Please, give me good answers not little short ones. If you do send me short little answers I won't pick you. Please I need to find one that is under 700 dollars. Thanks.
2006-07-02 07:21:40 · 13 answers · asked by rockindinos 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
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2006-07-02 07:25:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Understand, anything you buy will be subject to a failure rate. The idea is to get the product with the lowest failure rate. Apple is usually up there (but anyone can have a bad line once in a while - not saying they have, but they could).
When it comes to buying a laptop, I'd say you can buy from anyone, keeping in mind these rules:
1. 3 Year Warranty - do not buy a laptop without one. While they have become more modular, they still contain very specialized parts that are neither cheap to replace or easy to buy at the local computer shop - this is your version of insurance that if something happens, you can get it repaired (note, they often do not cover stupidity and accidents - testing if your laptop can support a cars weight or accidentally dropping it down stairs will not be covered in most cases).
2. Buy a major brand. If you've never heard of them, they aren't a major brand. If you have, but your friends haven't (your NON-TECHIE friends), then they are not a major brand. You want a major brand who will be around to honor the warranty for its duration and an otherwise "common" product that can be easily repaired by a professional even after the warranty period (computers today can have a useful life of 7+ years, unlike computers 7 years ago, depending of course on what you do with it).
3. Call support before you buy - a couple of times. Find out how long you'll have to wait to get through if there's a problem.
Now all that said, I do NOT like sony laptops (as stylish as they are) because they (as of the last time I bought one) only offered a 90 day warranty - unless you registered with them. And their support (at the time - 3+ years ago) was awful - it took a month to convince them I needed to send the notebook back for repairs and another month before they sent it back to me, repaired.
If you want to use MacOS your choice is simple - buy an Apple - they are the only systems that can run MacOS. If you run Windows, you may still be able to buy a mac as the newer ones use Intel CPUs and I believe (verify this first) they are now allowing Macs to run Windows if you want.
Dell is fine, as is Lenovo. I don't like HP or Sony. relatively little experience with Toshiba and Gateway lately (though I'd feel more comfortable about gateway today than 5 years ago).
You're limiting yourself if you only want to spend $700 because the 3 year warranty is often an additional $150-$300 - but again, this is a vital part of any new laptop, as far as I'm concerned. There are some around, but they can be found if you look hard enough. Up the range to 900 and you'll have an easier time.
2006-07-02 14:33:19 · answer #2 · answered by lwcomputing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a good laptop for under $700, I recommend the Dell Inspiron 6000 with Windows XP. The screen is oversized, which is nice. The laptop isn't too heavy. It has got a generous amount of RAM--always nice--as well as a large amount of ROM. Good stuff. The 1.30 gigahertz processor is nice and fast, comparatively speaking. You can get an internal wireless with it at that price range too. You can also get a read/write CD/DVD drive. It's hard to beat these specs in the $700 range.
2006-07-02 14:28:12 · answer #3 · answered by Gestalt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got this really cool laptop I could sell you. It's a P-2 but really fast. I paid like $600 for it like 5 years ago (it was used) and I really really loved it. Problem is that it needs a new power source.
2006-07-02 14:26:47 · answer #4 · answered by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like dell. i have had 2 dell notebooks and no problems at all. they come with many features on them already and are extremely easy to set up. fast shipping if you order online and a variety for under 700 dollars: check out the website:
http://www.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/featured_basnb?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
2006-07-02 14:26:24 · answer #5 · answered by nieder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for an IBM, Dell, Gateway, HP, Alienware or iMac, those are the best computers made
2006-07-16 01:31:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell is absolutely the best to have I think. You can try e-bay and bidding on one, they have some up there that are brand new and sealed in the box!
2006-07-09 20:18:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell would give you best value for money.
if you want for gaming then go for Dell Inspiron range
or if you are corporate /office useage sort of user then go for Dell Latitude range.
hope this helps.
2006-07-02 14:31:25 · answer #8 · answered by Devil M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy an hp, dell is getting to big for thier britches.
hp last longer they put better quality parts in their computers
2006-07-13 23:33:00 · answer #9 · answered by michaeljustussvcc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dell Inspiron starts at 499. you can move up at a pace that you heart can stand...
2006-07-15 18:59:53 · answer #10 · answered by namaste 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a good one is a refurbished apple computer because Mac doesn't get virus at all.
2006-07-02 17:09:54 · answer #11 · answered by melchor_margaret 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