[Mushy]

I need to get a notebook by this summer before school start. Can anyone please recommend a good notebook? I'll be using in my dorm and maybe carrying it to class also. So it should be light and portable. Price range is $2,000 or less. It need to be user friendly, fast, and won't break down on me since I don't know anything about computer. I probably will use it to go online, hw, typing, photoshop, music, and maybe download a little. Thanks a lot in advance. =)

[juicyness]

okiies im back lool. i got the hp pavilion dv2000 t5750 i think. its an entertainment pc (written on the laptop - lol) anyways i got it like a week ago and it frozed twice on me yesterday annndd i was only watching some stuff on youtube. really disappointing anyways im planning on returning it and ill prolly end up buying a macbook (the 1149.99CDN in best buy) not sure if its better than the one i have now but ahhh its soo disappointingg. its jst almost a week old and it freaakkiin froooozeed alreaddyy! ahh!

oh btw im using my laptop right now and it didnt freeze yet so iunno =\ maybe i overused it or iunno. whats good with macbooks though? a lot of people loves macbook while the half dont =S

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or maybe ill reformat it ? =\
is the promotion for macbook + ipod also in canada?

[SixMyths08]

hey i'm starting college next year and i was planning on getting a Mac Book. considering that there is a promotion going on, the free ipod deal, which may mean they are trying to get rid of their old models so new ones can come in, do you guys suggest waiting after the promotion is over to get a Mac?

i dont want to get a mac book for school and find that like two weeks later they apple released a whole new notebook. since i'm getting it for college i want the newest and most recently released one out there.

[sapphirebluebabii]

thats not something any specific laptop can do well, all it requires is access to the internet and a big hard drive (although you'll probably use it up sooner or later and an external one will become necessary).

well.. the next generation of laptops have better connectivity to the internet.. which I guess is if incase you have an urge to download while being in the middle of nowhere.

ohh so all i need is a big hard drive ? uhh.. what about a bigger RAM ? will it be better if thats bigger too ? and how many gigabytes do you think will i need ?

[Godotology]

I need to get a notebook by this summer before school start. Can anyone please recommend a good notebook? I'll be using in my dorm and maybe carrying it to class also. So it should be light and portable. Price range is $2,000 or less. It need to be user friendly, fast, and won't break down on me since I don't know anything about computer. I probably will use it to go online, hw, typing, photoshop, music, and maybe download a little. Thanks a lot in advance. =)

I feel anything 14" and under will be nice to carry to class. I carry a 13.3" laptop myself. If you can wait till mid-late summer, there will be new notebooks. if you need one urgently.. the Sony SZ, Asus W7, Dell XPS M1330, and Macbook are nice for the 13.3" size range. 12" models, the Lenovo X series is probably the best, one of the lightest and sturdiest (but looks very boring and has an average screen).

if you already have another computer to do most of your stuff.. you might want to try those new "Netbooks", like the Asus EEE PC, MSI Wind, and a bunch of new models coming out that dont have names yet. they're super light, small, and cheap. but they're not powerful and good for mostly surfing the net and typing stuff.. which is why its only for those people who already have some other kind of computer

ohh so all i need is a big hard drive ? uhh.. what about a bigger RAM ? will it be better if thats bigger too ? and how many gigabytes do you think will i need ?

Ram is not so important for downloading unless you run a bunch of other programs at the same time. But its important for your operating system, and with Vista, you need at least 2 gb.

hey i'm starting college next year and i was planning on getting a Mac Book. considering that there is a promotion going on, the free ipod deal, which may mean they are trying to get rid of their old models so new ones can come in, do you guys suggest waiting after the promotion is over to get a Mac?

i dont want to get a mac book for school and find that like two weeks later they apple released a whole new notebook. since i'm getting it for college i want the newest and most recently released one out there.

its true, new macs come out late summer, early fall. if you can wait that long, then wait. If not then don't feel too much buyers regret.. you're getting a free ipod.. and quite frankly.. anyone using a regular Macbook probably doesn't do anything really demanding that would require something much better. The macbook's chassis is probably in its mid age (I believe its going to be the 3rd version?).. so I think the next Macbook will still use the same body, just with a new processor. but i think they MIGHT give this new one an LED backlit screen.. which are very nice..

