# So you have 700 max to spend on a laptop, what do you buy? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 11, 2011, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-you-have-700-max-to-spend-on-a-laptop-what-do-you-buy/209083 "2011-02-11T10:35:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2011, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-you-have-700-max-to-spend-on-a-laptop-what-do-you-buy/209083/21 "2011-02-13T08:11:03Z")
I went through this a few months ago when I was looking to buy on Black Friday. Pretty much you’re always going to see someone with a horror story with any laptop you look at. I personally like HP’s but when the time came I couldn’t find a better deal than my Acer Aspire, similar to the one you posted but with a core-i5 processor for $500. Bought a warranty through Square Trade for 3 years so I think getting a warranty no matter what laptop you decide would be a good idea. And square trade has some great deals on warranties. ---
**Author:** ![evane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6bbea6/32.png) [@evane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/evane)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2011, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-you-have-700-max-to-spend-on-a-laptop-what-do-you-buy/209083/22 "2011-02-14T18:55:34Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > Still saying to go with a Lenovo ThinkPad I concur, the only other PC laptop I’d think I’d consider is a HP Envy line. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2011, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-you-have-700-max-to-spend-on-a-laptop-what-do-you-buy/209083/23 "2011-02-14T19:24:56Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > I looked at them, they seem bulky and per price, they seem to be a little overpriced compared to other pcs with better stats… yes no? They are better built than any other PC out there. I beat the PISS out of mine and use it for almost 10 hours a day. Still is like new. Keyboard keys are perfect, not flimsy, great feel. The mouse is still perfect. Travels really well. Battery is great. Seriously just a really well built laptop. They are one of the only ones I’ve had where I thought it was actually built to last. ---------- Post added at 10:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:10 PM ---------- I’m not sure how the ideapad compares to the thinkpad, but this seems like a great deal: [http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/46987/lenovo.com-lenovo-ideapad-y560-laptop-core-i3380m-2.53ghz-4gb-ddr3-500gb-hdd-15.6-1366x768-led-1gb-radeon-hd-5730-wifi-n-bluetooth-6cell-battery-win-7-prem](http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/46987/lenovo.com-lenovo-ideapad-y560-laptop-core-i3380m-2.53ghz-4gb-ddr3-500gb-hdd-15.6-1366x768-led-1gb-radeon-hd-5730-wifi-n-bluetooth-6cell-battery-win-7-prem) ---
**Author:** ![evane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6bbea6/32.png) [@evane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/evane)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2011, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-you-have-700-max-to-spend-on-a-laptop-what-do-you-buy/209083/24 "2011-02-14T19:31:31Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > They are better built than any other PC out there. I beat the PISS out of mine and use it for almost 10 hours a day. Still is like new. Keyboard keys are perfect, not flimsy, great feel. The mouse is still perfect. Travels really well. Battery is great. Seriously just a really well built laptop. They are one of the only ones I’ve had where I thought it was actually built to last. > > ---------- Post added at 10:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:10 PM ---------- > > I’m not sure how the ideapad compares to the thinkpad, but this seems like a great deal: [http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/46987/lenovo.com-lenovo-ideapad-y560-laptop-core-i3380m-2.53ghz-4gb-ddr3-500gb-hdd-15.6-1366x768-led-1gb-radeon-hd-5730-wifi-n-bluetooth-6cell-battery-win-7-prem](http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/46987/lenovo.com-lenovo-ideapad-y560-laptop-core-i3380m-2.53ghz-4gb-ddr3-500gb-hdd-15.6-1366x768-led-1gb-radeon-hd-5730-wifi-n-bluetooth-6cell-battery-win-7-prem) Ideapad is consumer line, so they are Polycarbonate plastic garbage not going to last like the Thinkpad’s. ---
**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 14, 2011, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-you-have-700-max-to-spend-on-a-laptop-what-do-you-buy/209083/25 "2011-02-14T19:32:37Z")
I wouldn’t consider Lenevo’s consumer based thinkpad edge or ideapad near the same level as their business based thinkpad’s. I’d like comparing a ford ranger to a ford f350. ---
**Author:** ![Gl1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gl1/32/5471_2.png) [@Gl1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gl1)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2011, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-you-have-700-max-to-spend-on-a-laptop-what-do-you-buy/209083/26 "2011-02-14T19:35:31Z")
> [@jabbu](#): > > I wouldn’t consider Lenevo’s consumer based thinkpad edge or ideapad near the same level as their business based thinkpad’s. I’d like comparing a ford ranger to a ford f350. Agreed, although they are nice. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk ---
**Author:** ![evane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6bbea6/32.png) [@evane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/evane)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2011, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-you-have-700-max-to-spend-on-a-laptop-what-do-you-buy/209083/27 "2011-02-14T19:39:57Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > I looked at them, they seem bulky and per price, they seem to be a little overpriced compared to other pcs with better stats… yes no? X201i or T410 The X201i is a bit higher priced in the classes but you are getting a “pro grade” laptop. ---
**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 14, 2011, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-you-have-700-max-to-spend-on-a-laptop-what-do-you-buy/209083/28 "2011-02-14T19:49:16Z")
I’m using a T400 now, I’ve owned probably every brand of laptop there is and this is by FAR my most favorite. It the beginning, I felt just the same Willy. It seemed bulky and too “standard” compared to my previous curvy, gadget loaded, buttons everywhere laptops. It grows on you, and now I love the business only look, I don’t have stupid ass buttons that i’ll never use, just whats needed. Price was expensive compared to other companies with the same specs, but I do not regret it one bit. I’ve had this for 3 years, not one problem. Keyboard isn’t worn anywhere, you can’t see where i rest my palms when typing or where i use the finger pad. My work’s 1 year old toughbook is in worse condition, i can already see a worn spot in the finger pad. I know I may have to fork over a bit more, but I will only buy thinkpad’s from now on, they are WELL worth every extra penny. ---
**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 14, 2011, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-you-have-700-max-to-spend-on-a-laptop-what-do-you-buy/209083/29 "2011-02-14T22:19:57Z")
The ThinkPads we have at work are a pain in the ass, I’ve been through 2 of them and like every other time the battery dies they won’t boot, you turn it on and just a couple green lights light up and nothing happen. PITA. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-you-have-700-max-to-spend-on-a-laptop-what-do-you-buy/209083.md?page=1)