So I'm getting a laptop.
I'm gonna get one no matter what, but my cap is at $500. I want it to run games, such as PSO BB, fairly well. Any recommendations? The things I don't want to hear are "save your money till you can get a good one" or, "you can't get much with that"
I'm getting one, so I just want helpful suggestions.
Originally Posted by loukaras
hrmmm I know http://www.newegg.com/ has REALLY good prices on computers. The one I bought was through them it is an hp dv6809wm and I got it for $519 (that is including Shipping and Handling). I run PSU: AotI with Vista Basic on it. No problems.I hope that was helpful
My mom bought a Gateway for $499.
It runs BB well, that's where I play it on.
I think a laptop with at least 2gb of ram would be fine
avoid the netbooks
go with a core2duo or turion
if you can get ati or nvidia onboard gfx that's a plus
but you can still run things with intel integrated gfx
sometimes dell has deals on new laptops around $499
if you cannot wait for a deal, they have an outlet place where you can see: scratch and dent, refurbished, and returned products (they come with a 1yr warranty)
it is only if you want to buy refurbished
there are inspirons and vostro laptops
seems like they have a lot of celerons now for 329 XD
sort by price or set price <$500
search for inspirons here:
http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineS...=22&l=en&s=dfh
search for vostro here:
http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineS...=28&l=en&s=dfb
hope this helps
I'm still trying to work with the Dell site now, searching for anything I might like, but I did find this one so far. Think it's good enough?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834147920
Edit: And this one.
Inspiron 1525
(System Identifier: 09AMC3TF)
* Inspiron 1525 Laptop: Intel Pentium Dual Core T3200 (2.0GHz/667Mhz FSB/1MB cache)
* Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
System Price : $479.00
Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista Home PremiumMemory
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz (2 DIMMs)Hard Disk Drive
250 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)Video
Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100Modem
56K DataFax ModemWeb Camera
No CameraNetwork Interface Card
Dell 1505 Wireless-NSoftware Upgrade
Microsoft Works 9.0Base
Inspiron 1525 Laptop: Intel Pentium Dual Core T3200 (2.0GHz/667Mhz FSB/1MB cache)Hardware Upgrade
6 Cell Primary BatteryCertified Refurbished
Certified RefurbishedLaptop Screen
15.4 WXGA Laptop Screen Display with TrueLifeMedia Bay
8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capabilitySystem Color
Jet Black
Last edited by SStrikerR; Feb 7, 2009 at 12:45 PM.
i don't see that dell laptop any more
the dell page changes daily I think, there was a vostro 1310
http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineS...en&s=dfb&cs=28
for $449.00
1.8ghz, 3gb ram, 160gb hdd, vista ultimate :P
but the screen is smaller: 13.3" display
I am not a fan of the pentiums or celerons, I would pick a pentium over a celery
i'd get a 1.8ghz core2duo over the 2ghz pentium (but thats just me
Oh, please please do NOT get an integrated video card! Anything but that- especially the x3100 or 950.
You'll thank me later.
I agree but good luck finding an ati or nvidia for under $500 without waiting for awhile
It has happened before but fairly rare (Last I saw was over 6-8 months ago nvidia and c2d like)
(I bet after I click submit there will be a sale
some additional linkage for new laptops:
slickdeals forum for "systems", they list laptop and pc stuff in this section: http://forums.slickdeals.net/forumdi...r=desc&icon=23
there are ratings per thread, I wish you good luck on your search for the best laptop
Techbargains: general tech deal website http://www.techbargains.com/
i dont really know much about computers but arent all laptops vid card integrated? if not all like 90% of them...
hehe yes pretty much,
what we meant was choosing a non-intel gfx for something with ati or nvidia
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