if your going for the macbook pro... then i think the maij change will be a newer processor, and a new video card. but the pros already include LED backlit screens since last year

okiies im back lool. i got the hp pavilion dv2000 t5750 i think. its an entertainment pc (written on the laptop - lol) anyways i got it like a week ago and it frozed twice on me yesterday annndd i was only watching some stuff on youtube. really disappointing anyways im planning on returning it and ill prolly end up buying a macbook (the 1149.99CDN in best buy) not sure if its better than the one i have now but ahhh its soo disappointingg. its jst almost a week old and it freaakkiin froooozeed alreaddyy! ahh!

oh btw im using my laptop right now and it didnt freeze yet so iunno =\ maybe i overused it or iunno. whats good with macbooks though? a lot of people loves macbook while the half dont =S

edit
or maybe ill reformat it ? =\
is the promotion for macbook + ipod also in canada?

well first you should post in troubleshooting section. next, while I think HP's aren't great.. some of these problems could simply be software related. Have you tried reformatting and using HP's restore option? you may also need more RAM if it doesnt run too well.

as far as Macbooks go.. go for Macbooks if you like the Mac operating system. its as simple as that.
many people have opinions over the apple thing because they're either Apple fanboys, or the other extreme, apple haters.
I don't really have any opinions other than that they simply use a different operating system and that the designs are quite nice.

As for the Macbook laptop itself.. I really like its simple form factor, its screen, and keyboard. Its also built quite well for something thats all plastic. Its actually really heavy for a 13.3" laptop, yet thin too. I don't really like some of its port selection though, or that while its really simple.. its really difficult to take it apart and add/fix things yourself (other laptops generally give users access to the Hard drive, RAM, etc easily)

[Fascination Street]

I have no idea how many times this question has been posted (sorry)....but I'll ask it anyway

right-o. so it's time for me to get a new notebook. i have a dell right now, and it's fine I'm not too crazy about it. i use it for entertainment (lots of movie watching), the usual school work (papers, papers and papers) and the internet. my dad is all about the pc and since coming to school (esp. the one im at) ive become more interested in macs.

seeing as how this is going to be the last notebook my dad is going to provide me with, i want it to be something that is reliable, relatively light (i travel cross country at least 3x a year and i take my notebook with me and i take it to class as well....or i try), and preferably $1500 or cheaper ive become comfortable with the mac operating system, so that isn't a big deal for me. the big winning point for me is that it seems the graphic programs, esp for photos, seem a lot easier to use which i like because i have a lot of pictures. plus, my schools computer store has some sweet deals for mac notebooks.

......so any suggestions

[sapphirebluebabii]

sorry but why would i need a bigger ram if i had vista ? lol. just wondering...

[Godotology]

I have no idea how many times this question has been posted (sorry)....but I'll ask it anyway

right-o. so it's time for me to get a new notebook. i have a dell right now, and it's fine I'm not too crazy about it. i use it for entertainment (lots of movie watching), the usual school work (papers, papers and papers) and the internet. my dad is all about the pc and since coming to school (esp. the one im at) ive become more interested in macs.

seeing as how this is going to be the last notebook my dad is going to provide me with, i want it to be something that is reliable, relatively light (i travel cross country at least 3x a year and i take my notebook with me and i take it to class as well....or i try), and preferably $1500 or cheaper ive become comfortable with the mac operating system, so that isn't a big deal for me. the big winning point for me is that it seems the graphic programs, esp for photos, seem a lot easier to use which i like because i have a lot of pictures. plus, my schools computer store has some sweet deals for mac notebooks.

......so any suggestions

well if you can wait till mid or end of summer, the new notebooks will be out. anyways you probably want something 14.1" or under. check out my 13.3" suggestion I made to some one else earlier.

sorry but why would i need a bigger ram if i had vista ? lol. just wondering...

vista is more resource consuming than xp

[bLufurBaLL]

do you think dell will release a new inspiron 1420 laptop soon? I just bought one.. and I thought that that was the newer model...

oh nvm.. I found info about it. Luckily the 14' is suppose to be out around october .. so I would've needed a laptop anyways..

