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Dell:
Precision - Very powerful desktop replacements - great warranty, ridiculously expensive - Usually overpriced or overkill

Latitude - Good Laptops - Great warranty! Highly recommended for any Business environment - Sometimes expensive.

Vostro  - Lower end Business Machines - Better Priced - still durable - Usually 1 Year warranty.

XPS - The nicer looking dell machines, Some are better than others...

Inspiron - YMMV Every model is different

(Plain) Insprion Series - Dells lowest end laptop
(R) Insprion Series - Perfect Home use, dependable, decent build quality, recommended
(Z) Insprion Series - A little slimmer than the R series, Some are Ultrabooks (Very often don't include Optical Drives)

HP:

Spectre - Top of the line personal (dragonfly is the top of the line for business) - lightest laptops, and beautiful!

Pavilion - YMMV (Some better than others)

Probook - Stable durable business systems - Usually a little on the heavy side.

Elitebook - Business Higher end systems, usually pretty expensive

ENVY - Used to be the HP sleek and nicer systems, they pretty much replaced most of the standard pavilions now and call them either ENVY or sleekbooks

Sleekbook - like it sounds slimmer line of laptops

Lenovo:

Thinkpad Series - Very Dependable Business Machine, Expensive (Not Pretty but Durable)

IdeaPad Series -

S Series
U Series - Usually the slimmer line Ultrabooks, Doesn't always include DVD Drive
Y Series - Nice machines with good specs and features (Cool Backlit Keyboards)
Z Series - Step up from the G Series, all around decent build, priced nicely, great home use laptop
G Series - Lower end

Samsung:

Series 3
Series 5
Series 7
Series 9 - The nicest, sleekest looking laptops I've seen in a long time - Can pass for a Macbook!!


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A great post by caliheat:
I believe that there are many factors when deciding what laptop to purchase.
1) What is your intended use and necessary features. e.g. light use vs. heavy use & optical drive, computer speed etc.
2) As mentioned several times in this thread, RAM itself is very easy to upgrade after you purchase.
3) Brand - IMHO this is pretty important as well - which do your prefer vs. which brand do people recommend.
4) Price - you should decide a price range that best suits your needs.
5) Operating System - Many people like myself prefer Windows 7 vs. 8.1, so this would be another consideration.
6) Warranty - does it include 1 year or more, cost for extending warranty.
7) Detailed Specs:
  Processor  - model and speed i3, i5, & i7 2.0 Ghz, 3.0 Ghz etc.
  RAM - This IMHO should be minimum 8GB, especially if running 8.1, however can be added easily.
  Hard Drive - SATA vs. SSD, the latter being much faster. SATA itself offers 5400 RPM vs. 7200 RPM again, the latter being faster.
  Screen Size - this is a personal preference as you can always attach a larger screen in an office setting.
  Battery & Weight - overall laptop weight preference & battery life.
  Graphics - Integrated graphics vs. dedicated graphics, e.g. Intel 4400 vs. Nvidia GTX etc.

In summary, you have to decide what are you priorities, what can be upgraded and what you are flexible on.



Excellent article about the differences between the Intel processor suffixes.

Excellent "Laptop Buying Guide" by @dailykasha, written for Black Friday 2021, updated for holidays 2023

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #7520 on: January 10, 2015, 11:38:02 PM »
Acer - Aspire 15.6" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Midnight Black

Bestbuy $379.99 reg $499.99

Im looking for an i5 with a little better specs and brand, (and windows 7)...but I think this is a pretty decent deal. What say you?

Get the open box one for 342. That's prettier.

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #7521 on: January 11, 2015, 10:28:03 PM »
What's the כלל? Which brand is overall the best?

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #7522 on: January 11, 2015, 10:39:17 PM »
Dell, HP, Toshiba, are generally best, arguably, but imo in that order. the specs often matter more then the brand.

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #7523 on: January 12, 2015, 01:10:17 AM »
Toshiba C55-B5356, Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 1TB Hard Drive, 15.6" TFT display Laptop
399.99 after easy rebate
$599.99 - $150 instant savings - $50 easy rebate = $399.99
Staples link
In-store only
$569.99 on Amazon

Intel® Core™ i5-4210U Processor 3M Cache, up to 2.70GHz, with Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Processor
8GB DDR3L 1600MHz/1TB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive
DVD SuperMulti drive supporting 11 formats
15.6” diagonal widescreen TruBrite® TFT display at 1366 x 768 native resolution (HD)
Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n) connectivity
Inputs: 2 USB 2.0 ports + 1 USB 3.0 port, RJ-45 LAN port
Mobile Intel® HD graphics with shared graphics memory
Windows 8.1

Can the experts chime in?
Anyone know if in-store 25% coupon 32713 will work with this?
« Last Edit: January 12, 2015, 01:17:34 AM by Thingywingy »
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #7524 on: January 12, 2015, 08:27:21 AM »
Toshiba C55-B5356, Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 1TB Hard Drive, 15.6" TFT display Laptop
399.99 after easy rebate
$599.99 - $150 instant savings - $50 easy rebate = $399.99
Staples link
In-store only
$569.99 on Amazon

Intel® Core™ i5-4210U Processor 3M Cache, up to 2.70GHz, with Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Processor
8GB DDR3L 1600MHz/1TB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive
DVD SuperMulti drive supporting 11 formats
15.6” diagonal widescreen TruBrite® TFT display at 1366 x 768 native resolution (HD)
Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n) connectivity
Inputs: 2 USB 2.0 ports + 1 USB 3.0 port, RJ-45 LAN port
Mobile Intel® HD graphics with shared graphics memory
Windows 8.1

