What kind of laptop should I buy?
I want to get a new or used laptop for school. I will be starting in the spring. I want something that I can download my pictures and music onto and that is easy to transport with a long life battery. I would like to purchase a mac but am put off by the high price. Is there an alternative that is just as good but easier on my wallet? Where should I go to buy it?
Ive seen the Acer laptops and was wary about them because I had never heard of them before. Is that a good brand of computers? I would prefer something that does not use windows vista. I have heard many bad things about this program.
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If you’re buying a laptop, there are a few things to consider.
1. The processor. Most, if not every decent laptop in today’s market has dual-core technology. This means that it has two processors working as one to compute information. Now, what’s the difference between speeds? In all reality, for a common user (that is not a hard-core computer geek like some of us), the difference between 1.8GHz and 2.0GHz is negligible. The only areas you will be able to notice will be in gaming, and video encoding.
2. The memory. If the OS (Operating System) is a "32-bit" then it can only read approximately 3 GB of RAM. Only the "64-bit" processors can understand 4+ GB of RAM. RAM is what the computer uses to store temporary information, like open programs (internet, word processing, music players, etc…). A general rule of thumb is that the more RAM, the faster the computer will load programs/files to a point (as with everything). An industry standard nowadays is around 3 GB. The faster the "clock speed" of the ram (the higher the PC xxxx), the higher quality the RAM.
3. Hard Drive space is what you store the more permanent information on - word files, music, videos, programs, etc….If you have an extensive music library (5000+ songs (legal songs)), then you should be looking at a computer with at least 250GB (1 GB = 1 Billion Bytes). If you don’t really need all that space, then a laptop with 160+ GB of Hard Drive space would suffice.
4. Graphics Processor!!! If you will not be watching many DVD’s or playing any games, then you can settle for an integrated video processor such as the INTEL X3100. If you want the security of being able to play the occasional 3D game, then I would recommend a dedicated graphics card with dedicated memory (256MB or 512MB). You can check whether or not the card is integrated by going to "http://www.notebookcheck.net"
5. Most laptops now feature DVD/CD Burners. Some offer a built in feature known as "Lableflash or Lightscribe." This will allow you to "etch" images on special CD/DVD’s. It makes the finished CD/DVD look more professional.
6. Price Comparison. Expect to spend $550+ for a decent laptop nowadays. You can sometimes (or during really good sales) find ones cheaper around $450.
The first laptop I would recommend is the Toshiba M305D-S4829 from Circuit City this week. I just purchased it last Wednesday, and am typing on it right now. It has a ton of power, like seriously. I was playing BF2142 last night with no problems. It costs $699, but It’ll be running strong for a few years before anything begins to become too demanding for it. The sound quality on this laptop is phenomenal. It has Harman/Kardon speakers that are Bose quality. It has 4GB of RAM, an ATI Radeon 3100 processor, which is nearly equal to most mid-range dedicated graphics processors. It support 802.11b/g/n networks. It has a standard webcam (not to mention facial recognition software for extra secured log-ons) and all the other features you need lol. The style on this laptop is phenomenal.
If that is slightly out of your price range though, I would say go to Best Buy and pick up the HP DV5-1002NR. It costs $679, but it is nearly as good as the above laptop with only a few exceptions (it is actually better in some areas as well, lol). The touchpad on it has a glossy feel which is fine for cooler weather, but if its humid out or your fingers are the least bit sweaty, it becomes quite difficult to move the pointer. It has a slightly better video processor - the ATI Radeon 3200 (the main difference is that it has a HDMI output). It has a slightly larger screen at 15.4" WS. Its half a pound heavier, which isn’t really a big deal to me at all. It also runs the 32-bit OS of Vista which will only support 3 GB of RAM, which is fine for nearly everything. I hope this helps you in your quest!
The next two are right about tied for abilities if the above prices are a bit out of your budget. I would recommend testing each one, and then deciding which one you prefer better.
The first one is the Toshiba L305D-S5868 from BestBuy this week at $549. It features the ATI Radeon 3100 which is capable of handling many 3D games, and in fact - it is the same video processor as the laptop that I am using. It features a built-in webcam, as well as standard DVD/CD re-write ability. It has a 250GB hard drive running at 5400RPM. One feature that it could improve upon is its stock RAM. From the store, it only comes with 2GB. This can be easily upgraded to 3GB from any computer retailer (including http://www.newegg.com). It also comes with a user-friendly touchpad as well as a nice blue form factor. Although it doesn’t necessarily have all of the extra-goodies, this laptop is perfect for the common pc user, and comes at a great price!
The second one is the Toshiba L305D-S5881 from Circuit City. This laptop is nearly identical to the last laptop with a few exceptions. It has 3GB of RAM instead of the two in the previous model. Along with this, it has a slightly different blue form factor. The price is adjusted for the extra gigabyte of RAM - $579.99. Remember to compare the two before your purchase to ensure that the one you buy is more fitting for your likings.
If you have any questions - feel free to email/message me! Enjoy!
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Well if it just for school i would suggest
AcerAspire 3680 2419
It cost between 399-499 new
and 200-390 used
You may want to check this out.
The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC
at:
http://h40059.www4.hp.com/hp2133/
I guess i can help. If you want to have a laptop which is of low cost but in very good quality and condition. You might wanna try visiting this link http://www.trvidcom.com.au/. through this you can browse their products and know how much their computer cost.
A dell laptop if you go to walmart there really a good price, and come in a variety of colors. In walmart they only cost $598.00 bucks & they last 3-4 years. In walmart they have the colors: Pink, Red, Green, Yellow, Black, and Blue.http
://www.walmart.com/search/browse-ng.do?ic=7_0&ref=125875.183815+500000.500632+500500.4293416517+500563.4293804371&tab_value=16_All&catNavId=4070&povid=cat4070-env7711-module150167-lLink1
You can only order online. Unless you have a credit card of a relative that you can use, i prefer ordering from dell the website, and you can pay about 30, or 40 bucks a month.
http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/inspnnb_1525?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
On dell it cost only $499.00. But you might need a credit so trying asking a close relative to use it on their credit card and you’ll pay them each month for it.