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*revat619* · 06-13-2005, 02:02 AM

Well, i've gotten pretty fed up with my brother just downloading crap on the PC we supposedly share. He's has no sense of the word ad ware or spy ware. There's so much crap on the computer right now, its not even funny. And he always complains to me when its not running right. I'm like dumbass, pay attention when you're downloading stuff then! Then he gets all butt hurt when i get pissed and threaten to kick his ass. ANYWAY, im tired of this BS. So i'm thinking of giving him this computer and getting myself a decent laptop. Let him screw his own stuff up. Only thing is, i dont really know what to look for in a decent laptop. I've been looking around around online and reading up on a few differnt ones, but every company seems to claim there's as being the best. Basically, i'd like to know what you guys would recommend as a decent laptop. It doesnt have to be super fancy, but not a POS one either.

I take it i'll be spending $600 - $800 bucks for something like that right?

Sorry for the rant. Just sick of doing spy/adware scans. I've been doing them ALL day. Matter of fact i'm running another one right now.

Thanks for any help guys!

kandyflip445 · 06-13-2005, 02:13 AM

Just make sure you're gonna use the portability of a laptop. I have a laptop now and it doesn't move from my room. I could have gotten a nicer desktop for the same price.

ALTRNTV · 06-13-2005, 02:13 AM

Toshiba's make pretty good laptops for the price range you want.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....prd37800050005

$829.99 with like $200 in rebates, so around the $650 range.

I bought a laptop 4 months ago, and it has never left my room. I don't regret it though, as I have small space in my room for a desktop, the laptop is just fine. I can always take it anywhere I want, if I want to.

Giant Robot · 06-13-2005, 02:47 AM

spend a couple hundred more and get a 12" Mac Powerbook

If you're a student, most school should offer a student discount....

if Macs dont appeal to you, then pick up a Toshiba or Sony laptop

kandyflip445 · 06-13-2005, 02:52 AM

Oh. Mine is a Sony by the way. It's has run without problems since I got it. Definately recommended.

Macadoshus · 06-13-2005, 08:14 AM

Sony looks pretty...but are horrible. I have known many people, myself included, that they have slowly disintegrated on.

sub9lulu · 06-13-2005, 08:40 AM

its pretty good deal when dell have the 750 off 1500 promo's

r32gtr · 06-13-2005, 09:01 AM

averatec build good decent priced laptops. I found one for my brother-in-law for his business. go to www.newegg.com i think that was the site. otherwise if you have the money i would say get a mac. My mac laptop never has any problems.

mooboy · 06-13-2005, 09:11 AM

I would also stress try to get something LIGHT. Cheaper sub $1000 laptops usually end up weighing 7lbs+.

mixxamike · 06-13-2005, 10:14 AM

i have a slightly older (2003) Dell Inspiron 8500 with 17" monitor. I'm not a huge computer buff, but it does the trick for me. I'm also a design student and I can run pretty much ANY design program I need to. The portabliity is great too...even if it's 17".

*crioten* · 06-13-2005, 10:17 AM

this is what im going to get, http://reviews.cnet.com/ABS_Mayhem_G...-31218746.html

mr_240sx · 06-13-2005, 10:33 AM

i got a compaq laptop for christmas and its awesome!!!! did i mention it has a 17 inch screen????

ZK · 06-13-2005, 12:16 PM

There are deals on Dell laptops all the time. Why settle for a $900 laptop when you can get a $1500 one for $900?

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Drift101 · 06-13-2005, 12:25 PM

Averatec notebooks rock.. they are small and powerful.. not to mention the price is just about right!
Hit up your local Sam's Club and grab any Averatec notebook.
heres one
http://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_s...cfkjdgoodfkf.0

azanprophet · 06-13-2005, 01:18 PM

I have a Sony VGN-S260...and it's been rock solid since the day I got it. Light (less than 4 lbs), compact and thin, 13.3 inch widescreen DVD/CD-R drive, great battery life and awesome capabilities. I check up and you can get one on Ebay for around $700 - $800

91CRXsiR · 06-13-2005, 01:25 PM

slickdeals.net

microsoft antispyware beta works pretty good for the ad/spyware crap

i run ad-aware
microsoft antispyware
search and destroy spyware

i dont have any problems that i can see.

