I'm looking to buy a laptop and I want to get my moneys worth. I live in Ontario, Canada.. what are some good laptops and where can I find them. I need something that would be suitable for a second year student in urban planning. Any suggestions?
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Don't listen. Dell sucks.. it's just cheap.\n\nTry the new Macs out there.\n\nViruses can't adapt well to Macs, so there's only like a very small tiny chance of your computer getting "infected".  Plus, a lot of the great programs run better on Macs than a Window's operating system; such as LimeWire and even most Adobe's.
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i personally think, every laptop brands such as dell, sony, hp, iBM, etc are very popular for us in general. and i must admit that they are at the same level of product quality. buying laptop nowaday you shoud consider to some things as: specification of the laptop, the higher the better of course, for example, proccessor, ram, VGA memory, wireless, monitor, etc.. \none more thing is about battery life, the longer the better of of course.\nand the most important thing is services after sales.\ntalking about product quality, all of them are nearly the same. but about services after sale, sony is the worst as i have observed. dell good, and toshiba is good as well\nthe last thing about laptop is price, the cheaper the better. on this regardm dell is reputation with cheap price and good service\ntherefore, consider all of factors above, you will find the best one for you
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I know people who have been satisfied with the VAIO notebooks in the past, but any of them who have since purchased new laptops went with another brand.\n\nPersonally, I've recently researched laptops before purchasing one, and I'm not that impressed with the VAIO, they seem to have less capability than similarly priced computers, and not just the bargain brands, but good quality companies.  \n\nIn the end I went with an HP, my second one so far, and I have yet to be disappointed.
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Buy a computer magazine and have a look at some of the adverts, or you might even find an issue that gives a test report on the available models. \n\nA couple of don'ts, though:-\n\nDon't buy laptops that are built for games as they're expensive. You'll be paying for features your wife would never use.\n\nDon't buy a laptop unless you really need one. You'll get better value for your money if you buy a desktop, i.e. you'll get what you want for a lot less money. Check out the Dell web site. They often have fairly basic desktops for fairly good prices, but then so do the likes of Mesh, Evesham, Aries and Eclipse.\n\nEclipse and Evesham (amomg others) sell cube PCs, which are more than a laptop, but less than a desktop, if you want something portable, but don't want to pay laptop prices.
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Personally I recommend Toshiba laptops. They have multiple makes (Satellite and Qosimo among others) and variations of each to fit your budget. [See the link below]\n\nSome extra information: on any laptop, what to watch out for is if the AC power port is on the rear of the laptop, be careful not to tilt the base backwards when opening the screen. This can bend the cord and result in the the port becoming detached internally. That's why no matter what laptop you decide to purchase, I highly recommend spending the extra on a good extended warranty.
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this site contains all the information you need about laptops, it contains information on pricing, different types of laptops, pros and cons on various companies and also what to look for before buying a laptop...\n\nhttp://imedia.atspace.com/laptop.htm
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Well I would say both are good brand right now for gaming laptops specially Dell XPS also has good tech. support after sales ( couple of my friends work for it ). Go for dell XPS M1710 they got 4 varients of it on basis of their design & hardware components.\n\nCheck out the link below for the range which suits your budget you'll really find'em awsome ( I'll suggest you to go for the one which says mulimedia powerhouse $ 2,794:\n\nhttp://www.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/cto_xpsnb_m1710?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs\n\nYou can also check this one from alienware its called Aurora™ m7700 Mobile Gaming Powerhouse its for starts from $2,679 however one thing you should notice that dell gives you better configuration for the same price range.\n\nLike dell gives you 512 mb graphics card instead of a 256 on this one. Alienware has a bigger harddrive but wats the use if you wont enjoy most of your bulky high defination games.\n\nSo compare them and take a decision ( I say dell is better in this price range )\nCheck the link below for alienware :\nhttp://www.alienware.com/product_detail_pages/Aurora_m7700/aurora-m_features.aspx?SysCode=PC-LT-AURORA-M-7700&SubCode=SKU-DEFAULT\n\nI 'll suggest you to check this brand called Pro-Star as they are giving a lot more of inside stuff then other at the same range ( have'nt heard about their after sales support ) but its a mouth watery deal as far as the hardware is concerned. I want you to check this two models by them 9068-3A, 9068-4A the only diff. between 'em is the processor its AMD 4600+ & 4800+ for $ 2,629 & $ 2,679 ( not much of a diff. )\n\nhttp://www.pro-star.com/index.cfm?mainpage=productdetail&model=9068\n\nyou can try this one by gateway if you want your mom to have a bit of relaxation on the monetary side :\n\nhttp://www.gateway.com/products/GConfig/proddetails.asp?system_id=nx860xl&seg=hm\n\nI say you should read this review before you make a descision & hey take the pro-star seriously its a good deal :\n\nhttp://www.bizwaremagic.com/best_gaming_notebooks.htm
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Depends upon how critical the laptop is in your situation.  In most cases I would not buy it.  Usually they cost about 15% of the original list price of the laptop for each years extended warrranty.  \n\nA small percentage of the laptops have hardware related failures.  The odds are in your favor unless you drop it or travel with it a lot.  If you can write it off as a business expense that might make the cost more appealing.\n\nSo, figure out how much it will cost and figure in 2-3 years new laptops will most likely be less expensive or at least the same price with more features.  In most cases, unless the laptop is critical to your day-to-day business I would not spend the money.
