I have decided to purchase a laptop computer, but I would like some opinions from people who already own laptop computers. Which brands out there have you had good luck with?? Which brands have you had the most problems with?? Which brands have the best tech support?? Am I better off buying direct from sony, dell or gateway, for example, than going down to circuit city or best buy?? I would appreciate any help or feedback from experiences you have had out there in the past year. Thank you everyone for all your help!!
Posts Tagged ‘Laptop’
What are some good laptop qualities?
09
Jun
I want to buy myself a laptop because I don’t like having my computer in my room and I want to be able to move around as I use it a lot.
Anyway, I plan on using this to check my email, facebook and instant message. I will also probably use it to type documents and listen to music. I would like something that has a CD disk drive and I want to be able to have enough memory to install programs that I may need.
I want it to be easily compatible with the internet, and would prefer that has Windows Vista.
I also want it to be thin, but have a large screen (what size is considered large, medium or small?), I want it to be very easy to carry around.
I want to spend no more than 700 or 800 dollars.
What is a good brand? How much memory should it have? What are some questions I should be asking myself before I buy and do you suggest any laptops?
Help! Looking for an inexpensive laptop, light weight, and fast. suggestions?
08
Jun
OK
then I want a fast Laptop with good memory that’s not too expensive..for everyday work..
Memory card STUCK IN LAPTOP! (PLEASE HELP!!!)?
08
Jun
Argh I feel so stupid!!!!
Well, I was putting my mom’s memory card into my laptop to put pictures on it when I realized it was too small to use that memory card slot, but then I tapped it and it got pushed in! Then I tried to get it out with tweezers and it went down even further!!!! Now it’s REALLY stuck! And I cant get tweezers in the slot cuz its too thin. WHAT CAN I DO?!?! I can’t afford to ruin my laptop OR the memory card! They both have valuable information on them!! (Especially my mom’s memory card) I heard using two bits of wire and superglue works to pull it out… but will it ruin the memory card?
PLEASE HELP!
I need a definate way to fix this before I tell her what happened. So at least maybe she’ll let me off easy.
What laptop would you recommend?
08
Jun
I need to get a new laptop, and I’m not looking for anything too expensive. But I do like my laptop to be portable but also sleek/sexy kind, thin-and-light (4-6lbs) kind. Is ther any brand you’d recommend or a model? (btw not a mac user sry) Thanks ahead
which laptop is better for gaming?
07
Jun
I wanted a good laptop for everthing but mostly games. I wanna play a game called champions online. it has better graphics then WoW so i want to know if one of these 2 would be better to buy.
HP – Pavilion Laptop with AMD Turion™ II Dual-Core Mobile ProcessorWhat’s Included
HP Pavilion Laptop with AMD Turion™ II Dual-Core Mobile Processor
6-cell lithium-ion battery
AC power adapter
Software: Microsoft Works; Cyberlink DVD Suite; Adobe Acrobat Reader and more
HP Mobile remote
Owner’s manual
Product Features
VISION Technology Premium by AMD
For every detail to jump right off the screen when you’re viewing high-definition movies and videos, playing games, converting MP3 tracks or video chatting online.
AMD Turion™ II dual-core mobile processor M500*
Features 2 processing cores, 1MB L2 cache and 2.2GHz processor speed per core.
6GB DDR2 DIMM memory
For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.
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; also supports LightScribe direct-disc labels using compatible LightScribe media.
15.6″ LED high-definition widescreen display
With BrightView technology and 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity.
320GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200 graphics
Features up to 3070MB total graphics memory for lush images. HDMI output for connecting to an HDTV. Altec Lansing audio with SRS Premium Sound.
HP Mobile remote
For easy control over media.
Built-in webcam with digital microphone
Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends.
5-in-1 digital media reader
Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats.
3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. 1 eSATA/USB combo port.
Built-in wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
Connect to the Internet without wires.
Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN
With RJ-45 connector and 56 Kbps modem for flexible wired Web connectivity options.
Weighs 6.5 lbs. and measures just 1.6″ thin
For portable power.