TiNMAN · 06-13-2005, 01:47 PM

ok this is what i got from dell, off one of those deals. i got mine a couple weeks back when it was the $750 off $1499 deal....check it out!

-Inspiron 700m Intel® Pentium® M Processor 725 (1.60 GHz/400MHz FSB)12.1-in WXGA(widescreen LCD)

-Memory 512MB DDR SDRAM 2 Dimms

-Hard Drive 60 GB Hard Drive

-Network Adapters Integrated Network Card

-CD ROM/DVD ROM 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer write capability

-Wireless Networking Card Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915 Internal Wireless (802.11 a/b/g, 54Mbps)

-Primary Battery 4-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery (32WHr)

-Limited Warranty, Services and Support 1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr At-Home Service, and 1Yr Technical Support

and of course all of the basic programs. i built a $1502.00 computer and got it for $823 shipped. so far so good, i like!!

MakotoS13 · 06-13-2005, 02:57 PM

dell sucks. if you buy one you're wasting your money.

Drift101 · 06-13-2005, 03:33 PM

for once I agree with Makoto

mooboy · 06-13-2005, 03:50 PM

I disagree. I like my Dell D600 just fine.

kandyflip445 · 06-13-2005, 04:02 PM

My brothers Dell fucked up and he didn't get any help from their tech support. Dunno why not.

ZK · 06-13-2005, 04:03 PM

Manufacturer Brand has nothing to do with stuff in the computer world. Everything runs off standard components and internals.

The only thing that differentiates laptops is the design and style. And just like desktops it'll be obsolete in 2-3 years. Just make sure you know what you are buying.

ghostuss · 06-13-2005, 04:20 PM

I have dell 700m. for 800-850 shipped. Very portable yet decent speed 1.6ghz P M like 2.4ghz P4 speed. Got an extra 1GB of ram for 120ish from Crucial. Gonna put that in myself. Comes with dvdburner,8cell battery (5hours), 80GB hard drive all that goodies. Best bang for the bucks in my book. Only draw back is it uses an onboard video card. So no gaming for ya haha.

SilviaNinja240 · 06-13-2005, 04:54 PM

I gota I9300 the other week, no regrets, excellent deal and excellent product.

a bit more than your $600-800 range though.

For something like that i'd suggest e-machines or a business designed laptop.

TiNMAN · 06-13-2005, 05:24 PM

its all preference...

thx247 · 06-13-2005, 05:35 PM

IBM or a Mac. There is no other choice unless you like buying shit.

AMD 240 · 06-13-2005, 07:13 PM

Alien Ware area 51M

wait...thats WAY out of your price range....i say get a dell or hp or ibm laptop

citizen · 06-13-2005, 07:39 PM

why don't you build your own laptop, unless you're a failure...

*revat619* · 06-13-2005, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by citizen

why don't you build your own laptop, unless you're a failure...

ummm okaaay? I dont know where that came from, but whatever. I know basic stuff about computers and certain programs, but i dont trust myself enough to actually build one. I'll leave that up to the people that actually know what they're doing thank you.

Thanks for all the input guys. I really appreciate it.

SimpleS14 · 06-13-2005, 08:08 PM

If you just want to use it for the portablity....I'd go with Sony or Dell. If you just want it because you think your bro will not touch it....I would build a desktop. It's not hard at all...just buy the parts and place them where they go. Going thru newegg.com I priced out a desktop with LCD monitor for around $617.

