Laptop Deals Master Thread

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I currently have a 2 year old compaq presario, that is constantly working hard in the backround (constant running background noise, even when im not running a video). It is a intel pentium (R) Dual-Core T4200 @2.00 GHz.    How is my above mentioned lenovo a upgrade over this? In what ways?  Thanks a lot!!!!
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The B950 is a newer and a little better processor. It has more cache, But doesnt have hypertreading. It is better at graphics.
Its not a major upgrade.

What was wrong with ur Compaq? A 2 year old laptop should still be working fine.

The T series (ie T4200) was the common processor before the i3, The B950 is a step down from the i3, its only better cuz its newer, but its really on the lower end

[Deal Guy]

The B950 is a newer and a little better processor. It has more cache, But doesnt have hypertreading. It is better at graphics.
Its not a major upgrade.

What was wrong with ur Compaq? A 2 year old laptop should still be working fine.

The T series (ie T4200) was the common processor before the i3, The B950 is a step down from the i3, its only better cuz its newer, but its really on the lower end

About 6 months ago, my battery stopped holding a charge for more than 5 minutes. If its not plugged in, then within 5 minutes it suddenly shuts down.
 Also , since around that time (or slightly before) the back left area of my laptop (the CPU) is always boiling hot and working on overdrive. I dont have any idea if thats because my battery became defective.
 So besides needing a new laptop for myself, do you recommend me just getting a cheap new battery on ebay or somewhere, to use on  my old one?
 Earlier you mentioned the Lenovo with the B950 was a good deal, but now you seem to say it somewhat worse than what I currently have, and im having second thoughts.  I want to use quickbooks on my new laptop as well. Do you still recommend me keeping the one i purchased? THANKS

[MnM1130]

About 6 months ago, my battery stopped holding a charge for more than 5 minutes. If its not plugged in, then within 5 minutes it suddenly shuts down.
 Also , since around that time (or slightly before) the back left area of my laptop (the CPU) is always boiling hot and working on overdrive. I dont have any idea if thats because my battery became defective.
 So besides needing a new laptop for myself, do you recommend me just getting a cheap new battery on ebay or somewhere, to use on  my old one?
 Earlier you mentioned the Lenovo with the B950 was a good deal, but now you seem to say it somewhat worse than what I currently have, and im having second thoughts.  I want to use quickbooks on my new laptop as well. Do you still recommend me keeping the one i purchased? THANKS

i have a dell comp which is now 4 yrs old and in perfect condition besides for the fact i overheated it one night (left it on on a carpet that didnt let any air vent out.) i KILLED my 9 cell batter which used to last me at least 6 hours (it was AMAZING).. well lucky for me i had 2 9 cell batters (long story but i got one for free) so i replaced it with the now DEAD battery.... and my comp drained that battery as well... it hold for maybe 2 hours tops... my comp prob needs a new fan- i prob killed the fan. but i was in israel when i realized and i never got it serviced while it was still under warranty (had a 3 yr warranty with american service) i didnt think of asking to get serviced in israel like a normal person... anyhow.. thats my story with my dell laptop which i loved... So i would tell u that if ur comp is overheating u prob need a new fan and any battery u will buy wont last to long... good luck!

[Deal Guy]

i have a dell comp which is now 4 yrs old and in perfect condition besides for the fact i overheated it one night (left it on on a carpet that didnt let any air vent out.) i KILLED my 9 cell batter which used to last me at least 6 hours (it was AMAZING).. well lucky for me i had 2 9 cell batters (long story but i got one for free) so i replaced it with the now DEAD battery.... and my comp drained that battery as well... it hold for maybe 2 hours tops... my comp prob needs a new fan- i prob killed the fan. but i was in israel when i realized and i never got it serviced while it was still under warranty (had a 3 yr warranty with american service) i didnt think of asking to get serviced in israel like a normal person... anyhow.. thats my story with my dell laptop which i loved... So i would tell u that if ur comp is overheating u prob need a new fan and any battery u will buy wont last to long... good luck!

Mf fan seems to be running fine. Does a defective battery cause the CPU to get very hot?

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Mf fan seems to be running fine. Does a defective battery cause the CPU to get very hot?

It could put some extra strain on a cpu, but not necessarily make it very hot. The battery could get very hot.