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Buying a laptop can be a nightmare! More so if you are a computer geek. With all the technical jargon floating around, companies can make you crazy.\n\nHowever, you should analyze as to what you actually need as opposed to what the companies want to see to you. For example, if you want a laptop for basic computing functions like email, Internet browsing, occasional movie viewing, listening to music, then a small entry level laptop would be a good choice with an entry level Centrino processor,60 GB hard drive, CD RW/ DVD ROM, 256 MB RAM, etc. It would be a good idea to at least have 512 MB RAM with the new Windows Vista round the corner. The minimum RAM requirement for the same is 512 MB RAM.Moreover, the same should be light and not a pain to carry around.\n\nHowever, if one needs a notebook for desktop replacement, then one needs to look at some more complex issues. Typically, the desktop is used for medium computing needs that would also include occasional gaming. For this one needs to have at least a 100GB hard drive, 512 MB RAM, etc.\n\nThe third category is of people who need high end laptops like gamers. The will need nothing less than 120 or more GB hard drive (preferably 7200 RPM), a high end central processor (with new technologies like Centrino Duo), at least 1 GB RAM (DDR2 or DDR3) and a dedicated graphics card (with at least 128 MB Memory with advanced features like 3D acceleration etc).\n\nIf one can do the above analysis, it will be extremely easy to buy a good laptop.
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What you are looking at is a high end laptop at a lower price. Suggest looking at Acer or Lenovo. (you havent provided the exact configs, else I would have suggested model numbers)\nIt would be worthwhile if you can logon to the Dell website, and work out a configuration yourself, and request a quote - they give very good discounts for online orders, and a comprehensive support plan.
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This laptop is very good (high processor speed and good amount of RAM). If you are looking to save money, you may want to look at some of Dell's deals because I got a great deal of a laptop before school started. If you click this link, it will tell you the specifications of the Gateway cc210s laptop.\n http://www.gateway.com/products/GConfig/proddetails.asp?system_id=cx210s&seg=hm\n\nGood luck with buying your laptop.
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I think Dell's got some inexpensive ones. Lenovo has the cheapest ones these days. My suggestion try shopping on the web first and then go to company websites to check out their deals. Also if you have friends working in corporate companies check with them cause usually they get 10-20% discount. Also keep eyes open for rebate offers.
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laptop computers can be a rather tricky buy at times, I would suggest that you look out for the cheapest and yet latest desktop on the market, the best way to do this is on what they call warehouse sale markets some of them are online. these warehouse owners have a service where they sell laptop computers to normal customers like you and me, however with very reduced prices due to the fact that they do not have as much costs as normal shops do, such as rent and a employees etc. as you know most online shops have rather competitive prices sometimes cutting the laptop price to a half. one such website for laptop computers is : \n\nhttp://umgarticles.atspace.com/laptop-computer.htm\n\nIf you like my answer please consider voting for me!!! thank you
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You should first decide on your budget and your intended uses of the laptop. If you only have $500 to spend then you should seriously consider a refurbished laptop. A new one will cost $600 to $700 by the time it shows up at your door.\n\nDell spends the most on promoting their product and their direct sales model allows them higher margins. This allows them to compete with the other majors Lenovo (IBM), HP and Toshiba. Toshiba and IBM make the best laptops and since calling Dell can be a complete hassle should there be a problem I would consider Toshiba or IBM.\n\nRather than worrying about the manufacturer I would concentrate on what you intend on using the laptop for and the features that matter the most and of course your budget.\n\nOnce you have figured that out then look at what IBM and Toshiba offer and if you must compare it to a similar Dell.\n\nDell runs teasers all the time, but this means people spend more than they intend on spending. Since, you will keep the laptop 3-4 years buying the most appropriate laptop for you needs is the most cost effective strategy.\n\nSo, the long and short of it is type "used laptop" or "refurbished laptop" into google and see which site comes and check out the top 2-3. You might be surprised and find a decent refurbished laptops for an amazing $350.  If you want new and have figured out the features you need, if battery life is most important, if weight is most important then compare similar models from IBM and Toshiba and decide which one best meets your needs.
