which laptop? any suggestions?

b182tm · 01-28-2008, 02:26 AM

hey, i was just wondering what laptop you would suggest I get for under $800? I would get a macbook, but I can't afford it. I will be using it for internet and word, only for school. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Derek

JLV2k5 · 01-28-2008, 02:30 AM

Check out the Sony Viao's. I hear they are nice.

b182tm · 01-28-2008, 03:29 AM

Those are pretty expensive, I'm looking for something cheaper...thanks for the suggestion though.

dannyluked · 01-28-2008, 04:36 PM

i like packard bell MZ35

Vista Compatible
Intel Celerom M

Heres a link
http://www.cheaplaptops.org.uk/packa...cessor-laptop/

JLV2k5 · 01-28-2008, 04:37 PM

What about DELL, I am always satisfied with their products. I know they have laptop computers for around/under $800

daisymtc · 01-28-2008, 05:32 PM

TOSHIBA Satellite A205-S7458 NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo T5250(1.50GHz) 15.4" Wide XGA 2GB DDR2 667 200GB 4200rpm DVD Super Multi Intel GMA X3100 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834114402

imsati · 01-28-2008, 07:54 PM

Vostros (Dell) are fairly nice. Lenovo's (rebadged IBM, basically) might be pushing the budget a bit, but also well-worth it.

MightyKing · 01-28-2008, 08:39 PM

I would recommend a Dell. Pretty good system regardless of what you want it for. I there is one XPS a bit more than $800. Or you could get an Inspiron

Boomer · 01-28-2008, 10:27 PM

Dell's Vostro 1400 or 1500 would get my vote

rapwaydown · 01-29-2008, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boomer

Dell's Vostro 1400 or 1500 would get my vote

yea, i got vostro 1500 for about $900, and i like it

01-28-2008, 02:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
b182tm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bronco Country Age: 20 Posts: 1,044	which laptop? any suggestions? hey, i was just wondering what laptop you would suggest I get for under $800? I would get a macbook, but I can't afford it. I will be using it for internet and word, only for school. Any suggestions? Thanks, Derek __________________ mobo ASUS A8N5X cpu AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ memory 1GB GeIL RAM video card 6600 GT 128MB hard drive Samsung 120GB SATA HDD R.I.P. Darrent Williams

01-28-2008, 02:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
JLV2k5 Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: University of Delaware Age: 22 Posts: 1,317	Check out the Sony Viao's. I hear they are nice. __________________ Can't wait to finish college and build my system.

01-28-2008, 03:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
b182tm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bronco Country Age: 20 Posts: 1,044	Those are pretty expensive, I'm looking for something cheaper...thanks for the suggestion though. __________________ mobo ASUS A8N5X cpu AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ memory 1GB GeIL RAM video card 6600 GT 128MB hard drive Samsung 120GB SATA HDD R.I.P. Darrent Williams

01-28-2008, 04:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
JLV2k5 Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: University of Delaware Age: 22 Posts: 1,317	What about DELL, I am always satisfied with their products. I know they have laptop computers for around/under $800 __________________ Can't wait to finish college and build my system.

01-28-2008, 07:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
imsati VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: EHT, NJ Posts: 3,094	Vostros (Dell) are fairly nice. Lenovo's (rebadged IBM, basically) might be pushing the budget a bit, but also well-worth it. __________________ --Jay Creepy Lurker Guy

01-28-2008, 04:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
dannyluked New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 20	i like packard bell MZ35 Vista Compatible Intel Celerom M Heres a link http://www.cheaplaptops.org.uk/packa...cessor-laptop/

01-28-2008, 05:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 3,918	TOSHIBA Satellite A205-S7458 NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo T5250(1.50GHz) 15.4" Wide XGA 2GB DDR2 667 200GB 4200rpm DVD Super Multi Intel GMA X3100 - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834114402

01-28-2008, 08:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
MightyKing Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Inside your head Posts: 192	I would recommend a Dell. Pretty good system regardless of what you want it for. I there is one XPS a bit more than $800. Or you could get an Inspiron __________________ Dell XPS M1530 \|\| Windows Vista Home Premium/XP SP3 \|\| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz\|\| 3GB DD2 SDRAM\|\| 320GB 5400rpm SATA \|\| Slot Load DVD+/-RW \|\| 256MB NVIDIA 8600M GT Asus P4C800 \|\| Windows XP SP3 \|\| Intel Pentium 4 3.00GHz \|\| 1.5GB DDR SDRAM \|\| 122GB Maxtor, 80GB Seagate \|\| Sony DVD RW, Samsung DVD/CD-RW \|\| 128MB RADEON 9800 PRO

01-28-2008, 10:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Boomer Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peoria, AZ Age: 24 Posts: 281	Dell's Vostro 1400 or 1500 would get my vote __________________ Pictures Laptop (Vista) / Desktop (Vista) HP dv9500t / Gigabyte GA-K8N Pro-SLI 939 C2D T7500 (2.2ghz) / AMD 64 X2 4400+ (2.66ghz) 7.2k 100gb/160gb / 10k Raptors (RAID 0) + 7.2k 200gb/500gb 4gb DDR2 667 / Corsair XMS 3gb DDR 440 Nvidia 8600M GS / eVGA 7600 GT

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