Can the experts chime in?
Anyone know if in-store 25% coupon 32713 will work with this?
OOS? http://www.staples.com/Toshiba-C55-B5356-Intel-Core-i5-8GB-RAM-1TB-Hard-Drive-15-6-TFT-display-Laptop/product_1390557
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« Reply #7525 on: January 12, 2015, 08:59:11 AM »

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #7526 on: January 12, 2015, 09:01:30 AM »
Toshiba C55-B5356, Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 1TB Hard Drive, 15.6" TFT display Laptop
399.99 after easy rebate
$599.99 - $150 instant savings - $50 easy rebate = $399.99
Staples link
In-store only
$569.99 on Amazon

Intel® Core™ i5-4210U Processor 3M Cache, up to 2.70GHz, with Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Processor
8GB DDR3L 1600MHz/1TB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive
DVD SuperMulti drive supporting 11 formats
15.6” diagonal widescreen TruBrite® TFT display at 1366 x 768 native resolution (HD)
Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n) connectivity
Inputs: 2 USB 2.0 ports + 1 USB 3.0 port, RJ-45 LAN port
Mobile Intel® HD graphics with shared graphics memory
Windows 8.1

Can the experts chime in?
Anyone know if in-store 25% coupon 32713 will work with this?
+1?
I bought it on black Fri for this price but I didn't open it yet. if someone (an expert) can chime in that it's good I would consider buying another one because the specs for this price look pretty solid

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #7527 on: January 12, 2015, 12:03:39 PM »
Lenovo Ultrabook Miix 2 11 Touchscreen only $499
11.6"
Intel Core i5 4202Y (1.60GHz)
4 GB
128 SSD
Win 8.1
Comes with dock

Link

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #7528 on: January 12, 2015, 12:31:38 PM »
Besides for the Start menu, which there is a solution to, what is the major drawback to Windows 8?
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #7529 on: January 12, 2015, 01:45:14 PM »
Besides for the Start menu, which there is a solution to, what is the major drawback to Windows 8?
The main major drawback is that people will bother you and tell you that Windows 8 is horrible, but that is just because they hate new (even though 8 is 7 with makeup)
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #7530 on: January 12, 2015, 03:25:35 PM »
Dell Inspiron 15 i5545-2500 15.6" HD Notebook, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD #I5545-2500SLV

$399

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« Reply #7531 on: January 12, 2015, 05:02:14 PM »
DH thoughts?

Dell Inspiron 13 7000 13.3" IPS Display i7-5500U 8GB 500GB $775 with code: F2H26SGP46HHCZ
http://www.dell.com/us/p/inspiron-13-7348-laptop/pd?

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« Reply #7532 on: January 12, 2015, 05:23:26 PM »
Dell Inspiron 15 i5545-2500 15.6" HD Notebook, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD #I5545-2500SLV

$399

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« Reply #7533 on: January 12, 2015, 07:21:54 PM »
+1?
I bought it on black Fri for this price but I didn't open it yet. if someone (an expert) can chime in that it's good I would consider buying another one because the specs for this price look pretty solid
i think your Toshiba was a different model. The BF one was an i3.
Toshiba C55-B5356, Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 1TB Hard Drive, 15.6" TFT display Laptop
399.99 after easy rebate
$599.99 - $150 instant savings - $50 easy rebate = $399.99
Staples link
In-store only
$569.99 on Amazon

Intel® Core™ i5-4210U Processor 3M Cache, up to 2.70GHz, with Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Processor
8GB DDR3L 1600MHz/1TB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive
DVD SuperMulti drive supporting 11 formats
15.6” diagonal widescreen TruBrite® TFT display at 1366 x 768 native resolution (HD)
Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n) connectivity
Inputs: 2 USB 2.0 ports + 1 USB 3.0 port, RJ-45 LAN port
Mobile Intel® HD graphics with shared graphics memory
Windows 8.1

Can the experts chime in?
Anyone know if in-store 25% coupon 32713 will work with this?
I am sometimes accused of overthinking things. I am still mulling over whether that accusation has merit.

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #7534 on: January 12, 2015, 08:43:03 PM »
i think your Toshiba was a different model. The BF one was an i3.
Nope I got exactly this!
(In store)

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #7535 on: January 12, 2015, 10:55:52 PM »
Nope I got exactly this!
(In store)
Oh. Was it mentioned on DD or DDF? I'm looking for the experts opinion on this deal.
I am sometimes accused of overthinking things. I am still mulling over whether that accusation has merit.

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #7536 on: January 13, 2015, 06:36:12 AM »
Oh. Was it mentioned on DD or DDF? I'm looking for the experts opinion on this deal.
Nope i just happened to have seen it in store

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #7537 on: January 14, 2015, 06:30:09 PM »
Any deals on 15" I7 ultra books?

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #7538 on: January 15, 2015, 09:20:46 AM »
Asus X200LA-DH31T 11.6" HD Touchscreen Laptop only $299.97
Intel Core i3-4010U
4GB
500GB
Win 8

Apply $100 off coupon code "BOB151444" on it (Expires 01/16/2015)

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #7539 on: January 16, 2015, 12:26:28 AM »
http://m.costco.com/HP-ENVY-15t-Laptop-%7C-Intel-Core-i7-%7C-1080p-%7C-Backlit-Keyboard-.product.100138729.html#ratings-anchor

HP ENVY 15t Laptop
i7 quad core 1080p hd
12 gb ram $699
Looks great but has bad reviews for some reason