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madmax

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Thu Oct-02-08 04:31 PM
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Help me pick one

I need to get the husband a laptop. He and I are both 'puter stupid'. He needs one for email, surfing the web and burning music cd's. No gaming etc. needed. Which one should I get? Open to suggestions if you have any.

I didn't post this in the 'Computer Forum' because I want to keep it simple and anything more than "on/off" gets me crazy. :dunce:

That is all, :rofl:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9027698&type=product&id=1218010578770
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8878002&type=product&id=1210379087572#tabbed-customerreviews

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madmax

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Thu Oct-02-08 04:44 PM
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1. Oh c'mon kids

don't do this to me :cry: I need help :rofl:

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flvegan

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Thu Oct-02-08 04:56 PM
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2. Personally, of the two, I like the Athlon machine

That price looks pretty good. Either one will probably suffice for his needs.

I also prefer HP/Compaq to Dell, but that's just me.

Mostly kicking this so that the more tech savvy folks here can chime in.

Might also want to check newegg.com for deals, too.

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mwooldri

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Thu Oct-02-08 05:21 PM
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3. You said it!

For those basic needs, either of those two machines will do it just fine.

If you need a deal then yes, newegg.com - check them out, then there's Google shopping if you know the exact model number of the machine you want.

There's always the murky world of Ebay, though I tend to use them for buying parts to repair laptops.

But then nothing beats the niceness of a brand new machine.

Mark.

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madmax

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Thu Oct-02-08 05:51 PM
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8. Ahhh, yes newegg

I forgot about them. Thanks for the reminder, I'll check their prices for the Compaq.

Think I should stay away from Ebay and refurbished electronics. We're too stupid to go that route. I have a Toshiba that had major HD drive problems the first week. Was great to have them replace it without a hassle.

Love you guys! :loveya:

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madmax

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Thu Oct-02-08 05:47 PM
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5. Thank you !! I appreciate

your input - seems most folks aren't pleased with Dell. :hi: Thank you my friend. Ut oh. ;)

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MrCoffee

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Thu Oct-02-08 05:48 PM
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7. Anything but a Dell and you should be fine

I've owned two Dell laptops and they both were garbage.

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LeftyMom

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Thu Oct-02-08 05:30 PM
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4. The Compaq.

Spec-wise, they're pretty similar. The Compaq actually has a slightly better processor, if I'm reading things right. Brand-wise, I'm very leery of Dell, and I know that both my bf and my sister have and like Compaq/HP laptops and have not complained about the build quality or durability.

I'd get the Compaq and use the savings to buy more memory.

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madmax

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Thu Oct-02-08 05:48 PM
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6. Looks like I'm going for the Compaq.

Have heard many negatives about Dell, not just here. Thanks Mom! :hug:

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