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Ok, my laptop is going out on me and I figured I better get one now. You guys know so much about this stuff I thought I would get your suggestions. By the way, my daughter loves her asus netbook that Santa brought for Christmas, thanks to your suggestions.

Anyway, I'm wanting a 15" (the one I have now is just too big), and I would like to stay in the $500 range. Mostly all I do is check email, surf the web and play farmville. I do have about 4000 songs for my ipod too. So, can you guys recommend a laptop? Thanks in advance for your help.

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I'm wanting a 15" laptop. My daughter got a netbook for Christmas and I just don't think I could get used to one that small. My laptop I use now (it could die anyday) has a 17" screen, I like the large one but, it's so bulky moving it around, I think anything under 15" would kill my eyes. I really need to try and find something soon, I know my dell won't last much longer. Battery life is really important too. Any other suggestions?
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The laptop deals haven't been blazing. I just bought a 17.3" laptop from Staples for $650 and I'm enjoying it.

 

Any laptop you find from 400-500 dollars will do everything you need, since you aren't a "power" user. Just try to search for one that has about a 320gb hard drive. I wouldn't buy an Acer, so stick to the HP/Dell/Toshiba of the world. I don't recommend Sony laptops either, they tend to fail a lot in my experience.

 

If you find any laptops, try to match the specs up against each other and see what's the better deal.

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How about this one:

 

Compaq Presario CQ61Z series

 

Now $429.99 After $100 Instant Rebate

 

This prices comes with all the following:

  • 15.6" diagonal widescreen display
  • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
  • AMD Sempron Processor for Notebook PCs M120 (2.1GHz, 512KB L2 Cache)
  • 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
  • FREE Upgrade to 250GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive from 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive (you need to make sure you CHOOSE this one, otherwise it comes with the 160 gb, but for free may as well get the 250gb)
  • ATI Radeon HD 4200 Graphics with 128MB Display Cache Memory
  • 15.6" diagonal High Definition HP Brightview Display (1366x768)
  • SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
  • Microphone Only
  • Wireless 802.11b/g/n Card
  • HP Color Matching Keyboard
  • 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
  • No Modem
  • Microsoft® Works 9.0

http://hpshopping.speedera.net/www.shopping.hp.com/shopping/images/products/CQ61Zseries_150.gif

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Staples has this:

 

HP G60-630 Laptop

 

Reg: $639.98

Save: -$39.00

Now: $600.98

Instant Savings: -$71.00

Rebate: -$50.00

Price after rebate: $479.98

 

Comes with:

  • 15.6" Diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
  • Intel® Pentium® Processor T4400
  • 3GB installed memory
  • 320GB hard drive
  • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
  • LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVDñR/RW with Double Layer Support
  • HP Imprint in high-gloss black & webcam with integrated microphone
  • Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n WLAN
  • 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery

http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0354490_sc7?$sku$

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Dell has this:

 

Dell Inspiron 15

 

Now $449 Was $554

  • Intel® Celeron® 900 (1MB cache/2.20GHz/800Mhz FSB)
  • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
  • 1 Year Basic Service Plan
  • 3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz
  • 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
  • 6-cell battery
  • No Webcam Option
  • Dell Wireless 1397 802.11g Half Mini-Card
  • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
  • 8X CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
  • High Definition Audio 2.0
  • Jet Black
  • My Accessories
  • Microsoft® Works 9
  • McAfee SecurityCenter, 30-Day Trial
  • Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year
  • Bright, glossy widescreen 15.6 WLED display (1366x768)
  • Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0
  • Integrated 10/100 Network Card
  • Intel® CELERON® Processor

http://i.dell.com/das/dih.ashx/314x314/images/global/products/314x314/laptop-inspiron-15-right-black-alternate-314.jpg

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One more!

 

eMachines eME627-5583 - Black

Item # 533703 at Microcenter

 

Now $299.99 Was $349.99

 

* AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor TF-20

* 2GB DDR2-667 RAM

* 160GB 5,400RPM Hard Drive

* Super Multi 8x DVD Double-Layer Drive

* 5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader

* ATI Radeon™ HD 3200

* 10/100 Network

* 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®

* 15.6" HD Widescreen XGA High-Brightness Display

* Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

* Black

 

http://microcenter.com/images/shared/products/0326326_533703.jpg

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Best Buy has one

 

Asus - Laptop with Intel® Core™ i3 Processor

 

Our Price:

$629.99

 

* Intel® Core™ i3-330M processor

Features 1066MHz system bus, 3MB L2 cache and 2.13GHz processor speed.

* The all new 2010 Intel® Core i3 processor

Features smart 4-way processing performance for HD quality computing. Intel® HD Graphics provide extra graphics power for your laptop when you need it.

* 4GB DDR3 memory

For multitasking power.

* Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support

Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media.

* 15.6" LED-backlit LCD high-definition widescreen display

With 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity.

* 500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)

Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.

* Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD HM55

For lush images. HDMI port for connection to an HDTV. Two built-in stereo speakers with an Azalia-compliant audio chip.

* Built-in 1.3MP webcam

Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends.

* Facial recognition technology

Protects sensitive information.

* 8-in-1 media reader

Supports MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, miniSD, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo formats.

* IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports

For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.

* Built-in wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)

Connect to the Internet without wires.

* Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN

With RJ-45 connector for quick and easy wired Web connection.

* Weighs 6.3 lbs. and measures just 1.3" thin

For portable power.

* Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled

Provides a stable computing platform.

* Best Buy Software Installer

Personalize your PC! Discover and install just the software and services you want. Learn more.

* Software package included

With Adobe Reader 9.

* Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

 

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I just bought an hp 17 in laptop from Sam's Club. Had Windows Vista which I upgraded. Out of box & missing remote manual & cables but I got it for $301 + tax. Perfect for me. If you're a Sam's club member go to the service desk and ask what laptops they have out of box. You can find GREAT deals that way not only on laptops but cameras end even Ipods.
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