06-13-2005, 02:02 AM	#1
revat619 Retired General Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,672 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Lets talk laptops Well, i've gotten pretty fed up with my brother just downloading crap on the PC we supposedly share. He's has no sense of the word ad ware or spy ware. There's so much crap on the computer right now, its not even funny. And he always complains to me when its not running right. I'm like dumbass, pay attention when you're downloading stuff then! Then he gets all butt hurt when i get pissed and threaten to kick his ass. ANYWAY, im tired of this BS. So i'm thinking of giving him this computer and getting myself a decent laptop. Let him screw his own stuff up. Only thing is, i dont really know what to look for in a decent laptop. I've been looking around around online and reading up on a few differnt ones, but every company seems to claim there's as being the best. Basically, i'd like to know what you guys would recommend as a decent laptop. It doesnt have to be super fancy, but not a POS one either. I take it i'll be spending $600 - $800 bucks for something like that right? Sorry for the rant. Just sick of doing spy/adware scans. I've been doing them ALL day. Matter of fact i'm running another one right now. Thanks for any help guys! __________________ www.Jspec.com www.SpeedAlliance.com www.PoweredByMax.net Instagram: @rjsladerade

06-13-2005, 02:13 AM	#2
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 40 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Just make sure you're gonna use the portability of a laptop. I have a laptop now and it doesn't move from my room. I could have gotten a nicer desktop for the same price. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

06-13-2005, 02:52 AM	#5
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 40 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Oh. Mine is a Sony by the way. It's has run without problems since I got it. Definately recommended. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

06-13-2005, 08:14 AM	#6
Macadoshus Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lansdale, PA Age: 44 Posts: 205 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Macadoshus Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sony looks pretty...but are horrible. I have known many people, myself included, that they have slowly disintegrated on. __________________ R/T Tuning

06-13-2005, 09:11 AM	#9
mooboy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 396 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would also stress try to get something LIGHT. Cheaper sub $1000 laptops usually end up weighing 7lbs+. __________________ lasmith vids

06-13-2005, 02:13 AM	#3
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Toshiba's make pretty good laptops for the price range you want. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....prd37800050005 $829.99 with like $200 in rebates, so around the $650 range. I bought a laptop 4 months ago, and it has never left my room. I don't regret it though, as I have small space in my room for a desktop, the laptop is just fine. I can always take it anywhere I want, if I want to.

06-13-2005, 02:47 AM	#4
Giant Robot Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucketheadland Posts: 105 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	spend a couple hundred more and get a 12" Mac Powerbook If you're a student, most school should offer a student discount.... if Macs dont appeal to you, then pick up a Toshiba or Sony laptop

06-13-2005, 08:40 AM	#7
sub9lulu Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 369 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its pretty good deal when dell have the 750 off 1500 promo's

06-13-2005, 09:01 AM	#8
r32gtr Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: aurora/bowling green Age: 45 Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	averatec build good decent priced laptops. I found one for my brother-in-law for his business. go to www.newegg.com i think that was the site. otherwise if you have the money i would say get a mac. My mac laptop never has any problems.

06-13-2005, 10:14 AM	#10
mixxamike Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Litchfield, IL Posts: 440 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have a slightly older (2003) Dell Inspiron 8500 with 17" monitor. I'm not a huge computer buff, but it does the trick for me. I'm also a design student and I can run pretty much ANY design program I need to. The portabliity is great too...even if it's 17".

06-13-2005, 10:33 AM	#12
mr_240sx Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ottawa Age: 38 Posts: 6,320 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: mr_240sx Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i got a compaq laptop for christmas and its awesome!!!! did i mention it has a 17 inch screen????

