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Posted by BULLITTMAN (Member # 8468) on :
 
Hey Guys,

I need you computer guys to help me out here. I plan on buying a laptop and I just need to know what's the best affordable brand out there? I've been looking at Dell, HP, and Lenovo. Which brand has the least amount of problems? I'm looking in the $500-600 price range and only plan on using it mainly for internet and pictures... I appreciate the help.

Thanks,
RD
 
Posted by Mach916 (Member # 8264) on :
 
black friday...whatever is on special..i bought my toshiba 4 years ago and still running strong for 250.

[ October 24, 2010, 11:30 PM: Message edited by: Mach916 ]
 
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
you will not go wrong with Dell. Dell also lets you combine deals.

Check here
http://www.notebookreview.com/dellCoupon.asp

Then I can see if I have some ecoupons I can forward over to you.

Then what I would suggest is once you have a solid deal, call them and try to get the sales rep to beat what you have put together. I do this everytime and I save on average 5-700 bucks on my laptops.
 
Posted by 90FoX (Member # 1974) on :
 
^+1 i have a dell too. good quality and great support.
 
Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 
HP dm4 is what i use everyday and works like the first day i got it. Plus it has a fingerprint scanner that lets you log into the comp and into email, ca fords, and all that good stuff.
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
Apple all the way. But second choice would be a use apple lol
 
Posted by Mach916 (Member # 8264) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by losbadgts:
Apple all the way. But second choice would be a use apple lol
apple = overpriced
 
Posted by essasin (Member # 4741) on :
 
I'd go with a Dell studio line, lenovo thinkpad, Asus G line.
 
Posted by BULLITTMAN (Member # 8468) on :
 
Thanks guys for all the suggestions...

N8 thanks for the coupon offers, I've been comparing them with my company discount and I think I can get a better deal with my discount. This is what I found as the best deal for me through my discount, what do you think? All for $575.99 plus shipping..

SYSTEM COLOR Mars Black edit
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit edit
MEMORY & HARD DRIVE 4GB DDR3 Shared Dual Channel Memory + 500GB 5400RPM HDD edit
VIDEO CARD Intel® HD Graphics edit
My Software
OFFICE SOFTWARE Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 edit
SECURITY SOFTWARE McAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Months edit
DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUP Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year

ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM
Bluetooth Dell Wireless 365 Internal Bluetooth (V2.1 + EDR)
PROCESSOR New 2010 Intel® Core™ i3-370M (2.4GHz, 4Threads, 3M cache)
BATTERY OPTIONS Lithium Ion Battery (6-Cell) – Up to 4 hours, 2 minutes of battery life*
SYSTEM Inspiron 15R
DISPLAY 15.6" High Definition (720p) LED Display with TrueLife™
SOUND OPTIONS HD Audio 2.2 Support SRS™ Premium Sound
INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE 8X CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) - w/ Roxio Burn 1.0
WIRELESS CARDS Dell Wireless DW1501, 802.11 g/n 1x1 Half Mini Card
INTEGRATED WEBCAM Integrated 1.3M Pixel Webcam
Network Card Integrated 10/100 Network Card
Adobe Reader Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0
ACCIDENT AND THEFT PROTECTION 1 year LoJack for Laptops Standard Theft Protection

[ October 29, 2010, 03:49 PM: Message edited by: BULLITTMAN ]
 
Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by essasin:
I'd go with a Dell studio line, lenovo thinkpad, Asus G line.
I've been disappointed with Lenovo quality, at least with their T60 line. The latest T400/T500 line hasn't been around long enough for us to see if they've improved.
 
Posted by BULLITTMAN (Member # 8468) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by DLo:
quote:
Originally posted by essasin:
I'd go with a Dell studio line, lenovo thinkpad, Asus G line.
I've been disappointed with Lenovo quality, at least with their T60 line. The latest T400/T500 line hasn't been around long enough for us to see if they've improved.
Yeah I have a lenovo T61 for work and it works ok but the batteries go out quick and the fan is noisy as hell, sounds like a POS...lol
 
Posted by NCALSVT (Member # 3205) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Mach916:
quote:
Originally posted by losbadgts:
Apple all the way. But second choice would be a use apple lol
apple = overpriced
easier said than proven, i love my macbook
 
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by BULLITTMAN:
Thanks guys for all the suggestions...

N8 thanks for the coupon offers, I've been comparing them with my company discount and I think I can get a better deal with my discount. This is what I found as the best deal for me through my discount, what do you think? All for $575.99 plus shipping..

SYSTEM COLOR Mars Black edit
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit edit
MEMORY & HARD DRIVE 4GB DDR3 Shared Dual Channel Memory + 500GB 5400RPM HDD edit
VIDEO CARD Intel® HD Graphics edit
My Software
OFFICE SOFTWARE Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 edit
SECURITY SOFTWARE McAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Months edit
DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUP Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year

ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM
Bluetooth Dell Wireless 365 Internal Bluetooth (V2.1 + EDR)
PROCESSOR New 2010 Intel® Core™ i3-370M (2.4GHz, 4Threads, 3M cache)
BATTERY OPTIONS Lithium Ion Battery (6-Cell) – Up to 4 hours, 2 minutes of battery life*
SYSTEM Inspiron 15R
DISPLAY 15.6" High Definition (720p) LED Display with TrueLife™
SOUND OPTIONS HD Audio 2.2 Support SRS™ Premium Sound
INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE 8X CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) - w/ Roxio Burn 1.0
WIRELESS CARDS Dell Wireless DW1501, 802.11 g/n 1x1 Half Mini Card
INTEGRATED WEBCAM Integrated 1.3M Pixel Webcam
Network Card Integrated 10/100 Network Card
Adobe Reader Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0
ACCIDENT AND THEFT PROTECTION 1 year LoJack for Laptops Standard Theft Protection
I dunno man, I think you can weasel them out a better deal. Still give them a call and see if they can beat that. I was getting my e1705's for about that much (which are now outdated). But yea, my advice is run those channels and haggle their asses.
 
