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    Laptop under $400

    thanks, i will check them out now
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    Laptop under $400

    I am trying to find a reliable laptop for under $400 for a friend. He is in his 50's and really just would like something that can use microsoft office, type emails and maybe other light stuff. I was looking at netbooks but they dont come with CD-ROMs really. I am trying to get something that...
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    quick views please (netbook purchase)

    I was looking at that for an external HD not an internal...and I will chexk out the SSD drives...thanks
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    quick views please (netbook purchase)

    bought the acer AO722 for 250+tax from target and feeling good with the purchase...next thing, which 4gb ram to get to upgrade? Only 250gb hard drive but i saw a WD 1TB in staples for 89.99 that i might get...good storage
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    quick views please (netbook purchase)

    it is a no brainer.....i'll be looking out for that for sure
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    in the market for a netbook

    Oh, thanks...I hope this would be any target...
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    in the market for a netbook

    u got the acer ao722 for $200 (with the discount)? that's a mad good price...i am seeing it for 379 on amazon and i visited target in the potamac mall in washington and really didnt see that deal. i am going to look around some more and seee....please tell me how it is working out in terms of...
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    in the market for a netbook

    u can get the Acer AO722 with 4gb RAM for 378.99 or so on amazo and 379.99 on Acer.com...i am looking to get one
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    quick views please (netbook purchase)

    I think since I will be traveling overseas etc with it the sellinf point for me will be the size. That's y I selected the 11.6 screen...I meant to say microsoft office and not just excel...thanks for the comment. Are Acre netbooks any good?
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    quick views please (netbook purchase)

    I am thinking about purchasing the Acer Aspire One AO722-BZ848 11.6-Inch HD Netbook from amazon. Any thoughts on it? It looks to be in my price range ($400) and it looks like it can handle the basic stuff i want to do; microsoft excel mainly. It has 4gb of memory so i am thinking the response...
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    Netbook for the back of beyond?

    what price range does the lenovo x220 come in at? I have a 17" hp that is acting up but can still use...dont wanna another notebook per se but i would like a netbook to use when i travel and that can use for similar programs as what IronWing mentioned.
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    Help Choosing a Laptop

    ok...question, what really is a refurbished machine? Is it one someone use and returned, open box etc?
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    Help Choosing a Laptop

    would like to have it by August at least....I spent about $1,300 on that HP and that gave me some issues, had good parts but just wasnt what I expected. I will take the suggestion about waiting for about 2 weeks or so, see what comes up. In terms of the Dell outlet items, are those...
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    Help Choosing a Laptop

    Hey, I have to replace my Hp Pavilion 9000 Series as it has died. I mainly use my laptop for school work, work (run ACCPAC), watching movies, listening to music and slight gaming. I use Microsoft Office to do most of my work related things. Only game I play currently is football manager...
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    ipad 2 v netbook

    it was helpful for sure...my thing is if i can type up documents on the ipad?
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    ipad 2 v netbook

    i am interested in getting a portable device but still wanna be able to type (use word, excel, ppt, adobe) so when i travel i wouldnt have the weight and the bulk...this led me to look at the ipad 2 and the netbooks. i know what i can do on a netbook but not so sure how the ipad 2 matches up...
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    First build..any thoughts?

    yea...card looks nice....i may just get one as i will have to upgrade in any case....
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    First build..any thoughts?

    thanks for the consideration...it was very helpful if i might say....
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    First build..any thoughts?

    the price of the board Lulu's suggested is fine i was just asking to see if i can understand the reasoning for choosing a particular board over another....
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    First build..any thoughts?

    i see you recommend some boards there for the i5...i had the Motherboard: MSI H57M-ED65 in mind...what do you think?
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    First build..any thoughts?

    thanks...i actually putting together the list in my newegg basket....any good video cards to suggest as i will be changing the one i have very soon...
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    First build..any thoughts?

    oh ho...thanks and thanks to everyone for the replies, that's why i love this site, ppl always willing to help a novice out. i really like the case so i still feel i'll get it but i am currently looking at the i5-2500 and a good motherboard to go with it...
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    First build..any thoughts?

    thanks for the detail help...i could easily bump up the budget if need be, i just put it at the 500usd-625usd as i had selected the parts on newegg with the AMD processor and it came up to around that price (well with the memory, board, processor and the case)... it seems most ppl are pushing...
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    First build..any thoughts?

    if i go with the i5-2500k which board would you recommend?
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    First build..any thoughts?

    thanks for the suggestion but i prefer a board with onboard video as i had a board before without and when my video card went i was up a creek.... also, for me I would get an AMD processor....I was told about the SSD but i will wait a bit to see how the prices go...I currently have an antec 900...
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    First build..any thoughts?

    Well after both my desktop and laptop decided to crash within day apart I had to do some looking around. I have come up with the following parts for the desktop so far ..... Motherboard: MSI 890GXM-G65 AM3 AMD 890GX HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard Processor: AMD Phenom...
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    Choosing a motherboard

    i check out the link....i was also put onto the Antec twelve hundred ATX case and i like that one for sure...any thoughts on that?
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    Choosing a motherboard

    hmmm...i see what u mean....which HAF case would u prefer?
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    Choosing a motherboard

    I am thinking about building a new rig a was looking at this case: Cooler Master SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Storm Scout ATX/MATX/ITX Mid Tower. If it is considered a good case i would like some recommendations for a motherboard that would fit without major adjustments having to be made. I currently...
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    Your views on this case

    i wont say i'm dead set on the side window but i like how it looks and the fact that you can see inside the case to check on your parts from time to time
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    Your views on this case

    thanks for your view on the case, i actually did have a look at the reviews on newegg.com and it seems like a good case at a good price....i currently have the antec 900 and the side window is cracked and the top panel broke so that is moving around and has me abit annoyed....so i decided to...
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    Your views on this case

    how good (spacious and strong) is that Coolermaster Scout case? I was just looking at it and it looks pretty interesting (price looks good)
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    Your views on this case

    thanks for the valuable info...i'll be looking at a few of the other cases that were mentioned
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    Your views on this case

    Hey, I am thinking about getting this case; ANTEC NINE HUNDRED TWO GAMER ATX CASE....what's the verdict on it? Any other suggested cases with a side window that is nice would be appreciated also. Budget: $75 - $150 thanks
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    Keep getting Blue screen

    oh, ok thanksss...make sense
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    Keep getting Blue screen

    thanks as i was just trying to ensure i dont have to add any more power...think i'll drop in 2 more gbs also as i only have 2gbs in my
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    Keep getting Blue screen

    quick question, if i upgrade my video card to a Radeon HD 5770 1GB or the Radeon HD 4870 1GB will the CORSAIR 650TX 650W still be good enough to push my system?
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    Problems: running a 64 bit system

    thanks for the info, it was really helpful...
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    Problems: running a 64 bit system

    i'll put back on the 64bit version i was running then.....I normally use win7 ultimate but i decided to try other versions to see the difference....from what I can see i will stick with the standard win7 ultimate and see how it works with my statistical programs.
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    Problems: running a 64 bit system

    so are you running the standard version of win7? I am running the xDark Deluxe version