06-13-2005, 12:16 PM	#13
ZK Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: North Cal Posts: 1,088 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There are deals on Dell laptops all the time. Why settle for a $900 laptop when you can get a $1500 one for $900? Ending Dell Home Coupon - $600 off Inspiron Notebooks $1499+, Jun 13 Ending. Dell Home has a new online Notebook coupons. No tax in many areas. Exp 6/14 $600 off select online Inspiron Notebooks $1499+ Coupon Code: T7T3C0525S$$CS Exp Tu 6/14/05 5:59am CT or earlier $750 off select online Inspiron Notebooks $1899+ Coupon Code: 1$RM$82?PZZT26 Exp Tu 6/14/05 5:59am CT or earlier Codes valid on specific models only. May not be combinable with Deals of the Week, Outrageous Deals, dollars off, percentages off, or select other promotions. Only one coupon may be applied per cart at checkout. Offer Subject to change. View Details in 'My Cart'. New Inspiron 9300 Centrino Notebook with 17in screen $899 New Inspiron 9300 Desktop replacement Centrino Notebook 7.85lb using the new Intel Mobile 915 Express chipset (Supports DDR2, 533Mhz bus processors, etc), Pentium M 730 1.6Ghz 256MB DDR2/40GB, CDRW/DVD, Huge 17" Wide XGA+ Screen, ATI X300 Video card, 56k Modem, Ethernet, Intel 802.11g wireless card, 6 months ISP, standard warranty, MS Works Suite/Money, XP Home $1499 - $600 off code:T7T3C0525S$$CS = $899 shipped free. Start here. Apply coupon at checkout. XP Media Center Edition 2005 only +$39. Loaded Thin/Light 4.1lb Inspiron 700m Notebook $899 shipped free Inspiron 700m 4.1lb light, 1.5in thin Centrino Notebook Pentium-M 725 1.6Ghz 2MB Cache, 12.1in WideXGA Screen, 256MB/40GB, CDRW/DVD, Intel 802.11g wireless, standard warranty, Word Perfect, 6 months ISP, XP Home SP2 = $1249 plus $250 in options - $600 off $1499 coupon = $899 shipped free. Start here - Add $250 in options. Apply Coupon at Checkout Loaded Inspiron 6000 Widescreen Centrino Notebook $899 shipped free Inspiron 6000 main stream Notebook 6.6lb using the new Intel Mobile 915 Express chipset (Supports DDR2, 533Mhz bus processors, etc), Pentium M 730 1.6Ghz 2MB Cache 512MB DDR2/60GB, CDRW/DVD burner, 15.4" Wide XGA Screen, 64MB ATI X300 Graphics, 56k Modem, Ethernet, Intel 802.11abg wireless, 6 months ISP, 2yr warranty, Word Perfect, XP Home $1467 plus $108 in options (Faster CPU, Longer warranty) - $600 off $1499 coupon = $899 shipped free. Start here - Select $108 in options. (Suggestions: DVD Writer) Apply coupon at checkout. emailit

06-13-2005, 12:25 PM	#14
Drift101 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: East Bay Posts: 343 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Averatec notebooks rock.. they are small and powerful.. not to mention the price is just about right! Hit up your local Sam's Club and grab any Averatec notebook. heres one http://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_s...cfkjdgoodfkf.0 __________________ Drag racing is for fast cars. Drifting is for fast drivers.

06-13-2005, 01:18 PM	#15
azanprophet Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, TX Age: 44 Posts: 49 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a Sony VGN-S260...and it's been rock solid since the day I got it. Light (less than 4 lbs), compact and thin, 13.3 inch widescreen DVD/CD-R drive, great battery life and awesome capabilities. I check up and you can get one on Ebay for around $700 - $800

06-13-2005, 01:25 PM	#16
91CRXsiR Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: City of Industry, CA [626] Age: 42 Posts: 2,092 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	slickdeals.net microsoft antispyware beta works pretty good for the ad/spyware crap i run ad-aware microsoft antispyware search and destroy spyware i dont have any problems that i can see.

