I'm new to the whole laptop thing and I am very excited about getting one. The requirements are:
cheap (moderately priced)
entertainment capabilties
works good
also preferably thin but doesnt matter. I just want reliable. :D
2007-10-20 17:37:25 · 9 answers · asked by Heather L 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
OK if you want thin, and reliability - get rid of that "cheap" idea...its like saying you want a Mercedes but dont want to pay more than $10K.
Toshiba, and HP, and Dell make nice laptops that arent expensive in most configs. DONT GET A COMPCRAP, i mean Compaq
2007-10-20 17:42:03 · answer #1 · answered by TEX4S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want a laptop with an AMD processor. They're normally cheaper than Intel and run better. Vista was developed to use with AMD. Plus, you want a lot of memory and the option to add more. Get the best you can afford. Dell has some really good deals on some good laptops. I support over 1000 laptops. We use Gateway and Dell. I haven't had a single problem with Dell, but many with Gateway.
2007-10-20 17:49:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i will advise you just like one of my nieces:
go to any of the following sites and look at there products, compare prices, call them tell them what you want a computer to do.
TigerDirect.com
Newegg.com
Directron.com
JourneyedED.com for students & teachers
things you should look for on a laptop:
120-160 HD
1G ram
XP for OS stay away from vista
DVD/CD burner
wireless
15-20 screen
duo core 1.88 to 2.88Ghz
try to get 2 batterys
6-10 is a good weight
GeForce or Radeon for video
good brands are Acer, Toshiba, then Hp
and buy a laptop cooler also this will extend the life of your computer BIG time.
and buy extra warrenty
2007-10-20 18:15:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try HP or for more affordability compaq. they have the same maker anyway. if you're willing to shell out a few more bucks, get an apple. these laptops are all ok but the apple runs a worry free operating system & has geat entertainment programs.
2007-10-21 04:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by nightcreature 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO MAC,AND YOU WILL NEVER WANT TO GO BACK! Mac's are the best, they can do anything. There pretty thin work great, and come with everything you need. The only problem is it starts at $1,000. But, slim is all sony right now. Those should be pretty cheap.
2007-10-20 18:17:19 · answer #5 · answered by LOSTguy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try HP....they are moderately priced and come with many options entertainment wise.
2007-10-20 17:42:56 · answer #6 · answered by Ben C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toshiba or Dell.
2007-10-20 17:46:49 · answer #7 · answered by Beatle fanatic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got this in my email from PCmag.com, what do you think about these?http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,2185015,00.asp
2007-10-20 17:42:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.bestbuy.com
2007-10-20 17:45:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