Need advice on buying a laptop......?

Question

I use my personal computer for basically e-mail, downloading music, schoolwork, etc. I'm not really into games or anything, I don't need a webcam or anything like that either. I want to spend as litlle as possible. I need some advise on screen size, processor type/speed, RAM, etc. I want it to be fast but I dont want to spend 2 grand.

Answer 1

A laptop that I recommend for you should be setup like this: screen size 12 to 15.4 inches, processor should be either a Pentium M or a Dual-Core that's one of the slower clock speeds, between 512 and 1024 megs of RAM. Try Toshiba, Gateway, and HP for laptops with this setup under $2K.

Answer 2

First, shop around. You can buy a laptop online and in the stores. Once you know what feautres you want, shop around.
I bought a laptop recently and so far so good.
First, I would look for processor speeds. 1.5GHZ is standard but I got 2.0 so it would work well with my hi speed internet. Next, check the memory size. On desktops they are going to 4GBs. In a laptop, a standard is usually 500 GB. Also, look for software already loaded. Like music, look for a laptop that has a service on it like Rhapsody. Also, check for connections (USB ports for sure, data line, etc). Make sure it has a DVD/CD writer. All in all, I paid less than $1000 and got all of that, by shopping around!

Answer 3

Go to HPshopping.com and start with their model that "begins" around $600. Upgrade it to include a Core2Duo processor and at least 1 Gig of and you should be in business for around 1 thousand dollars. You mention going "as cheap as possible" and then mention going "fast". The 2 concepts are incompatible but the good news is that your target price is way too high!! Get Windows Vista if you want to; I'm in no hurry, frankly.

Answer 4

1. dual core about 1.6ghz
2. 1 gig ram
3. 64 ram for video (not share please)
4. 80 gig hdd (minimum 5400t)
5. internal modem, wireless, and 10/100 ethernet
6. screen 15
7. XP not vista
8.. cd-rw dvd reader

and take waranty, repalce a screen broken cost a lot more then a new laptop.... there is waranty covering when you jump on your laptop :-)

Answer 5

u don't need to spend 2 grands for sure for the task you want.
you can get 512 ram , 15 inches screen ,amd or celeron processor of 1.7 ghz. for around $700.

Answer 6

i bought the HP Pavillion dv9208 from best buy was less than 1K on sale might be a bit more now but well worth the $$$ and is awsome....HD 17" widescreen see link below

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8216441&st=dv9208&type=product&id=1166236072024

Answer 7

Dell.com