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Mike00
11-26-2007, 10:09 AM
A friend of mine is looking for a new laptop for under $600. She wants
to buy local, but I think she can find a better deal online. This will be for
schoolwork mostly, email, office apps, no games (except for solitare probably). This is what I'm looking for...
Intel C2D
1GB of RAM (upgradable to 2GB)
CD/DVD Burner
Windows XP Home (no Vista)
80GB HDD is fine
WiFi
!5" Screen
I think that's about it. If you guys find any good deals out there, please let me know. She wants to buy this week.
proxops-pete
11-26-2007, 10:26 AM
Almost no one is going to sell laptops with XP these days... maybe Dell...
Mike00
11-26-2007, 12:20 PM
Almost no one is going to sell laptops with XP these days... maybe Dell...
True. What do you think of this laptop? I'm not familiar with the Dell Vostro. But it seems to meet all my requirements.
http://www.michaeltubb.com/print_summary_details_vostro.pdf
That's quite a good deal, but can't you drop the video card and go with integrated video instead to save some money?
Kung_Fu_Fighter
11-27-2007, 05:43 PM
Try craigslist. I am looking at a couple newer Sony Vaio's that exceed your requirements for around 650 right now.
Learux
11-27-2007, 10:14 PM
www.notebookreview.com good info there.
Learux
tweakerpc2002
11-28-2007, 05:53 PM
True. What do you think of this laptop? I'm not familiar with the Dell Vostro. But it seems to meet all my requirements.
http://www.michaeltubb.com/print_summary_details_vostro.pdf
thats a good deal :eek:
mjdart
12-15-2007, 01:21 AM
ThinkPad R61i EXTREMELY DURABLE & QUIET NO FAN NOISE IN CLASSROOM
LENOVO.COM FORMERLY IBM
Description
ThinkPad R61i 76508DU $699.00
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 1.50 667
Operating system: Genuine Windows XP Professional
Display type: 15.4 WXGA TFT
Total memory: 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667
Hard drive: 80
Optical device: DVD Recordable 24X Max
Communication adapter: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Wireless WAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Pointing device: TrackPoint IV
Warranty: One year parts and labour (system battery: one year)
pcguy3
12-20-2007, 08:36 PM
http://www.michaeltubb.com/print_summary_details_vostro.pdf
This one just fit for you best, good suggestion.