Long battery life
Of up to 4 hours and 15 minutes to give you more time away from an outlet.
HP Espresso Imprint finish
For a stylish look.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable computing platform.
Software package included
With Microsoft Works, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Adobe Acrobat Reader and more. 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 also included.
ENERGY STAR qualified
Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
AMD, AMD Arrow logo, AMD Turion, AMD PowerNow!, HyperTransport and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
*Model number indicates relative mobility and performance among this AMD processor class.
**AMD’s Enhanced Virus Protection provides additional protection against buffer overflow viruses. AMD and its partners strongly recommend you continue to use third-party anti-virus software as part of your total security solution.
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HP – Pavilion Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor – What’s Included
HP Pavilion Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
6-cell lithium-ion battery
AC adapter, power cord/cable
Software: Microsoft Works; Cyberlink DVD Suite; Adobe Acrobat Reader and more
HP mobile remote
Owner’s manual
Product Features
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T6600
Features 2 processing cores, 800MHz frontside bus, 2MB L2 cache and 2.2GHz processor speed per core.
2 high-performance processing cores
To run multiple demanding applications simultaneously without hesitation.
4GB DDR3 memory
For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Create custom DVDs; also supports LightScribe direct-disc labels using compatible LightScribe media.
15.6″ high-definition widescreen display
With LED BrightView technology and 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 4500MHD
Features up to 1695MB total video memory for intense detail.
Built-in webcam with microphone
Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends.
5-in-1 media reader
Supports Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard and xD-Picture Card.
3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. 1 eSATA/USB combo port.
Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.
Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN
With RJ-45 connector for quick and easy wired Web connection.
Weighs 6.3 lbs. and measures just 1.6″ thin
i couldnt put the rest of the list on there but you get the idea of what its suppose to be. please help im buying it tomorrow thanks!
finding a good laptop?
07
Jun
i want a good fast, small, light weight, thin, one..
& it has a good reputation..like from teh company
i want to use it for like internet use & pictures…mostly.
Which is the best laptop out of these?
06
Jun
Compaq – Presario Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2370
Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core mobile processor T2370 with 533MHz frontside bus, 1MB L2 cache and 1.73GHz processor speed
1GB DDR2 memory for multitasking power, expandable to 2GB
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible media
15.4″ WXGA high-definition LCD widescreen display with BrightView technology and 1280 x 800 resolution
160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with up to 251MB shared video memory; S-video output; built-in Altec Lansing audio
3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer
Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g); built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN (with RJ-45 connector); high-speed 56 Kbps modem
Weighs 5.8 lbs. and measures just 1.6″ thin for easy portability; 6-cell lithium-ion battery and AC adapter
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled; software package included with HP Photosmart Essentials, muvee autoProducer, Adobe Acrobat Reader and more
Dell – Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2370 – Jet Black
Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core mobile processor T2370 with 1MB L2 cache and 1.73GHz processor speed
2GB DDR2 memory for multitasking power, expandable to 4GB
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible media
Glossy 15.4″ WXGA high-definition widescreen display with 1280 x 800 resolution
160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 integrated graphics with up to 256MB as allocated by Windows Vista; high-definition 2.0 audio; S-video output
Top-side media buttons to easily play, pause, stop, fast-forward and rewind at the touch of a button
8-in-1 digital media reader supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Density, Secure Digital High Capacity, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD-Picture Card and SDIO formats
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer
Built-in Dell 1395 wireless networking mini-card (802.11b/g); Dell’s advanced antenna design features 3 antennas to find and connect to networks with ease, delivering enhanced wireless reception; standard Wi-Fi Catcher to quickly locate wireless hotspots
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet network card; 56 Kbps modem
Weighs 6.2 lbs. and measures 1″–1.5″ thin for portable power; 6-cell lithium-ion battery
