[Nganie]

HP - Laptop with AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM-70 - $549.99
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1218010578702

Gateway - Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T3200 - Blue/Black - $649.99
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id...mp;type=product

Dell - Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5750 - Midnight Blue - $699.99
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1210378661986

Sony - VAIO Laptop with Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology - Silk White-$649.99
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id...mp;type=product


^^ i don't know much about laptop, so help me lol my budget is only $700. Im thinking to get the Sony Vaio, but idk...
I usually just go online, watch movies, download movies, music and that's it.

[Godotology]

HP - Laptop with AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM-70 - $549.99
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1218010578702

Gateway - Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T3200 - Blue/Black - $649.99
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id...mp;type=product

Dell - Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5750 - Midnight Blue - $699.99
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1210378661986

Sony - VAIO Laptop with Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology - Silk White-$649.99
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id...mp;type=product


^^ i don't know much about laptop, so help me lol my budget is only $700. Im thinking to get the Sony Vaio, but idk...
I usually just go online, watch movies, download movies, music and that's it.

Only the Vaio above is using newer technology.. the Gateway and Dell are models from last year.. they are using the older cpu.
In all honesty, all 4 will do what you want just fine.. your needs are nothing special and you will probably not notice the difference between any of them. The Vaio will also be bigger and heavier than the other 3.. but like I said, it is newer and using a more current CPU than the other 3.

However, the HP has an HDMI port. If you're going to use that, then go for the HP.

[Nganie]

thank you for your help! i know what i want now.

[jepho*]

The vaio fw (2nd vaio link) would be great for you. It just came out this year too, centrino2! Faster and supposedly uses less power. I got the new vaio sr, my 2nd choice was the fw. Great price as well. Goodluck choosing.

FW is a nice choice. They are now at the 2xx series (some places will still sell the 1xx series). the 2xx has the option for a higher resolution screen (WUXGA) and a better video card if you need those (but you'll most likely go over 1k)

thanks for your help :] hopefully the price will hold out until the end of the month...

[JAMMEDTOAST]

Hello ^^ I don't know much about laptops, I'm pretty flexible when it comes to this stuff.
Anything seems good to me since I've lived with a crappy desktop for too long.
Well, I'm planning to buy one at the end of December or January so I'd like some help ^^"

All that I know of that I want are:
15" widescreen
Portable
Possible gaming
Long battery life
$700 at most... but would prefer $600 or less
Videos, DVDs, music, pictures...
(^ but I might just keep those on my desktop since they're already there so these aren't as important)

The budget is tight but I'm willing to raise the price, even if it's a couple hundred, just as long as it's worth it.
Thank you so much for the help (in advance) ^___^"

[Godotology]

Hello ^^ I don't know much about laptops, I'm pretty flexible when it comes to this stuff.
Anything seems good to me since I've lived with a crappy desktop for too long.
Well, I'm planning to buy one at the end of December or January so I'd like some help ^^"

All that I know of that I want are:
15" widescreen
Portable
Possible gaming
Long battery life
$700 at most... but would prefer $600 or less
Videos, DVDs, music, pictures...
(^ but I might just keep those on my desktop since they're already there so these aren't as important)

The budget is tight but I'm willing to raise the price, even if it's a couple hundred, just as long as it's worth it.
Thank you so much for the help (in advance) ^___^"

what kind of gaming? the types of games you will play will depend on what video card can handle it. But in general
the video card will affect your battery life.

[1nsatiable]

So I still cant make up my mind about which laptop to get
Its still between the Dell.. or the Toshiba. The HP was FAR too heavy for me lol, almost 6lbs.


Dell 13.3" Laptop featuring Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5800 (1318-614E)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.a...amp;catid=20354

Base Features
Approximate Battery Life Dependant On Usage
Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 320GB 5400RPM
Optical Drive CD/DVD Writer
Processor Speed 2.00GHz
Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo T5800
RAM 3GB
Screen Size 13.3"

Graphics
Discrete Video Memory No
Expandable Video Memory No
Graphics Chipset Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
Integrated Video Memory Yes
Native Screen Resolution 1280 x 800
Upgradable Video System No
Video Memory 384MB

Audio
Audio Chipset SigmaTel STAC9228
Audio Output Multichannel
Digital Input No
Digital Output No
Hardware Volume Control Yes
Integrated Amplifier Yes
Integrated Microphone Yes
Microphone Input Yes
Speaker Wattage 2 Watts
Speakers No

