# new comp purchase dilemma

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**Created:** [December 8, 2009, 11:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-comp-purchase-dilemma/77030 "2009-12-08T11:49:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![NYstanger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/6a8cbe/32.png) [@NYstanger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NYstanger)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 11:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-comp-purchase-dilemma/77030/1 "2009-12-08T11:49:59Z")

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So I’ve come to a dilemma. As a Christmas gift I’m suppose to be getting [http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B2+Duo+Processor+-+Black/9556287.p?skuId=9556287&id=1218123846583#tabbed-customerreviews](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B2+Duo+Processor+-+Black/9556287.p?skuId=9556287&id=1218123846583#tabbed-customerreviews)

But I seen this ad [http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+Slimline+s5212y+Desktop%2C+18.5"+Monitor%2C+G60-535DX+Laptop%2C+110-1125NR+Netbook%2C+Wireless+Router+%26+Geek+Squad%26%23174+Setup/9999117800050002.p?id=pcmprd117900050002&skuId=9999117800050002&st=PC\_Home\_Makeover&lp=2&cp=1](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+Slimline+s5212y+Desktop%2C+18.5%22+Monitor%2C+G60-535DX+Laptop%2C+110-1125NR+Netbook%2C+Wireless+Router+%26+Geek+Squad%26%23174+Setup/9999117800050002.p?id=pcmprd117900050002&skuId=9999117800050002&st=PC_Home_Makeover&lp=2&cp=1)

and am confused on what to do. Currently my home computer is an old hp thats about 8-9 years old. So for $500 more I can get an all new desk top setup plus a net book. Downside would be I’d have to settle for a cheaper laptop which is what I really need. But I could also sell the net book pretty easily I’m sure and drop that $500 cost to I’d say at least $300. I don’t game on the computer, just surf and do school related work so having windows 7 and the new office would make doing HW alot easier. Opions on what route to go?

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**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-comp-purchase-dilemma/77030/2 "2009-12-08T11:58:30Z")

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package deal looks really good for the price…I’m leaning towards the package deal depending on how bad you need or would use multiple computers.

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**Author:** ![blk05spec](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/919ad9/32.png) [@blk05spec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/blk05spec)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-comp-purchase-dilemma/77030/3 "2009-12-08T12:51:00Z")

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I have the same laptop you posted first, and love it. No problems with the keyboard like one review mentioned. Battery life is fine for what I use it for. And windows 7 kicks ass, so far my favorite operating system.

As far as that package goes, all I can say is those netbooks in my opinion suck. Most if not all, don’t have a cd/drive which can make doing certain things alot more difficult. I just reformated one for a lady at work and couldn’t believe she spent $380 on the thing.

If you decide to go the custom desktop route, get ahold of me, I’ll beat any store desktop price, and most likely with better parts.