I'm in the market for a new laptop
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Rissa77
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I say HP because of its reliability. It doesn't deteriorate as fast as the others and can handle more work. I bought a "gaming" laptop because of its higher definition, memory sustainability. We've had a gateway desktop before and it crashed before a year was done. Last I heard, toshiba heats up way too much. Dell are cheap and are worth the price - cheap quality.
If you have to buy a Dell because you're strapped for cash and plan to be easy on it and not overload the memory (they can't handle much) - do NOT do NOT DO NOT get it at walmart!!!! You want a good warranty and places like best buy will fix your computer for free if the problem is under the manufacture warranty. They'll send it off and it won't cost you a thing. If you're clumsy, get an Accidental Product Service Plan and that will cover you if you spill coffee on it or drop it. Software issues normally aren't covered, but they'll do a diagnosis for free. I had problems with a virus scanner and they helped me out for free, though. But warranties are your friend. Always renew them.
If you have to buy a Dell because you're strapped for cash and plan to be easy on it and not overload the memory (they can't handle much) - do NOT do NOT DO NOT get it at walmart!!!! You want a good warranty and places like best buy will fix your computer for free if the problem is under the manufacture warranty. They'll send it off and it won't cost you a thing. If you're clumsy, get an Accidental Product Service Plan and that will cover you if you spill coffee on it or drop it. Software issues normally aren't covered, but they'll do a diagnosis for free. I had problems with a virus scanner and they helped me out for free, though. But warranties are your friend. Always renew them.
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ashleyrachael
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Funny you are inquiring about this Betsy because I was looking into getting a PC laptop myself! Bah, I don't know anything about computers though and what would be the best! So now I will sit and look at all the responses you get and creep. WOooppp wooooop!
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Funny also.. two of you both say PC laptop.. PC simply means personal computer, and these days they're ALL called personal computers. the term started after they downsized the first computers (which filled an entire room) to more appropriate size and were available for consumer purchase.
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ashleyrachael
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Bahaha. Wow. Good to know. I have a MAC so I always say to people, "oh I have a Mac, not a PC." ahaha. Oye.
My budget is upto $550 (b4 tax) and technically.. i found an amazing laptop that i'm going to buy. But I just wanted to ask here and make sure no one was like "don't buy this! because blah blah blah!" haha! and i wanted to know in general.. what are the good companies these days! and apparently this is helping Ashley! so double-win! haha! so thanks for all the help! and keep the answers coming!
p.s. Thanks for all the info Rissa!!
p.s. Thanks for all the info Rissa!!
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Rissa77
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Hm. That's very difficult. Because the price of the computer alone is just the beginning. You need an antivirus and antispyware program, a warranty, a good case or carrier, software programs (since computers these days don't come with Word, and you'll need that for school. the microsoft office package is at least $400), and backup, such as an external hard drive (trust me, you WANT this!!), zip drive (many call it junk drive).. and those are just the necessities.
If you get a notebook, which are the tiny ones with an annoyingly tiny keyboard, you may need a separate disc writer because many notebooks don't have them built in. Without this, you can't use DVD's or CD's.
If you are enrolled in any school, you can get discounts. Also, you may find a good deal through your college but do your shopping around first. Remember, people promise "big deals" when they're actually dropped inflation. Pooey deals.
For your budget, you're best bet is to buy used. Or better YET buy from a friend who is upgrading. Ask around, but make sure to be thorough in your questions as to how they used it and what problems they've had.
You know how it is in looking up colleges. You have to account EVERY possible fee and charge. Do the same here. Do your research and with some work, you'll save yourself some good money.
Last tip: for great consumer reviews, look at The Consumerist. They have info about nearly every computer listed in your poll, and if they don't, that could be a good or bad sign. lol You choose. They also have news reports about computers and companies, with comments and more reviews below each one. ALSO each morning they post a list of "morning buys" which always include electronic sales. Watch them for a while or look at the archives and you'll catch onto a trend with certain stores. It's a free site, and more informing, unlike angie's list.
If you get a notebook, which are the tiny ones with an annoyingly tiny keyboard, you may need a separate disc writer because many notebooks don't have them built in. Without this, you can't use DVD's or CD's.
If you are enrolled in any school, you can get discounts. Also, you may find a good deal through your college but do your shopping around first. Remember, people promise "big deals" when they're actually dropped inflation. Pooey deals.
For your budget, you're best bet is to buy used. Or better YET buy from a friend who is upgrading. Ask around, but make sure to be thorough in your questions as to how they used it and what problems they've had.
You know how it is in looking up colleges. You have to account EVERY possible fee and charge. Do the same here. Do your research and with some work, you'll save yourself some good money.
Last tip: for great consumer reviews, look at The Consumerist. They have info about nearly every computer listed in your poll, and if they don't, that could be a good or bad sign. lol You choose. They also have news reports about computers and companies, with comments and more reviews below each one. ALSO each morning they post a list of "morning buys" which always include electronic sales. Watch them for a while or look at the archives and you'll catch onto a trend with certain stores. It's a free site, and more informing, unlike angie's list.
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