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11-26-2009, 07:40 PM
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The Ultimate Panda
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Best laptop for $400-500
So my gf is looking to buy a new laptop soon and she's lookng to spend between 400 and 500. Can you guys scout around for the best laptops you can find in that price range? Appreciate the help.
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11-26-2009, 07:42 PM
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11-26-2009, 07:45 PM
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I don't think a Laptop exists for $4 dollars.
"500", where's the currency?
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11-26-2009, 07:47 PM
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The Ultimate Panda
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Real funny. If u don't want to help, fine, just don't post in here. I don't go shitting on ur threads when u need help or advice.
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11-26-2009, 07:51 PM
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The Ultimate Panda
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I don't think a Laptop exists for $4 dollars.
"500", where's the currency?
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Ur so cool. You know what I mean and if u don't have anything serious to contribute then go play tf2 or something
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11-26-2009, 07:55 PM
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Ultimate Killer
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panda..what are YOUR minimum specs...cause we all know thats how it works.
she just want email, internet, and make the odd cd?.. or encode your freaky secks acts.
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11-26-2009, 08:01 PM
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Protector of Sanctuary
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I know its kind of late to say now, but try and find a Black Friday deal on something- even most online retailers have deals until monday or whatever.
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11-26-2009, 08:08 PM
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The Ultimate Panda
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Originally Posted by elemental00
panda..what are YOUR minimum specs...cause we all know thats how it works.
she just want email, internet, and make the odd cd?.. or encode your freaky secks acts.
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Lol. She doesn't need anything super fancy. She just needs a laptop to surf the web and type up papers. Shit like that. My old laptop specs are:
Intel Pentium dual-core @ 1.73ghz
2GB of RAM
150GB HD
15" widescreen
DVD player/CD RW
HP laptop with vista loaded.
I think a laptop that meets or exceeds those specs and is within her price range would be pretty good for her.
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11-26-2009, 08:13 PM
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Ultimate Hax0r
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I am so cool, thanks for noticing.
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11-26-2009, 08:17 PM
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OK, the two here are sold out, but you might be able to back order at that price?
Toshiba Laptop @ Best Buy
Sony Vaio Laptop @ Best Buy
What are your feelings on netbooks? Lots of the big stores are running specials on netbooks for the big sale.
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11-26-2009, 08:31 PM
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The Ultimate Panda
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FUCK. That toshiba one would have been perfect. Na, she doesn't want a netbook. Pretty sure she wants at least a 15" screen (wide)
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11-26-2009, 09:52 PM
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11-26-2009, 10:02 PM
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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Acer+-+A...&skuId=9555769
There are a lot of pretty decent laptops at Best Buy for less than $400, that's just the first one that caught my eye.
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11-26-2009, 10:09 PM
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Dude I like the gateways pretty good and this one looks like it might be pretty good.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Gateway+...&skuId=9605189
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11-27-2009, 12:44 AM
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Oh wow, I think you just linked what I am buying myself for Christmas.
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11-27-2009, 02:54 AM
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Oh wow, I think you just linked what I am buying myself for Christmas.
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Haha, when I saw it I got excited and almost wanted to buy it myself then I remembered I have a laptop that I've used once or twice in the 3 years that I've had it. I'm glad I could be of help to you though  .
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11-27-2009, 06:50 AM
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That laptop was temping until I noticed it said nothing about wifi on the specs. I'd need to clarify that it would work on my campus before I buy it.
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11-27-2009, 11:12 AM
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voice of raisin
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the only problem with those procs / mobile video cards inside PCs is, if you're writing a paper, you can't have it on your lap. they get insanely hot. which is why i recommended the lenovo. if i have it on for 5 hours, writing a paper or even playing a game, it can stay on my lap. it runs extremely cool and this is a huge issue with me buying a laptop. if i have to leave it on a desk because it's lava hot, i'd just use a desktop. that's one complaint i've always had with notebook pcs. plus the battery life on those is like 2 hours, where as the one i pointed out is about 4.5 hours with a 6 cell battery, which is again, huge if you're in class or out and about having your laptop. 2 hours of battery life is less than adequate.
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11-27-2009, 12:36 PM
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Protector of Sanctuary
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Acer 17.3" AMD Athlon 64 x2 w/ Windows 7 Home Basic... upgrade to Home Premium for $50:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=13228496
I didn't scrutinize the specs too much but seems alright.
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