$300=Laptop???

Shadowpunk · 05-10-2007, 02:38 AM

Hey all i have $300 is there any way i can buy a laptop with that??? I really dont care as long as it runs Vista i'll buy it lol help im desperate!!!

05-10-2007, 02:39 AM

newegg.com is your friend

i found one for 400$ something of another. i dont remember the exact price

i didnt get it though, i own a dell from the dell outlet center

try them too

Shadowpunk · 05-10-2007, 02:41 AM

Yea ive seen a few for $400 but all i have is $300

Stranger · 05-10-2007, 02:43 AM

vista = crap. imp.

theres really no noticeable advancements from xp.
get a macbook

05-10-2007, 02:44 AM

yeah i ment to tell you that, dont expect a great laptop for only that price

a decent one will run you 600$

i got my inspiron b130 from dell for 800$ refurb with service plan from the dell outlets.

mr_resi · 05-10-2007, 02:45 AM

@Stranger Ultimate is awsome just not as good as linux.

@Shadowpunk Future shop

Shadowpunk · 05-10-2007, 02:49 AM

No future shop in US i think well i havent seen any anyway but yea all i really need laptop for is web browsing and I.M no gaming and stuff...

05-10-2007, 02:50 AM

if you need the basics, try and see if the dell outlet has something with very few features. im sure they have bare bones computers there. they just have to. its intentional for those who want to "build up"

still, newegg or just save up

mr_resi · 05-10-2007, 02:51 AM

No FUTURE SHOP? thats crazy talk! In Canada theres a futureshop at every corner!

Shadowpunk · 05-10-2007, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mr_resi

No FUTURE SHOP? thats crazy talk! In Canada theres a futureshop at every corner!

Too bad this isnt Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Loose_Cannon

if you need the basics, try and see if the dell outlet has something with very few features. im sure they have bare bones computers there. they just have to. its intentional for those who want to "build up"

still, newegg or just save up

This is the cheapest Dell i found...
http://www.dell.com/content/products...en&s=dhs&cs=19

WiiBad · 05-10-2007, 03:02 AM

Check ebay, there are tons of really good deals there. There are several ebay stores available throught the site with people who have lots of feedback and you know can trust to get a great deal. Be smart though!

05-10-2007, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadowpunk

This is the cheapest Dell i found...
http://www.dell.com/content/products...en&s=dhs&cs=19

thats not from the dell outlet center- im telling you search through them but snag it quickly! if you dont someone will snatch it from you all in the blink of an eye

and ebay isnt a bad idea either. just buyer beware and read the fine print- make sure you go through paypal too

Wii_Druma14 · 05-10-2007, 03:07 AM

I would get windows xp not vista cuz thats nothing special or even thet good. U will have an easier time getting windows xp 4 that price.

Shadowpunk · 05-10-2007, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Loose_Cannon

thats not from the dell outlet center- im telling you search through them but snag it quickly! if you dont someone will snatch it from you all in the blink of an eye

and ebay isnt a bad idea either. just buyer beware and read the fine print- make sure you go through paypal too

http://www.dell.com/content/products...=22&l=en&s=dfh
Is that it? were are the prices

05-10-2007, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowpunk

http://www.dell.com/content/products...=22&l=en&s=dfh
Is that it? were are the prices

thats the link

if you go to the laptop brand, go to "view inventory" then from there do a price search on their laptop brands IE inspiron, latitude ect

ETA- cheapest i see is the inspiron going for 489$

Gymdawg · 05-10-2007, 03:34 AM

Ebay is your friend.
http://search.ebay.com/ws/search/Sal...&fcl=3&frpp=50

Mitch2025 · 05-10-2007, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_resi

No FUTURE SHOP? thats crazy talk! In Canada theres a futureshop at every corner!

we have best buy. they are the exact same company

Brawny · 05-10-2007, 04:06 AM

If you need a laptop, keep saving. 2GB of ram to run vista will cost you a 1/3 of your budget

If you can get a desktop.... There are REALLY good deals out there.

tank · 05-10-2007, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Stranger

vista = crap. imp.

theres really no noticeable advancements from xp.
get a macbook

Uh-o, I hope this doesn't spring another Mac/PC argument

But i agree, for a $400 laptop XP would be better. I don't think a $400 laptop is going to have the graphics card or Highspeed ram to run Vista very well.

Shiftfallout · 05-10-2007, 07:42 AM

XP is better right now due to vista's current software compatibility issues (which is normal).

as for macs... all i can say is mac'n'trash.