07:04 PM

Hi, have been searching around for a new laptop and budget being what it is can't really spend more than $600 + taxes. I have noticed the Acer 3623 for $599 at a couple of places. As most people just want to get the most processor, ram, hard drive for the money. Other than the Acer is there anything else I should be looking at? Thanks for any help!

It completely depends on your intended use. You want to game/video editing (need good gpu).. or mainly business applications.. (excel/powerpoint/word pro).. or even less only student work (internet browsing/writing papers).

Tell us what you need it for.. and we'll be able to give you good solutions.

C.

bpworker

Apr 6th, 2006, 07:33 PM

I intend to use it for just MS Office apps, nothing too intensive, surfing the net and the occasional movie. I work from home so would like to be able to work away from desk with wireless as well. I don't think I need a powerhouse for what I want it for, just not really sure what I can get for around that price.

Cyber6

Apr 6th, 2006, 07:51 PM

I intend to use it for just MS Office apps, nothing too intensive, surfing the net and the occasional movie. I work from home so would like to be able to work away from desk with wireless as well. I don't think I need a powerhouse for what I want it for, just not really sure what I can get for around that price.

For around $400 - $450.. you can get a Thinkpad P3, 1 Ghz, 20 - 30 Gb HDD, 256 Ram, and a DVDrom/burner.

That'll be more than enough for your needs. Where you can get this kind of beauty??.. Check the BST forum, or walk around the College/Spadina area.

A refurb thinkpad P3 will last you a lot longer than a cheap celeron. The only recommendation will be to max the Ram.

C.

D-Sisive

Apr 6th, 2006, 08:43 PM

wait like a few ppl who wants that 599 dell inspirion1300 deal again

kev*

Apr 6th, 2006, 10:03 PM

I suggest you save up another $100-150 and get one with a dvd burner, 512 mb ram and a decent harddrive then it will last you longer.

fuhreal

Apr 6th, 2006, 10:47 PM

Head over the boarder, Acer travelmate laptops are going for $489 at wallmart. Celeron M 1.7 Combo drive 256mb ram. that should do u good.

Just trying to find linux associations for it myself...

MTL-TechY

Apr 6th, 2006, 10:58 PM

Hi, have been searching around for a new laptop and budget being what it is can't really spend more than $600 + taxes. I have noticed the Acer 3623 for $599 at a couple of places. As most people just want to get the most processor, ram, hard drive for the money. Other than the Acer is there anything else I should be looking at? Thanks for any help!

what places have you seen this laptop at that 599 price

bpworker

Apr 6th, 2006, 11:20 PM

Canada Computers and PC Village both have it listed for $599 on their websites.

felix

Apr 6th, 2006, 11:38 PM

Canada Computers and PC Village both have it listed for $599 on their websites.
Guntai has it available to order too ... just not on their website.
http://www.guntai.com

Better to buy from a store that needs to order it in, because chances are you'll get a newer model at the same price like I did (no idea what model it is exactly since I haven't opened it yet :cheesygri ).

I guess many stores can order this if they use the same supplier. I wonder if Staples can order as well .. would love to save an additional 20% with my gift cards. :)

Personally I'd rather buy new than used.