Tech people, is this laptop a good deal?

StephenX · 02-01-09, 08:17 PM

Hi all, shopping for a laptop computer. Does this laptop seem like a good deal?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218056227005
I dont know a ton about computers, but this seemed like a great deal when I spotted it at Best Buy, and I havent found a comparable price online anywhere. Opinions?

Thanks!

benh911 · 02-01-09, 09:41 PM

I'm not a huge tech person as I know a lot on here are, but it's pretty damn good for the price though. The only iffy thing would be the brand for me.

D.Pham00 · 02-01-09, 11:05 PM

they also have this one, spec'd slightly less (ram, hd, maybe some others) for $350.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218056226865

it weighs about 6.6lbs.

overall, a decent price, but really depends on what you're looking for. if you're looking for a very cheap computer for basic office operations (web browsing, Word, Excel), then you can get a netbook in the $200's.

Spicollidriver1 · 02-01-09, 11:06 PM

Not bad seems a little heavy, and integrated graphics will prevent you from playing games if that matters too you, but all around it will serve you fine. My main computer is a $400 laptop and I beat the crap out if it (Toshiba) and it has still held up so if you are looking for something that you won't really care about all that much it should do what you need.

drmoze · 02-02-09, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by D.Pham00

overall, a decent price, but really depends on what you're looking for. if you're looking for a very cheap computer for basic office operations (web browsing, Word, Excel), then you can get a netbook in the $200's.

If you're in the market for a netbook, I'd suggest going with the 10" screen (the most common size these days), and those prices tend to be in the $300's and up. They are reallly usable for everyday tasks, whereas the 7"and 9" models tend to be compromised on keyboard and screen size.

D.Pham00 · 02-02-09, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by drmoze

If you're in the market for a netbook, I'd suggest going with the 10" screen (the most common size these days), and those prices tend to be in the $300's and up. They are reallly usable for everyday tasks, whereas the 7"and 9" models tend to be compromised on keyboard and screen size.

this netbook is $286 AR/ACB,

Asus Eee PC 1000HA Netbook - Intel Atom 1.6 Ghz, 1GB DDR2, 160GB HDD, Webcam, 10" WSVGA LCD, 6-Cell Battery, Windows XP Home

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1166025

videoguy · 02-06-09, 08:49 AM

Don't forget to check out newegg.com and tigerdirect.com!!!

D.Pham00 · 02-06-09, 09:14 AM

a lot of people have had bad things to say about tiger direct.

02-01-09, 08:17 PM	#1
StephenX Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 529	Tech people, is this laptop a good deal? Hi all, shopping for a laptop computer. Does this laptop seem like a good deal? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218056227005 I dont know a ton about computers, but this seemed like a great deal when I spotted it at Best Buy, and I havent found a comparable price online anywhere. Opinions? Thanks! Last edited by StephenX; 02-01-09 at 08:19 PM.

02-01-09, 09:41 PM	#2
benh911 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 598	Re: Tech people, is this laptop a good deal? I'm not a huge tech person as I know a lot on here are, but it's pretty damn good for the price though. The only iffy thing would be the brand for me. __________________ My DVD's "I don't have this problem because on my off days I'm usually passed out until 5pm from drinking the night before." - DRG

02-01-09, 11:05 PM	#3
D.Pham00 DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Stick out your tongue! Posts: 32,811	Re: Tech people, is this laptop a good deal? they also have this one, spec'd slightly less (ram, hd, maybe some others) for $350. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218056226865 it weighs about 6.6lbs. overall, a decent price, but really depends on what you're looking for. if you're looking for a very cheap computer for basic office operations (web browsing, Word, Excel), then you can get a netbook in the $200's. __________________ abrg: *whine whine* suprmallet: *why so serious?* Last edited by D.Pham00; 02-01-09 at 11:07 PM.

02-01-09, 11:06 PM	#4
Spicollidriver1 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: MN Posts: 5,949	Re: Tech people, is this laptop a good deal? Not bad seems a little heavy, and integrated graphics will prevent you from playing games if that matters too you, but all around it will serve you fine. My main computer is a $400 laptop and I beat the crap out if it (Toshiba) and it has still held up so if you are looking for something that you won't really care about all that much it should do what you need. __________________ "Foley Is GoOd" 360voice

02-06-09, 08:49 AM	#7
videoguy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Franklinville, NJ Posts: 400	Re: Tech people, is this laptop a good deal? Don't forget to check out newegg.com and tigerdirect.com!!! __________________ "Today we're teaching poodles how to fly!" "Not many people know this, but the turtle is nature's suction cup." - Raul Hernandez (UHF)

02-06-09, 09:14 AM	#8
D.Pham00 DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Stick out your tongue! Posts: 32,811	Re: Tech people, is this laptop a good deal? a lot of people have had bad things to say about tiger direct. __________________ abrg: *whine whine* suprmallet: *why so serious?*