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled; software package included with Microsoft Works 8 and Roxio Creator Basic
Dell Inspiron I1525-100B
Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor T2370, 2GB DDR2 memory, 160GB hard drive and high-speed wireless networking; attractive design in jet black Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW drive, glossy 15.4″ widescreen, Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, top-side media buttons, 8-in-1 media reader and Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1
Toshiba Satellite® L45-S7423 15.4″ Laptop
Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor T2310 at 1.46GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB
Configured with 1024MB PC5300 DDR2 SDRAM (both memory slots may be occupied) to 2048MB max
120GB hard drive, DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 11 formats
15.4″ diagonal widescreen TruBrite® TFT LCD display at 1280×800 native resolution (WXGA)
Modem, 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet, Integrated Wi-Fi® compliant Realtek 802.11b/g wireless
Toshiba Satellite® A205-S5804
Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor T2330, 1.60GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 533MHz FSB
DVD SuperMulti (+/- R double layer) supports 11 formats
Integrated 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet, Wi-Fi compliant Realtek 802.11/b/g wireless LAN
1024MB RAM to max of 2048MB, PC5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz
15.4″ digital widescreen TRUBRITE® TFT LCD display at 1280×800
Compaq Presario F750US Laptop
1.9 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TK-57, 512KB L2 cache NVIDIA GeForce 7000M graphics with up to 287MB shared memory using Windows Vista Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN, 802.11 b/g WLAN, high-speed 56K modem 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader
HP Pavilion dv6810us
AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60 operating at 2.0GHz 1MB (512KB+512KB) L2 cache Up to 1600MHz frontside bus 3GB of DDR2 SDRAM memory (2 DIMMs) Maximum memory capacity: 4GB (Available system memory will be considerably less than this amount and will vary by model and system configuration. This is due to the use of shared video memory and operating system limits.) 160GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive LightScribe SuperMulti DVD drive with Double Layer support (reads/writes DVD±R/RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R Double Layer, CD-R/RW) ExpressCard/54 slot, also supports ExpressCard/34 802.11b/g wireless LAN Bluetooth, for short-range wireless transfers of up to 30′ with other Bluetooth-enabled devices 10/100Base-T Ethernet network port (RJ-45) 56K V.92 modem 3 USB 2.0 ports 1 FireWire (IEEE 1394) port 1 S-video out port 1 notebook expansion port 3 5-in-1 memory card reader: reads SD, MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro and xD-Picture Card nVidia GeForce Go 7150M graphics with up to 1071MB shared memory Altec Lansing audio with stereo speakers Integrated microphone; microphone input jack and headphone output jack HP mobile remote control Stereo earbud headphones (1 pair) 6-cell lithium-ion battery; 65W AC adapter
What’s the difference between a laptop computer and a notebook computer?
06
Jun
Which is the best? My application would be mainly, when we travel, to use it for e-mail, games, and surfing web. Possibly for photos in the future. I see ads for laptops & ads for notebooks, but I really don’t know the difference or which one would be better for the price.
battlefield 2 wich laptop is better to play bf2?
06
Jun
HP – Pavilion Laptop with Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology – Bronze/Chrome
Intel® Centrino® processor technology with interrelated Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T5800
Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5100AGN network connection and extended battery life capability.
4GB DDR2 memory
For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB. 800MHz frontside bus, 2MB L2 cache and 2.0GHz processor speed.
Blu-ray Disc-enabled DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
Features full read support for next-generation Blu-ray Disc (BD-ROM). Double-layer support using compatible media.
17″ WXGA+ high-definition widescreen display
with BrightView Infinity technology and 1440 x 900 resolution showcases your movies and games in stunning clarity.
320GB SATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Offers spacious storage options and fast read/write times. HP ProtectSmart hard drive protection locks the hard drive in place when it senses abrupt motion for improved data safety.
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics
Features up to 512MB dedicated video memory and up to 2302MB total available memory for lush images and vivid detail. 1 HDMI port for easy connectivity to an HDTV.
See the benefits of an NVIDIA graphics processor in your laptop.
QuickPlay media buttons
Puts your media within easy reach. HP mobile remote included.
Built-in webcam with microphone
Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends.
5-in-1 digital media reader
Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card.
