- May 29, 2005
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I am looking at Dell, HP, and Apple. If i had my way they would all be getting macs, but my dad (who is overseeing two of the purchases) isn't so sure about that.
I have him more on the mac for the grandma because she will strictly be doing JUST internet and microsoft word. .. and btw this grandma is only in her 60's so she isn't ancient

For the sister, she's in college and wants this laptop to last her through college (two more years) and longer. She is in love with the HP's, but will also be looking at Dells
the stepmom, its wide open--she wants lightweight and good looking so I am looking at... Sony--which i am not so sure about....
So other than figuring this out im wondering if i should go the online customization route or look at circuitcity and bestbuy and all their deals.
also i am thinking along the lines of around $1000 for each laptop, but the spending limit for the stepmom is more flexible. The sister we want to keep under $1200 or 1300
So i am looking at core 2 duo for all of them because thats the newest technology (maybe not for the desktop), at least a gig of ram, and probably at least a 80 gb HD for all of them, the stepmom and grandma not needing as much as the sister.
15 inch screen will probably be good (may have to make changes if anyone gets a mac). I want these computer portable but the 15 inch screen is pretty much a must have.
Right now my top suggestion for the sister are these:
http://circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pavilion-...atOid/-12963/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
or the step up
http://circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pavilion-...atOid/-12963/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
for the grandma i would LIKE to get her an Imac but if that doesnt work out a cheaper alternative would be somewhere in the 400-600 range for a desktop PC-- this would suit her plenty well--from HP (customized or on circuitcity) or Dell probably
So, any insight on this? where i should be looking to buy a computer online other than official websites, what companies to look at, maybe specific models?
-try to keep your "they should defiantly get macbooks" statements out because i already know that and i am trying to push that as much as i can
I have him more on the mac for the grandma because she will strictly be doing JUST internet and microsoft word. .. and btw this grandma is only in her 60's so she isn't ancient
For the sister, she's in college and wants this laptop to last her through college (two more years) and longer. She is in love with the HP's, but will also be looking at Dells
the stepmom, its wide open--she wants lightweight and good looking so I am looking at... Sony--which i am not so sure about....
So other than figuring this out im wondering if i should go the online customization route or look at circuitcity and bestbuy and all their deals.
also i am thinking along the lines of around $1000 for each laptop, but the spending limit for the stepmom is more flexible. The sister we want to keep under $1200 or 1300
So i am looking at core 2 duo for all of them because thats the newest technology (maybe not for the desktop), at least a gig of ram, and probably at least a 80 gb HD for all of them, the stepmom and grandma not needing as much as the sister.
15 inch screen will probably be good (may have to make changes if anyone gets a mac). I want these computer portable but the 15 inch screen is pretty much a must have.
Right now my top suggestion for the sister are these:
http://circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pavilion-...atOid/-12963/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
or the step up
http://circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pavilion-...atOid/-12963/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
for the grandma i would LIKE to get her an Imac but if that doesnt work out a cheaper alternative would be somewhere in the 400-600 range for a desktop PC-- this would suit her plenty well--from HP (customized or on circuitcity) or Dell probably
So, any insight on this? where i should be looking to buy a computer online other than official websites, what companies to look at, maybe specific models?
-try to keep your "they should defiantly get macbooks" statements out because i already know that and i am trying to push that as much as i can