2008-08-05, 09:21 AM
I recently ordered a Dell Inspiron actually and am waiting for it to come in. However, mine ended up around $1400 CAD after tax (lol). I had a bunch of upgrades done on it, however. Guess I'll let you know when I get it if you haven't decided yet. 
I also looked into like Future Shop and BestBuy but I was not thrilled about getting another HP. I have used an HP laptop before and I wasn't impressed. Friends of mine also shared that view. Biggest complaint I recall is that after a few months it just got too loud, and when I need to have a laptop in class for my lectures, having a loud laptop is far from ideal.
I also looked into like Future Shop and BestBuy but I was not thrilled about getting another HP. I have used an HP laptop before and I wasn't impressed. Friends of mine also shared that view. Biggest complaint I recall is that after a few months it just got too loud, and when I need to have a laptop in class for my lectures, having a loud laptop is far from ideal.