It is going to be primarily used for Word & Powerpoint. He will be using it lots for presentations. I am getting baffled by all the technical jargon on processors etc. Thanks.
2006-11-19 02:02:34 · 15 answers · asked by Nicola B 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
If he is primarily doing work and PowerPoint. Then He doesn't need a top tech labtop. I got myself a refurbished IBM thinkpad (which is a very good peace of art) from www.tigerdirect.com for less than 500$ almost a year ago. I have just checked for you, it is available for less than 350$ probably including shipping and taxes. It is really a very powerful "peace of art"
You will find in the website the ability to search according to price range and popularity... have fun! I have to note though that they might take a bit longer than expected to ship the labtop.
If you are not inside USA, try Lenovo good price, good stuff. Other than that, any labtop would do! here are some brand names Asus, IBM, HP, DELL, Fujetsu-Siemens, Toshiba... The list might never end and it depends again on your local market.
2006-11-19 02:18:51 · answer #1 · answered by Muhammad Farag 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Men always go for Laptops that performs well even though they may not look got. So, you have to get one with a low budget as well as one that have even some performance.
I can just give you some basic configuration that is an OK type with a low budget,
Intel Pentium IV (1.5GHz)
256 MB DDR RAM
32MB VGA
40/80 GB Hard Disk (7200 rpm)
other accessories.
Such a confihuration will normally cost around $800 - $850. I can suggest the following best brands in the market.
Gigabyte www.gigabyte.com.tw
HP www.hp.com
Dell www.dell.com
Toshiba www.toshiba.com
Asus www.asus.com
IBM www.ibm.com
If the budget above does not suit you then, you can even go for the same configuration with a second hand laptop which will be even more cheaper.
Also remember to get a black cause, most men prefer black laps.
BYE
2006-11-19 02:15:56 · answer #2 · answered by Imtiyaz G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now there is a great deal on a laptop that is good for basic home use. It is a great choice if you need to do basic web surfing word processing stuff. It is an HP and you can get it for $299.99 after a hundred dollar mail in rebate. There are some restrictions but I will definitely be getting one... It is such a steal! Check out all the details at the links below...
http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/17/circu...
http://techdirt.com/articles/20061115/16...
http://news.com.com/notebooks+dropping+t...
http://bfads.net/pop/3772
Oh ya you can actually get the notebook for $99.99 but you have to jump through a lot of hoops and it will probably will end up costing you more in the end...
If you need to get Microsoft Office check http://www.newegg.com and look for the educational version. It will set you back about $80.00 but it as all the features as more expensive versions. Just follow the instructions and install it for him... He would not be disappointed with this laptop!
Good Luck!
2006-11-19 11:53:10 · answer #3 · answered by moo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After some serious looking around, I bought an Advent from PC world for £450. Its as good as my Wife's Philips which cost £990 and even has a better screen. Some of the usual features are missing, but nothing that I or he would ever need. Build quality is good and it even has a DVD Writer/Re-writer!
Mine is the Advent 7105.
15.4 in Wide-screen TFT
AMD Semperon 3000+
1024MB DDR Ram
ATI Radion Express 200M
60GB HDD
WiFi and Wired LAN built in. 54k Modem Built in.
2.5-3 hr Battery Life (Genuine as that's what I get. 2.5 with DVD)
It comes with XP Media Edition, Microsoft Works, Power DVD Player and 3month Norton Trial to name a few applications. It has 4 USB sockets. SVHS out for TV.
VGA for Monitor. Built in Mic with external Mic input on rear and it is also configurable for Surround Sound with no other hardware required.
Does anyone need more?
2006-11-19 02:14:30 · answer #4 · answered by WavyD 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is looking online. try www.newegg.com and www.tiger-direct.com. i'd recommend looking at Acer laptops if your budget is about $500-600. If your budget is more like $1000-1200, check out the Apple Macbook. For anything in between: Hp, Dell, Acer. Try Newegg first though. You can browse laptops by price, and they have incredible shipping and service.
2006-11-19 02:09:43 · answer #5 · answered by njrotundo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None of the PC laptops come with the full suites of software, tehy only come with TRIAL versions, that cost $650 MORE to activate!
So, as a PC and Mac tech, who runs Linux on everything, I recommend http://pclinuxos.com Linux on a used, refurbished DELL http://cheaptronicsdepot.com (see that page, for the $249 to $549 Dell Laptops with warranty)!
Or, an Intel Duo powered Mac, See http://apple.com
But, I will assure you that the only thing I want for Christmas is peace and quiet and to be together with my loving and wonderful wife. All the rest is just trimmings on the holiday cake!
2006-11-19 02:08:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to pcworld they have lots of cheap deals. If he wants it for word & powerpoint that will come as extra.
Go down to the store or call there sales line on 08702 420444
Mon - fri 9-8
Sat 9 -6
Sun 10-5
There call centre is in Sheffield they will help you. Might be able to get you through to the sales staff at your local branch.
2006-11-19 02:08:31 · answer #7 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DUDE YOU NEED A DELL.
http://www.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/notebooks?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
2006-11-19 02:11:32 · answer #8 · answered by $Sun King$ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dell, Dell, Dell!! - best value for reliability/performance. Toshiba and Hewlett Packard are good too. Stay away from PC World they are rip off merchants.
Dell are selling laptops for £299 I think. See their web site - www.dell.co.uk
Good luck!
2006-11-19 04:27:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT go to P.C world. For anyone inn the U.K who's into computers the slogan goes something like, "P.C World, for people who don't know better".
Buy a Dell inspiron online £350 - £400. Mine came in 2 days and is great.
2006-11-19 02:14:02 · answer #10 · answered by joe r 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