Question:
Cheap and Light notebook
My friend needs a laptop for her school and daily use. She does not play any kinds of hardware killer games, no profession on computer science or engineering.
1) What is your budget?
About $500-$600
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Chatting, watching movie, music, photo, MS Office, Maple
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
School - Home, riding on bus
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
She does not like Acer
Need good warrenty service in the USA
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
As long as possible
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
No, she trusts me, and I trust in this forum
9) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in?
The USA, Washington, Seattle
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
Widescreen seems to be more portable, right? Is widescreen better for viewing photos, and watching movie?
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
Standard
a. XGA -1024x768 - Large and easy to read text + graphics icons, but you fit less stuff on the screen.
Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
Anything is okay
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Yes
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
If possible, now. She can wait till thanksgiving for Xmas
5 years would be nice for a laptop lifespan
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
Maybe 60GB
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
DVD-RW please
Thank you
Answer:
Re: Cheap and Light notebook
e1405 with a Dell Coupon might get you everything with that budget. If not, check out the outlet deals.
Also, the dv2000z (or t) might fit these requirements as well.
Both Dell & HP offer student discounts as much as 12-15% as well.
Answer:
Re: Cheap and Light notebook
You could try places like tigerdirect.com for "older" Pentium M laptops which are going pretty cheap now that the Core Duos came out.