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04/14/2008 06:14:37 PM · #1 |
| I need a laptop but I don't much money for one. I just need it for my post processing work, internet, downloading and playing music. Should I look at eBay or Craigslist or something? |
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04/14/2008 06:32:31 PM · #2 |
What's your budget?
For all your listed uses except one, a very basic machine would do well. For post-processing work, however, an inexpensive laptop is really not appropriate. The displays on inexpensive laptops are terrible for photo editing. Specifically, they have severe gamma shift with viewing angle, making it difficult or impossible to judge whether the output is acceptable. |
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04/14/2008 06:45:50 PM · #3 |
| would a desktop do? a better desktop can be had for less money, and the advantage is you can upgrade components as you have the budget. |
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04/14/2008 06:52:21 PM · #4 |
| I got my HP with Vista, Pentium etc all-inclusive, for Internet use only, as a refurbished via Future Shop for $500 some Cdn, with 3-yr warranty about $700. |
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04/14/2008 07:59:27 PM · #5 |
| I just got an email from Dell .. they have a Vostro 1500 Laptop, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, XP Home or Vista Home basic, 2GB Memory, CD/DVD burner, 128MG NVIDIA graphics card and 80GB hard drive (upgrade to 120GB for an additional $25 or 160GB for an additional $75). They are calling it a 2 day sale but I've seen them last longer. Total price without the hard drive upgrade is $499 with free shipping. Let me know if you need the link to the laptop and I will PM it to you. |
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04/14/2008 08:04:44 PM · #6 |
| HP and Dell both have outlets with refurbished items at fairly low prices... |
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04/14/2008 08:13:26 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Katmystiry:
I just got an email from Dell .. they have a Vostro 1500 Laptop, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, XP Home or Vista Home basic, 2GB Memory, CD/DVD burner, 128MG NVIDIA graphics card and 80GB hard drive (upgrade to 120GB for an additional $25 or 160GB for an additional $75). They are calling it a 2 day sale but I've seen them last longer. Total price without the hard drive upgrade is $499 with free shipping. Let me know if you need the link to the laptop and I will PM it to you. |
Kat, I would be interested in a link to that. |
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04/14/2008 08:40:26 PM · #8 |
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04/14/2008 08:57:15 PM · #9 |
| you should also check the dell deals page on edealinfo.com here |
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04/14/2008 09:53:18 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by karmat:
Kat, I would be interested in a link to that. |
As would i. When i build the system to these specs, it comes out to almost $900, so that's a great deal. |
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04/14/2008 11:55:37 PM · #11 |
| PM's to those that requested have been sent! I'm happy to help when I can :) |
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04/15/2008 11:17:56 AM · #12 |
| Thanks for the responses! That Dell deal sounds awesome but I won't have the money to get one for another couple weeks. Ill check out those refurbished deals though. |
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04/15/2008 11:54:58 AM · #13 |
| I'm a big fan of craigslist personally! I got an $1100 sony laptop last spring for $800. Maybe I was just lucky but I really like it. I'm pretty sure you could find more deals closer to your price range on there, if your willing to take the time to look. |
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