# Help me choose a laptop :) **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 24, 2009, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555 "2009-02-24T11:44:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![burnt\_toast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnt_toast/32/7518_2.png) [@burnt\_toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnt_toast)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/1 "2009-02-24T11:44:29Z")
So i filed my taxes and realized it’s a good time to get a new computer. My current desktop is dying slowly and i’m not overly interested in building or upgrading it at the moment. I’m thinking i’d prefer the mobility of a laptop. I know very little about manufacturers quality, etc. I’ve found this one on newegg: > **[SAMSUNG Laptop R610-64G Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 (2.00 GHz) 3 GB Memory...](https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834131026)** > > Buy SAMSUNG Laptop R610-64G Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 (2.00 GHz) 3 GB Memory 250 GB HDD NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS 16.0" Windows Vista Home Premium with fast shipping and top-rated customer service.Once you know, you Newegg! it seems within the specs for what i want, but the opinions of laptop-savvy nyspeeders would be appreciated. Must-haves: - dvd burner - able to do “mild-moderate” gaming. nothing crazy. if it could play COD 4 at a decent framerate, that’s fine. - NOT a mac. - decent battery life - integrated wireless (i dont even think they make them without this anymore…i dunno) - built in camera No more expensive than the one i posted. I don’t want to sacrifice quality for cost, but i’m well aware that many names sell for more simply based on their name. I also don’t want it to be seriously outdated in a year, so if there’s room left to upgrade ram that’d be good. ok go. ---
**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/2 "2009-02-24T12:08:49Z")
no price range? ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/3 "2009-02-24T12:10:11Z")
> **[Dell Outlet - Refurbished & Overstock Laptops, Computers, Monitors & Servers](http://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/22/campaigns/outlet?c=us&l=en&s=dfh)** > > Free Shipping. Same as new warranty. Browse our best deals on refurbished laptops, desktop computers, monitors & servers for your home & business. Shop cheap deals today! ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/4 "2009-02-24T12:27:32Z")
yeah, there’s 20% off all refurbs. ---
**Author:** ![burnt\_toast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnt_toast/32/7518_2.png) [@burnt\_toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnt_toast)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/5 "2009-02-24T12:29:46Z")
> [@BillysRevenge](#): > > no price range? 800 or less, per the link to newegg. i should have just specified ---
**Author:** ![jabbu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jabbu/32/7446_2.png) [@jabbu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jabbu)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/6 "2009-02-24T12:30:57Z")
I have one of these for sale if your interested, bought 10/28/08, hasn’t been used for more than an hour. > **[SONY Laptop VAIO AW Series VGN-AW190JAH Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.40...](https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834117831)** > > Buy SONY Laptop VAIO AW Series VGN-AW190JAH Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.40 GHz) 4 GB Memory 250 GB HDD NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 18.4" Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with fast shipping and top-rated customer service.Once you know, you... ---
**Author:** ![burnt\_toast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnt_toast/32/7518_2.png) [@burnt\_toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnt_toast)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/7 "2009-02-24T12:34:12Z")
> [@jabbu](#): > > I have one of these for sale if your interested, bought 10/28/08, hasn’t been used for more than an hour. > > [SONY Laptop VAIO AW Series Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 4GB Memory 250GB HDD NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 18.4" Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit VGN-AW190JAH - Newegg.com](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834117831) how much would you be asking for that… i’m assuming probably not sub-$800 range ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/8 "2009-02-24T12:38:02Z")
jesus, 18.4" screen? thats gotta weigh like 15 lbs ---