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Well there's the dell the number 1 company laptops or computer there cheap online customize it online at your own specs or you can always call dell.There brilliant i got a dell laptop it top of all the laptops i've ever seen it's first class reasonable price around £876
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Given the lack of detail in your question, i.e. your location in particular, your best bet would be to go to Google for your country, then choose the "Froogle" option, then enter your search criteria. It's a very powerful and flexible tool for product search, comparison and pricing.\n\nGood luck. And on a separate note I have had very good experience with the Acer Aspire line. I bought one for my wife, then my mother, then myself and found the value to be excellent (i.e. good features and performance for lowest price compared to others). The screens are great and so far all three laptops have been very reliable. I highly recommend it.
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Dell has some great deals on their computers right now and for the holidays. You should check them out because they have good features and prices. The only problem is that they don't have a store where you can purchase the computer right off the bat....you have to go on the website and order it and have them ship it to you. Here is the website though...they will customize it for you to whatever you desire in the computer.\n\nwww.dell.com\n\nAs far as what to look for when buying a computer....I have helped out a few of my friends with their computer needs and they seem to be enjoying their computers. The two most important things to look for is a good hard drive that is 100GB or more. Desktops range from 250GB to 500GB. Laptops go up to 150GB and you can also buy external hard drives to save even more things in. I have that and believe me, having an extra 100GB is very useful. So basically, the more room in the hard drive, the more you can install programs and save pictures, music, etc. \nThe second important thing to look for is the memory. I got my Dell laptop (only 3 pounds and tiny) and made sure that I got 1GB memory. You can get 2GB memory as well for both Desktop and Laptop computers. The more memory, the less the computer will crash and the less the problems of freezing. The good thing about Dell is that you can customize the laptop you will buy before having them ship it to you. If you want 1 or 2GB, you can ask for it. But with other laptops, if you want to buy them right away from the store such as Best Buy, it will not be customized. So if you go to your local computer store and you see some great laptops that only have like 70GB hard drive and 512MB or memory, you're going to be stuck with that because the store cannot change the computer's hard drive or memory as per your needs because the actual companies that manufactured the computer before selling them to the computer stores to sell to you only customized it for the general user. Not for you. So that's why I recommend Dell. \n\nAnother very important thing to look for is the Pentium processor. Centrino is pretty good and is useful for mobile technology (wireless internet and other things). You should look for good Intel Pentium processors. Most of the computers will have the latest pentium processors and those processors is what makes the computer run efficiently. Go to www.intel.com and check out what they have coming up. \n\nMake sure that the laptop has an internal wireless card built in or a slot for you to put a wireless card in if you want Internet. That means that if you want to use the Internet but without the cords and hassles of plugging in something to connect to, you can use the wireless adapter to use the Internet wherever you are sitting with the laptop. You can either subscribe to get wireless Internet while sitting at a cafe with your computer, or you can get a good DSL or Cable company to come and install the modem in your house and then hook a router so you can get wireless Internet without plugging in any extra cables. You can even jack someone's wireless in your neighborhood pending that the person doesn't have it secured with a password. \n\nMicrosoft Windows Professional is good. Windows just came out with Vista but it is not yet compatible with everything so it's better to get a computer that has both Professional XP and Vista installed to use instantaneously. \n\nMake sure the computer comes with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.) so you can use it to do your work. Buying the software alone will cost you about 198 bucks unless you got a buddy who already has the software. Then your buddy could just install it for you on your laptop. \nMake sure you buy a laptop that has a LONG battery life! My uncle bought a Sony laptop that had such a horrible battery life that I had to keep it on with a charger. It was quite irritating. And another thing, make sure it isn't too heavy. The laptop