2007-02-03 14:55:04 · 3 answers · asked by avid-hunter6 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Be more concerned about what is in it and less about the brand.
As far as brands, Acer, HP, Gateway are decent. Toshiba is better. I don't know much about other brands available in Canada ... if you see a computer you like but aren't sure about brand, then come home and research it first.
Avoid compaq and emachines.
Added Note: People I know who own Dell desktops love them. People I know who own Dell laptops get frustrated with them ... keys tend to be too loose, and other problems present.
Components: DON'T get a celeron or sempron processor, anything else will work, though a dual core processor is best if you multi-task.
Get at least 1 gb of Ram, don't settle for less.
Beyond those guidelines, get the best and most you can for your money (i.e. hard drive space, DVD burner, etc.)
2007-02-03 15:02:23 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dell inspirion 640m
http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=ca&CS=CADHS1&l=en&OC=640MDB_R_E
Intel® Core⢠processor DUO T2050 (2MB Cache/1.60GHz/533MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista⢠Home Basic
14.1 inch WXGA+ UltraSharp⢠TFT Display with TrueLifeâ¢
1GB DDR2 SDRAM
80GB Sata Hard Drive
8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Essentials
No productivity suite- Includes Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD
Please select an ISP subscription
Dell Wireless 1390 Mini Card (802.11b/g, 54Mbps)
Integrated Audio
1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0
>> $ 994
... lemme scan if i can find better value 4 money
but sure the inspirion's not a bad deal
14.1" widescreen is the max. for mobility, any bigger it tends to stay put & any smaller it tends to hurt pockets
core duo processor with 1 gb ram, dvd writer, external console for direct play ... without booting up windows > pics, music, flicks .. contacs, presentations ...much more
2007-02-03 23:14:26 · answer #2 · answered by sεαη 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well... a toshiba is the greatest, but it would be like i don't know 1500 in canadian dollars, i probably suggest the mac software meets apple( it runs great too like toshiba), it would probably be directly under 1000. like he said stayyyy... away from compaq, and dell too(their software blows out at a certain period of time)
2007-02-03 22:59:59 · answer #3 · answered by emo freak 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