Help me out here gamblers. What laptop do u have ? Which one should I buy? Thinking of Macbook Pro, but I dont know kinda pricey. Which one should I get ?
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whats it mainly used for?Comment -
Toshiba Satellite is the best buck for the price. Workhorse.Comment -
mainly internet surfing onlyOriginally posted by biggie12Comment -
Will take a look at it right now. ThanksOriginally posted by pavyracerComment -
Did you check out the refurbished Macs? http://store.apple.com/us/browse/hom...mco=OTY2ODY2NQ - you can get a MacBook for $760 with full warranty.Comment -
First of all, don't buy refurbished... They are "used" electronics with a part or two that is new. Second, its not the brand of computer you should look at it, its whats inside. Mac are good, but you run into compatibility issues. If you want a good computer, upgrade your CPU and memory. Dell, HP, Toshiba pretty much put the same parts in their computers, but its there customer support thats different.Comment -
Yes I checked them, but it's for the Macbook, if I get one it will be the Macbook Pro, since they started selling them couple of months ago, but too much money.Originally posted by jgilmartinComment -
If I were you, I would get an HP/Lenovo/Dell laptop. Macs are nice but pricey. If you are familiar with computers, id just buy memory from newegg.com and install self. Dell and HP charge double almost for upgrading memory.Comment -
What do you think of the Sony Vaio series ? I think they make high quality products too. Still deciding, so I wanted some opinionsOriginally posted by scarpComment -
once you go mac you never go backComment -
$400 you get Intel Pentium Processor, 4 GB for RAM and 320 GB hard drive. For internet surfing it's more than adequate.Comment -
Pavy is dead on with toshiba as far as value goes.Comment -
Which Toshiba is that ? I tried the link, but it couldn't find the pageOriginally posted by pavyracerComment -
All basically the same , no such thing as a better laptop if they all have same specsComment -
Which one u use ? Recommend something here.Originally posted by jjgold
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Google this: "Model: C655-S5068 SKU: 1084741"Comment -
I like this one! The specs are good and I need it only for internet, so its perfect. The price is right. Thanks man.Originally posted by pavyracer
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I had a Vaio and didnt like it.Comment -
why that ?Originally posted by BadNinaComment -
I have a Toshiba Satellite and it's been good.Comment -
have a Toshiba sat. as well. Love it.Comment -
If money is an issue, I would just save up for the Macbook. It is by far the best there is.המוסד
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eh....wouldn't say that...just picked up the new s5, but I dont like spending money on over priced crap. Just need some opinions here.Originally posted by flyingillini
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For many years I had been doing repair/support/other computer stuff. So, I have a first hand knowledge on various brands because I had my hands on thousands of computers. To make this short, while buying a computer you must consider a brand as different manufacturers use parts of different quality, design plays a big role too.
It seems you are looking for a value-type laptop. While considering the brands you will most likely to encounter in this segment, you should
chose between:
HP, Lenovo, Sony, Asus
do not buy:
Acer, Dell, Toshiba, Gateway, MSIComment -
Thanks for your opinion.Originally posted by Data
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Recently got a new HP with 6 MB ram and a terabyte HD...fast as can be... just love it!
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Data hit the nail on the head. I also do computer repair, mostly warranty work and based on my experiences Asus and Sony are the way to go. Toshiba is not too bad, but i'd stay away from acer/gateway, dell and msi.Originally posted by DataComment -
Have had an HP laptop since 2008 and love it except for the battery life when i unplug it, so basically it stays plugged in at all times.
Bottom line...get a WD external Hard Drive to back up all your shit on. Back it up, put it in a safe place, because i've lost all my files before and was not pleased, never need to think about it now. Have too much music to lose it all, would take me years to get it back.Comment -
I found the performance to be subpar compared to the Dell I previously used. It also had overheating issues to the point a crack appeared in the screen. I only had it for 6 months and received a full refund on it and used that to get an HP.Originally posted by TR88Comment -
If he all is going to do is use it to surf he would just be flushing his money down the toilet as most do when they buy a over priced Mac.Originally posted by flyingilliniComment -
That is why people have their own opinion. Even if it's just to mess around on the internet I would still go with the Mac. If money is a huge issue than don't for the Mac. We are talking a few hundred bucks, it's not like it's going to make a huge difference in his or her life. It's like driving a Toyota or Honda to a Benz or Porsche. In my eyes, you can't compare anything to a Mac.Originally posted by Tridentהמוסד
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Find a Dell with the exact same specs as a MacBook. Then throw in the money you will spend on anti-virus software for the Dell. The price difference is very minimal. The problem most people have with Macs is they don't make low end laptops like other brands do. By low end I mean low end specs. The laptops at Office Depot on sale for $400 are priced that low for a reason. They're crap. In two years you're going to need a new computer.Originally posted by Trident
If all you're doing is surfing the web and you don't wanna spend $1000+ for a Mac, I'd recommend a Dell, HP or Sony Vaio. They're solid. Price wise, you're looking somewhere in the range of $700 for a reliable one with a decent processor and enough memory to keep it speedy.Comment -
that is so true. I went MAC in March and never went back.Originally posted by freeVICK
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