What's a good laptop that you would recommend for multi-purposes? Prices ranging from $500 to $800?

Question

I want to know the pros and cons of your recommendations too. Thanks.

Answer 1

the acer ferrari.

Answer 2

I going to move outside of the box. Others will recommend Laptops and that good. I just offer another alternative.
I looking for a used Laptop. I figure find something with a dead battery for around $100, mainly RAM of 512 MB or better and a nice Hard Drive and CD/DVD burner if possible. Then I going to Format and install Linux. So, for $100 (May go $150). The OS is free. I have a nice Laptop. Now I mentioned dead battery. When we buy used we not sure of the battery condition and if we price a new battery they can add $100 to our initial cost. It just depends on the Make etc. So, we need to do the math for something new and figure for a new battery. End up spending what we could have bought a new one for.
This what "I" will do and use the extra money for MP3 player and a few other goodies like a wireless card.

Answer 3

Acer laptops are good hardware and for not a lot of money. HP is good, but I'm not sure you'll find one worth your money for under $800, but they do usually have specials. Don't ever buy anything that has Emachine on it! They continue to prove to be bad hardware, every time a power supply goes out, so does the mother board!

Answer 4

HP dv6500t

Pros:
- Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (web surfing, multitasking, etc.)
- Excellent price ($799)
- 15.4" widescreen HD display
- 160 GB hdd

Cons:
- 1GB RAM (could use 2 but more than adequate for your use)

Find more specs here: http://byteofapple.blogspot.com/2007/11/5-laptops-under-1000.html

Answer 5

check this site out and compares. I like HP laptops
http://www.deals2buy.com/