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Help me spend my money!
Hi, this is my first post here. Seems like a very informative site. I am now in the market for a notebook computer and need some help. I have no idea what to get. I only have around $650 to spend maybe 700 at the most. I know thats not much but its all I have. It will only be used for my schoolwork and internet access for the most part. Maybe a little video but not gaming. I just want some of your opinions on what to get for that price. Things to look out for ect.. I really appreciate anyones input! Thanks, Tim
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There is a What to Buy FAQ located at the top of this forum, filling it out would be very helpful.
Thanks :)
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Yeah I saw that before I posted. The problem is I dont know the answers to most of the questions. Yeah, I am pretty clueless and need a lot of help LOL
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Ahh...
Some could be hard, but there are a few general non-notebook related ones, because right now we are in the dark, we don't know what your aim is, in terms of quality, size, etc.
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Well... I know that FAQ fill out form looks scary but it would help us A LOT to fill it out I would love to help you
To help you out here there is a few dells you could afford:
The Middle class dell w no options you could afford @ $699
Dell Inspirion 600m: http://www1.us.dell.com/content/prod...=19&l=en&s=dhs
If you want to customize a little you could go for the smaller dell :
(pretty good for what you want)
http://www1.us.dell.com/content/prod...=19&l=en&s=dhs
This are the suggestions I can give with the just the info. you have given me but I can and will suggest more if you fill out the FAQ! :)
I hope to help you find the best laptop for you,
-TBird
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Eh? I thought that blasted obselete 600M was discontinued and replaced by the 630M???
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idk...:o
Well it is still offered on the dell website :D
-TBird
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Ok, I'm going to try my best here
1) What size notebook would you prefer?
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
2) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? word processing, internet, schoolwork, DVD's once in a while, NO gaming
3) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? from home to school sometimes, but mostly at home
4) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? nope none
5) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? i dont know enough to have a brand preference
6) How many hours of battery life do you need? its not really that important to me
7) What is your budget? $750 max
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person? dont mind at all
9) What country are you buying this in? US
Screen Specifics
10) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
need help with this one ???
11) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? matte
Build Quality and Design
12) Are the notebook’s looks and stylishness important to you? dont care about looks
13) How long do you want this laptop to last? as long as possible
Notebook Components
14) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB? as much as I can afford at least 60?
15) Do you need a DVD, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-R drive? DVD-CD/RW
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Did you check out the ones I suggested??
What did you think of them...
-TBird
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You might find the HP ze2000z or the Compaq V2000Z both good fits.