Newbie to laptops please help?
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There are two schools of thought but my tech support from Gateway said turn it off if you are gone 2 hours or more. I don't do that. I set it to hibernate at 2 hours. (In Control Panel, Power Options). However, as to lithium batteries they can 't  be ruined by overcharging. I leave my computer plugged in several days at a time.
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I believe the best answer to give you is:\n\n"It depends"\n\nThe main thing that usually holds true with laptops is the more functionality you have, the heavier the computer.\n\nI would say spend whatever your budget allows.  Buy from a known name as well.  I would recommend Dell, HP, Sony, etc.\n\nAlso, keep in mind, whatever you buy now is pretty much what you are stuck with for the long run.  There are very few parts that can be upgraded on a laptop.  The main one being RAM.\n\nHope this helps!
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I just bought a laptop from http://www.ebay.com, but the only problem there is, you never know exactly what you are getting. If you use EBay and trust me and know what you are doing then that is a great place to go. \n\nhttp://www.dell.com\nhttp://www.hewlettpackard.com\nhttp://www.gateway.com
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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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Get the Compaq Presario V3000Z series. It's very cheap (I bought mine for $479.99) , and performs well. You can find it here:\nhttp://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=notebooks&a1=Usage&v1=Everyday+computing&series_name=V3000Z_series
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It depends on what you are looking for but I would get one with at least 512MB of memory. In that category there is the Acer Aspire with an AMD Sempron 3000+ processor, 512MB of memory, 60GB hard drive, a 15.4" WXGA display (1280 x 800 resolution), a CD-RW/DVD-Rom drive, you aren't going to find a DVD burner in this price range and of course, 802.11b/g wireless for $700 (after a $100 rebate).\n\nThat would be my pick but if you think you can get by with 256MB of memory then you can go as cheap as $549 but I don't like that laptop because it has a 15.0" display. The next one up has a 15.4" display but still only has 256MB of memory. The first link will take you to the Acer and the second one will take you to the whole list. My preference is the Acer but that's just me.\n\nI wouldn't even consider a Dell.  I like laptops from Acer, Toshiba and HP.
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this site I found is complete with all the answers on laptop computers and contains tons of information on specific subjects and detailed eplanations of problems frequently associated with laptops, and buying a new laptop computer, really helpful.\n\nhttp://imedia.atspace.com/laptopanswers.htm\n\nI really hope you find this site useful.
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First of all, you need to to know what are the functions you want in a laptop. In other words, you must know what will you be doing with your laptop. \n\nOf course, if your budget is not a major problem I'm sure the salesperson can help you in choosing the right one for your needs. The first laptop I bought doesn't have the function to burn music into the disc so I have to buy an external CD burner. \n\nSo, you should shop around, read about different kinds of laptop and its functions or ask for opinion from friends who are well-versed in computer.
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The specs are great. Make sure you shop around for the best deal first try PC World and http://www.dabs.com but you can't get a laptop of much better quality than that.\n\nHope this Helps!
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Your should look at bestbuy they have labtops there for $450 and up, thats the best help i can give. I don't know where you live but at GeekSquad.com you can get really good deals on used laptops, i got mine for 350 with 500 pixels, and in good shape. you should check it out!:)
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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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You should add at least the brand and model of yuor laptop, they all are made in different ways. :)
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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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Here, this is probably what you are looking for. Try the B120 or B130, they are your best bet, very basic laptops.
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for the best value/performance ratio, i suggest you try checking out aldi or lidl... i know it sounds crazy, but they actually use good quality components from well-known manufacturers such as pioneer and samsung... you don't end up spending money on a brand name.\n\ni got my laptop from lidl about 18 months ago and it was as good a spec as anything out there - and it's still up there, no problems whatsoever.\n\nit also has a three year guarantee, which dell will charge several hundred quid for...\n\notherwise, toshiba machines are generally regarded as being very reliable. \n\nof course, if you're not doing a lot of gaming, pretty much any laptop will do the trick nowadays. i would advise against a laptop with shared graphics memory however...\n\ntry and get one that has its own dedicated graphics card and video memory...
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If your primary activity will be internet browsing you don't need to buy a $1300 laptop of any brand. I agree you only need to make sure it has good connectivity options. After that, just think about the size want and you'll be good to go. The best deals right now are in 14" and 15". I would recommend a sub-$1000 H-P/Compaq or Dell. Acer will work as well, although their service isn't as responsive as H-P and Dell.
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i got my laptop at sams club. payed 1300 for it tax and all. It has a gig of ram and 100gig hardrive. Its an hp and has 128mb of memory devoted to graphics. its also a widescreen KILLER FOR GAMES. It a HP Pavillion Dv4000, and it also has a remote.. so try sam's club or cosco's