Laptop purchase help

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austin1

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Hello everyone!

I'm not very technology oriented, but I'm in the market for a new laptop. Problem is, I've got so many criteria, I don't even know where to begin! If anyone could offer any advice or computers that could point me in the right direction, that would be awesome. I'm moving to Germany in a few months for my next degree, so I need a computer that meets the following criteria, the more, the better:

--under 1000 dollars (under 700) would be even better.
--a German keyboard (QWERTZ)
--compact and lightweight
--long battery life
--advanced music/video editing options
--a PC
--hardy and/or idiot proof

any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
Any chance this purchase can wait till you are IN germany? Because it will be hard finding a laptop with a german keyboard configuration. Also once in germany, I think you will need to purchase a new power adapter, since they use a different outlet.

If you need it now, you would be willing to buy a keyboard later on, in germany?

If not either of those, chances are, you may have to change the configuration on the computer, and then label the keys accordingly.

If you aren't willing to do any of those, I don't think I can help you, but someone else may be able to.

Kannst du deutch gut sprechen? :D
 
Technically, this purchase could wait, but I've got brilliant tech friends here who will set it up for me, and I very badly need that. Theoretically then, should I buy it from a german dealer and have it shipped?

ja, kann ich! :D
 
I am going shopping with my daughter today...I could price a couple for ya. MediaMarkt is stocking up on everything for the holiday season.
 
I see you want it "compact and lightweight" What does that mean? Like a 10" netbook style compact? Or like a 13 or 14" with normal hardware?
 
I think a 13 to 14 inch, from what I understand, the netbooks aren't so great when it comes to video and audio editing
 
The Intel Atom processors in the netbooks are weak. They just do very basic functions. I will look later today and see what I can for ya. There is notebook sales everywhere right now.

Bis spaeter!
 
New H.P. Pavilion dv6

I just bought the brand new H.P. dv6 laptop.
I like H.P. products because of their quality and their really great Tech. support people. I highly recommend you giving this laptop a close look.:)
 
Please help...

I want to purchase a HP laptop for my son college student.
I dont have a lot of money - so I have been reviewing these 2 laptops at $400.00 each, can you tell me which one is the better one or if there is another HP out there you can suggest. Thank you.

HP 2000 15.6" Laptop - Black (AMD E1-2500 / 320GB HDD / 4GB RAM / Windows 8)

15.6" BrightView monitor with 1366 x 768 HD resolution and backlit by LED:Displays text, still and motion graphics in vibrant clarity

1.4GHz dual-core AMD E1-2500 Accelerated processor with 4GB RAM: For smooth performance and fast load times without buffering or lagging, even when working with multiple or data-heavy applications

320GB 5400RPM hard drive: Provides ample storage and allows for quick retrieval of all your important files, programs, and media

AMD Radeon HD 8240 graphics card: Captures a wide range of tonal depth and hue to display crystal clear graphics, even during fast-action scenes

HDMI and VGA output connectivity: Let you connect directly to TVs, game consoles or second monitors to enhance display capabilities

Integrated Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n connectivity: Bridge together internet-ready devices within range

Bilingual Windows 8 operating system: Provides a user-friendly operational platform in both official languages



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HP Winter Blue 15.6" 2000-2d19WM Laptop PC with AMD E-300 Accelerated Processor, 4GB Memory, 320GB Hard Drive and Windows 8 includes power cord, AC adapter, Quick Start Guide

HP Winter Blue 15.6" 2000-2d19WM Laptop PC with AMD E-300 Accelerated Processor, 4GB Memory, 320GB Hard Drive and Windows 8:

AMD E-300 accelerated processor
4GB DDR3 SDRAM system memory (expandable to 8GB)
320GB SATA hard drive
SuperMulti DVD Burner
10/100Base-T Fast Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
AMD Radeon HD 6310 Discrete-Class Graphics
HP TrueVision HD webcam
3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x HDMI port, 1 x VGA port, 1 x headphone jack, 1 x microphone jack, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet port
Up to four-hours battery life
HP laptop computers weigh 5.39-pounds, 1.2" x 14.8" x 9.72"
Genuine Microsoft Windows 8
HP laptop has one-year limited hardware warranty
 
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