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NCALSVT:
quote:
Originally posted by Mach916:
quote:
Originally posted by losbadgts:
Apple all the way. But second choice would be a use apple lol
apple = overpriced
easier said than proven, i love my macbook
We are a PC and MAC shop. And to be honest I wouldnt say either is better. Just depends on which programs you can live without on each is what it comes down to. I notice my macbook sucks resources if it is left on too long. I tend to leave my machines on for days at a time. Its really all in preference, nothing more nothing less.
 
Posted by essasin (Member # 4741) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by N8:
quote:
Originally posted by BULLITTMAN:
Thanks guys for all the suggestions...

N8 thanks for the coupon offers, I've been comparing them with my company discount and I think I can get a better deal with my discount. This is what I found as the best deal for me through my discount, what do you think? All for $575.99 plus shipping..

SYSTEM COLOR Mars Black edit
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit edit
MEMORY & HARD DRIVE 4GB DDR3 Shared Dual Channel Memory + 500GB 5400RPM HDD edit
VIDEO CARD Intel® HD Graphics edit
My Software
OFFICE SOFTWARE Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 edit
SECURITY SOFTWARE McAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Months edit
DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUP Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year

ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM
Bluetooth Dell Wireless 365 Internal Bluetooth (V2.1 + EDR)
PROCESSOR New 2010 Intel® Core™ i3-370M (2.4GHz, 4Threads, 3M cache)
BATTERY OPTIONS Lithium Ion Battery (6-Cell) – Up to 4 hours, 2 minutes of battery life*
SYSTEM Inspiron 15R
DISPLAY 15.6" High Definition (720p) LED Display with TrueLife™
SOUND OPTIONS HD Audio 2.2 Support SRS™ Premium Sound
INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE 8X CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) - w/ Roxio Burn 1.0
WIRELESS CARDS Dell Wireless DW1501, 802.11 g/n 1x1 Half Mini Card
INTEGRATED WEBCAM Integrated 1.3M Pixel Webcam
Network Card Integrated 10/100 Network Card
Adobe Reader Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0
ACCIDENT AND THEFT PROTECTION 1 year LoJack for Laptops Standard Theft Protection
I dunno man, I think you can weasel them out a better deal. Still give them a call and see if they can beat that. I was getting my e1705's for about that much (which are now outdated). But yea, my advice is run those channels and haggle their asses.
The base systems with i3 combos with integrated graphics should run you $400 after taxes and shipping.
 
Posted by NCALSVT (Member # 3205) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by N8:
quote:
Originally posted by NCALSVT:
quote:
Originally posted by Mach916:
quote:
Originally posted by losbadgts:
Apple all the way. But second choice would be a use apple lol
apple = overpriced
easier said than proven, i love my macbook
We are a PC and MAC shop. And to be honest I wouldnt say either is better. Just depends on which programs you can live without on each is what it comes down to. I notice my macbook sucks resources if it is left on too long. I tend to leave my machines on for days at a time. Its really all in preference, nothing more nothing less.
I agree with the battery,why is that they don't hold life
 
Posted by BULLITTMAN (Member # 8468) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by essasin:
quote:
Originally posted by N8:
quote:
Originally posted by BULLITTMAN:
Thanks guys for all the suggestions...

N8 thanks for the coupon offers, I've been comparing them with my company discount and I think I can get a better deal with my discount. This is what I found as the best deal for me through my discount, what do you think? All for $575.99 plus shipping..

SYSTEM COLOR Mars Black edit
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit edit
MEMORY & HARD DRIVE 4GB DDR3 Shared Dual Channel Memory + 500GB 5400RPM HDD edit
VIDEO CARD Intel® HD Graphics edit
My Software
OFFICE SOFTWARE Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 edit
SECURITY SOFTWARE McAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Months edit
DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUP Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year

ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM
Bluetooth Dell Wireless 365 Internal Bluetooth (V2.1 + EDR)
PROCESSOR New 2010 Intel® Core™ i3-370M (2.4GHz, 4Threads, 3M cache)
BATTERY OPTIONS Lithium Ion Battery (6-Cell) – Up to 4 hours, 2 minutes of battery life*
SYSTEM Inspiron 15R
DISPLAY 15.6" High Definition (720p) LED Display with TrueLife™
SOUND OPTIONS HD Audio 2.2 Support SRS™ Premium Sound
INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE 8X CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) - w/ Roxio Burn 1.0
WIRELESS CARDS Dell Wireless DW1501, 802.11 g/n 1x1 Half Mini Card
INTEGRATED WEBCAM Integrated 1.3M Pixel Webcam
Network Card Integrated 10/100 Network Card
Adobe Reader Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0
ACCIDENT AND THEFT PROTECTION 1 year LoJack for Laptops Standard Theft Protection
I dunno man, I think you can weasel them out a better deal. Still give them a call and see if they can beat that. I was getting my e1705's for about that much (which are now outdated). But yea, my advice is run those channels and haggle their asses.
The base systems with i3 combos with integrated graphics should run you $400 after taxes and shipping.
Where do you see these prices with the I3? Keep in mind I optioned for the 500GB hard drive...

Oh and the shipping is free, part of the discount deal...

[ October 30, 2010, 03:16 AM: Message edited by: BULLITTMAN ]
 
Posted by Mach916 (Member # 8264) on :
 
slickdeals
 




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