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Laptop help requested. - Mute - 2011-09-21
Well, it'd appear my laptop's coming towards the end of its lifespan of usableness, and I'm now left no real option but to either replace the battery charger and case, or just get a new machine altogether. =|
However, being that I'm 1) under a budget, and 2) cheap/poor as f'uck, I would like some help picking out a new computer.
What it'd be used for is mostly day-to-day affairs, nothing intensive, but capable of handling something like minecraft smoothly. And just for particulars, i'd prefer a non-apple brand, with a 15" screen.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Laptop help requested. - Nalek - 2011-09-21
Open to getting a netbook?
Laptop help requested. - Mute - 2011-09-21
Nalek Wrote:Open to getting a netbook?
If I knew what that was maybe. To me, my knowledge of computers goes like so:
Mac, desktop PCs, laptops, and macbooks.
Laptop help requested. - Corn - 2011-09-21
It's basically like a smaller laptop. Cheaper but obviously less "powerful," but a ridiculously long battery life sometimes.
Laptop help requested. - Mute - 2011-09-21
Oh.
Well, cheaper = better for me; if I'm lucky I'll have about 450 to spend for one.
Laptop help requested. - Nalek - 2011-09-21
$450 is plenty for a good netbook :p Asus makes really good ones.
Laptop help requested. - Corn - 2011-09-21
I doubt you can get a netbook with 15" screen, though, they're usually 10-20".
Laptop help requested. - Mute - 2011-09-21
Corn Wrote:I doubt you can get a netbook with 15" screen, though, they're usually 10-20".
Wait what?
Laptop help requested. - Corn - 2011-09-21
Er...10-12. Weird typo.
Laptop help requested. - Born2BeMild - 2011-09-21
netbooks are usually 10-12'' with no disc drive. They're cheap and 450 is more than enough for one.
Laptop help requested. - Devil - 2011-09-22
What about a Lenovo (IBM) ThinkPad X121e netbook? Should be about 450 dollar!
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Laptop help requested. - Kalovale - 2011-09-22
Just get a netbook for $200~300, they can cater for most the basic needs these days.
Laptop help requested. - Zelkova - 2011-09-22
Devil Wrote:What about a Lenovo (IBM) ThinkPad X121e netbook? Should be about 450 dollar!
DO ET!
Laptop help requested. - Mute - 2011-09-23
Zelkova Wrote:DO ET!
So I assume its a good model?
Laptop help requested. - Devil - 2011-09-23
Mute Wrote:So I assume its a good model?If you're looking for long battery life + mobility + performance + anti glare screen (it has no shiny shiny reflecting screen which is horrible for mobility netbooks / laptops), that one is the best there is on the market right now.
And if you want more comfort at home, you can:
- Hook it up and external LCD monitor to it via HDMI.
- Hook up a normal keyboard to it.
- Hook up a normal mouse to it.
- Hook up an external DVD to it.
And you can just close the netbook (just leave it on, but closed) and work on your monitor + mouse/keyboard like a regular PC.
Laptop help requested. - Sn1perJohnE - 2011-09-23
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834146808
This should be a good laptop to fulfill everything you ask for.
If you are able to spend a few extra bucks, these options are a lot better, both for overall power and for battery life.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834246155
Laptop help requested. - Zelkova - 2011-09-23
Lenovo also gives military discounts. (It says its for the army though...)
"Lenovo offers a Military Discount. To get the Lenovo Discount Pricing for their Military Discount, visit this link: www.lenovo.com/usarmy. The link and site may refer to Army, but Lenovo has confirmed that the Lenovo Military Discount is open to all Members of the U.S. Military, their Families and Retirees as well that want to receive discounts on Lenovo's entire product line. Limit of five items per customer. You can also call: 1.877.222.6426, Ext. 8100 for more information or assistance."
From - [URL="http://www.militarydiscountlist.com/l/lenovo-military-discount.shtml"]http://www.militarydiscountlist.com/l/lenovo-military-discount.shtml
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