who knows the best name brand laptop I can buy for under $800?

Question

with at least 512mb mem, 60 gb hd, 17 in. display (namebrands).

Answer 1

sorry pal
no 17" for $800

if you can spend $900
check out the dell inspirion e1705
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=E1705S1&s=dhs
lemme post specs

Intel® Core™ Solo Proc T1350 (1.86GHz/533MHz/1 X 2MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
17 inch Wide Screen XGA+ Display
512MB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz
80GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
24X CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive

... ok , printer free

Answer 2

Someone else said this, but yea all the computers are pretty much coming from the same place so it really wont matter too much. But I work in retail and there are two that really stand out and if you picked one of them you'll be ok. First, Thinkpad(only problem is that IBM no longer makes them, also to get them under 800 you'll have to get them refurb, which is what I did and mine is still kicking). Secondly, HP, these will usually come with the Turion64 processor and that's just a really powerful processor, and lastly Toshiba. Just because it's last on my list doesnt mean it sucks, I just feel with the other two you'll get more for your money. Hope this helps.

EDIT:: I just read the last part of your post...if you want a 17" screen you'll have little to no luck finding one under $800::

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Nowadays, computers are almost all about the same in the way of reliability. I would suggest finding out who has the best service contract and customer service(if it still exists anywhere in the US). Hardware will break no matter who makes it, how it gets fixed is what should be important.

Answer 5

Toshiba

Answer 6

Toshiba

Answer 7

i can not spell it right but Toshiba and aser are the best laptops for any price and they have many under 800 dollors go to www.newegg.com to get a good price or www.tigerdirect.com trust me get your laptop on line it is better do not for get to get the wariny this is comming from a man who buts laptops for people for a living

Answer 8

All I know is, my fiance bought a Toshiba laptop and it broke multiple times and the service is HORRIBLE, so I would recommend anything but a toshiba.

Answer 9

You should be able to buy one for that price no problem with those specs or better.

You hear good and bad about every brand, so do your research and try and pick one (kinda like pin the tail on the donkey!)

Answer 10

http://www.moneyandmarkets.com/press.asp?rls_id=390&cat_id=6&

Dell may be a poor choice until we see if they will survive this crises.