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06-23-2008, 04:39 AM
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Sister needs a lappy for grad school
So her old Acer is all worn out and "slow" due to improper care. (offered fixing it up, she wants a new one anyways) So the plan is to buy a new laptop before this fall so I can get all the bloatware off. She justs wants to write papers check email, facebook, no gaming just normal everyday stuff.
I have this so far-  She only wants to spend about $750 so would this run vista alright? Also, what can be done to prevent it slowing down, i.e. what software should be removed from the start? Thanks.
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06-23-2008, 04:50 AM
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looks good for just the basic stuff
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06-23-2008, 05:07 AM
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yup. that's perfect for her needs and vista will run fine on it.
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06-23-2008, 02:36 PM
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I found this for $750. It's a bit more powerful and even comes with a webcam.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834115465 Here's another good option for $750. I think this is probably the best pick. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834114454
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06-23-2008, 03:05 PM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834115470
And remove those unnecessary auto-start software. |
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06-23-2008, 06:49 PM
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Any of these would be better:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834115470
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