Looking to buy a laptop

[supersuk]

Probably somewhere between the $500-900 range. Any recommendations?

[nature boy]

you can buy my old netbook for $150. problem solved. when do you want to come pick it up?

[supersuk]

what netbook do you have and what should i know about this netbook? (srs)

[nature boy]

it's this one: http://us.toshiba.com/computers/laptops ... B305-N310/ in blue (it's a deep navy).
i used it for work when i travel, and now i have my tablet so it's been sitting around doing nothing for a while. has everything it's supposed to come with and a zip neoprene sleeve that i used to cart it around. isn't fast enough for games but good for surfing and holding documents and taking notes.

not sure what you need a laptop for but i have a feeling that this is too small and slow for you.

[supersuk]

yeah, its a little too minimal for me.

[Duncan]

what are you looking for? a gaming one or an easy to carry laptop that will let you surf?

i find engadget usually has some pretty good reviews on laptops.


i have an acer timelinex laptop that i bought in 2010 for roughly $800 and it's been solid since. It's light, compact, has awesome battery life and decent graphics capabilities. That being said, i haven't really done my research since i bought that laptop so i'm sure there are tons of decent laptops in your price range.

[joel]

yeah maybe a little bit of an explanation what you are planning on using it for might help.

for non discrete graphics you can get a great machine in that range. if you want the latest stuff, 500-900 is basically consumer laptop prices. gaming laptops typically come in around 900+.

[nature boy]

i concur. not like i can help you much, but you probably need to be more descriptive.

[se7entse7en]

https://enews.lenovo.com/pub/sf/FormLin ... -QsylRL8Kg.

[Wetundies]

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4239CTO ThinkPad T520 - 1 Yr Depot Topseller Warranty
Ships within 7 bus. days** $2,024.00
$1,023.40
$2,024.00
$1,023.40

Intel Core i7-2860QM Processor (2.50GHz, 8MB L3, 1333MHz)
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)
15.6" FHD (1920x1080) LED Backlit Anti-Glare display, with Wireless WAN Antenna
NVIDIA Quadro NVS4200M Optimus technology (1GB)
4 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) Fingerprint Reader, Smart Card Reader
500GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
DVD Recordable
9 Cell 2.8Ah Li-Ion Battery
None
Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 AGN
Mobile Broadband ready (no mobile broadband module)
1 Year Depot/Express Warranty

Processor Intel Core i7-2860QM Processor (2.50GHz, 8MB L3, 1333MHz)

Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)

Operating system language Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 - English

Display type 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) LED Backlit Anti-Glare display, with Wireless WAN Antenna

System graphics NVIDIA Quadro NVS4200M Optimus technology (1GB)

Total memory 4 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)

Keyboard Keyboard - US English

Pointing device UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) Fingerprint Reader, Smart Card Reader

Camera 720p HD Camera with Microphone

Hard drive 500GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm

Optical device DVD Recordable

System expansion slots Express Card Slot, 4-in-1 Card Reader & Smart Card Reader

Battery 9 Cell 2.8Ah Li-Ion Battery

Power cord 135W AC Adapter - North America, Latin America (2pin)

Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 AGN

Integrated mobile broadband Mobile Broadband ready (no mobile broadband module)

Language pack Publication - US English







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HST: $104.39

Estimated total: $974.28*

Total savings $1,154.11

[supersuk]

hmmm.. interesting

[Duncan]

[supersuk]

how about the basic T520 opposed to the enhanced one?

[Wetundies]

basic was like 700 and change.

[nature boy]

curious, why a laptop and not a new desktop? you mentioned the other day that this is going to be your main computer. i thought a guy who likes to game as much as you would want to get a desktop for the extra powerz and customisability (yo dawg, i herd you like to play games).

i'd get (build) a new desktop and get a tablet for portability. i have a feeling that you'd come out on top if you played it right even.