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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 #10681 on: February 20, 2017, 09:41:19 AM »
bump curious as well,any reason to go with that over this one
http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=73674.0

For both of them I'd say the same thing I've said before for a different user, you're only getting 256gb overall storage which relatively very little
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10682 on: February 20, 2017, 02:20:57 PM »
For both of them I'd say the same thing I've said before for a different user, you're only getting 256gb overall storage which relatively very little
If I may differ: Very little if you want to use it as a storage device for videos or large music collections but in no way too little for normal working space. I (and my computer doesn't have two three programs...) have used a 256GB SSD for my daily driver laptop for the last two years and never had any problem. And in the case that a lot of storage isn't a must, the fastness of an SSD far outweighs the loss of space vs a 1TB HDD.

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10683 on: February 20, 2017, 02:38:45 PM »
If I may differ: Very little if you want to use it as a storage device for videos or large music collections but in no way too little for normal working space. I (and my computer doesn't have two three programs...) have used a 256GB SSD for my daily driver laptop for the last two years and never had any problem. And in the case that a lot of storage isn't a must, the fastness of an SSD far outweighs the loss of space vs a 1TB HDD.

You can absolutely differ and you should! I like to hear what others have to say. I sometimes still google old problems that I can solve in 10 different ways just to see if anything new is out there.

I still feel neither one is a good deal given the specs and the price, both are only 8gb ram and both have a mediocre processor so put that all together and I would say to wait for a better deal. If the intended use of this was simply as a processing laptop (not for storage) then the ram and processor kill it (or at least we've seen better specs for the same price) and if the purpose was for storage.... ;)

Curious to hear your thoughts in general.
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10684 on: February 20, 2017, 03:40:44 PM »
You can absolutely differ and you should! I like to hear what others have to say. I sometimes still google old problems that I can solve in 10 different ways just to see if anything new is out there.
I'll tell you more. Back in the season there was a sale on a Lenovo, I recommended it here, and I recommended it for scores of people IRL, and while it isn't the best machine (though was generally well worth it) and I heard back a nice amount of complaints, but no one so far had an issue that the storage was too limited.
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I still feel neither one is a good deal given the specs and the price, both are only 8gb ram and both have a mediocre processor so put that all together and I would say to wait for a better deal. If the intended use of this was simply as a processing laptop (not for storage) then the ram and processor kill it (or at least we've seen better specs for the same price) and if the purpose was for storage.... ;)

Curious to hear your thoughts in general.
I didn't even look on the devices or prices since it is totally impossible IMHO to give a blank yay or nay on a device without a clue what the person is looking for and what his budget is. Just two examples, someone willing to spend $800 and needs it for anything but very light use is crazy to settle with an i5 or m5 when he can have an i7, or someone looking for an office desk laptop is crazy to even look at the side of a 13 inch...and so on and on.

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10685 on: February 20, 2017, 11:22:48 PM »
I didn't even look on the devices or prices since it is totally impossible IMHO to give a blank yay or nay on a device without a clue what the person is looking for and what his budget is.
I wasn't asking if that would be good for me, only if that is a decent price for those specs.


Anyway, maybe you can tell me how much laptop I need.

I am looking for a laptop for a college student to use for school work and browsing. It does not have to be very fancy, it is replacing this piece of junk. Her current computer is really slow and she wants something faster. It is not being used to store loads of media so I am guessing 256GB should be good especially if it is an SSD. No gaming or graphics just basic browsing, Microsoft Office etc.

We are looking to purchase in the next couple of weeks and don't want to wait for the next amazing sale. Any tips or links to good deals would be appreciated. Price range is around $300- $500.


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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10686 on: February 20, 2017, 11:45:37 PM »
I wasn't asking if that would be good for me, only if that is a decent price for those specs.
It is not all about specs. For this device, it is certainly a very good price, but unless you absolutely need a small ultra-portable you can get better specs for the money.

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Anyway, maybe you can tell me how much laptop I need.

I am looking for a laptop for a college student to use for school work and browsing. It does not have to be very fancy, it is replacing this piece of junk. Her current computer is really slow and she wants something faster. It is not being used to store loads of media so I am guessing 256GB should be good especially if it is an SSD. No gaming or graphics just basic browsing, Microsoft Office etc.

We are looking to purchase in the next couple of weeks and don't want to wait for the next amazing sale. Any tips or links to good deals would be appreciated. Price range is around $300- $500.
I haven't seen anything amazing these days, but this one from Staples for $399 might fit the bill http://www.staples.com/Dell-Inspiron-i5559-3349SLV-15-6-Intel-Core-i5-6200U-Processor-128-GB-Solid-State-Drive-Windows-10-Home-Notebook/product_2067270 (it has a mere 128GB SSD, but if 32GB wasn't that bad storage-wise this would also suffice.)

Another option to have a look on is http://www.quill.com/sku/sku?SKU=53027008&mcode=AFF_600263_PRODUCTFEED for $449, it has a better processor and more RAM but an HDD (though much larger), Lenovo isn't Dell, and it is $50 more.

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10687 on: February 21, 2017, 07:45:56 AM »
If it's not free shipping it's not worth it.

