Funds are limited don't want to go over 800.00 if possible. She really needs to do essays and get on the internet. I already have to purchase Microsoft Word since they don't come with that anymore so can't afford to many upgrades.
Thanks for the help!
2006-12-19 07:23:30 · 6 answers · asked by pamo 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
nothing against Toshiba from the answer above. but these specs are a little outdated and with 512MB of ram and only 40GB hard disk it will be difficult using larger applications or upgrade to the new Windows Vista.
for $700 you can get a much better laptop with faster processor, double the ram and double the disk capacity. you even get a DVD writer with lightscribe. the laptop is a HP Pavilion what is a reliable brand.
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pavilion-15-4-rdquo-Widescreen-Notebook-PC-DV6119US/sem/rpsm/oid/160290/catOid/-12963/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
2006-12-19 07:49:11 · answer #1 · answered by shockwave 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
After working with several brands, I tend to prefer the original designers of the laptop. Toshiba tends to be one of the more reliable laptops on the market. I have seen a Toshiba notebook available around $600 and it includes:
Celeron M 1.6Ghz Processor
512 MB Memory
15'4" XGA LCD Display
40 GB Hard Drive
ATI Radeon Xpress 200M graphics card
DVD R / CD RW
802.11 G Wireless Network Adapter
10/100 Ethernet Adapter
PCMCIA Slot
4 USB 2.0 ports
TV Out port
6lbs.
This is a great starter system for students. Dell may be overpriced if you ask me. Compaq and HP are ok but Toshiba gets my vote for the price and quality.
2006-12-19 15:37:34 · answer #2 · answered by Houston Computer Guru 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are ready to buy a new system, go to www.stupidcheapcomputers.net. I buy all of my stuff from them, and everything is Vista ready.
Microsoft is about to release its latest operating system, Vista, in January. It’s going to make all of these “bargain” computers nothing but JUNK as soon as it’s released. The reason that you are seeing so many cheap systems on the market right now is because a lot of them CAN’T RUN Vista and the merchants are trying to dump them as hard and fast as they can before Vista shows up and everyone learns what a piece of crap they were sold for $500 (or whatever).
Anyway, I bought a complete, new system from stupidcheapcomputers.net with a warranty for LESS than it would cost me to build it myself or order a custom one from the manufacturer. You can use my frequent buyer code: ATX926. That will get an additional 10% discount at checkout.
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Good luck!
2006-12-19 17:33:27 · answer #3 · answered by toringeek 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a side note, you can avoid purchasing Microsoft Word if you're willing to try out something like OpenOffice (http://www.openoffice.org/ ). At least for mathematical or science documents, I found the equation editor in OO Writer (equivalent of Word), to be invaluable. It's still solid otherwise.
2006-12-19 15:27:13 · answer #4 · answered by csanon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it depends on how long she will need the laptop. You can rent good laptops for a whole semster for under $300. This may be an option if she only needs it for a semester or so...http://www.instantlaptoprental.com .
Of course, if she needs it for her whole college career...it makes sense to buy one instead.
Good luck.
2006-12-19 15:55:52 · answer #5 · answered by verdeeyez1 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
please message me i can get u a dell for a good price
2006-12-19 15:26:03 · answer #6 · answered by Sagar 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