Question:
$600 to spend
Hello. My main concern is the size. I know $600 is not a lot to work with but I want something thats not a sempron for celeron. I will get the lowest ram and upgrade myself. Would like 40 to 60 gb harddrive and a good resolution screen. Thank you.
1) What is your budget?
I am planning to purchase a laptop for about $600 plus tax and shipping.
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
a. Ultraportable; 12" screen or less
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
mostly college papers, internet, movies, music.
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
need portability
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
lightweight games, if any
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
none
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
prefer at least 3 hrs
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
sure
9) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in?
Answer:
Re: $600 to spend
That will be very hard.
http://www.dell.com/content/products...=19&l=en&s=dhs
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...computer_store
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...computer_store
Answer:
Re: $600 to spend
With rebates, my wife just picked up an Acer 15.4" with DVD/RW and Intel Core Duo for $599 from CompUSA.
The deals are there, especially with kids going to school.
Tony
Answer:
Re: $600 to spend
I would stay away from Acer personally.
Plus, he wants a 14.1 inch screen or less.
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Re: $600 to spend
Inspiron 1300
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 735 (1.70GHz/2MB Cache/400MHz FSB)
Operating System (Office software not included)
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
Operating System Re-Installation CD
PC Restore recovery system by Symantec
LCD Panel
15.4in WXGA Display
Memory
512MB DDR2 SDRAM 1 Dimm
Hard Drive
60GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
Combo/DVD+RW Drives
8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Video Card
Integrated Intel® Media Accelerator 900 Graphics
Primary Battery
6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery (56 WHr)
Wireless Networking Cards
Intel® PRO 2200 Internal Wireless (802.11 b/g, 54Mbps)
All for $599.
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Re: $600 to spend
I found an even better one for you I think:
Operating System Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
Processor AMD Turion(TM) 64 ML-34 (1.8GHz/1MB L2 Cache)
Display 14.0 WXGA Widescreen (1280x768)
Graphics Card ATI RADEON(R) XPRESS 200M w/productivity ports
Memory 256MB DDR SDRAM (1x256MB)
Hard Drive 80 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive
Primary CD/DVD Drive FREE Upgrade from DVD to DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive!!
Networking Integrated 56K Modem + 10/100 Ethernet LAN
Primary Battery 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Productivity Software Microsoft(R) Works/Money
For $584.
Answer:
Re: $600 to spend
a decent cheapie v2000z
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...ts_continue.do