Hi friends,
I am a phd student and need a laptop. I need it only for academic purpose. So MS office and adobe reader are the requirements. I dont want it for movies or gaming or music download. From which site can I get a good deal? I want something less than 350. I already saw ebay and dealstobuy.com. They all are expensive.
Please help
Thanks
2007-12-03 08:49:28 · 8 answers · asked by Karoln . 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I would seriously recommend you visiting Dell's OUTLET SITE and patiently shopping for specs you want bec systems are LIKE NEW CONDITION except maybe Scratch & Dent and carry Dell warranty (but note you plus pay sales tax for your state and S&H).
You could also visit your local Craigslist under Computers and find a Notebook PC that meets your price range BUT some words of caution from one who has several Notebook PCs that you are better off staying with DELL Notebooks bec repair, replacement & upgrade parts are plentiful and reasonably priced on EBAY. I know my 1st Notebook PC that I spent $1,000 was a Gateway and finding new compatible memory was difficult, as was replacing the battery.
Since you will be attending classes, you are better off with a medium size Notebook like 15" even 14", but most important since you are only willing to pay like $350 make sure it is at least the Intel Centrino M chip, has at least 512MB or 1GB memory and maybe 60GB or more hard drive. Also Intel 2915AG is a good WiFi bult-in card but I also get good connectivity with Belkin Pre-N Card Adapter or Linksys Wireless G with Speedbooster or Linksys N.
Hope the Above Info Helps!
2007-12-03 09:20:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get it through your school. The school programs are usually a bit cheaper than buying direct from say Dell, but they also come with a warranty that is in effect the whole time your in school. Great for under-grads - not so sure about a Phd student?
2007-12-03 08:58:58 · answer #2 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Craigslist is a bad idea because unless your spending more than 500 bucks your getting crap ... CPU are way cheap you can get a mini for around 200 from radioshack
2016-05-28 01:02:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try looking in Overstock.com.
2007-12-03 08:58:48 · answer #4 · answered by Albert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can find a good selection here check out geeks to start
2007-12-03 09:07:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try dell, they usually have factory reconditioned laptops for cheaper than new.
2007-12-03 08:59:46 · answer #6 · answered by JZX 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try tigerdirect.com or newegg.com
2007-12-03 08:53:39 · answer #7 · answered by aegialia82 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
find it on ebay.
2007-12-03 09:07:28 · answer #8 · answered by GothyGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