***Official Laptop Thread***

[anabolic dunk]

My macbook pro is worth every penny I paid

 

[anabolic dunk]

My macbook pro is worth every penny I paid

 

[datznasty]

Originally Posted by I Wear Sneakers

and here I go.

I'm looking into buying my first laptop.

I will not be doing anything other than

- Firefox for internet browsing. FB, Youtube .. nothing crazy. I don't play games or anything like that.
- Microsoft office for school projects. Mainly just Word and Powerpoint.
- Itunes. Downloading music and listening to it. I won't be downloading movies.
- Need a CD/DVD burner.

I really don't use the computer for anything other than basic things.
I want a laptop that will be fast, able to hold all my music and school work, and be reliable.
I need a decent battery life but don't plan on being on the laptop allllll the time.
Also, a big keyboard is a major plus.
Not looking to spend anything crazy but might shell out a little more $$$ if need be. I'd say $700-800 max budget.

I just really need help on what exactly I should be looking for and help comparing various laptops.
After doing a little bit of research, it seems like Asus and Toshiba laptops have been getting great reviews. IDK who to trust when it comes to reviews, though.

Let me know NT!

You don't need anything spectacular, you just grab a basic dual core 400$!%% deal.

[h1]Refurb ASUS Intel Dual Core 2GHz 16" Widescreen Laptop[/h1]


Shop Now![h2]$330
[/h2]
Best Buy offers the refurbished ASUS K50IJ-RX05 Pentium Dual-Core 2GHz 15.6" Widescreen Notebook in Bronze/Black for $329.99. Shipping adds $14.99, or choose in-store pickup. Even with shipping, that's tied with last month's mention of a similar system and among the least expensive ASUS dual-core laptops we've seen with an LED-backlit display. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200 2GHz processor, 15.6" 1366x768 widescreen LED-backlit LCD, 3GB RAM, 320GB Serial ATA hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, 1.3-megapixel webcam, facial-recognition security, media reader, and Windows Vista Home Premium.
A 90-day warranty applies, although it's unclear who supports it.
[h1]ASUS Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz 14" LED-Backlit Laptop[/h1]


Shop Now![h2]$450
[/h2]
Geeks.com offers the factory-refurbished, 4.75-lb. ASUS Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz 14" Widescreen Notebook, model no. U80A-RSTML05, for $449.99 with about $14 for shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $71 and it's $86 under the best deal we've seen for a new unit. Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 2.2GHz dual-core processor, 14" 1366x768 widescreen LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB 5400 rpm hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, 1.3-megapixel webcam with microphone, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

• Model Number: U80A-RSTML05

[h1]Refurb ASUS Core 2 Duo 1.3Ghz 16" Laptop[/h1]


Shop Now![h2]$500
+ free shipping[/h2]
newegg.com offers the factory-refurbished, 5.1-lb. ASUS Intel Core 2 Duo 1.3GHz 15.6" Widescreen Notebook, model no. UL50VT-RBBBK05, for $499.99 with free shipping. Plus, you'll receive Fantastic Four on DVD for free with your purchase. (It appears in the cart.) That's $90 under our May mention for the notebook alone and the lowest total price we could find by $53. This laptop features an Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 1.3GHz dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 (720p) widescreen LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, webcam, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/n wireless, 5-in-1 card reader, three USB ports, HDMI, 8-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium. A 90-day ASUS warranty applies. Deal ends August 15.

• Model Number: UL50VT-RBBBK05

 

[datznasty]

Originally Posted by I Wear Sneakers

and here I go.

I'm looking into buying my first laptop.

I will not be doing anything other than

- Firefox for internet browsing. FB, Youtube .. nothing crazy. I don't play games or anything like that.
- Microsoft office for school projects. Mainly just Word and Powerpoint.
- Itunes. Downloading music and listening to it. I won't be downloading movies.
- Need a CD/DVD burner.

I really don't use the computer for anything other than basic things.
I want a laptop that will be fast, able to hold all my music and school work, and be reliable.
I need a decent battery life but don't plan on being on the laptop allllll the time.
Also, a big keyboard is a major plus.
Not looking to spend anything crazy but might shell out a little more $$$ if need be. I'd say $700-800 max budget.

I just really need help on what exactly I should be looking for and help comparing various laptops.
After doing a little bit of research, it seems like Asus and Toshiba laptops have been getting great reviews. IDK who to trust when it comes to reviews, though.

Let me know NT!

You don't need anything spectacular, you just grab a basic dual core 400$!%% deal.

