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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 #6840 on: September 01, 2014, 09:29:53 PM »
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 15(59401417) 2-in-1 Notebook - $499

Intel Core i5 4200U (1.60GHz)
8GB Memory
500GB SSHD HDD
Intel HD Graphics 4400
15.6" Touchscreen
Windows 8

http://www.neweggflash.com/product/N82E16834317009

Decent Price for this UltraBook

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #6841 on: September 01, 2014, 09:36:54 PM »
http://www.sears.com/dell-precision-m4400-intel-core-2-duo-windows/p-SPM2234163621

Dell Precision M4400, Intel Core 2 Duo - Windows XP Professional / Microsoft Office - Laptop Bag Included (Refurbished) $31.16

is this a price mistake or its junk?

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #6842 on: September 01, 2014, 09:40:16 PM »
Mislabeled, add it to cart you will see its just the battery.

If it were the laptop it would be a price mistake so close call :)

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #6843 on: September 01, 2014, 09:41:18 PM »
Thanx


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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #6845 on: September 02, 2014, 11:31:28 AM »
Acer Aspire 15.6″ Laptop, Only $349.99

Intel Core i5-4210U,
15.6″ HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display
4Gb DDR3L SDRAM Memory
500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Video Intel HD Graphics 4400 with 64MB of dedicated system memory
Built-in Digital Microphone
500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Digital Media Reader Digital Media Card Reader – Secure Digital (SD) Card
Webcam HD Webcam (1280 x 720)
Dedicated Numeric Keypad
Battery Type Up to 7-hours battery life

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #6846 on: September 02, 2014, 11:34:42 AM »
Acer Aspire 15.6″ Laptop, Only $349.99

Intel Core i5-4210U,
15.6″ HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display
4Gb DDR3L SDRAM Memory
500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Video Intel HD Graphics 4400 with 64MB of dedicated system memory
Built-in Digital Microphone
500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Digital Media Reader Digital Media Card Reader – Secure Digital (SD) Card
Webcam HD Webcam (1280 x 720)
Dedicated Numeric Keypad
Battery Type Up to 7-hours battery life

Link
Dove = chez?

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #6847 on: September 02, 2014, 11:36:11 AM »

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #6848 on: September 02, 2014, 11:38:55 AM »
No
Not accusing but you both registered for DDF on 7/18/11 and you both found the same deal today.....

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« Reply #6849 on: September 02, 2014, 11:43:14 AM »
Not accusing but you both registered for DDF on 7/18/11 and you both found the same deal today.....
Cute!

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #6850 on: September 02, 2014, 12:31:52 PM »
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 15(59401417) 2-in-1 Notebook - $499

Intel Core i5 4200U (1.60GHz)
8GB Memory
500GB SSHD HDD
Intel HD Graphics 4400
15.6" Touchscreen
Windows 8

http://www.neweggflash.com/product/N82E16834317009

Decent Price for this UltraBook
What's the best price you've seen for the Lenovo Yoga 2 in 1?

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #6851 on: September 02, 2014, 12:36:30 PM »
@dove, that's pretty interesting. Maybe we should be friends ;-)
Chez

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #6852 on: September 02, 2014, 03:11:40 PM »
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 15(59401417) 2-in-1 Notebook - $499

Intel Core i5 4200U (1.60GHz)
8GB Memory
500GB SSHD HDD
Intel HD Graphics 4400
15.6" Touchscreen
Windows 8

http://www.neweggflash.com/product/N82E16834317009

Decent Price for this UltraBook
is this a powerful system, whats the difference between 4200U and 4200M?
is 1.60Ghz going to be slow?
are the thinkpads worse than the ideapads?

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Toshiba 15.6" Laptop Core I3, 4GB, 500GB $289.99 @ Amazon.com
« Reply #6853 on: September 02, 2014, 04:02:08 PM »
Amazon.com has the Toshiba Satellite C55-B5246 15.6-Inch Laptop for $289.99 (Limit 1 per customer) The cheapest price elsewhere is $445.00

Linky: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KDITFVE/?tag=cl03f-20

Intel Core i3-3217U Processor (3M Cache, 1.8 GHz)
•4 GB DIMM RAM
•500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #6854 on: September 02, 2014, 04:28:27 PM »
Thoughts on the this laptop guys? Want it for my wife who uses her computer mainly for internet, video streaming and Office.

1) Is 1.8GHz going to be slow?
2) Is DIMM RAM something different than regular RAM?
« Last Edit: September 02, 2014, 05:02:10 PM by @Yehuda »

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #6855 on: September 02, 2014, 04:55:34 PM »
Thoughts on the DDMS laptop?
Toshibas good. i3 is week.

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #6856 on: September 02, 2014, 05:00:57 PM »
Best Buy has a better deal.
Although you need to call in for it. The ad says 299.99, on the website after clicking on the ad it goes up to 349.99.
It is almost the same laptop but a better processor, 2gb more of RAM, 750gb hard drive, and it is a bundle deal. You get a free sleeve, wireless mouse, and 8gb usb key.
Linky for ad http://deals.bestbuy.com/#!/computers+amp+tablets3
Linky for laptop package, http://www.bestbuy.com/site/toshiba-c55-b5200-laptop-internet-security-software-sleeve-mouse-flash-drive-package/9999228200050000.p?id=pcmprd226900050000&skuId=9999228200050000

I called in without an issue to have them adjust the price back down to 299.99. Just reference the page in the online weekly deals. page 32.

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #6857 on: September 02, 2014, 05:05:01 PM »
Toshibas good. i3 is week.
My laptop is i3 and I don't think it's any worse/slower than any laptop I used from before the "i series" came out. For her needs, I think i3 will be plenty fine. Any idea about my other Q's? Sorry, I modified my post.

They also have a nice SquareTrade deal - it's more expensive if you buy the warranty separately from ST.

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #6858 on: September 02, 2014, 05:13:06 PM »
Best Buy has a better deal.
Although you need to call in for it. The ad says 299.99, on the website after clicking on the ad it goes up to 349.99.
It is almost the same laptop but a better processor, 2gb more of RAM, 750gb hard drive, and it is a bundle deal. You get a free sleeve, wireless mouse, and 8gb usb key.
Linky for ad http://deals.bestbuy.com/#!/computers+amp+tablets3
Linky for laptop package, http://www.bestbuy.com/site/toshiba-c55-b5200-laptop-internet-security-software-sleeve-mouse-flash-drive-package/9999228200050000.p?id=pcmprd226900050000&skuId=9999228200050000

I called in without an issue to have them adjust the price back down to 299.99. Just reference the page in the online weekly deals. page 32.
Still only has 1.7GHz but I would imagine more RAM would help make up for it. Although you get a lot more for just $10, it's really more than that b/c you'd have to buy the ST warranty directly from ST which is more expensive than buying it through Amazon. Plus, I can use GC money at Amazon.

Anyway, tech leaders - share your thoughts on the 2 deals please?

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #6859 on: September 02, 2014, 05:21:15 PM »
Still only has 1.7GHz but I would imagine more RAM would help make up for it. Although you get a lot more for just $10, it's really more than that b/c you'd have to buy the ST warranty directly from ST which is more expensive than buying it through Amazon. Plus, I can use GC money at Amazon.

Anyway, tech leaders - share your thoughts on the 2 deals please?

Still only 1.7 but CPU benchmark shows it as being a slightly better processor.
I usually need to use the warranty on laptops within 2 years for issues. The cheap ones and even expensive ones are not made to last. I never had an issue with AMEX refunding them.