Author Topic: Laptop Deals Master Thread (Read 3184220 times)

DH Data Recovery · « **Reply #2520 on:** January 15, 2013, 06:24:34 PM »

Then wait till you have $75 more and buy the hp sleekbook I put up or the equivalent when you're ready. Trust me you don't save money by spending $300 - you're losing money by purchasing a lower quality machine. Technology moves way to fast and anything less than a i3 isn't worthwhile you will ending spending again. I've been doing this for long enough to see this happen. I don't sell to my clients lower than i3 even if I can make $$

DanH · « **Reply #2521 on:** January 15, 2013, 06:30:41 PM »

So an honest question. Need your advice. I told someone to order it as they really have no extra money. The laptop is used minimally. Web browsing, and office work. You really think it'll die quick? I've had pentium 3s last for years. Things got worse? Was it wrong to get them this?

DH Data Recovery · « **Reply #2522 on:** January 15, 2013, 06:32:09 PM »

Windows 7 uses more resources than windows XP. It starts off ok, but then keeps growing and growing until it slows down. I guess if people are ok using Netbooks they can use this.

Saver2000 · « **Reply #2523 on:** January 15, 2013, 07:17:02 PM »

Quote from: DH Data Recovery on January 15, 2013, 06:10:01 PM

First of all I'm sure I can match it, Second of all - if all I can get are these specs for $300 - I would rather not buy the laptop. I can't understand why someone can afford $300 for a piece of crap but not $350 -$400 for a decent i3 processor. People pay $300 for a Pentium processor and then after a few months, they keep bringing the laptop in to every computer shop for a PC tune-up. After 1 year it works as fast as a new netbook...

The question is - if someones budget is $300, is he getting his moneys worth for these specs?

Obviously there are better deals (more for your money) when buying a higher end machine that is on a good sale.
But given the "budget" circumstance, would you call this "getting your moneys worth"?

(I'm in DanH's positons. A friend asked me to look out for a deal for him but he can't afford a penny over $300 [+tax

] )

Saver2000 · « **Reply #2524 on:** January 15, 2013, 07:18:49 PM »

Btw they sold over 200 pieces in 1 day!

Name Changed · « **Reply #2525 on:** January 15, 2013, 07:33:15 PM »

I strongly agree with DH

I have a hard time referring someone a cheap laptop, I DON'T think its worth it. In the long run, spending a little more money will have the laptop last a lot longer, and possibly save you from needing to pay to clean up your laptop...

Thingywingy · « **Reply #2526 on:** January 15, 2013, 07:39:11 PM »

I don't think its limited to laptops. Not saying you always have to buy the best; but if it's the cheapest there's a reason.

DH Data Recovery · « **Reply #2527 on:** January 15, 2013, 07:52:47 PM »

I'm sorry but I can't honestly believe you can spend $300 + tax for the Pentium cheap laptop, and not $374 + Tax - 5%-10% back using Amex form hp, and add some points on top of that you're paying $360 or so - It's a difference of $25!

DH Data Recovery · « **Reply #2528 on:** January 15, 2013, 07:54:30 PM »

I had a customer with a crappy Pentium processor who used to bring in his laptop every month for a tune-up! It's just not worth it. If you can't over more than $300 (PLUS TAX) then wait a little (or borrow $50) it's just not worth it

Saver2000 · « **Reply #2529 on:** January 16, 2013, 01:51:55 AM »

Ordered one as soon as the deal was posted bec I thought it would get sold out. Now i'm debating whether or not I should cancel the order.
(They sold over 500 in one day! , which is making me think I gotta be crazy to cancel)

Ergel · « **Reply #2530 on:** January 16, 2013, 06:53:13 AM »

Why, because there are500 other people who made a bad purchase?

Moshe123 · « **Reply #2531 on:** January 16, 2013, 10:14:33 AM »

Is there a separate thread for printers? I'm looking for a good cheap printer. Thanks in advance.

Moshe123 · « **Reply #2532 on:** January 16, 2013, 10:15:05 AM »

Quote from: Ergel on January 16, 2013, 06:53:13 AM

Why, because there are500 other people who made a bad purchase?

500/308,000,000

Yeshivish CPA · « **Reply #2533 on:** January 17, 2013, 11:05:07 AM »

Any deals on a 14" with WINDOWS 7 I3/I5 processor? (hate win 8

) anyone else second that?

DH Data Recovery · « **Reply #2534 on:** January 17, 2013, 11:10:49 AM »

After selling lots of windows 8 computers and doing much work on them, I've come to the conclusion the main issue people have with windows 8 is the non-existent start menu and the apps. There are many easy fixes to this, once you get back your start menu and the regular windows feel 90% of ppl don't really know the difference, and win 8 isn't a bothersome issue anymore.
Who agrees??

Chaikel · « **Reply #2535 on:** January 17, 2013, 11:49:39 AM »

Quote from: DH Data Recovery on January 17, 2013, 11:10:49 AM

After selling lots of windows 8 computers and doing much work on them, I've come to the conclusion the main issue people have with windows 8 is the non-existent start menu and the apps. There are many easy fixes to this, once you get back your start menu and the regular windows feel 90% of ppl don't really know the difference, and win 8 isn't a bothersome issue anymore.
Who agrees??

Classic start is utter crap. Maybe there are others that are better.
Once you get the hang that Metro is the start menu, that part gets easier, but I'm still not getting how they came to the conlusion that a system capable of multitasking should only be running one program at a time (apps). Even worse, they just leave all the apps running by default

I should add that this is just my own personal experience, and you have dealt with many people, so you probably have a more accurate view

Yeshivish CPA · « **Reply #2536 on:** January 17, 2013, 12:35:03 PM »

Which start app do you recommend?

Thingywingy · « **Reply #2537 on:** January 17, 2013, 01:46:29 PM »

How do you get back start menu?

Name Changed · « **Reply #2538 on:** January 17, 2013, 01:57:52 PM »

StartDock

Thingywingy · « **Reply #2539 on:** January 17, 2013, 02:09:30 PM »

Please explain.

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