[h1]Refurb ASUS Intel Dual Core 2GHz 16" Widescreen Laptop[/h1]


Shop Now![h2]$330
[/h2]
Best Buy offers the refurbished ASUS K50IJ-RX05 Pentium Dual-Core 2GHz 15.6" Widescreen Notebook in Bronze/Black for $329.99. Shipping adds $14.99, or choose in-store pickup. Even with shipping, that's tied with last month's mention of a similar system and among the least expensive ASUS dual-core laptops we've seen with an LED-backlit display. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200 2GHz processor, 15.6" 1366x768 widescreen LED-backlit LCD, 3GB RAM, 320GB Serial ATA hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, 1.3-megapixel webcam, facial-recognition security, media reader, and Windows Vista Home Premium.
A 90-day warranty applies, although it's unclear who supports it.
[h1]ASUS Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz 14" LED-Backlit Laptop[/h1]


Shop Now![h2]$450
[/h2]
Geeks.com offers the factory-refurbished, 4.75-lb. ASUS Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz 14" Widescreen Notebook, model no. U80A-RSTML05, for $449.99 with about $14 for shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $71 and it's $86 under the best deal we've seen for a new unit. Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 2.2GHz dual-core processor, 14" 1366x768 widescreen LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB 5400 rpm hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, 1.3-megapixel webcam with microphone, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

• Model Number: U80A-RSTML05

[h1]Refurb ASUS Core 2 Duo 1.3Ghz 16" Laptop[/h1]


Shop Now![h2]$500
+ free shipping[/h2]
newegg.com offers the factory-refurbished, 5.1-lb. ASUS Intel Core 2 Duo 1.3GHz 15.6" Widescreen Notebook, model no. UL50VT-RBBBK05, for $499.99 with free shipping. Plus, you'll receive Fantastic Four on DVD for free with your purchase. (It appears in the cart.) That's $90 under our May mention for the notebook alone and the lowest total price we could find by $53. This laptop features an Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 1.3GHz dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 (720p) widescreen LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, webcam, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/n wireless, 5-in-1 card reader, three USB ports, HDMI, 8-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium. A 90-day ASUS warranty applies. Deal ends August 15.

• Model Number: UL50VT-RBBBK05

 

[datznasty]

To the above, there's also a refurb Asus w/ the i3 for 400$ on cowboom.com

I'm trying to get another i7 powerhouse. I had that Sony Vaio i7 w/ Nvidia 1gb 330 GPU that I got for a steal at 750$ then I flipped it, only made about 75$ total after fees and now even with 825$ it is near impossible to find another i7-920 w/ dedicated GPU laptop. I'm probably going to end up having to settle for a high end Core 2 Duo or Quad like in the Asus G72GX- RBBX05. After I get it, I'll tell you guys how to find steals on eBay and 3 sellers in particular to look out for.

 

[datznasty]

To the above, there's also a refurb Asus w/ the i3 for 400$ on cowboom.com

I'm trying to get another i7 powerhouse. I had that Sony Vaio i7 w/ Nvidia 1gb 330 GPU that I got for a steal at 750$ then I flipped it, only made about 75$ total after fees and now even with 825$ it is near impossible to find another i7-920 w/ dedicated GPU laptop. I'm probably going to end up having to settle for a high end Core 2 Duo or Quad like in the Asus G72GX- RBBX05. After I get it, I'll tell you guys how to find steals on eBay and 3 sellers in particular to look out for.

 

[json619]

MacBook with Free Printer and Itouch FTW (they're not really free you have to pay the tax difference after the rebate). Try to find Apple giftcards on ebay for 5-10% off the total value, use ebates for (ebay and apple purchases) with ebay's cash back program, and the apple education program and call it a day. Resell the Itouch and your macbook will be definitely be cheaper.

 

[json619]

MacBook with Free Printer and Itouch FTW (they're not really free you have to pay the tax difference after the rebate). Try to find Apple giftcards on ebay for 5-10% off the total value, use ebates for (ebay and apple purchases) with ebay's cash back program, and the apple education program and call it a day. Resell the Itouch and your macbook will be definitely be cheaper.

 

[json619]

MacBook with Free Printer and Itouch FTW (they're not really free you have to pay the tax difference after the rebate). Try to find Apple giftcards on ebay for 5-10% off the total value, use ebates for (ebay and apple purchases) with ebay's cash back program, and the apple education program and call it a day. Resell the Itouch and your macbook will be definitely be cheaper.

 

[json619]

MacBook with Free Printer and Itouch FTW (they're not really free you have to pay the tax difference after the rebate). Try to find Apple giftcards on ebay for 5-10% off the total value, use ebates for (ebay and apple purchases) with ebay's cash back program, and the apple education program and call it a day. Resell the Itouch and your macbook will be definitely be cheaper.

 

[recycledpaper]

lenovo thinkpad x301

or

the dell adamo w/ 128gb SSD is now only $999. SSD!!!!!!!

 

[recycledpaper]

lenovo thinkpad x301

or

the dell adamo w/ 128gb SSD is now only $999. SSD!!!!!!!

 

[datznasty]

Comparison, what do you think? Keep in mind, that 1 would be an internet order and shipped to me, the Toshiba I would have to drive 6hrs r/t through a bunch of small OK towns to meet dude

475$
http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops/qosmio/X305/X305-Q705
I will also be including a SOLO brand 17" Laptop Messenger Bag - Red " this bag has many compartments and cost $75 when I bought it "

Free Games : Crysis, Crysis Warhead, Farcry 2, Metro 2033, Pure and The Wheelman. Over $250 worth of games for Free.

Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 2GHz/3MB L2 Cache/1066Mhz FSB
4GB PC3-8500 DDR3 1066MHz System Memory
320GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive
Super Multi DVD±RW DL Drive
512MB NVIDIA GeForce[emoji]174[/emoji] 9700M GTS
Built-in Camera and Microphone
Wireless 802.11 b/g/n WLAN & Bluetooth
17

 

[datznasty]

Comparison, what do you think? Keep in mind, that 1 would be an internet order and shipped to me, the Toshiba I would have to drive 6hrs r/t through a bunch of small OK towns to meet dude

475$
http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops/qosmio/X305/X305-Q705
I will also be including a SOLO brand 17" Laptop Messenger Bag - Red " this bag has many compartments and cost $75 when I bought it "

Free Games : Crysis, Crysis Warhead, Farcry 2, Metro 2033, Pure and The Wheelman. Over $250 worth of games for Free.

Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 2GHz/3MB L2 Cache/1066Mhz FSB
4GB PC3-8500 DDR3 1066MHz System Memory
320GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive
Super Multi DVD±RW DL Drive
512MB NVIDIA GeForce[emoji]174[/emoji] 9700M GTS
Built-in Camera and Microphone
Wireless 802.11 b/g/n WLAN & Bluetooth
17

 

[al audi]

Every NTr with a Mac seems to praise it/be happy with their purchase. I mean......I'm more of a basic user but I mean if I don't think its worth it Macs are easy as hell to sell off.

 

[al audi]

Every NTr with a Mac seems to praise it/be happy with their purchase. I mean......I'm more of a basic user but I mean if I don't think its worth it Macs are easy as hell to sell off.

 

[beast4ya]

i need help

I have a laptop CPU running at 1.6 or 7 ghz and i need a cpu that runs at a minimum of 2.6 to run starcraft 2 (which i bought and dont think i can return cause it has a key)

do i have to get a whole new motherboard or can i just replace the cpu?

if i have to get another motherboard can you find me one on this website--- www.Compusa.com

Hp Pavilion dv6000

thanks in advance

 

[beast4ya]

i need help

I have a laptop CPU running at 1.6 or 7 ghz and i need a cpu that runs at a minimum of 2.6 to run starcraft 2 (which i bought and dont think i can return cause it has a key)

do i have to get a whole new motherboard or can i just replace the cpu?

if i have to get another motherboard can you find me one on this website--- www.Compusa.com

Hp Pavilion dv6000

thanks in advance

 

[dont be a menace]

Originally Posted by Beast4ya

i need help

I have a laptop CPU running at 1.6 or 7 ghz and i need a cpu that runs at a minimum of 2.6 to run starcraft 2 (which i bought and dont think i can return cause it has a key)

do i have to get a whole new motherboard or can i just replace the cpu?

if i have to get another motherboard can you find me one on this website--- www.Compusa.com

Hp Pavilion dv6000

thanks in advance

you'd be better off buying a new setup imo. i just did a quick google search and it's a bit too much to update just the processor.

and it doesn't help that you didn't even mention what ur cpu is, just the ghz.. and aside from your cpu not being able to handle the game, can your graphics card handle it?

 

[dont be a menace]

Originally Posted by Beast4ya

i need help

I have a laptop CPU running at 1.6 or 7 ghz and i need a cpu that runs at a minimum of 2.6 to run starcraft 2 (which i bought and dont think i can return cause it has a key)

do i have to get a whole new motherboard or can i just replace the cpu?

if i have to get another motherboard can you find me one on this website--- www.Compusa.com

Hp Pavilion dv6000

thanks in advance

you'd be better off buying a new setup imo. i just did a quick google search and it's a bit too much to update just the processor.

and it doesn't help that you didn't even mention what ur cpu is, just the ghz.. and aside from your cpu not being able to handle the game, can your graphics card handle it?

 

[alchemist iq]

wait your laptop is running at 7ghz......did you over clocked it or something, your skin must me scaled from the heat. You might as well invest in a gaming computer with a good graphic processor and the Core i5/i7 processors as well.

 

[alchemist iq]

wait your laptop is running at 7ghz......did you over clocked it or something, your skin must me scaled from the heat. You might as well invest in a gaming computer with a good graphic processor and the Core i5/i7 processors as well.

 

[datznasty]

Originally Posted by Alchemist IQ

wait your laptop is running at 7ghz......did you over clocked it or something, your skin must me scaled from the heat. You might as well invest in a gaming computer with a good graphic processor and the Core i5/i7 processors as well.

I think he means 1.6 or 1.7

 

[datznasty]

Originally Posted by Alchemist IQ

wait your laptop is running at 7ghz......did you over clocked it or something, your skin must me scaled from the heat. You might as well invest in a gaming computer with a good graphic processor and the Core i5/i7 processors as well.

I think he means 1.6 or 1.7

 

[alchemist iq]

Originally Posted by DatZNasty

Originally Posted by Alchemist IQ

wait your laptop is running at 7ghz......did you over clocked it or something, your skin must me scaled from the heat. You might as well invest in a gaming computer with a good graphic processor and the Core i5/i7 processors as well.

I think he means 1.6 or 1.7

Oh!