About 6 months ago, my battery stopped holding a charge for more than 5 minutes. If its not plugged in, then within 5 minutes it suddenly shuts down.
 Also , since around that time (or slightly before) the back left area of my laptop (the CPU) is always boiling hot and working on overdrive. I dont have any idea if thats because my battery became defective.
 So besides needing a new laptop for myself, do you recommend me just getting a cheap new battery on ebay or somewhere, to use on  my old one?
 Earlier you mentioned the Lenovo with the B950 was a good deal, but now you seem to say it somewhat worse than what I currently have, and im having second thoughts.  I want to use quickbooks on my new laptop as well. Do you still recommend me keeping the one i purchased? THANKS

I do not think the battery issue is making ur cpu hot... try using the laptop with the battery out - just plugged in, is it still hot?

I do recommend getting a cheap battery on ebay, i had a good experience I recommend the brand "rulu"

Also I mentioned the lenovo as a good deal - I still think its a good deal - just depends on what you had and if its an upgrade for you...
Quickbooks uses tonz of ram and cpu 

I do not think its much of an upgrade than what you currently have
Maybe consider this deal - Here This is similar to yours with latest i3, and I think it also has a better graphics card

BTW the one you got went up in price 

[Deal Guy]

Maybe consider this deal - Here This is similar to yours with latest i3, and I think it also has a better graphics card

BTW the one you got went up in price 

But its only 320 GB hard drive as opposed to the one I got which has 500. Also quickbooks is going to be very important to me, so should I reurn it, and hope for some good dell coupons, or a good deal? Thanks

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But its only 320 GB hard drive as opposed to the one I got which has 500. Also quickbooks is going to be very important to me, so should I reurn it, and hope for some good dell coupons, or a good deal? Thanks

Why would u need a 500GB Hard drive?

I think you should return it and wait for a good deal.

[smart brit]

what do the pros think of the asus laptop intel core 2g i3 processor 14" display 4gb for 379 does it pay? is there any shtik to get it for cheaper?

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what do the pros think of the asus laptop intel core 2g i3 processor 14" display 4gb for 379 does it pay? is there any shtik to get it for cheaper?

What model?
From what store?

The specs sound like a good deal for the price

[smart brit]

best buy has it for 379

[AJK]

best buy has it for 379

This one?

[Name Changed]

This one?

best buy has it for 379

Deff a good price for the specs

Just it has a 4 cell battery - so the battery life wont be as long

Also I'm not so into the 14" screens, unless you need a portable laptop - if not get a 15.6"

[AJK]

You have a recco for a 15.6 inch one?

[Name Changed]

You have a recco for a 15.6 inch one?

A lenovo I mentioned earlier ...

Also Staples no has a 14" on sale

HP Pavilion dm4-2191us 14" Laptop for $479
i5, 4gb Ram

Laptop
Coupon

Or

HP Pavilion dv4-4141us 14" Laptop for 379.99
i3, 4gb ram

Laptop
Coupon Or you could uses coupon code "59465" but seems that they arent avail online now

[AJK]

Thanks.

Which would you go with of the three?

[Name Changed]

Thanks.

Which would you go with of the three?

None 

The size i would take is 15.6"
If the staples i5 one was 15.6" that would be good

But I usually get from Dell those specs for cheaper.
As of now those specs from dell wud be $499 Here

Then if you have the $400 and $75 would make the price to $425

[AJK]

Hmm... but with the 400+75 coupon, I don't get AMEX warranty.

I guess I could buy a square trade warranty instead...

You just go here: http://dell.cashstar.com/ and buy for 400 and they automatically send you another 75?

[Name Changed]

Hmm... but with the 400+75 coupon, I don't get AMEX warranty.

I guess I could buy a square trade warranty instead...

You just go here: http://dell.cashstar.com/ and buy for 400 and they automatically send you another 75?

+1 to squaretrade

As of now the Dell isn't giving the free $75... but you do get it right away when you purchase the $400 one

The offer it like every other month

[AJK]

+1 to squaretrade

As of now the Dell isn't giving the free $75... but you do get it right away when you purchase the $400 one

The offer it like every other month

Sometimes they give away a stackable $75 coupon? Interesting.

But to get the 400+75, you just purchase the $400 one on that link?

[Name Changed]

Sometimes they give away a stackable $75 coupon? Interesting.

But to get the 400+75, you just purchase the $400 one on that link?

No

Im referring to the offer of free $75 with the purchase of a $400

Now it is not offered - Dont buy the $400 ...