# Buying a Laptop Tips Anyone?
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907
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**Created:** [July 30, 2006, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907 "2006-07-30T09:53:34Z")
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### Author:  [@ZEX350Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZEX350Z)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/1 "2006-07-30T09:53:34Z")
So I need a new laptop since my lifestyle is always “on the go” and its hard to get schoolwork done without one. My current one isn’t up to my standards with speed. I have been checking out ebay, Dell, and Gateway for pricing but overwhelmed with the information. I’m looking to spend up to $900 on one since I update my desktop/laptop every 3 years. Let me know if you guys have any good deals that you know of, or if any of you have purchased recently.
BTW - I’m selling my Gateway so check the classifieds! $150 obo takes it!
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### Author:  [@HwH22Hx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HwH22Hx)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/2 "2006-07-30T09:58:45Z")
I’m not too " computer savy " BUT I would say ( with your price range in mind ) that going with a Dell would be smart. Of course, Dell isn’t nessecarily the best around, but it will definitely get the job done and be in your price range. GOOD LUCK
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### Author:  [@Jordons\_Pontiac](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jordons_Pontiac)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/3 "2006-07-30T10:04:01Z")
i hurd staples got a nice deal on them, they have 1 on speical last week i don’t know if it still is.
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### Author:  [@ninjenn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninjenn)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/4 "2006-07-30T10:08:31Z")
If you get a Dell, swing your way into getting a Latitude (only available through the business division). They are way better than the Inspirons.
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### Author:  [@ZEX350Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZEX350Z)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/5 "2006-07-30T10:14:47Z")
> [@ninjenn](#):
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> If you get a Dell, swing your way into getting a Latitude (only available through the business division). They are way better than the Inspirons.
Is the motherboard better?
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### Author:  [@snowhitejolf95](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowhitejolf95)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/6 "2006-07-30T10:25:54Z")
viao or toshiba
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### Author:  [@ZEX350Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZEX350Z)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/7 "2006-07-30T10:27:41Z")
hte sony look good but thats all i read good about them. I’m starting to explore some forums and I see the sonys have more problems than all the rest combined, but maybe becasue there are more of them? I don’t want to be biased in my decision.
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### Author:  [@ninjenn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninjenn)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 10:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/8 "2006-07-30T10:28:26Z")
> [@ZEXaccord](#):
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> Is the motherboard better?
not sure, but they are lighter, easier to work with, bigger screen, etc.
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### Author:  [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/9 "2006-07-30T10:30:45Z")
wait a few more weeks until all the back to school specials are on… dell practcally gives the computers away
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### Author:  [@HwH22Hx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HwH22Hx)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/10 "2006-07-30T10:38:42Z")
> [@whitey](#):
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> wait a few more weeks until all the back to school specials are on… dell practcally gives the computers away
I’m with Whitey…you CAN’T beat Dell’s special. I got a desktop w/ tons of extra’s for practically nothing and I LOVE IT! :bigthumb:
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### Author:  [@hayabusa03rx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/hayabusa03rx)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/11 "2006-07-30T10:54:55Z")
I picked up an acer travelmate 4200. I have no complaints with it whatso ever. 15.4 screen, dual 1.66ghz processor, 100 gig hdd, seperate video card (don’t remember the brand) 128mb, bluetooth, wireless internet card blah blah blah. I got it a couple of months ago and I honestly haven’t run into any problems with it. I use it for photo editing and also computer animation.
It doesn’t look as fancy as the hp’s, sony’s, or dell’s but for the performace you save about $500-600.
I paid a little over a grand for it after taxes from compusa. PS: don’t buy from them if they don’t have it in stock just go online to [newegg.com](http://newegg.com). Compusa’s CS sucks balls. If you need info on the story I’ll tell post up later.
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### Author:  [@ZEX350Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZEX350Z)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/12 "2006-07-30T10:58:50Z")
> [@HwH22Hx](#):
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> I’m with Whitey…you CAN’T beat Dell’s special. I got a desktop w/ tons of extra’s for practically nothing and I LOVE IT! :bigthumb:
I think they are going on now. I entered RMU’s school code in and some of them were 34% off! I think I’m getting one of them. They are like 1200 reduced to 800
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### Author:  [@HwH22Hx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HwH22Hx)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/13 "2006-07-30T11:05:51Z")
> [@ZEXaccord](#):
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> I think they are going on now. I entered RMU’s school code in and some of them were 34% off! I think I’m getting one of them. They are like 1200 reduced to 800
Then I’d go for it…thats definitely a good price. So what did you decide on??
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### Author:  [@imported\_Sleeper](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_Sleeper)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/14 "2006-07-30T11:23:54Z")
I would go with a nIBM R51 or so,theya re what big corporate companys use and very depenble,i got mine for 200 used with dvd burner,1GIG,cd burner,800MHZ and so fourth,but i found a deal so they go for a lil more. But they are one of the best out there as of right now. Thinkpad is the model that is well known. Check out E-bay man.
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### Author:  [@ZEX350Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZEX350Z)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/15 "2006-07-30T11:26:35Z")
Hmmm…looking for something a bit more for multimedia
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### Author:  [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/16 "2006-07-30T12:00:29Z")
IBM laptops suck big time… not sure what big biz you know that uses them still, but most have gone to Dell. No one can beat there pricing!
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### Author:  [@slowcamaro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowcamaro)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/17 "2006-07-30T12:32:38Z")
i saw on tv dell is having a sale
or someone is
399 for a new laptop
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### Author:  [@T70\_Tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T70_Tsi)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/18 "2006-07-30T12:38:10Z")
dell always has sales, i got mine last year for 800 shipped and it now lists (still) for 1200 i think + shipping
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### Author:  [@neonmike22](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonmike22)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/19 "2006-07-30T13:26:44Z")
> [@ninjenn](#):
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> not sure, but they are lighter, easier to work with, bigger screen, etc.
Interestingly enough, most of them use the same components / chassis.
I’d pay the extra $80 for the gold tech support. Yeah it’s a shameless plug, but wouldn’t you rather talk to me instead of india?
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### Author:  [@HwH22Hx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HwH22Hx)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2006, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-tips-anyone/183907/20 "2006-07-30T14:05:47Z")
> [@neonmike22](#):
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> Interestingly enough, most of them use the same components / chassis.
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> I’d pay the extra $80 for the gold tech support. Yeah it’s a shameless plug, but wouldn’t you rather talk to me instead of india?
SOoo…I didn’t realize that the gold tech support was for a US tech!! haaha that is really funny how you have to pay to talk to someone w/in the same country:nuts: I hate getting an Indian rep. ( that picked his "american " name out of a hat when they hired them ) that is reading what to say off a screen when he/she takes my call!!! ARRRRRGGGG:bash:
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