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Computer deal: refurbished for $330 (https://chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=251737)

Computer deal: refurbished for $330

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Fac...&skuId=3720363

Let me preface by saying I hate HP. My current dying machine is a HP laptop that has been wonky since I bought it.

I'm not a gamer...web browsing, youtube, some video watching, image editing with GIMP, and skype.

But I'm looking for a sub-$400 unit. And this seems likes a decent deal w/ 4GB and the AMD A4 2.5ghz.

Thoughts?

Doesn't seem like a bad buy. Have you tried tigerdirect yet?

I wouldn't buy an HP laptop with your credit card.

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Originally Posted by Pittsie (Post 8050344)

I wouldn't buy an HP laptop with your credit card.

LMAO okay that was funny

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can (Post 8050293)

Dude, don't buy a refurbished laptop. And never buy a computer from Best Buy. Just watch Slickdeals for any laptop deals, they have them several times a week. Just be patient, and you will find some very good deals.

EXAMPLE:

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HP g7-1260us 17.3" Laptop - $429.99

--- Intel® Core™ i3-2330M Processor (2.2GHz)
--- 4GB installed memory
--- 640GB hard drive
--- SuperMulti DVD burner
--- 17.3-inch diagonal HD+ BrightView LED-backlit Display (1600 x 900)
--- 802.11b/g/n WLAN
--- HP Webcam with integrated digital microphone
--- Digital Media Card Reader for Secure Digital and Multimedia cards
--- 6-cell 47WHr lithium-ion battery; Up to 5 hours of battery life
--- Dimensions 16.22" (L) x 10.55" (W) x 1.22" (min H)/1.44" (max H) (6.05lbs)
--- Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
--- 1 year warranty

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3439284

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Originally Posted by Pittsie (Post 8050344)

I wouldn't buy an HP laptop with your credit card.

i hear you, but I've come to think of laptops as 2-3 year investments, at which point I'll want to replace it even if it isn't broke...so a certain level of shitty-ness becomes irrelevant..

I grabbed a PC from Wal Mart a few weeks ago. It's the unholy trinity: Wal Mart/AMD/HP. But it was $450 for 3.1 Ghz quad, 1T hard drive, comes with 6GB ram (can up to 16).

swear to god i wanted to get away from HP, but this deal may draw me back in:

$350...free shipping
http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/273090

AMD Dual-Core E-300 1.6GHz
4GB RAM
250GB 7200RPM Hard Drive

the dm1z: http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/17/h...fusion-review/

I'll be in the market for a new laptop soon. Mine is chuggin' along, but getting a little long in the tooth. Had it 5 years. I think it's 2GB RAM and 80GB HD. not sure what processor etc. Basically just use it for internet, email, you tube etc.

sounds like I could get a replacement for sub $500 if I were to shop around.

Gaming question. Just interested in playing a few games (e.g., TF2) at work. Will a intergrated GPU and i3 Sandy Bridge processor be sufficient?

If so, I'm dumping my 5 year old Lenovo like yesterday.

I've had good luck with Tigerdirect in the past, and they usually have some pretty great deals. Worth checking out, anyway...

www.tigerdirect.com

My son started playing Minecraft. What features do you gamers look for in a new PC that will maximize the experience for this and other games?