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skarekrow13- Chat Moderator
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- Post n°526
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I would look at some deal of the day sites and shop around the big retailers. Seen some good stuff on woot, 1saleaday and slickdeals
WhatDoesThePendantDo?- Duke's Archivist
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- Post n°527
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Yes, but the problem is that I just don't know what makes a good laptop good.
I know what my price limit is but I still want something decent. The last couple of laptops I've purchased I soon found myself second-guessing my decision.
I know what my price limit is but I still want something decent. The last couple of laptops I've purchased I soon found myself second-guessing my decision.
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- Post n°528
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So I havent been keeping up with this thread lately, what happening?
Pendant what is you rbudget for the laptop?
Pendant what is you rbudget for the laptop?
WhatDoesThePendantDo?- Duke's Archivist
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- Post n°529
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I think I pretty much set a cap of 1,300 USD which I'd rather not exceed.
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- Post n°530
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You could get a custom one, that way you dictate the price and performance.
WhatDoesThePendantDo?- Duke's Archivist
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- Post n°531
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Just getting one with factory specs sends me for a loop, I couldn't even begin to imagine what an adventure it would be for me getting a custom one.
The words, "comedy of errors" come to mind...
The words, "comedy of errors" come to mind...
skarekrow13- Chat Moderator
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- Post n°532
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Jebus. I was thinking I knew some good ones at about $400. At that much get a Dell alienware. Just pick a screen size you like and color and done
WhatDoesThePendantDo?- Duke's Archivist
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- Post n°533
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Heck, if I can get something good for $400 then I'm all for it. I'm certainly not opposed to paying less. I just always thought that the low 1,000s was were you'd start getting good CPUs.
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- Post n°534
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In other news, it's 1:42 am and I should probably sleep. But instead I'll read this thread for no apparent reason.
Serious_Much- Moderator Trainee
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- Post n°535
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Rockstar2112 wrote:In other news, it's 1:42 am and I should probably sleep. But instead I'll read this thread for no apparent reason.
exactly like what i do
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- Post n°536
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My ultrabook was 1200 AUS and its really good. I also got my top of the line custom desktop for 1300 about 3 years ago so with 1300 USD you shouldnt have any troubles.
skarekrow13- Chat Moderator
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What are you doing with it? Alienware (a little past your price actually, sorry) is super high end gaming. Best in class short of custom. Walmart has a vaio for either 800 or 900 this week that was really nice. If you're casual use more I could find you something good cheap as hell.
WhatDoesThePendantDo?- Duke's Archivist
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- Post n°538
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I just want something durable that will perform well.
In order words, I want something that won't crap out on me in Year 1 and can perform fast even when I have a lot of different programs going. Gaming is nice but not my main concern, I play PC games on my desktop.
In order words, I want something that won't crap out on me in Year 1 and can perform fast even when I have a lot of different programs going. Gaming is nice but not my main concern, I play PC games on my desktop.
skarekrow13- Chat Moderator
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- Post n°539
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I like my Sony so I would recommend that. Usually built for media so performance is generally good. They can be a little odd though compared to other PCs due to Sony doing things their way. The other problem is price. That 800 or 900 one I mentioned earlier likely compares spec wise to 600 or 700 dollar Dell. The primary difference generally being weight and screen size. Typically not a $200 performance increase.
skarekrow13- Chat Moderator
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- Post n°540
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Sorry for the double post but if you check this link right away you'll see what I mean. This is spec'd well enough for most people. It's refurbished, I didn't check to see if it's manufacturer refurbished (usually is on woot) but if so the warranty is almost certainly the same as a new one.
Here ya go
Here ya go
WhatDoesThePendantDo?- Duke's Archivist
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- Post n°541
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That's actually a really good price.
And you say it's good?
And you say it's good?
skarekrow13- Chat Moderator
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- Post n°542
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All depends on which programs you're trying to run. You could likely have Facebook, the forum and an excel spreadsheet kicking around at the same time (although I didn't check if it had office) but don't try updating Kaspersky while watching a movie or it'll slow down significantly I bet. Also HP is not known for customer service or driver updates so there's part of the price reduction. My main concern would be the processor on this one. Always put the model number/name into google and see reviews. Without a test drive that's always your best bet. I would look at this one more but i'm on my phone and juggling can be a pain
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- Post n°543
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This is really nice:
(Cook, I know you like your Coke, so you might appreciate what they did here.)
(Cook, I know you like your Coke, so you might appreciate what they did here.)
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- Post n°544
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Heh... they show all these things and the end summary is Coke?
I love it.
I love it.
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- Post n°545
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LOL! It would've been nicer if they took out the advertising, but whatevs! I like the idea of using security cameras to find kindness in the world though.
WhatDoesThePendantDo?- Duke's Archivist
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- Post n°546
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Awesome video, bunny.
Ad placement or not, it brought a smile to my face.
Ad placement or not, it brought a smile to my face.
bunnywink- Hollowed
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- Post n°547
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^ Yay! ♥
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The kindness burned my eyes in a heart warming way.
Serious_Much- Moderator Trainee
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- Post n°549
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stupid guys at work. tea is sacred.
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