Computers Laptop purchase advise

**notorious** · 07-28-2012, 07:48 AM

I am looking to buy a laptop for $500. It will be used for internet, some business, and a few games such as Half-Life 2, Dead Rising, etc.

I wouldn't mind getting a 14" since I fly people around from time-to-time, but a 15.6" will work, too.

Thanks, you guys are awesome.

**notorious** · 07-28-2012, 07:50 AM

Tigerdirect has this deal going:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...d_17_T25-15671

Intel i3 2.3 Ghz
8gb ram
640 gb drive
Intel graphics card (is this good enough?)

$499 no tax

Is this good by today's standards?

58-4ever · 07-28-2012, 07:52 AM

http://shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-of...00-Notebook-PC

bowener · 11-02-2014, 11:30 PM

Bumping this thread for some advice.

I am looking for a laptop for $500-700 that won't be worthless in 3 years. Mostly I use my laptop for writing and surfing, but I would like to play a game like Civ Beyond Earth without trouble. I sort of want to buy from Best Buy so that I can get their replacement plan.

I've been looking online at NewEgg, BB, TigerDirect, and various other places. I don't mind much if I get a refurbished unit either, but I am overwhelmed by all the options and really need sound advice from people that actually know something.

Thanks.

DaveNull · 11-03-2014, 07:48 AM

Consider going in to the Microsoft store. The laptops they sell have no crapware and don't stock crap.

bowener · 11-03-2014, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveNull

Consider going in to the Microsoft store. The laptops they sell have no crapware and don't stock crap.

I never would have thought of that. Thanks!

Can anybody give me an opinion on this 2-in-1? I would get it without office, plus 10% discount.

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notorious Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Who knows? Casino cash: $2955884	Tigerdirect has this deal going: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...d_17_T25-15671 Intel i3 2.3 Ghz 8gb ram 640 gb drive Intel graphics card (is this good enough?) $499 no tax Is this good by today's standards?
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