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[IFICUDIWUD]

I was wondering if anyone could give me some recomendations, or point me to a link or two where I can learn about laptops. My daughter is going off to college and needs a laptop. Ive built my own systems up to now but must admit ignorance when it comes to those little skinny portables.. Any help would be much appreciated

I need to learn what to look for and some things to avoid.. ya'll know the drill. Thanks in advance..

 

[minendo]

Right Here

 

[lawaris]

dell

 

[DAWeinG]

Hmm... If you're going to buy one used go search one through fs/ft (lots there), try to make sure it has a warranty on it and ask if there are any dead pixels, battery holds charge, does it even include a battery, all buttons work, in perfect working condition etc. In other words just be paranoid.

If you're going to buy a brand spanking new laptop, go with Dell and before you make ANY sort of purchase, search through the hot deals forum extensively. EXTENSIVELY. It could mean a difference between a couple hundred.

 

[dartworth]

I too recommend Dell lappys.

Take a look at the Dell Factory Outlet store...great prices...same warrenty


Lots of coupons and deals going on with dell that change all the time...shop wisely

 

[kerokeroppi82]

Dell has a special right now, check out the local tech bargains dot com for details. its a pretty good deal IMO for a 1 ghz celeron.

 

[toant103]

DELL. But i think a real computer would be better. cheaper to