OT: Leafs Lounge v.130 - Pepperidge Farm Remembers...
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$700 can actually get you a very good laptop considering all you're doing is school stuff, internet and probably watching movies/listening to music and maybe photoshop. The laptop I have cost me $550...5 years ago. I've had no problems with it and use it for the exact same stuff I listed in the previous sentence. The cheapest laptop you can get is probably around $300 for an AMD or $400 for an Intel...both of which are likely a fair bit better then what i have...and that's for the cheapest!
Honestly, if you're just using it for school and you don't whack the laptop every time you lose at solitaire, you can prob buy a $500 (or less) laptop and keep using it until you're done university. If money isn't really a problem then sure you can spend the extra 200 on a better laptop, but you likely won't see much of an improvement considering the basic tasks for which it'll be used for. If I'm a student I'd prob use that money for other stuff.
DD03
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I've found my Dells have lasted the longest. Depends on how often you plan on using it too.
LeafsMonster
Marlanderthews
Yeah as long as it doesn't break down easily, I'll really only be using basic programs like word and then the internet.
What a bummer though, I was having so much fun playing around with the touchscreen at the store
So far I've seen good looking, cheap acers, asus, sony, and hp.
What a bummer though, I was having so much fun playing around with the touchscreen at the store
So far I've seen good looking, cheap acers, asus, sony, and hp.
I don't understand how laptops can't last long. By that I mean they are machines...as long as you take care of it, they should last a very long time. Clean the fan once in awhile, try not to spill stuff on the keyboard, don't drop it, run virus scans/software, windows updates...you know, basic stuff and there's no reason why it can't last a decade. Sometimes it might die on you, but that's most likely due to either you just happened to get a lemon (rare) or it was your fault.
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Diatomic
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If you want a laptop that is easily portable like bringing to University or to a Dorm etc. I'd recommend a 14" or 13.3" laptop. I have a 14" samsung laptop and sometimes its a pain bringing it to University, there are some very nice 13.3" laptops that are super-thin & good for everyday use that I'd recommend getting (And don't get a macbook, not worth it).
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My HP laptop, the power cord wasn't in par with the battery so the battery fried my power cord.. Literally.
I've seen Acers that get buttons stuck (like the power button), and if they are used often, laptops often deteriorate. Specially cheaper ones like Acers.
I've seen Acers that get buttons stuck (like the power button), and if they are used often, laptops often deteriorate. Specially cheaper ones like Acers.
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Baarle*
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LM, I'd suggest getting anything with an i3 processor or better. i3 would be more then sufficient for you though. Not sure how much more expensive it would be, but I would look into getting a 6GB ram. Also, stick with Windows 7, Windows 8 is a mess and will be a big learning curve,
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My I3 has served me well for almost 3 years now, my whole system still runs very fast. I would have gotten an I5 or even I7 but the next gen processors were so expensive when I bought my laptop. The only problem is I am starting to have a little bit of heating issues. I should really open up the bottom and clean out some dust and dirt.
Baarle*
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Ya I have an i5, but it seems pointless for her to have one unless it's less than a hundred dollars more
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Purchased in October 2011
Until I notice that is has substantially deteriorated or weakens in performance. I'm in no hurry
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Mitch Matthewlander
LeafsMonster
Marlanderthews
Thanks so much for the suggestions guys! Really appreciate it <3 
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My HP is about 20 months old and I plan on using it until it breaks.
My first computer (a samsung) needed a new hard drive after like 8 months but it was under warranty luckily but then like 8 months later it had some other issue and basically it was going to die at any moment and would cost hundreds to fix, that's when I got my current one.
My first computer (a samsung) needed a new hard drive after like 8 months but it was under warranty luckily but then like 8 months later it had some other issue and basically it was going to die at any moment and would cost hundreds to fix, that's when I got my current one.
Bought it february 2011. Will use it until it breaks. It's still chugging along just great.
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