Laptop deals:

Daseal · 02-11-2009, 12:30 PM

My laptop recently ate it -- so I'm in the market for a new one. If anyone runs across a good deal, I'd appreciate it if you could post here and let me know!

Hog1 · 02-11-2009, 12:36 PM

I bought a Toshiba through Costco about a year ago. Although like some of the things Costco does (like free tech support), the Toshiba is nothing special. It seems to slow to me

Schneed10 · 02-11-2009, 01:03 PM

This seems pretty decent. $579 for 3 GB of RAM.

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mredskins · 02-11-2009, 01:23 PM

I have a Dell at home. Had it for three years now not a single problem. Of course I don't know crap about computers but it gets the job done for me.

MTK · 02-11-2009, 01:35 PM

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hooskins · 02-11-2009, 01:51 PM

Best site is Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! I just bought a 370 dollar laptop(including taxes and shipping)
It's a netbook
-160 GB HD
-2G RAM
-XP
-9 inch monitor
-Amazing battery(5+hours)

You can get bigger laptops too, all starting around 500-600 dollars. Best deal on the net. If you are trying to blow over 1k I suggest getting a Mac

Daseal · 02-11-2009, 02:26 PM

Yeah, I can get a pretty good deal on a laptop -- my mother's work has a deal with Dell. However, my last computer was a Dell -- and while a lot of things about it I liked, others were less than impressive (the touchpad was nice. A lot of touch pads have strange feelings to them.)

saden1 · 02-11-2009, 02:52 PM

I guess the question is what do you intend to use your laptop for? There are a lot of affordable netbooks out there these days.

Daseal · 02-11-2009, 03:06 PM

I need some options with it -- mostly used for web browsing/word processing. But I want it to be able to handle games/photoshop/dreamweaver/etc. Has to be relatively powerful.

I must say, Costco is intriguing. I know a guy that bought a TV from there, 2 years later it stopped working. They gave him a full refund.

BDBohnzie · 02-11-2009, 04:41 PM

Costco has recently changed their return policy (90 days), so I'd be careful going that route, but they do extend the manufacturer warranty to 2 years...

Here's a 16 inch Acer notebook (AMD Athlon 64 1.9 Ghz, 4 GB RAM, 160 GB HD, DVD Burner, draft-N wireless) for $599. I have an older Acer notebook that I've had for 5 years, still running strong (needs to be blown away and reformatted, weekend project).

I was going to recommend TechBargains, but Matty already did. Newegg always has decent deals. But if you can take advantage of Dell's Employee Purchase Program, you might as well see what you can do there.

saden1 · 02-11-2009, 05:18 PM

Watch out for the 4GB of Ram trickeration.

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Here's one parting bit of advice: if, like me, you're planning to stick with a 32-bit operating system for the next few years, don't waste your money on 4 GB of RAM. You won't be able to use it all. Buy 3 GB instead.

RedskinRat · 02-12-2009, 12:05 AM

Dell Outlet

Where I got mine for half off, works fine. It was purchased by a company that went out of Business before they took delivery, returned and then sent to spend life with me.

BDBohnzie · 02-12-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

Watch out for the 4GB of Ram trickeration.

I should have mentioned that the Costco laptop has the 64 bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium...but I've run into this problem before, and it's a real pain...

Daseal · 02-12-2009, 09:52 AM

That Costco Acer one looks solid -- trying to decide if it's too heavy to lug around.

02-11-2009, 12:30 PM	#1
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Laptop deals: My laptop recently ate it -- so I'm in the market for a new one. If anyone runs across a good deal, I'd appreciate it if you could post here and let me know! __________________ Best. Player. Available.

02-11-2009, 12:36 PM	#2
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Laptop deals: I bought a Toshiba through Costco about a year ago. Although like some of the things Costco does (like free tech support), the Toshiba is nothing special. It seems to slow to me __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

02-11-2009, 01:03 PM	#3
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Laptop deals: This seems pretty decent. $579 for 3 GB of RAM. The Dell Online Store: Build Your System __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

02-11-2009, 01:23 PM	#4
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 13,007	Re: Laptop deals: I have a Dell at home. Had it for three years now not a single problem. Of course I don't know crap about computers but it gets the job done for me. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

02-11-2009, 01:35 PM	#5
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Laptop deals: Keep an eye on these sites for good deals Dell coupons, HP Coupons, Best Buy coupons, Computer laptop deals Dell Coupons, Best Buy Coupons, Discount Cheap Laptops, Computer Sale __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

02-11-2009, 01:51 PM	#6
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 38 Posts: 8,606	Re: Laptop deals: Best site is Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! I just bought a 370 dollar laptop(including taxes and shipping) It's a netbook -160 GB HD -2G RAM -XP -9 inch monitor -Amazing battery(5+hours) You can get bigger laptops too, all starting around 500-600 dollars. Best deal on the net. If you are trying to blow over 1k I suggest getting a Mac __________________ Vacancy

02-11-2009, 02:26 PM	#7
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Re: Laptop deals: Yeah, I can get a pretty good deal on a laptop -- my mother's work has a deal with Dell. However, my last computer was a Dell -- and while a lot of things about it I liked, others were less than impressive (the touchpad was nice. A lot of touch pads have strange feelings to them.) __________________ Best. Player. Available.

02-11-2009, 02:52 PM	#8
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 46 Posts: 10,069	Re: Laptop deals: I guess the question is what do you intend to use your laptop for? There are a lot of affordable netbooks out there these days. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

02-11-2009, 03:06 PM	#9
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Re: Laptop deals: I need some options with it -- mostly used for web browsing/word processing. But I want it to be able to handle games/photoshop/dreamweaver/etc. Has to be relatively powerful. I must say, Costco is intriguing. I know a guy that bought a TV from there, 2 years later it stopped working. They gave him a full refund. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

02-11-2009, 04:41 PM	#10
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 46 Posts: 4,628	Re: Laptop deals: Costco has recently changed their return policy (90 days), so I'd be careful going that route, but they do extend the manufacturer warranty to 2 years... Here's a 16 inch Acer notebook (AMD Athlon 64 1.9 Ghz, 4 GB RAM, 160 GB HD, DVD Burner, draft-N wireless) for $599. I have an older Acer notebook that I've had for 5 years, still running strong (needs to be blown away and reformatted, weekend project). I was going to recommend TechBargains, but Matty already did. Newegg always has decent deals. But if you can take advantage of Dell's Employee Purchase Program, you might as well see what you can do there. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

02-12-2009, 12:05 AM	#12
RedskinRat Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm in LA, trick! Posts: 8,700	Re: Laptop deals: Dell Outlet Where I got mine for half off, works fine. It was purchased by a company that went out of Business before they took delivery, returned and then sent to spend life with me.

02-12-2009, 09:52 AM	#14
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Re: Laptop deals: That Costco Acer one looks solid -- trying to decide if it's too heavy to lug around. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

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