Topic Wiki

Please, when posting a link to a laptop listing, make sure to include the price at time of posting. It helps.
Requesting help with a purchase? Please post here: https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=135662.msg2794782#msg2794782

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!!


HT: Dh Data Recovery & Name Changed


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

Author Topic: Laptop Deals Master Thread  (Read 3152394 times)

Offline Ergel

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Jun 2010
  • Posts: 12818
  • Total likes: 905
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 3
    • View Profile
Re: Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #520 on: March 25, 2012, 10:23:50 PM »
The Lenovo will work for you, But its not good value for $400

Check back - there was decent deals posted in the $400 range many times already... When you see the next one grab it :)
What about the staples in store dealyou mentioned earlier
Life isn't about checking the boxes. Nobody cares.

Offline Name Changed

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Sep 2011
  • Posts: 4831
  • Total likes: 6
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 13
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood
  • Programs: Avis Presidents Club, National Executive Elite, Hertz Presidents Circle, Sixt Platinum, SPG Gold, eBay Platinum
Re: Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #521 on: March 25, 2012, 10:25:59 PM »
What about the staples in store dealyou mentioned earlier
Its in store only...

Also its a 14" - For someone looking for a 14" its a really good deal, But I would recommend a 15.6" over a 14"

Offline 18seagate

  • Dansdeals Gold Elite
  • ***
  • Join Date: May 2011
  • Posts: 239
  • Total likes: 1
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
    • brand name shoes for less
  • Location: brooklyn ny
Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #522 on: March 25, 2012, 10:29:35 PM »
i think 14 is to small know?

Offline 18seagate

  • Dansdeals Gold Elite
  • ***
  • Join Date: May 2011
  • Posts: 239
  • Total likes: 1
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
    • brand name shoes for less
  • Location: brooklyn ny
Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #523 on: March 27, 2012, 10:47:59 AM »

Offline Name Changed

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Sep 2011
  • Posts: 4831
  • Total likes: 6
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 13
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood
  • Programs: Avis Presidents Club, National Executive Elite, Hertz Presidents Circle, Sixt Platinum, SPG Gold, eBay Platinum
Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #524 on: March 27, 2012, 11:02:42 AM »
What about this one is it good? http://mobile.buy.com/ibuy/Product.aspx?sku=228943587
Yes, pretty decent price. From Buy.com you wont pay sales tax, and you could get 5 extra pp$ thru UR mall.

So that should be a pretty decent deal for you!

Offline 18seagate

  • Dansdeals Gold Elite
  • ***
  • Join Date: May 2011
  • Posts: 239
  • Total likes: 1
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
    • brand name shoes for less
  • Location: brooklyn ny
Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #525 on: March 27, 2012, 06:10:26 PM »
So which is one do u think I should go for the staples Inspiron 15r or the one from buy.com which one  is better?

Offline Name Changed

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Sep 2011
  • Posts: 4831
  • Total likes: 6
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 13
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood
  • Programs: Avis Presidents Club, National Executive Elite, Hertz Presidents Circle, Sixt Platinum, SPG Gold, eBay Platinum
Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #526 on: March 27, 2012, 06:16:38 PM »
So which is one do u think I should go for the staples Inspiron 15r or the one from buy.com which one  is better?
The staples one is gonna cost you $100 more - since you will have to pay sales tax.

The Buy.com one has the latest i3 processor, and will deff be more than fine for your needs.

I would say to go with the Buy.com one

Offline Name Changed

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Sep 2011
  • Posts: 4831
  • Total likes: 6
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 13
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood
  • Programs: Avis Presidents Club, National Executive Elite, Hertz Presidents Circle, Sixt Platinum, SPG Gold, eBay Platinum
Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #527 on: March 28, 2012, 10:08:23 AM »
Dell Has a 17R (17.3") Laptop on sale for $549

Specs:
i5-2450M
6GB Ram
750GB Hard Drive
Bluetooth
HDMI
Wireless Display

The Price is $599 - $50 off coupon (PM me for it, I have plenty as of now)

Use The Ink UR mall, get 5 extra pp$

Offline Name Changed

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Sep 2011
  • Posts: 4831
  • Total likes: 6
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 13
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood
  • Programs: Avis Presidents Club, National Executive Elite, Hertz Presidents Circle, Sixt Platinum, SPG Gold, eBay Platinum
Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #528 on: March 30, 2012, 09:50:22 AM »
BestBuy Has now on sale a Dell Inspiron 15 (N5040)

It has a i3-380M Processor, It is the older model i3, but I still rate this better than any of the other low end processors.

