Question:
Help me please!
hello! im a first year college student and i need a notebook. im probably going to use it for things like the internet, microsoft word, pictures, downloading music...just regular college things. but the only thing is im not computer literate at all. i want to be able to do those tasks maybe all together but still want the notebook to be pretty fast.
i have a budget of 1000 (if i can buy something under 1000 that would be great) so i want to be able to buy the best notebook for my money. i'm probably going to use this for a while (until i finish college?) so i want it to be really good.
i've heard a lot about the hp dv6000t and i was planning on buying it. does anyone know if its any good? can anyone suggest any upgrades if i do buy one?
thanks!
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Re: Help me please!
check out the the review of the dv6000 we have here. it is a good notebook. however, if you want something that is more durable, the hp nx7400 may be worth a look. you might want to fill out the faq to get better suggestions.
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ThinkPad R60 would be another well built budget notebook.
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help! new notebook!
General Questions
1) What is your budget?
1000-1100 anything under 1000 would be nice!
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
b or c
a. Ultraportable; 12" screen or less
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
internet, windows ms word, photoshop, download music, pictures
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
taking it to places
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
no not really...
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
i like dell or hp(fits my budget)
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
preferably 4
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
i dont mind
9) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in?
united states
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
widescreen is better
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
d or f
Standard
a. XGA -1024x768 - Large and easy to read text + graphics icons, but you fit less stuff on the screen.
b. SXGA - 1400x1050 - Compromise resolution between XGA and UXGA.
c. UXGA - 1600x1200 - Very small text and graphics icons, you can fit lots of stuff on the screen.
Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
f. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Wider viewing version of UXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
i dont mind
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
dont mind..
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
maybe 4 more years of college..
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
60 gb is fine
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
the one that burns cds and dvds
thanks
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dell 6400/e1505
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the toshiba m100/115/105 or a100/105 and hp dv2000/compaq v3000 are some decent options as well