**Author:** ![burnt\_toast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnt_toast/32/7518_2.png) [@burnt\_toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnt_toast)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/9 "2009-02-24T12:42:09Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > [www.dell.com/outlet](http://www.dell.com/outlet) > [@Daddie](#): > > yeah, there’s 20% off all refurbs. is the 20% off already reflected in the displayed price? and jesus… these things move fast. any suggestions to narrow my search results so i can find something more tuned for my needs in the OP? Which models are good for? The studios? ---
**Author:** ![burnt\_toast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnt_toast/32/7518_2.png) [@burnt\_toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnt_toast)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/10 "2009-02-24T12:42:31Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > jesus, 18.4" screen? thats gotta weigh like 15 lbs lol. 8.8 according to the specs ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/11 "2009-02-24T12:42:34Z")
Pretty nice pricing on the Dell M1330 with their 4 hour sale. Starts at $799 [http://www.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/4-hour-sale?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&dgc=EM&cid=40713&lid=1051728&acd=O76PJH-PNO0L-1TUP4W-IK9F9-9D306-v1](http://www.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/4-hour-sale?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&dgc=EM&cid=40713&lid=1051728&acd=O76PJH-PNO0L-1TUP4W-IK9F9-9D306-v1) ---
**Author:** ![fiend540](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bcef8e/32.png) [@fiend540](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fiend540)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/12 "2009-02-24T13:16:05Z")
I was in the same situation as you, ended up spending a little more and bought [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834147916](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834147916) and so far I couldn’t be happier ---
**Author:** ![burnt\_toast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnt_toast/32/7518_2.png) [@burnt\_toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnt_toast)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/13 "2009-02-24T13:25:53Z")
> [@fiend540](#): > > I was in the same situation as you, ended up spending a little more and bought [HP Laptop Pavilion Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 4GB Memory 400GB HDD NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS 16.0" Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit dv6-1050us - Newegg.com](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834147916) and so far I couldn’t be happier that looks like quite the beast. i’m gonna have to check it out some more… ---
**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/14 "2009-02-24T13:33:02Z")
> [@burnt\_toast](#): > > that looks like quite the beast. i’m gonna have to check it out some more… Almost the same laptop as me just bigger hard drive and 1gb more ram. I ordered my straight from HP so I could customize it a little more. I’m really liking it so far. If you do go the direct HP route make sure you check [techbargins.com](http://techbargins.com). Saved me $140 with a coupon. ---
**Author:** ![fiend540](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bcef8e/32.png) [@fiend540](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fiend540)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/15 "2009-02-24T13:54:34Z")
> [@burnt\_toast](#): > > that looks like quite the beast. i’m gonna have to check it out some more… I compared this with all the other laptops in it’s price range and this came out on top. I compared it to the deals I found on dells/toshibas and even customized hp’s and this was the best deal at the time when it came to band for buck. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/16 "2009-02-24T13:56:55Z")
the 20% off dell outlet is a seperate coupon. It takes it off the listed prices. You can buy them on ejunkie for $4. You’re not gonna touch those prices for the specs you get on anything else. ---
**Author:** ![burnt\_toast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnt_toast/32/7518_2.png) [@burnt\_toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnt_toast)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/17 "2009-02-24T17:13:03Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > the 20% off dell outlet is a seperate coupon. It takes it off the listed prices. You can buy them on ejunkie for $4. You’re not gonna touch those prices for the specs you get on anything else. cool i just located that coupon. you’re right… with the already lowered prices PLUS 20% on the refurbs (they even come with a 1 year warranty), nothing will really come close to beating the specs for the cost. are there any other offers i could use to stack on top of that? ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/18 "2009-02-24T18:23:41Z")
nah thats about it, i think if you found anything else dell would just be sending it to you for free, maybe with a check for you :lol: ---
**Author:** ![burnt\_toast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnt_toast/32/7518_2.png) [@burnt\_toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnt_toast)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/19 "2009-02-25T12:04:13Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > nah thats about it, i think if you found anything else dell would just be sending it to you for free, maybe with a check for you :lol: lol true. I’ve got a few days before i purchase… I’ve been looking moreso at the XPS systems, then i realized they aren’t covered by that coupon… but there are many other offers out there… lol. this is hard. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555/20 "2009-02-25T12:06:35Z")
What about a stacked studio 1537? all the xps’s really have going for them is video card, and the studios have like the same one. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-choose-a-laptop/63555.md?page=2)