[sapphirebluebabii]

oh.. okay then. got it =]]

[Godotology]

do you think dell will release a new inspiron 1420 laptop soon? I just bought one.. and I thought that that was the newer model...

oh nvm.. I found info about it. Luckily the 14' is suppose to be out around october .. so I would've needed a laptop anyways..

the 1420 is not a new model, it was released last summer. The Vostro 1400 is the same laptop, just painted all black, renamed and aimed at different consumers (i owned the 1400 for a few weeks).

It will be replaced by the Dell Studio Inspiron 1435

[jefferislame]

not sure if it's been asked.. but anyways, i'm looking for a laptop for college and like as much as i don't like Dell, i think i'm settling for one.. but, is a dell good? i've always had this perspective that it's slow.

[DONNA<3]

macbook pro or dell xps m1530? 15_0 haha which onee. i know the xps is good for gaming but..thats a very minor thing on my list..which notebook is better...

[Godotology]

not sure if it's been asked.. but anyways, i'm looking for a laptop for college and like as much as i don't like Dell, i think i'm settling for one.. but, is a dell good? i've always had this perspective that it's slow.

slow is something that depends on the specifications and software, not the name of the brand.
Dell has improved quite a bit in these last 2-3 years, and is still one of the best values in terms of performance/price.
the question is when do you need it by and how much you want to spend. like I said a million times. next month is when we'll see new notebooks

macbook pro or dell xps m1530? 15_0 haha which onee. i know the xps is good for gaming but..thats a very minor thing on my list..which notebook is better...

they're both good and are similar in many ways, depending on how you configure it. BUT right now (you better hurry) there's a VERY good XPS M1530 deal going on. check notebookreview's deal section for more.

[jefferislame]

wells, my budget is less than 1000 for sure but no more than 899 for a computer without tax.

[Godotology]

wells, my budget is less than 1000 for sure but no more than 899 for a computer without tax.

well, some places don't charge tax so keep that in mind. but your budget does limit you to pretty much lower end Dells, HP and Vaio. But as far as lower end goes, Dell gives you more bang for the buck. If you already have a main computer, perhaps you should consider a netbook instead

[raindrops]

Which is trusted more, Dell or the Sony Vaio?

[dot1q]

I REALLY want one of those 8.9" Toshiba tablets~~! Buying a Samsung Q1 was the biggest mistake I've ever made. Bought it a year ago and I've never touched it after the first couple of weeks. These Toshiba tablets ARE what I should have waited for. *sigh*

[jefferislame]

sorry, another question. i was told that the higher the Ghz is the faster it is, is that true? and, what is ram? i break a computer and fix it again. but i can never figure out it's technological definition for the parts and what not. thanks in advance (:

[wakaka*]

So I'll be getting a laptop before I start university in September.. problem is, I can't decide which one to get! To be honest, I don't know much about computers.. my brothers and friends do, but I've been bugging them enough to come down to a few choices. I'm wondering if any of you own these, or know about them:

1) Sony VAIO VGN-FZ445DB ($899.99 CAD) - 15.4"
I love the slimness of it, but might be too big to be carried everywhere around campus. It doesn't have a designated video card, and is only middle-range in terms of speed. It's my favourite in terms of looks though!

2) ASUS F8P-C1B ($1100 CAD) - 14.1"
I'm somewhat leaning towards this one because it is cheaper than most other ones, and will do for my needs. However, specs are around average.

3) ASUS F8SN-B1 ($1175 CAD) - 14.1"
In terms of specs, this one should be the best - fast, video card for movies/games, space. A bit pricier than what I had intended to spend, seeing that I don't need a great one for school.

4) ASUS U3S-A1W ($1200 CAD) - 13.3"
Apparently the price I can get this one for is really good. The only thing it lacks might be the CD-Rom.. so I need an external one. It's nice and light, but not sure if I want the hassle of having to carry an external CD-Rom.

Correct me if I'm wrong on these!