Inputs/Outputs
Card Reader Yes
Card Reader - Compatible Memory Types Not Provided By Manufacturer
Composite Output 0
ExpressCard/34 Input Yes
ExpressCard/54 Input Yes
HDCP Compliant Yes
HDMI Port No
IEEE 1394 Input/Output 1
IR Receiver Yes
Number of Touchpad Buttons 2
PC Card Input
S-Video Output 1
Type of Keyboard QWERTY 101
Type of Modem 56K
Type of Pointing Device Touchpad
USB 2.0 2
VGA Output 1
Webcam Yes

Networking
Ethernet Port 10/100
Integrated Bluetooth No
Integrated WiFi 802.11 N

Power
Battery - Capacity 4800 mAh
Battery - Number of Cells 6-Cell
Battery Type Lithium-Ion

Computing Features
Processor Cache 2MB
Removable Storage No
System Bus 800MHz

Product Features
Notebook Depth 23.8 cm
Notebook Thickness (closed) 3.5 cm
Notebook Weight (including Battery) 1.8 kg
Notebook Width 31.8 cm
Warranty Labour 1 Year
Warranty Parts 1 Year


Toshiba 13.3" Portege Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5800 2GHz Laptop (M800-05D)
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetai...3331&catid=

Base Features
Approximate Battery Life Dependant On Usage
Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 320GB 5400RPM
Optical Drive DVD Super Multi Drive
Processor Speed 2.0GHz
Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5800
RAM 4096MB
Screen Size 13.3"
Graphics
Discrete Video Memory No
Expandable Video Memory Yes - Up To 1292MB
Graphics Chipset Mobile Intel GMA 4500M
Integrated Video Memory Yes
Native Screen Resolution 1280 x 800
Upgradable Video System No
Video Memory Up To 1292MB

Audio
Audio Chipset Conexant CX20561 Software Sound
Audio Output Stereo
Digital Input No
Digital Output Yes
Hardware Volume Control Yes
Integrated Amplifier No
Integrated Microphone Yes
Microphone Input Yes
Speaker Wattage Not Applicable
Speakers Yes

Inputs/Outputs
Card Reader Yes
Card Reader - Compatible Memory Types SD/MS/MS PRO/MMC/xD
Composite Output No
ExpressCard/34 Input Yes
ExpressCard/54 Input No
HDCP Compliant No
HDMI Port No
IEEE 1394 Input/Output 1
IR Receiver No
Number of Touchpad Buttons 2
PC Card Input ExpressCard
S-Video Output No
Type of Keyboard Bilingual
Type of Modem V.92 56K
Type of Pointing Device Touchpad
USB 2.0 3
VGA Output 1
Webcam Yes
Networking
Ethernet Port 10/100
Integrated Bluetooth No
Integrated WiFi 802.11a/g/n

Power
Battery - Capacity 3700mAh
Battery - Number of Cells 6-Cell
Battery Type Lithium-Ion
Computing Features
Processor Cache L2 2MB
Removable Storage No
System Bus 800MHz

Product Features
Notebook Depth 22.9 cm
Notebook Thickness (closed) 3.5 cm
Notebook Weight (including Battery) 2.09 kg
Notebook Width 31.4 cm
Warranty Labour 1 Year
Warranty Parts 1 Year


Toshiba Portege 13.3" Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor T3200 2.0GHz Laptop (M800-05C) - Pink
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetai...336&catid=#

I think they screwed up the weight and height of this thing lol ;p

Base Features
Approximate Battery Life Dependant On Usage
Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 250GB 5400RPM
Optical Drive DVD Super Multi Drive
Processor Speed 2.0GHz
Processor Type Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor T3200
RAM 4096MB
Screen Size 13.3"
Graphics
Discrete Video Memory No
Expandable Video Memory Yes - Up to 1292MB
Graphics Chipset Mobile Intel GMA 4500M
Integrated Video Memory Yes
Native Screen Resolution 1280x800
Upgradable Video System No
Video Memory 512MB Shared

Audio
Audio Chipset Conexant CX20561 Software Sound
Audio Output Stereo
Digital Input No
Digital Output Yes
Hardware Volume Control Yes
Integrated Amplifier No
Integrated Microphone Yes
Microphone Input Yes
Speaker Wattage No
Speakers Yes

Inputs/Outputs
Card Reader Yes
Card Reader - Compatible Memory Types SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD
Composite Output No
ExpressCard/34 Input Yes
ExpressCard/54 Input No
HDCP Compliant No
HDMI Port No
IEEE 1394 Input/Output 1
IR Receiver No
Number of Touchpad Buttons 2
PC Card Input ExpressCard
S-Video Output No
Type of Keyboard Bilingual
Type of Modem V.92 56K
Type of Pointing Device Touchpad
USB 2.0 3
VGA Output 1
Webcam Yes
Networking
Ethernet Port 10/100
Integrated Bluetooth No
Integrated WiFi 802.11b/g/n