06-13-2005, 01:47 PM	#17
TiNMAN Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NorCal, East Bay Favorite Color: Green Age: 39 Posts: 3,940 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	ok this is what i got from dell, off one of those deals. i got mine a couple weeks back when it was the $750 off $1499 deal....check it out! -Inspiron 700m Intel® Pentium® M Processor 725 (1.60 GHz/400MHz FSB)12.1-in WXGA(widescreen LCD) -Memory 512MB DDR SDRAM 2 Dimms -Hard Drive 60 GB Hard Drive -Network Adapters Integrated Network Card -CD ROM/DVD ROM 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer write capability -Wireless Networking Card Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915 Internal Wireless (802.11 a/b/g, 54Mbps) -Primary Battery 4-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery (32WHr) -Limited Warranty, Services and Support 1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr At-Home Service, and 1Yr Technical Support and of course all of the basic programs. i built a $1502.00 computer and got it for $823 shipped. so far so good, i like!! __________________ I AM LEGIT.

06-13-2005, 02:57 PM	#18
MakotoS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Age: 42 Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dell sucks. if you buy one you're wasting your money.

06-13-2005, 03:33 PM	#19
Drift101 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: East Bay Posts: 343 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	for once I agree with Makoto __________________ Drag racing is for fast cars. Drifting is for fast drivers.

06-13-2005, 03:50 PM	#20
mooboy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 396 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I disagree. I like my Dell D600 just fine. __________________ lasmith vids

06-13-2005, 04:02 PM	#21
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 40 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	My brothers Dell fucked up and he didn't get any help from their tech support. Dunno why not. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

06-13-2005, 04:03 PM	#22
ZK Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: North Cal Posts: 1,088 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Manufacturer Brand has nothing to do with stuff in the computer world. Everything runs off standard components and internals. The only thing that differentiates laptops is the design and style. And just like desktops it'll be obsolete in 2-3 years. Just make sure you know what you are buying.

06-13-2005, 04:20 PM	#23
ghostuss Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego/San Francisco Age: 39 Posts: 1,337 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have dell 700m. for 800-850 shipped. Very portable yet decent speed 1.6ghz P M like 2.4ghz P4 speed. Got an extra 1GB of ram for 120ish from Crucial. Gonna put that in myself. Comes with dvdburner,8cell battery (5hours), 80GB hard drive all that goodies. Best bang for the bucks in my book. Only draw back is it uses an onboard video card. So no gaming for ya haha. __________________ 96 all suspension s14 SOLD 90 s13 coupe - SOLD Currently rocking 2002 BMW M3 w/ custom suspension. ButtonWillow, CA entire circuit drift/grip event by shock drifting spot for sale. Take over my spot for $150 only.

06-13-2005, 04:54 PM	#24
SilviaNinja240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Shibukawa, Gunma Posts: 1,152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I gota I9300 the other week, no regrets, excellent deal and excellent product. a bit more than your $600-800 range though. For something like that i'd suggest e-machines or a business designed laptop.

06-13-2005, 05:24 PM	#25
TiNMAN Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NorCal, East Bay Favorite Color: Green Age: 39 Posts: 3,940 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	its all preference... __________________ I AM LEGIT.

06-13-2005, 05:35 PM	#26
thx247 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: bay area Posts: 1,455 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	IBM or a Mac. There is no other choice unless you like buying shit. __________________ Finally down to 1 car again. Thank god.

06-13-2005, 07:13 PM	#27
AMD 240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lombard Illinois Age: 37 Posts: 127 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Alien Ware area 51M wait...thats WAY out of your price range....i say get a dell or hp or ibm laptop

06-13-2005, 07:39 PM	#28
citizen Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,240 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: citizen Feedback Score: 0 reviews	why don't you build your own laptop, unless you're a failure...

06-13-2005, 08:08 PM	#30
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you just want to use it for the portablity....I'd go with Sony or Dell. If you just want it because you think your bro will not touch it....I would build a desktop. It's not hard at all...just buy the parts and place them where they go. Going thru newegg.com I priced out a desktop with LCD monitor for around $617.