Suggestions on my Laptop Idea?
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Now that's sum laptop :O\nI wouldn't change anything, I'd take it as it is now.
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My suggestion is to get an HP laptop and without any hesitation I would get one with a centrino process. Additionally if you are not going to be mobile you will appreciate a 17" wide screen. I would also consider 1GB of Ram and 100 GB hard drive. Good luck.\n\nI would also consider and AMD Turion processor.
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this site is full of information on laptops...check it out...\n\nhttp://imedia.atspace.com/laptop.htm
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Buy the most that you can afford.  I would make sure that the computer has at least 512mb memory, 2ghz processor, 128mb video card and 160gb harddrive.
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wat do you mean cheap...you need to ask yourself what you will be using the lap top for and then decide if cheap is what you want!!!
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Few suggestions. If it's mostly for schoolwork with no gaming planned on the machine, you could go with an Intel Celeron. If gaming is a possibility, go with a Pentium single/duo core.\n\nTry to stick with to processors at least 1.5 to 2 GHz.\nMake sure the Ram is at least 512 MB, anything less is a mistake. \n\nMost computers have good sized hard disk drives now and DVD writing capabilities.\n\nI would advise against e-machines, yes they are cheap, but the quality is just not there. They will last 1-3 years in most cases, but often less. Aim for a mid-range Dell, Compaq or HP. You can easily get a prett decent machine for anywhere between $500-$800. \n\nI'll leave some examples below. \n\nAlso, purchase some Anti-Virus and Anti-spy-ware software to better protect the machine. Especially with a younger adult using it! Good anti-virus: Trend Micro "PC-Cillin" and good anti-spyware: Webroot "Spysweeper".
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I configured a Dell laptop with ALL the trimmings for over $10,000.\n\nIt had the fastest dual core processor, 4gigs ram, 120gig 7200rpm hard drive, 17" screen, the WORKS!!
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Get the 17" MacBook Pro, with 2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo. And, it's only one inch thin.\n\nUnbelievably fast, incredibly beautiful. Only a Mac.\n\nPlus, it runs Windows
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The best advice is to go to your local PC world or Curry's\nTell then axactly what you want and be guided by them.\nOr, buy a Which computer & laptop mag:
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an AMD athlon x2 3000\nepoxk8t800(s939)\n512mb DDR400 PQI\n120gb WDC 7200rpm\n17" compaq 7550 monitor\n256mb  radeon x800 agp uniwise video card\n3d turbo cache\nlite on 8x dvd writer\nATX 500 watt transparent side case\n\nnot very high class but it servres its purpose
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i made a quick search on yahoo and google and found this site, it's like the ultimate search site on Laptops.\n\nI was looking for some answers for some questions I was asking on laptops too and it came really handy, I want to share it with you if you haven't already discovered it...\n\nthese guys are fantastic experts and they sometimes answer the question you put on the website straight away.\n\nhttp://imedia.atspace.com/laptop.htm\n\nif you find the site useful i really suggest you nominate my answer as the best answer please.\n\nthank you
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Check out frozencpu.com; u can get a few good parts from them, otherwise either buy a prepackaged computer or ask a nerdy friend.... Always look at the newest technology; Pentium 4, Lanparty motherboard, ATA2 Harddrive, Windows Vista, ATI graphics card
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could be a good idea.\ni recommend looking into xyience and mannatech.\nboth could likely benefit you
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Look.  Forget CPU speed, RAM, all that crud.  Focus on the weight of the laptop and how comfortable it is to use.  Make sure the screen looks good and doesn't hurt your eyes. \n\nMake sure it has a good wireless card so you can connect to the internet from anywhere (there are tens of thousands of unsecured wireless networks out there).  Also it should have a decent battery life (more than 2 hours) so you don't have to plug it in all the time. \n\nThen figure out how much you want to spend and get the most expensive one you can afford with all the above features.  You'll be the happiest if you get a lightweight laptop that you enjoy using, moreso than if you get a heavy one that has a lot of RAM or whatever.  Seriously.  If you get so tired dragging the thing around you'll stop wanting to use it.\n\nMost of the time you'll never even notice if it slows down loading a program.  The only way you can check the relative performance of most current laptops is with a benchmarking program -- with normal usage they're all about equal (unless you're playing graphics-intensive games on them, in which case, you need a desktop not a laptop, silly).
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Try ubid.com if you are lucky, you should get a mid-end laptop under 1000.  Otherwise, try Fry's Electronics.  You're better off with 2 operating system for gamings, make 2 partitions and install 2 O/S on each of them.  98 is best for games, in my opinion.
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Go to a reputable computer store and ask to speak to someone who is knowledgable on laptops.\nTell them what you need the laptop to do and how much you have to spend. They will show you alternatives. Do that in 3 or 4 stores, then go on the Internet and save yourself up to 10%.\nIn other words, get the best that you can afford. All manufacturers have good and bad models. A shop assistant who deals with them everyday will know the best (and worst)
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Messing with latops is best left to a computer shop. I rip apart and put together desktops all day but would probably not do much at all with a laptop.