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Current Laptop Deal
« on: July 23, 2010, 10:38:58 AM »
I'm trying to help a friend who "needs" a laptop for his home/wife, but not for any specific reason other than that his wife thinks that they need one. I say that because I don't think he needs anything special as far as specs go, just that the laptop should be wifi-accessible & that it should appear modern enough that his wife shouldn't think that he skimped out on it. That being said, I haven't been in the market for a laptop lately so I don't know enough to help him. Please help me help this guy, and try to help find the cheapest one.

One more note, a netbook would not be what he needs/wants.

Thanks!
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Re: Current Laptop Deal
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2010, 11:22:54 AM »
Would (certified) refurb from Dell be ok?
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Re: Current Laptop Deal
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2010, 11:25:56 AM »
Quote from: ChAiM'l on July 23, 2010, 11:22:54 AM
Would (certified) refurb from Dell be ok?
Unless I'm saving a real boatload of cash I would never buy a refurb.
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Re: Current Laptop Deal
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2010, 11:30:37 AM »
Quote from: Dan on July 23, 2010, 11:25:56 AM
Unless I'm saving a real boatload of cash I would never buy a refurb.
How about these specs for $365:
Inspiron 15 (1545) Laptop: Intel Pentium Dual Core T4400 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB/1MB cache)
Operating System:   Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
Hard Disk Drive:   250 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
Memory:   3 GB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz (2 DIMMs)
Media Bay:   8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
Video:   Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
System Color:   Jet Black
Laptop Screen:   15.6 inch Bright Wide Screen WLED LCD Display (1366x768)
Laptop Battery:   6 Cell Primary Battery
Network Interface Card:   Dell 1397 802.11B/G Wireless Mini Card
Web Camera:   Integrated 1.3M Pixel Webcam
Hardware Upgrade   65W AC Adapter
125V Power Cord
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Re: Current Laptop Deal
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2010, 11:34:37 AM »
Sounds like a good deal to me,but I'm curious as to Dans abhorence of refurbs. What inherent drawback does a certified refurb have for some1 whu the bottom line is the biggest thing that matters?
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Re: Current Laptop Deal
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2010, 11:43:20 AM »
Quote from: ChAiM'l on July 23, 2010, 11:30:37 AM
How about these specs for $365:
Inspiron 15 (1545) Laptop: Intel Pentium Dual Core T4400 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB/1MB cache)
Operating System:   Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
Hard Disk Drive:   250 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
Memory:   3 GB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz (2 DIMMs)
Media Bay:   8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
Video:   Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
System Color:   Jet Black
Laptop Screen:   15.6 inch Bright Wide Screen WLED LCD Display (1366x768)
Laptop Battery:   6 Cell Primary Battery
Network Interface Card:   Dell 1397 802.11B/G Wireless Mini Card
Web Camera:   Integrated 1.3M Pixel Webcam
Hardware Upgrade   65W AC Adapter
125V Power Cord
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That processor is 2 generations old.
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Re: Current Laptop Deal
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2010, 11:52:54 AM »
Quote from: Dan on July 23, 2010, 11:43:20 AM
That processor is 2 generations old.

It's the previous generation. Also it rates pretty well on benchmark tests.
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Re: Current Laptop Deal
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2010, 11:57:58 AM »
Quote from: yeshivaman on July 23, 2010, 11:34:37 AM
Sounds like a good deal to me,but I'm curious as to Dans abhorence of refurbs. What inherent drawback does a certified refurb have for some1 whu the bottom line is the biggest thing that matters?
The drawback? You're buying a used computer that was probably returned for a good reason...
And I've had a couple terrible experiences with refurbs.
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Re: Current Laptop Deal
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2010, 11:58:57 AM »
Quote from: ChAiM'l on July 23, 2010, 11:52:54 AM
It's the previous generation. Also it rates pretty well on benchmark tests.
Current generation = Core i3/5/7.
Previous generation = Core2Duo
2 generations ago = Dual Core
No?
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Re: Current Laptop Deal
« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2010, 12:07:02 PM »
Quote from: Dan on July 23, 2010, 11:58:57 AM
Current generation = Core i3/5/7.
Previous generation = Core2Duo
2 generations ago = Dual Core
No?
You're probably right. My bad ... But I still think that it's an OK deal for someone that doesn't really need the performance (although it has some), and is primarily interested in web-browsing and light usage...
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Re: Current Laptop Deal
« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2010, 12:09:13 PM »
Quote from: ChAiM'l on July 23, 2010, 12:07:02 PM
You're probably right. My bad ... But I still think that it's an OK deal for someone that doesn't really need the performance (although it has some), and is primarily interested in web-browsing and light usage...
It's just that OK.
I think you'd still be better off in the long run getting a brand new computer with a newer processor for $500 or so.
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Re: Current Laptop Deal
« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2010, 12:05:03 AM »
So dan, what's the current best deal for "500 or so"?
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Re: Current Laptop Deal
« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2010, 08:29:20 PM »
www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11531697&whse=BC&Ne=5000136+4000000&eCat=BC|84|56670&N=4017745%204294899769&Mo=14&No=14&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&topnav=

How's this as far as bang for your buck?
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Re: Current Laptop Deal
« Reply #13 on: July 26, 2010, 09:18:42 PM »
Check out this one for under $500 -  Select the 14R on the left... I would jump on it!!!
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Re: Current Laptop Deal
« Reply #14 on: August 04, 2010, 01:23:21 PM »
anyone know where i can get a good deal on a laptop for around $500?
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Re: Current Laptop Deal
« Reply #15 on: August 04, 2010, 02:48:55 PM »
Quote from: moe on August 04, 2010, 01:23:21 PM
anyone know where i can get a good deal on a laptop for around $500?

Try this :http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/epp_back_to_school?c=us&cs=2236&l=en&s=eep. Select the Inspiron 15R. Then add these codes:

Free Shipping Code: ?tn8w7?m9fhlbw
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Re: Current Laptop Deal
« Reply #16 on: August 04, 2010, 06:41:23 PM »
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Re: Current Laptop Deal
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Re: Current Laptop Deal
« Reply #18 on: August 04, 2010, 06:53:57 PM »
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Re: Current Laptop Deal
« Reply #19 on: August 04, 2010, 06:55:24 PM »
Quote from: moe on August 04, 2010, 01:23:21 PM
anyone know where i can get a good deal on a laptop for around $500?
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