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10688 on: February 21, 2017, 08:34:19 AM »
Ideapad 310 17

15.6", Intel Core i7, 12GB DDR4, 1TB HDD

$479

http://www.staples.com/Ideapad-310-17-156-Intel-Core-i7-12GB-DDR4-1TB-HDD/product_2607672
It is $449 at Quill, see one post before yours.

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10689 on: February 21, 2017, 09:07:11 AM »
It is $449 at Quill, see one post before yours.

Oh, cool.
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10690 on: February 21, 2017, 07:37:11 PM »
Lenovo Edge 2 1580  $584.99

Intel Core i7-6500U 2.5GHz CPU
15.6" 1920x1080 IPS LED backlight Display
8GB DDR3 Memory
1TB HDD


https://www.adorama.com/le80qf0006us.html?sdtid=9733072&emailprice=t

Available again.
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10691 on: February 21, 2017, 07:45:07 PM »
No DVD

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10692 on: February 23, 2017, 02:52:11 PM »
HP 15-ay053nr Laptop, 15.6" Touchscreen, Intel® Core™ i5, 8GB Memory, 1TB Hard Drive

$399

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/491567/HP-15-ay053nr-Laptop-156-Touchscreen/
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« Reply #10693 on: February 24, 2017, 02:42:35 AM »

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10694 on: February 24, 2017, 08:47:08 AM »
Any opinions on this? I'm looking to use virtual machine and stuff like that.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1260884-REG/dell_i7559_3763blk_i7_6700hq_16gb_1tb_gtx960m_windows_10_15_6.html

Should I go with the Asus? It looks pretty much the same maybe a bit lighter.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1253763-REG/asus_ux510uw_rb71_i7_6500u_16gb_1tb_gtx_960m_windows_10_15_6.html
I didn't open the links. The processor in the second one is about half as powerful as the first.
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10695 on: February 27, 2017, 09:03:07 AM »
Looking to buy a new laptop this week, I use it mostly for multiple chrome pages (10++) open simultaneously.

Previously I had Dell - Inspiron 15.6" Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 6GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive but it has some serious BSOD issues which I couldn't overcome. Any recommendations for a stronger machine but still in the $500 range?

TIA

Edit: More specs of my old machine.
Dell I5558-5003BLK
★ Windows 10 Home 64
★ 5th Gen Intel Core i7-5500U Dual-core processor
★ 4MB cache and 2.4GHz up to 3.0GHz
★ 6GB 1600MHz DDR3L memory
★ 1TB hard drive SATA 5400 rpm
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10696 on: February 27, 2017, 09:10:18 AM »
Looking to buy a new laptop this week, I use it mostly for multiple chrome pages (10++) open simultaneously.

Previously I had Dell - Inspiron 15.6" Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 6GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive but it has some serious BSOD issues which I couldn't overcome. Any recommendations for a stronger machine but still in the $500 range?

TIA
I'm not sure why you need "a stronger machine"? This machine is basically all fine (though I'd give it 8GB RAM) it was just problematic so take a new one like it.

I'd suggest you this deal I just saw http://www.ebay.com/itm/282344132023?rmvSB=true

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10697 on: February 27, 2017, 12:34:23 PM »
Best Buy 4 hour flash sale

HP - 15.6" Laptop - AMD A6-Series - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Black

$199

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-15-6-laptop-amd-a6-series-4gb-memory-500gb-hard-drive-black/5606300.p?skuId=5606300&productCategoryId=
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10698 on: February 27, 2017, 02:57:58 PM »
HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Business laptop with 12.5" 2460x1440 IPS Touchscreen Display

$509.99 NewEgg via Ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301999781176


Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit
12.5" 2560x1440 QHD IPS Anti-Glare Touch display
Intel Core M-5Y71 1.2 GHz (2.9GHz Turbo, 4MB Cache)
8GB DDR3L 1600MHz Ram
512GB M.2 SSD
Backlit Keyboard, 720P HD WebCam
Audio by Bang & Olufsen, 2x Speakers
802.11ac WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0
PORTS
2x USB 3.0 (Charging)
Micro SD Reader
1x Docking Connector
1x Finger print reader
1x HDMI
4 Cell 40 WHr Li-Polymer, up to 10 Hrs
2.72 lbs
If it's not free shipping it's not worth it.

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10699 on: February 27, 2017, 03:23:20 PM »
I'm not sure why you need "a stronger machine"? This machine is basically all fine (though I'd give it 8GB RAM) it was just problematic so take a new one like it.

I'd suggest you this deal I just saw http://www.ebay.com/itm/282344132023?rmvSB=true
Thanks for the advice. Really appreciated.

How doe this compare?
HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Business laptop with 12.5" 2460x1440 IPS Touchscreen Display

$509.99 NewEgg via Ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301999781176


Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit
12.5" 2560x1440 QHD IPS Anti-Glare Touch display
Intel Core M-5Y71 1.2 GHz (2.9GHz Turbo, 4MB Cache)
8GB DDR3L 1600MHz Ram
512GB M.2 SSD
Backlit Keyboard, 720P HD WebCam
Audio by Bang & Olufsen, 2x Speakers
802.11ac WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0
PORTS
2x USB 3.0 (Charging)
Micro SD Reader
1x Docking Connector
1x Finger print reader
1x HDMI
4 Cell 40 WHr Li-Polymer, up to 10 Hrs
2.72 lbs