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CC0203
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Christina
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Lap Top Recommendations
So, I think I'm finally going to get the laptop I've been wanting!! However, not sure what to get. Can you recommend yours???????
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Posted 7/30/07 9:00 AM  |
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JennZ
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Re: Lap Top Recommendations
I have a Dell Inspiron 6000 and love it.
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| Posted 7/30/07 9:06 AM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: Lap Top Recommendations
No, I can't. It's a Dell Inspiron 5160. Fairly powerful, and does everything I need, but it is HEAVY! I'm a pretty strong guy, but it's still heavy. I would definitely look into the lightest laptop you can find. Unless you are doing high-end computer work (latest games, engineering, etc), the processor is not that important. Any new PC will do all of your Office work, Internet stuff, etc.
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| Posted 7/30/07 9:07 AM |
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CC0203
My baby :-)
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Christina
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Re: Lap Top Recommendations
Thanks!
I definitely don't need anything "too fancy". Basic internet "stuff", word processing, excel, etc.
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| Posted 7/30/07 9:11 AM |
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danielleandscott
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Scott
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Re: Lap Top Recommendations
I have a dell D610 and I bought Danielle a Gateway MT3707 a few months ago at Bestbuy. It has a 1024mb memory and 160gb hard drive.
Now Best buy has a 2gb Laptop for the same price from Gateway.
You need at least 1024MB of ram with the VIsta operating system.
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| Posted 7/30/07 9:12 AM |
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Bluepixie
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Laura
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Re: Lap Top Recommendations
I have one of those new HP snazzy ones. It came with Vista but no antivirus- so I put AVG on it and so far so good! It's fast and I love it.
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| Posted 7/30/07 9:20 AM |
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MrsRivera
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Re: Lap Top Recommendations
After SWEARING I'd never get a Mac, DH suggested I look into getting an iBook. I took his advice, and now I HATE using Windows!! I'm converted! 
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| Posted 7/30/07 9:55 AM |
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CC0203
My baby :-)
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Christina
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Re: Lap Top Recommendations
Any suggestions on what brand to go with? HP? Compaq? Gateway? Dell?
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| Posted 7/30/07 10:30 AM |
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seank80
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Re: Lap Top Recommendations
I have an HP that has lasted me over three years thus far. My wife has an Acer that is less than a year old which is a total piece of crap. I used to sell and fix computers when I was in college. I would say imo HP or Compaq. I sold Toshibas and they were good but pricey. I would stay away from Sony. Too much money to fix when you need parts.
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| Posted 7/30/07 10:38 AM |
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CC0203
My baby :-)
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Re: Lap Top Recommendations
Posted by seank80
I have an HP that has lasted me over three years thus far. My wife has an Acer that is less than a year old which is a total piece of crap. I used to sell and fix computers when I was in college. I would say imo HP or Compaq. I sold Toshibas and they were good but pricey. I would stay away from Sony. Too much money to fix when you need parts.
Thanks so much, Sean. I appreciate your input!
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seank80
Don't Taze My Dog Bro!!
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Re: Lap Top Recommendations
No problem. If you have any other questions you can FM me or post them here. I work in IT.
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| Posted 7/30/07 11:02 AM |
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CC0203
My baby :-)
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Christina
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Re: Lap Top Recommendations
How does this one look to you??
laptop
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| Posted 7/30/07 11:12 AM |
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CaMacho
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Re: Lap Top Recommendations
I  my apple ibook.
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| Posted 7/30/07 11:25 AM |
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Acerone
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Re: Lap Top Recommendations
Mac owner here, will never go back to a PC again.
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| Posted 7/30/07 11:51 AM |
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Sassyz75
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Re: Lap Top Recommendations
Posted by Acerone
Mac owner here, will never go back to a PC again.
ditto.
i have a powerbook.
i love it
have had it 4 years and NEVER a problem with viruses
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| Posted 7/30/07 12:07 PM |
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JodiBabe
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Re: Lap Top Recommendations
I have an Acer & LOVE it!
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| Posted 7/30/07 12:10 PM |
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seank80
Don't Taze My Dog Bro!!
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Re: Lap Top Recommendations
Posted by JodiBabe
I have an Acer & LOVE it!
I believe Acer makes quality laptops on the higher end. I know two developers with very expensive Acers and they do love them. My wifes was only like 800 dollars and ended up being crap. I assume on lower end ones they probably use inferior parts.
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| Posted 7/30/07 12:25 PM |
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seank80
Don't Taze My Dog Bro!!
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Re: Lap Top Recommendations
Posted by CC0203
How does this one look to you??
laptop
That laptop looks really good for the money. The processor is a good speed. It has 1 gb of ram which is perfect. A 120 gb hard drive. It looks to have shared video memory which is fine unless you want to do a lot of video entensive things or want to play newer games. Let me know what you're using it for and then I can tell you definately. But for 599 that's a pretty stout laptop.
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| Posted 7/30/07 12:28 PM |
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