Who makes a notebook computer that is a real great value for home use?
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Right now there is a great deal on a laptop that is good for basic home use. It is an HP and you can get it for $299.99 after a hundred dollar mail in rebate. There are some restrictions but I will definitely be getting one... It is such a steal! Check out all the details at the links below...\n\nhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/17/circuit-city-to-sell-100-compaq-laptop-on-black-friday/\nhttp://techdirt.com/articles/20061115/164759.shtml\nhttp://news.com.com/Notebooks+dropping+to+99+levels/2100-1041_3-6135370.html\nhttp://bfads.net/pop/3772\n\nOh ya you can actually get the notebook for $99.99 but you have to jump through a lot of hoops and it will probably will end up costing you more in the end...\n\nGood Luck!
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id go with a dell, dell.com has an awesome page or call them and tell them you only want to spend 1000 dollars and they'll make a notebook that will suit your needs and price target.
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I have owned five notebooks.  I currently run a Dell Notebook, and Two VIAOs at home and one Dell for work.\n\nI have owned 3 Dells...  Good function for your money.\n\nI have owned a HP...  Decent function, flimsy construction.  Returned it within a week.\n\nI have owned an Apple...  I did not like it.  It was very limiting, hard to find software and hardware unless I went on line or to the retailer.  Sold it in a month.\n\nI have just bought a VIAO.  I have one existing.  I like it the best.  It has many more features and is more Versatile.  It is also built well and very lightweight.
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I wouldn't turn my back on it. It always depends on price and anticipated use.\n\nThree of my friends have recently picked up a brand-name notebook, 1GB RAM, 100 GB hard drive, built in bluetooth and WiFi, DVD burner, Windows XP Home, AMD 1800 processor and 15 inch screen, external (USB) floppy. It has been selling here for US $999, no rebates. That's been the cash register price.\n\nIf what you are looking at is $200 less, I would say they are equivalent values.\n\nAs for use, yours is quite adequate for standard business use and home computing. For graphics manipulation or gaming it is a bit of a lightweight. If it's significantly cheaper, US $600 or less new from a good local store, I'd go with your selection. It sounds like yours is a respectable, competent machine. Only your preferences and pocketbook and availability in your area can say for sure.
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I use a Dell laptop for work. Overall it has been good and I like it, but I have already had the motherboard replaced and the keyboard after having it for 18 months. At time of purchase it was about $2,500+ in cost.\n\nI have had very good experience and found good value in the Acer Aspire laptop line. Acer is a Taiwanese company that has been in the computer business for many years.\n\nSee my previous post at http://answers.yahoo.com/question/;_ylt=AmvxOLm5dm2wazn3tkrM0ZgjzKIX?qid=1006041212179 for more details. That answer was rated as a best answer so I hope it is helpful to you too.\n\nGood luck!
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Looks like Dell, HP, and Sony are at the top according to CNET.  Check out the reviews on all the top models:  http://reviews.cnet.com/Notebooks/2001-3121_7-0.html?tag=glnav\n\nYou can sory by manufacturer, price, type, and a ton of other criteria.
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I just bought my first notebook, bottom of the line Acer 3003LC (for NZ$890, which equates to US$600) and am delighted with it. :-)\n\nThis model lacks builtin wireless, and only 256MB of RAM, but I'm pleased with its design, features, AND the support I get from Acer here in this part of the world anyway.\n\n(I'd always thought of Acer as "cheap". Well, now I have one, sure it was "low-priced", but it aint "shoddy" ! ;) )\n\nGood luck on your eventual purchase.. of whatever :-)
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If you are looking for a good looking premium notebook : Go for Sony Vaio\n\nif you want real value for your money: Get Acer\n\nHP (Compaq) is heavy - so i wouldnt recommend it\n\nDell - I have no idea!
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Here is a link to get you started in answering your own question.  The link below is helpful in locating prices of laptop notebook computers.  Good luck.