IEEE 1394 port and 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. 1 eSATA/USB combo port.
Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
Wirelessly connect to the Internet.
Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
With RJ-45 connector and 56 Kbps modem for quick and easy wired Web connection. Expansion port 3 for additional connectivity.
Weighs 7.6 lbs. and measures just 1.7″ thin
For portable power.
Long battery life
Of up to 3 hours and 15 minutes to give you more time away from an outlet.
High-gloss HP Imprint finish
Features a decorative wave pattern. Backlit media control panel for ease-of-use.
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled
Software package included with Microsoft Works and more. 60-day trial of Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition included.
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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Dell – XPS Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 – Black
Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor T8100
Features 2 processing cores, 800MHz frontside bus, 2MB L2 cache and 2.1GHz processor speed per core.
The next-generation Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
Based on the innovative Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, so it runs faster and is more energy-efficient for cooler, quieter operation.
4GB DDR2 memory
For multitasking power.
Blu-ray Disc-enabled DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
Features full read and write support for next-generation Blu-ray Disc (BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE). Double-layer support using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media.
15.4″ WXGA high-definition widescreen display
With TrueLife technology and 1280 x 800 resolution for stunning images.
320GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Provides plenty of storage space and fast read/write times.
Biometric fingerprint reader
For secure access to your data.
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics
With up to 256MB of dedicated video memory for dazzling colors and stunning graphics. HDMI output for improved connectivity.
See the benefits of an NVIDIA graphics processor in your laptop.
Built-in 2.0-megapixel webcam
Livens up Internet chat, instant messaging and blogs with color photos and video.
8-in-1 media card reader
Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital IO, Secure Digital High Capacity, Secure Digital HD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard and xD-Picture Card for fast and easy media transfer.
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
Built-in Dell 1505N mini-card
Dell’s advanced antenna design features 3 antennas to find and connect to networks with ease, delivering enhanced wireless reception; standard Wi-Fi Catcher to quickly locate wireless hotspots.
Built-in 10/100 Ethernet network card and 56 Kbps modem
For easy connection to the Internet
Weighs 6.5 lbs. and measures a maximum of 1.4″ thin
For portable power.
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Software package included with Microsoft Works 9 and Roxio Creator 10 Dell Edition.
Trend Micro Internet Security preinstalled
With 15 months of protection.
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
cant decide do i get a apple laptop or a micosoft laptop.?
06
Jun
in my house everything is microsoft computers, printers, and software. but i love the way apple laptops look, work, and everything. but what should i get an apple laptop or a microsoft laptop. my dream laptop, would be thin, sleek, fast with the internet, and can hold alot of songs and pictures. i know the cheaper wise decison would be to get the microsoft. im looking at an apple pro macbook, but im not sure what microsoft laptops are good.
i think ill go with a microsoft laptop but what are some good microsoft laptops. that are thin, sleek, stylish, fast with the internet, and holds a lot of memory?
A GOOD LAPTOP RECOMMENDATION?????????
05
Jun
Well, I have a Dell Inspiron 1525 (green) I got it about i would say 8 months ago, but I don’t really like it anymore.. i wanna get a new one.. so i just wanted some good recommendations on laptops.. i want a laptop not too big.. but not too small a normal size… i want it to be fast.. for internet,games,schoolwork,music,etc. what i had in mind were an apple macbook the very thin one.. it’s about $1500 or an HP that costs about $850 so i really don’t care about the price i just want a laptop that is worth it.. and that never crashes down with viruses or breaks easily.. well all help would be appreciated…
P.S. if anyone is interested in buying my laptop i’ll sell it for $450 =]
it’s like brand new.. i just want to change laptop.. =] it’s Dell Inspiron 1525 (apple green)
email me at starzy10dc@yahoo.com
what is a good laptop that is good quality?
05
Jun
-Not too expensive
- has to come in shiny white
- thin
-light weight.
the most important thing it has to have is that it functions well and is WHITE…
if it has a webcam built in that would be GREAT!
just for an everyday at home use…