# WTB(what to buy) **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [November 12, 2008, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-what-to-buy/58026 "2008-11-12T10:31:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![94excivic](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94excivic/32/5263_2.png) [@94excivic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94excivic)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2008, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-what-to-buy/58026/1 "2008-11-12T10:31:46Z")
hey guys im currently in college, and im looking for a solid laptop. for mainly word, internet,excel,etc. i am not looking to spend a whole lot, anyone know of any solid setups, or own one personally 550 or less ideally. thanks. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2008, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-what-to-buy/58026/2 "2008-11-12T10:36:32Z")
probably will have to buy a used one for that cheap, mine was like 1100, then after all this bullshit it was 1300, and its not exactly great. i think the lowest of my model line or w/e was like 800 i have a hp pavillion dv6000 ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2008, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-what-to-buy/58026/3 "2008-11-12T10:40:02Z")
Check best buy for one you like. For just word and wireless and internet use, there is quite a bit for 500-600 bucks. They lack in hard drive storage and video cards and stuff but since you are only using it for a college laptop, that would be the best bet. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2008, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-what-to-buy/58026/4 "2008-11-12T10:41:58Z")
here you go [http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9027652&type=product&id=1218010578702](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9027652&type=product&id=1218010578702) or if you can throw the extra 50$ you can upgrade to the better processor [http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8891443&type=product&id=1211587312571](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8891443&type=product&id=1211587312571) i have a amd processor on my desktop and my intel centrino on my laptop is significantly faster ---
**Author:** ![justa4door](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justa4door/32/7259_2.png) [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2008, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-what-to-buy/58026/5 "2008-11-12T10:42:17Z")
[http://www.hamburgpc.com/](http://www.hamburgpc.com/) ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2008, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-what-to-buy/58026/6 "2008-11-12T10:43:27Z")
> [@95LS1t](#): > > probably will have to buy a used one for that cheap, mine was like 1100, then after all this bullshit it was 1300, and its not exactly great. i think the lowest of my model line or w/e was like 800 > > i have a hp pavillion dv6000 Wut? My gaming laptop with a great video card and 17" 1080p screen was only 1299 on sale and its great. Just walk around for one you like. 15" screen and a basic processors are usually on sale for 499-699. Personally, never buy a used laptop. ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2008, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-what-to-buy/58026/7 "2008-11-12T10:48:17Z")
Wait til Black Friday? If not, check out Dell’s outlet or refurb models, they typically are cheap and decent reliable computers, especially for your needs. ---
**Author:** ![justa4door](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justa4door/32/7259_2.png) [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2008, 10:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-what-to-buy/58026/8 "2008-11-12T10:51:54Z")
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**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2008, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-what-to-buy/58026/9 "2008-11-12T10:57:52Z")
> [@boxxa](#): > > Wut? My gaming laptop with a great video card and 17" 1080p screen was only 1299 on sale and its great. > > Just walk around for one you like. 15" screen and a basic processors are usually on sale for 499-699. > > Personally, never buy a used laptop. i dont know if my computer is great lol, i dont really use it for anything other than internet and microsoft word, and this is the first computer i’ve owned so i have nothing to really compare it to ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2008, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-what-to-buy/58026/10 "2008-11-12T11:08:51Z")
> [@95LS1t](#): > > i dont know if my computer is great lol, i dont really use it for anything other than internet and microsoft word, and this is the first computer i’ve owned so i have nothing to really compare it to Oh ok. I have noticed when I was shopping around that once you break the $1,000 mark they seem to take a pretty big step up from the cheapo ones. ---
**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2008, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-what-to-buy/58026/11 "2008-11-12T11:10:01Z")
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**Author:** ![jimmyfloyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimmyfloyd/32/3077_2.png) [@jimmyfloyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jimmyfloyd)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2008, 12:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-what-to-buy/58026/12 "2008-11-12T12:20:50Z")
dell Vostro. Mile was $649, but I upgraded the Video processor. GF has the same, but hasn’t without the card and it was $549 ---
**Author:** ![Treads4Heads](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/treads4heads/32/7416_2.png) [@Treads4Heads](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Treads4Heads)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2008, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-what-to-buy/58026/13 "2008-11-12T16:04:45Z")
[www.techbargains.com](http://www.techbargains.com) is a great site for what you’re looking for front page- 399 for dell vostro, seems like that would do all your needs ---
**Author:** ![94excivic](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94excivic/32/5263_2.png) [@94excivic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94excivic)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2008, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-what-to-buy/58026/14 "2008-11-12T17:38:39Z")
thanks guys! ---
**Author:** ![ScSpeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/scspeed/32/5105_2.png) [@ScSpeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ScSpeed)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2008, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-what-to-buy/58026/15 "2008-11-12T19:55:26Z")
You should just wait till black friday when all those crazy sales are going on…thats what im doing… Either way GL bro! ---
**Author:** ![Slvr97Teg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slvr97teg/32/7346_2.png) [@Slvr97Teg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slvr97Teg)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2008, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-what-to-buy/58026/16 "2008-11-12T20:01:10Z")
499 big lots!!!