Power
Battery - Capacity 3700mAh
Battery - Number of Cells 6-Cell
Battery Type Lithium-Ion
Computing Features
Processor Cache L2 1MB
Removable Storage No
System Bus 677MHz

Notebook Depth 22.9 cm
Notebook Thickness (closed) 3.5 cm
Notebook Weight (including Battery) 2.09 kg
Notebook Width 31.4 cm
Warranty Labour 1 Year
Warranty Parts 1 Year


I'm a university student and just need something thats lightweight to carry around campus and such. I plan on using it quite often, almost like a deskop since I'm usually never home.
Which would you recommend for me??

Thanks

[xxZeroxx]

Hi, I was planning on buying the Sony Vaio FW laptop on black friday at best buy but it says it's the FW 2451/HC instead of the FW 290 that they are selling at Sony Style. Is there a difference?
link:
http://bfads.net/Sony-VGNFW2451HC-Laptop-w...lay-at-Best-Buy

Oh and do you recommend any laptops that they are selling on black friday?

[Godotology]

So I still cant make up my mind about which laptop to get
Its still between the Dell.. or the Toshiba. The HP was FAR too heavy for me lol, almost 6lbs.


Dell 13.3" Laptop featuring Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5800 (1318-614E)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.a...amp;catid=20354

Well.. there are lighter HP models. The Pavilion has 13.3" an 14.1" models if you find the 15.4" too big.

Not that the Dell is bad for its size and price (its actually quite good).. but the one great thing about Dell is the return policy.. its very lenient and worth factoring in. (that's if you buy direct from Dell)

Hi, I was planning on buying the Sony Vaio FW laptop on black friday at best buy but it says it's the FW 2451/HC instead of the FW 290 that they are selling at Sony Style. Is there a difference?
link:
http://bfads.net/Sony-VGNFW2451HC-Laptop-w...lay-at-Best-Buy

Oh and do you recommend any laptops that they are selling on black friday?

the 290 is a customizable version. If you have specific needs, the 290 is the best way to go.

Most laptops being sold on black friday are usually low end models (either old models from last year or this years models but at the lower end of the product line up from the manufacturer). Whether or not this is enough for your needs depends on you. For most people who only use the internet for web browsing, dvd watching, downloading, music, amateur photoshopping.. its good enough.

[1nsatiable]

Well.. there are lighter HP models. The Pavilion has 13.3" an 14.1" models if you find the 15.4" too big.

Not that the Dell is bad for its size and price (its actually quite good).. but the one great thing about Dell is the return policy.. its very lenient and worth factoring in. (that's if you buy direct from Dell)



the 290 is a customizable version. If you have specific needs, the 290 is the best way to go.

Most laptops being sold on black friday are usually low end models (either old models from last year or this years models but at the lower end of the product line up from the manufacturer). Whether or not this is enough for your needs depends on you. For most people who only use the internet for web browsing, dvd watching, downloading, music, amateur photoshopping.. its good enough.

Thanks a lot for your help!
Unfortunately, there's not a lot of selection of HP laptops with the processor and everything I'm looking for, that's already in the Dell.
I just cheap a good enough laptop that's cheap and lightweight. I'm planning to replace it in a couple of years or so when I have more money lol
I have the HP Pavillion dv4 and its 14.1 and weighs almost 6lbs, more than my boyfriend's Inspiron15. >.< He keeps insisting I get the Dell, but I just don't really like the look compared to the HP or Toshiba.. Thanks again for your opinion - I'll be sure to get the Dell

[supertammie]

Hiii people!

I'm a college freshman in desperate need of laptop for school. What would you recommend with these requirements?

-awesome battery life
-full-sized keyboard
-great wifi connection
-lightweight
-doesn't heat up like mad
-faster than light
-decent hdd (~120 or more)

I'm willing to spend ~1.5k.

Thannnkss

[Godotology]

Hiii people!

I'm a college freshman in desperate need of laptop for school. What would you recommend with these requirements?

-awesome battery life
-full-sized keyboard
-great wifi connection
-lightweight
-doesn't heat up like mad
-faster than light
-decent hdd (~120 or more)

I'm willing to spend ~1.5k.

Thannnkss

you probably should stick to a laptop within 12" to 14".
do you need a dedicated video card?