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I bought this one:\n\nHP Pavilion Notebook PC (DV5030US)\nHP   DV5030US  \n• AMD Turion® 64 ML-37 \n• 100GB hard drive \n• 15.4" WXGA widescreen  • Double-layer DVD+R/RW \n• 1024MB of DDR memory \n• LightScribe technology  \n\nand is great.
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The four major manufacturer's of laptops are Toshiba, IBM, Dell and HP/Compaq. They have all been manufacturing laptops for many years. All four make quality products. Toshiba and IBM (now Lenovo) tend to make the most reliable products. Both focus on the corporate marketplace, as do HP and Dell.  Any of these manufacturers would make a good choice. \n\nYou might also consider an older laptop.  Many older laptops that you find from the companies that sell refurbished laptops come from leasing companies and corporations.  Decent units can be purchased for $300 to $500.\n\nFigure out what features you want and then look at the above manufacturer's websites to see what deals they are offering.  If you don't care about battery life and your laptop will see limited use then you might even consider refurbished.  Many of these units were formerly used by corporations and are great values.\n\nYou can type "used laptops" for refurbished and "discount laptop" into google and check out the companies that appear.
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This depends on what you plan on doing with the computer, and what your budget is.\n\nMacBooks are great- they are powerful, have a solid OS, and are stylish.  However, they are also pricey and Macs have a reputation for not being the best gaming computers.\n\nThere are too many Windows laptops manufacturers to detail- since most people use their laptops for the same general purposes (internet, gaming, home office, school) it really depends upon your preference for a particular brand and if you have any specialized needs.
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Toshiba Tecra S3 - PTS30A-014008 Would cost you around $3500.\nFor more info, check http://www.vgcomputing.com.au/notebookcompare.html
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If it's just for around the house use, go for a dell - it's a good value for the $$ - not the bottom doller one, get the middle of the road notebook.  If she needs something a little better look into a Toshiba for around $1,000.
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dell makes good, stable computers for their prices.  especially if your only using it for music/typing papers you dont need a huge amount of processing power.  i would go with a dell..theyre a good computer for a low budget
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Well, on the over all market are my pics.\n\nDell - Great value all around. Wonderfull desktops. The Optiplex series has been a consistantly good system. Their laptops are pretty good too.\n\nApple - Well there's just no competition for these guys, just one small problem. $$$$$$$ Way to much! AND NO, I DON'T WANT A FREE IPOD WITH MY PURCHASE!\n\nToshiba - I've got old ones, and I have a brand new Satilite M55. There like my Toyota, I'll never get rid of em'. Toshiba, from my personal experience makes some of the best performing, if not, the longest lasting lap tops I've ever worked with. If you buy a new Satalite, you may find your self no longer using your desktop. \n\nHP - Decent desent desktops. (Personal experience). Good Laptops, from what I hear. The older HP's that were on socket 370 were fantastic. Mine is 6 years old and still runs great. Their new line of PDA's though, those are realy nice. I own one, and it's replaced almost all the tasks I use to use my laptop for. All the minor ones at lease.\n\nThe best home PC however would have to be the ones you build your self. They can be painfull to work with at times, but once you get one put together that works, it's a realy neat feeling to have it and use and to be able to stick it to everyone else who gets ripped of by Dell! (just kidding)
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Well, for commercial purpose, u should go for Macintosh. But the price is very high. If u r willing to pay around 3 to 4 lakhs u should be going for it because the quality is such brilliant that u will never get from any PC.\nAnd for home purpose i.e home movies and general editing the configuration goes like this>>>\n3 ghz HT processor\n1 gb 400 FSB ram\n160 gb sata hard disk\n256 mb display card preferably Geforce 6 series (Geforce 7 series is going to be expensive but worth the money)\nGood quality mouse (atleast 800 dpi mouse)\nPen mouse will really help u in photoshop & other graphics editing.\nQuality keyboard, nothing special required for home purpose.\nA DVD writer is essential.