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CoolKat

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It seems you guys know what you are talking about when it comes to computers. I'm interested in upgrading my notebook to a new one. I have a 2002 acer tablet that isn't doing what I need.
My roommate suggested a compaq presario but when I got to their website I didn't know how to find the notebook that was right for me. I'm going to list what I need in a laptop and was wondering if u ppl could tell me what specs to look for?
I'm a psych major so I only need word processsor and excel
Download music
video
gaming I'm interested in playing WarCraft

low budget $1000 and less but if I have to I'll go up to $1300 I don't want to spend so much on a laptop because in a few yrs it will be obsolete.
Thanks, :)
CK
 
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justin3

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If your just useing it for Word, some games and downloading, then I suggest HP, dont get compaq because they suck. Even though HP makes compaq, HP is a better version. www.hp.com
 
spamdos

spamdos

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warcraft will run on almost any new system so that wont be the problem. if u want to play other games though you might need a independent GPU i was thinking hp as well they have better deals
 
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CoolKat

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Hey guys I visited the HP site and the prices after customizing are more expensive then del: dv4000 15.4 screen is $1,547.00 with:
Operating System Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition with SP2
Processor Intel(R) Pentium(R) M Processor 760 (2.0 GHz)
Display FREE Upgrade to 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen!
Graphics Card 128MB ATI MOBILITY(TM) RADEON(R) X700
Memory 256MB DDR2 SDRAM (1x256MB)
Hard Drive 60 GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive
Primary CD/DVD Drive DVD+/-RW/R & CD-RW Combo w/Double Layer Support
Networking FREE Upgrade to 54g(TM) 802.11b/g WLAN w/ 125HSM!!
Primary Battery 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Productivity Microsoft(R) Office 2003 SBE
 
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CoolKat

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What do u think of this del? $1,367?
Inspiron 6000D Intel® Pentium® M Processor 760 (2 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB)
Operating System (Office software not included) Genuine Windows® XP Home
Operating System Backup & Recovery PC Restore recovery system by Symantec
Display 15.4 inch WXGA LCD Panel
Memory 512MB DDR2 SDRAM 2 Dimms
Hard Drive 40GB Hard Drive
CD/DVD Drives 24X CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive edit
Video Card 128MB DDR ATI's MOBILITY™ RADEON X300 PCI Express x16 Graphics
Battery 6-cell Lithium Ion Battery (53 WHr)
Wireless Networking Cards Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 Internal Wireless (802.11 b/g, 54Mbps)
Thanks
 
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alanuofm

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for what you are doing with the laptop check out the compaq v2000z. configure it with the turion and this laptop should be more than what you need. and if you call and tell them you're in college they take off another 50$. and most states have free shipping and they dont charge tax in most states either.
 
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CoolKat

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V2000z

I would like a bigger screen though at least a 15.4 but do u agree with these specs for the price of $1,118.00 ?
Operating System Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition with SP2
Processor AMD Turion(TM) 64 ML-37 (2.0GHz/1MB L2 Cache)
Display 14.0 WXGA Widescreen (1280x768)
Graphics Card ATI RADEON(R) XPRESS 200M w/productivity ports
Memory 512MB DDR SDRAM (1x512MB)
Hard Drive 40 GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive
Primary CD/DVD Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
Networking 54g(TM) 802.11b/g WLAN w/ 125HSM/SpeedBooster(TM) edit
Primary Battery 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Productivity Software Microsoft(R) Office 2003 SBE
 
MatrixEVO

MatrixEVO

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How about this:

-Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

-Intel Pentium M Processor 725A (1.6 GHz)

-15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen!

-128MB ATI MOBILITY RADEON X700

-512MB DDR2 SDRAM (2x256MB)

-40 GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive

-DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

-54g(TM) 802.11b/g WLAN w/ 125HSM

- Cell Lithium Ion Battery

All for $1148 after $50 mail-in rebate and free shipping
 
MatrixEVO

MatrixEVO

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Actually, consider this:

-Pentium M 740 @1.73ghz

-XP Media Center 2005

-17" Wide Screen

-512mb DC DDR2 @533mhz

-256mb Nvidia Go 6800

-60gb 5400rpm Hard Drive

-CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive

-Wireless LAN (802.11 b/g 54mbps)

-9-Cell Battery (80 WHr)

Total Price: $1277.60 (NOTE: use coupon code: 0G?6D4P6CXJ1TK)
 
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CoolKat

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Compaq Presario V4000T customizable Notebook PC
EC699AV
– Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition with SP2
– Intel(R) Pentium(R) M Processor 760 (2.0 GHz)
– 15.4" WXGA Widescreen (1280x800)
– 128MB ATI MOBILITY(TM) RADEON(R) X700
– FREE Upgrade to 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (2x256MB)!!
– 40 GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive
– DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
– Integrated 56K Modem + 10/100 Ethernet LAN
– 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
– Microsoft(R) Office 2003 SBE
– hpshopping in-box envelope ?
Thanx
Kat
 
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alanuofm

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the v2000z shouldnt cost more than 800$ out the door. use open office instead of microsoft office unless you really have the urge to shell that money out.
 
spamdos

spamdos

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that HDD could do with an upgrade but that is good value for money, especially with that card nice finding. would the x700 beat my sig card? lol
 
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CoolKat

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spamdos said:
that HDD could do with an upgrade but that is good value for money, especially with that card nice finding. would the x700 beat my sig card? lol
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HDD? upgrade the Hard Drive?
 
Geoff

Geoff

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CoolKat said:
Compaq Presario V4000T customizable Notebook PC
EC699AV
– Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition with SP2
– Intel(R) Pentium(R) M Processor 760 (2.0 GHz)
– 15.4" WXGA Widescreen (1280x800)
– 128MB ATI MOBILITY(TM) RADEON(R) X700
– FREE Upgrade to 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (2x256MB)!!
– 40 GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive
– DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
– Integrated 56K Modem + 10/100 Ethernet LAN
– 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
– Microsoft(R) Office 2003 SBE
– hpshopping in-box envelope ?
Thanx
Kat
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How much is that?
 
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