[supertammie]

you probably should stick to a laptop within 12" to 14".
do you need a dedicated video card?

a decent one at least
i might stream things from time to time, but i'm not a gamer so i don't really need top of the line graphics

[Godotology]

a decent one at least
i might stream things from time to time, but i'm not a gamer so i don't really need top of the line graphics

if you mean by streaming videos, a dedicated video card is not needed for that.

with your budget you have a range of options but for best battery life, small size, and sturdiness
I suggest either a Lenovo T400 or X301. They may look very conservative but they will give you very good battery life (one of the best out of the new models this year) and one of the best keyboards for a notebook.

the Dell Latitude E series will also be a good choice.

These are business notebooks so they tend to look conservative, but tend to be much better built than regular consumer notebooks (which is also alot cheaper, but you get what you pay for).

The plus side with Dell is that they have very lenient return policies.. so you can return it if you don't like it. Lenovo will charge restocking fees though.

the Sony Vaio SR is also nice, and if you like Macs, the new Apple macbook will work well for you too.

if you're on a budget and don't care about flashy looks or something sturdy, then the Inspiron 13 will be good enough

[awdark]

if you mean by streaming videos, a dedicated video card is not needed for that.

with your budget you have a range of options but for best battery life, small size, and sturdiness
I suggest either a Lenovo T400 or X301. They may look very conservative but they will give you very good battery life (one of the best out of the new models this year) and one of the best keyboards for a notebook.

the Dell Latitude E series will also be a good choice.

These are business notebooks so they tend to look conservative, but tend to be much better built than regular consumer notebooks (which is also alot cheaper, but you get what you pay for).

...

the T400 is disgusting. Horrible... I wish I never saw it. because I want it now.
Its amazing to see it, in terms of graphics card that blows the 8400m I have away. The build quality and design remind me of my T20 which I thought was designed very well... those laptops don't have a row of blue media buttons shining all the time.

Speaking of blowing away... my fan is on 24/7... on a flat metal surface the warmest spot on the bottom of my laptop is always about 110F and the fan is on trying to cool the worthless GPU (was bios update for inevitable burn out of the nvidia 8000 cards) my hard drive is always hot under my palm rest. I have a feeling my desktop is quieter now. (I clean out the vents weekly, I don't have a dusty fan)

In terms of wear I had this DV2700 since February 08, one week after I got it, the F key and space bar got shiny. Now, about half of the keys are shiny (but letters are still there) and my left click of my touchpad is now wearing away, under the silver paint is a black button.

But the battery life is simply amazing. About 8 hours that's beyond madness. With a 6 cell... screen on lowest, cpu on power save 50%, wifi on power save... I got little over two hours. With the 12 cell which sticks out ugly, over 4 hours. And shockingly the reason is obvious, they didn't invent better batteries but 10.2 watts idle?! This laptop does 23 watts with the screen off, wifi off, and who knows what else off... but averages 28 watts just sitting there with everything on low.

Now I remember why I don't enjoy reading reviews of new computers and laptops!
I guess the stupid computer is quite expensive still... the configuration I came up with its at least $1400 and I didn't even go nuts with the options!
One day, I will get a job... and unlike those people who say they will get a car, I will get a laptop.

[danceplaylove]

Noob question, but what's the difference between AMD and intel?

[Godotology]

Noob question, but what's the difference between AMD and intel?

they are two different companies that make CPUs among other things.
its like the Honda and Toyota of CPUs.
well.. at least in notebooks.. AMD hasn't been as successful as Intel and most of their chips tend to be relegated to budget models (AMD is cheaper)

[x_laughter]

I'm a high school senior who does not know anything about tech stuff

My budget for a laptop is around $500-$800.
The things I want are, CD/DVD Burner, built-in webcam, good battery life, light weight but still should be able to watch my favorite shows in a good size screen, decent memory storage.

I'm leaning towards a Sony Vaio/Dell/Hp but I have no idea which one to get with my budget.

Thank you

[Godotology]

I'm a high school senior who does not know anything about tech stuff

My budget for a laptop is around $500-$800.
The things I want are, CD/DVD Burner, built-in webcam, good battery life, light weight but still should be able to watch my favorite shows in a good size screen, decent memory storage.

I'm leaning towards a Sony Vaio/Dell/Hp but I have no idea which one to get with my budget.

Thank you

you won't get any light weight Vaio with that budget. The only thing they have in that range is the NS series which is kind of heavy
..also a "good Size" screen (in which you mean big) does not go hand in hand with light weight.
You should stick to 13-14".

check out the Dell Inspiron 13. It should fit within your price range and still be somewhat light.

[JAMMEDTOAST]

Oh wait nvm, I found another solution. But I have another question. I went to notebookreview.com & clicked on the laptop deals. There, a link took me to refurbished & outlet laptops. What does that mean? Would you ever consider those?