Possibly buying a new laptop

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  1. ComputerJohn

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    Also, there are only 7 mfg in the world that make notebooks. Everyone else, just rebrands. Acers & eMachines are not high on that list of good notebooks. I have a Gateway notebook that is over 7 years old, runs great, & has the original battery that still holds a charge.

    I would say Toshiba, IBM, Gateway, Sony, Dell, HP, Compaq (depending on the lot).
     
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  2. Seano Hermano

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    I know Dell and Macs tend to have a premium on the price - mainly because you are paying for the name. But I do not want a Dell and can't afford a Mac anyways. lol.

    I would like 4GB RAM, maybe an intel Core i5 processor, and 500GB HDD, but I can always get portable HDD.

    Thanks, all, for the replies.
     
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  3. Seano Hermano

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    I didn't think Acer was up there on that list, but I saw some nice ones and was just looking around. I think I will probably end up getting an HP. I will check out the ones you mentioned though as well.
     
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    I think Magnus meant newegg.com?
     
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  5. ghut300zx

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    i got my macbook from apple as a refurbished model. it is BRAND NEW. just as good
     
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    yeah, i completely forgot about getting a refurbished one. How much was it?
     
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  7. ComputerJohn

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    Still more expensive than a PC NEW! LOL!
     
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  8. kcbrad

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    Macs are worth it. they are built amazingly well and are very user friendly.

    I forgot about refurbished.
     
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    I know macs are worth it. My school recently got probably 150 of the new imac 27". They are very nice (run very hot though). I just don't have the budget for one.
     
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  10. kcbrad

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    Oh, I was just replying to John because he keeps talking about how expensive they are.

    I know you can't afford one! LOL Don't worry, you aren't talking to a wall! ;D

    I'd probably go with HP.
     
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