I'm looking for a good deal on a laptop, please some advice

More details please. What are you going to be using it for? What is your budget? Anything you NEED to have on it?

I'm going to use in home as personal computer, I need the processor speed to be at least 256MB, 40gb, good graphic card. better if it have wireless technology. thanks for reply,

my budget is 500-600.

please someone give me advice

Those specs you listed should only cost you around $400-$500. If you're willing to go up to $600, you should be able to snag something decent with 512mb, 60-80gb HD with a Pentium M.

I would watch for Dell deals. That will be your best bet.

ok thanks I'll be waiting and watching

On the same subject, I too am looking for a new laptop. I'd like to know the differences between Windows XP Professional and Media Center versions.

On the same subject, I too am looking for a new laptop. I'd like to know the differences between Windows XP Professional and Media Center versions.
First of all :2welcome: to the forums :)

Windows MCE 2005 is based on XP Home but adds video, audio, pictures and TV features.

You can see the differences on Microsoft's web site MCE 2005 is fine for the average user:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/evaluation/compare.mspx

anyone with a good deal?

What about a laptop with the following specs?

Intel Celeron M Processor 380 1.60 GHz
256MB DDR-SDRAM (2 GB maximum RAM)
60 GB Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
Combo DVD/CD-RW
ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M IGP video chipset
15.0" XGA LCD
Port Connectors:
Video - RGB (Monitor)
Video - TV-Out (S-Video)
3 USB 2.0
RJ-11 modem port
RJ-45 LAN port
Audio - External Microphone Input
Audio - Headphone Output
Card Slots: (1) Type II / Type I CardBus
Network Support: Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)
Wireless Protocol: 802.11b / 802.11g
Modem Speed: 56 Kbps
Installed Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
Limited Warranty: 1 Year (12 Months)


for $729 - $230 mail in rebate = $499

That's a heck of a deal, Ross!

The only thing that I would point out is that it doesn't have a built in DVD-burner, just a CD-burner. This may or may not matter to sadinuel. Sadinuel could always add a external DVD-burner if that became an issue...

And, that doesn't say if it has wireless internet or not.

Oh, and sadinuel, Welcome to GottaDeal!

thanks. It sound very good, can you give me the link to check it, is it the dell that is post in "deals"?

thanks. It sound very good, can you give me the link to check it, is it the dell that is post in "deals"?
Nope, it's available only at your local CompUSA tomorrow between 6PM-Midnight.

http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=33525

ohh thats bad my nearest compusa is 125 miles from where I live. thanks I'll keep looking for something else.