It has 3GB Ram, 320GB Hard drive for $329

This is a very decent  price (for the specs) for someone looking for a low end deal

Offline HelpMe

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Aug 2011
  • Posts: 3427
  • Total likes: 40
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
    • View Profile
Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #529 on: March 30, 2012, 10:00:39 AM »
Any recommendations for i5 w/17” display at BestBuy?
"Elvis Has Left The Building"

Offline Name Changed

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Sep 2011
  • Posts: 4831
  • Total likes: 6
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 13
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood
  • Programs: Avis Presidents Club, National Executive Elite, Hertz Presidents Circle, Sixt Platinum, SPG Gold, eBay Platinum
Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #530 on: March 30, 2012, 10:02:36 AM »
Why from BestBuy? I posted a Dell 17R with i5 for $550

Offline HelpMe

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Aug 2011
  • Posts: 3427
  • Total likes: 40
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
    • View Profile
Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #531 on: March 30, 2012, 10:04:27 AM »
Why from BestBuy? I posted a Dell 17R with i5 for $550
Dell looks good but I have a few BB GC's.
"Elvis Has Left The Building"

Offline Name Changed

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Sep 2011
  • Posts: 4831
  • Total likes: 6
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 13
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood
  • Programs: Avis Presidents Club, National Executive Elite, Hertz Presidents Circle, Sixt Platinum, SPG Gold, eBay Platinum
Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #532 on: March 30, 2012, 10:09:36 AM »
Dell looks good but I have a few BB GC's.
From Dell is prob much better than from BestBuy if you want from Dell PM me for a coupon

Offline HelpMe

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Aug 2011
  • Posts: 3427
  • Total likes: 40
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
    • View Profile
Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #533 on: March 30, 2012, 10:51:36 AM »
From Dell is prob much better than from BestBuy if you want from Dell PM me for a coupon
After looking around this is probably the best I can do. Thanks!
"Elvis Has Left The Building"

Offline steeeveknowsbest

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Gold Elite
  • ******
  • Join Date: Aug 2011
  • Posts: 934
  • Total likes: 4
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: denver, Co
Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #534 on: March 30, 2012, 04:16:22 PM »
BestBuy Has now on sale a Dell Inspiron 15 (N5040)

It has a i3-380M Processor, It is the older model i3, but I still rate this better than any of the other low end processors.

It has 3GB Ram, 320GB Hard drive for $329

This is a very decent  price (for the specs) for someone looking for a low end deal

thanks got one!

Offline Name Changed

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Sep 2011
  • Posts: 4831
  • Total likes: 6
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 13
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood
  • Programs: Avis Presidents Club, National Executive Elite, Hertz Presidents Circle, Sixt Platinum, SPG Gold, eBay Platinum
Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #535 on: March 31, 2012, 11:49:11 PM »
thanks got one!
This Deal has ended ... Luck you!

Offline Name Changed

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Sep 2011
  • Posts: 4831
  • Total likes: 6
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 13
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood
  • Programs: Avis Presidents Club, National Executive Elite, Hertz Presidents Circle, Sixt Platinum, SPG Gold, eBay Platinum
Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #536 on: April 01, 2012, 09:15:53 PM »
Staples Has this Acer Netbook on sale for $299

It has a Dual core AMD C-60 Processor, 4GB Ram, 320GB Hard Drive, 11.6" Screen Full 720p Resolution (same as typical laptop)

IMHO this is a really good priced netbook, with good specs.

Offline Dan

  • Administrator
  • Dansdeals Lifetime 50K Diamond Elite
  • **********
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 67601
  • Total likes: 16912
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 16442
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: CLE
  • Programs: UA GS, AA EXP, DL Dirt, Hyatt Glob, Fairmont Lifetime Plat, DD Diamond, Blocked By @NeriaKraus
Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #537 on: April 02, 2012, 03:07:41 PM »
My dad needs a netbook running Windows XP.
Any recommendations?
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

Offline Name Changed

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Sep 2011
  • Posts: 4831
  • Total likes: 6
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 13
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood
  • Programs: Avis Presidents Club, National Executive Elite, Hertz Presidents Circle, Sixt Platinum, SPG Gold, eBay Platinum
Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #538 on: April 02, 2012, 03:28:10 PM »
My dad needs a netbook running Windows XP.
Any recommendations?
Why does he need XP?

What specs is he looking for?

Is he looking for a new laptop? Its pretty hard to find a XP one, unless either from Dell Business ... or a refurb

Offline Dan

  • Administrator
  • Dansdeals Lifetime 50K Diamond Elite
  • **********
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 67601
  • Total likes: 16912
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 16442
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: CLE
  • Programs: UA GS, AA EXP, DL Dirt, Hyatt Glob, Fairmont Lifetime Plat, DD Diamond, Blocked By @NeriaKraus
Re: Looking for cheap good Laptop deal
« Reply #539 on: April 02, 2012, 03:29:38 PM »
Needs XP for a program.
Specs don't matter but if possible he would like something new.
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.