Advice Needed--laptop shopping

Saturday, July 26, 2003 by JDavidHarper | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk

Due to a fortunate mixup, I may soon be in the market for a new laptop computer. Do you have any recommendations? It has to be less than $1000, preferably $800. I was thinking of the Sony VAIO PCG-FR130, which I can get at the bestbuy website for $1150 - 250 rebates = $900. Is that a good computer, or are there any better ones I should get?

Thanks!
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EventHorizon
Reply #1 Saturday, July 26, 2003 2:20 PM
I vote for a Dell Inspiron.Even the 'Lower end' models are still quite good and can be purchased for under 1k. Think P4 2+ghz and 256mb or more ram.

kona0197
Reply #2 Saturday, July 26, 2003 8:09 PM
Intel = bad!
AMD = good!

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3681685

plese everone no flame war over cpu's! IMO AMD is the way to go!

XX
Reply #3 Saturday, July 26, 2003 9:28 PM
i bought my toshiba satellete 1905-s303 and it have been great, but dell does have a better deal on laptops.

kona0197
Reply #4 Saturday, July 26, 2003 9:32 PM
I am using a dell latitude. i have bought from them in the past. customer service is top notch and no other can touch them for satisfaction! I just wish they would get away from Intel. Then I would buy from them again.

SuperheroCanadian
Reply #5 Saturday, July 26, 2003 10:24 PM
again, like everyone else im gonna suggest dells, ive had not a single problem with my inspiron 7500 (aka the brick). Im an AMD user but i would have to say that intel makes better laptop chips

JDavidHarper
Reply #6 Sunday, July 27, 2003 12:23 PM
Is there a store that sells Dells, or do I have to order off of their website? I'd really like to see the laptop before I buy it.

XX
Reply #7 Sunday, July 27, 2003 1:51 PM
hmm dell do have a good sevice but read the return policy before buying it off site, since i have never seen it at stores.

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