Looking for a cheap laptop.

tRaptor

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Hey, I'm looking to sell my powerbook and get a low end PC Laptop.

I know both gateway and dell can get me systems for arounf $800, is there any other dealers you think i should look at?

Thanks Guys,
~Tyler

PS: Dont even THINK of saying Compaq.
 

Drakkon

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hpshopping.com has some deals going on right now...and if ur a student maybe smething even better....
 

tRaptor

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Thanks for the link man. I took a look, basically the same as the gateway. Its 100 less for the HP, but its after rebate, and 1/2 the HD, 1/2 the ram.

Thanks anyway.

PS: Yes, i am a student.
 
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i placed an order for teh gateway 400SP Plus 2 days back for my dad..

seems like a decent laptop to do surfing internet, and other work related stuff.. its not a gaming laptop though.
 

RossMAN

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My next laptop will definitely be Centrino chip based, built in WiFi and combo CD/DVD burner weighing under 5 pounds :)
 

wyvrn

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Sharp makes nice sub-notebooks. I got the MV12W at Fry's on clearance for $1199. It's a PIIIM 1.13Ghz, 256MB, 40GB, cdrw/dvd, built in wireless and weights 4.6 lbs. If you don't mind spending a bit more and can find one near you, it's a killer deal.
 

cressida

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I bought a HP 1.8 gig AMD XP mobile, 128 megs of ram (easy to upgrade), 20 gig hdd, dvd / cdrw, 15" for $660.
 

Eli

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LOL, by cheap I thought you meant a 60$ Pentium-1 class system. :p
 

kermalou

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Originally posted by: RossMAN
My next laptop will definitely be Centrino chip based, built in WiFi and combo CD/DVD burner weighing under 5 pounds :)

that is what i got, except for the under 5 pounds part for about 1200.
 

RossMAN

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Originally posted by: kermalou
Originally posted by: RossMAN
My next laptop will definitely be Centrino chip based, built in WiFi and combo CD/DVD burner weighing under 5 pounds :)

that is what i got, except for the under 5 pounds part for about 1200.

I fell in love with a Dell Inspiron 600m at a local Dell kiosk. It was lightweight, fast and fun.
 

Siddhartha

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Originally posted by: tRaptor
Hey, I'm looking to sell my powerbook and get a low end PC Laptop.

I know both gateway and dell can get me systems for arounf $800, is there any other dealers you think i should look at?

Thanks Guys,
~Tyler

PS: Dont even THINK of saying Compaq.

Get an used Thinkpad, one with a waranty, off ebay.