I use my laptop a lot for music (iTunes), photos (editing & just uploading from my digicam), internet, and Word/Excel. I'm looking for a computer that has a lot of storage, but also works at fast speeds as I am usually multi-tasking. I currently have a 4 year Sony Vaio and the battery life is about 5-10 minutes and is really really slow. I would prefer a "name brand" that is reliable. Suggestions of even ones that are slightly over $1,000 are ok too. Thanks! =)
2006-12-08 08:17:29 · 16 answers · asked by bosnjgal 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I am not interested in getting another Sony as my mother had one and her battery & computer both died on her, even though hers was newer than mine.
2006-12-08 08:26:22 · update #1
I also want a computer that computer that comes with Windows XP Home Edition pre-installed. I am not looking for Windows XP Media Edition unless there's a reason why it's better than Home Edition.
2006-12-08 11:39:22 · update #2
Dell, Toshiba, Compaq, HP
What makes the laptop go OVER $1000 is the memory in Gb, the insurance, the screen, the chipset, the graphics card, the office software (Word, Excel), Softwares, sound cards--Otherwise laptops are all available.
I just bought a Dell, kept my eye on the price and got a great deal for 3 years of accident insurance, upgraded the drive, chip, software for over $1000--Now is the time to take advanntage of Xmas deals. FREE upgarde to Vista also!
2006-12-08 08:18:43 · answer #1 · answered by god knows and sees else Yahoo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love my Dell! Mine ended up costing $1500, but thats only cuz I put loads of stuff on it =). You can play around on their website to customize a laptop for yourself. If your having trouble, they have representatives that can help you meet your budget. I called/emailed my rep back 4 times within 2 hours, and she was completely nice and answered all my questions. Their customer service and their product is top quality.
2006-12-08 16:24:10 · answer #2 · answered by I scream for ICE CREAM!! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Saw an Acer with a dual core CPU and a 100GB HDD plus all the other goodies for about $760.00. I'll look whether I can still find it, it saw it on a site through http://www.pricewatch.com
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2006-12-08 16:20:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
HP and Compaq is what i recommend, from my experience they are very good. If you are concerned, there is a 3 year accidental insurance, they do not question anything, if there is wrong just call and they will pay for express shipping and overnight return. I highly recommend them! I have a Compaq X6000 for myself and i couldnt be happier.
Compaq and HP has decent ones for under 1000 but you can customize it to your needs. Enjoy
2006-12-08 16:32:11 · answer #4 · answered by vaiosoft 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go with the NC6320 that is available at www.stupidcheapcomputers.net. Superb customer service from the seller and the manufacturer and the highest quality for the money.
2006-12-09 02:36:34 · answer #5 · answered by toringeek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an HP. Chek out the HP Pavillion dv2000z series, $569 only (after mail-in rebate).
2006-12-08 18:03:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a dell with core duo processing and I love it.
http://www.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/inspn?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
p.s. make sure you geta media center to play all of your cds and dvds
2006-12-08 16:28:23 · answer #7 · answered by fabulous 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dell. Anything Dell.
2006-12-08 16:19:17 · answer #8 · answered by Melanie D 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dell has great deals on laptops right now. Click this link...you'd love any of these...
http://www.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/hot_offers_nb?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd
2006-12-08 16:24:21 · answer #9 · answered by Todd330 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
looks for a core dual processor sony or thosibal latptop as they come with at least 100GB hard drive. or else dell
Feel free to contact me, if u have any questions. funwith_hp@yahoo.com
2006-12-08 16:20:23 · answer #10 · answered by Sagar 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