I Need A Laptop!

Imran · January 4th, 2012, 09:15 PM

But I don't know shit about computers

My brother majored in MIS, which has a lot to do with computers, but every time I ask him to help me figure out what to get he just keeps doing whatever he's doing, like eating while watching TV and using his laptop, and then he kinda looks at me and then just laughs. Not much help at all!

I'm starting classes at January 16th. I have around $850 to spend but I don't want to spend it all, but I want something good lol.
Can any of you help a computer retarded guy out?

Imran · January 4th, 2012, 09:41 PM

Laptop shopping bores me. I'm so bored by computers... Just the technical part of it.

sikedsyko · January 4th, 2012, 10:03 PM

Doneski!

Newegg.com - ASUS N53SV-DH71 Notebook Intel Core i7 2670QM(2.20GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory DDR3 750GB HDD 7200rpm DL DVD±RW/CD-RW NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M

suprajay79 · January 4th, 2012, 10:23 PM

I have a Sony Vaio laptop that's been running strong and stupid fast for almost four years now. It was $800.

If this one ever dies (highly doubtful, it's already been through an entire tour of Afghanistan and countless trips everywhere else), I'll buy another one in a heartbeat.

Just my $.02

TaintedStang · January 4th, 2012, 10:23 PM

I'm not a computer nerd either,so I can't really help much. I have this laptop and bought my wife a Toshiba at the same time and they both have been great so far! We have had them for a year now. I know it shows that my model is discontinued but figured I would throw out a recommendation for a Toshiba.

MustangLouver · January 4th, 2012, 10:30 PM

I know you will probably overlook this but for what it's worth, I just bought an Apple MacBook Pro and I love it. I've had Dells, Gateways, and my last laptop was a Samsung.

Stay away from the Samsungs, I had trouble with it and the battery quit after a year. Disappointing. My Mac get around 7-8 hours per charge just browsing the internet. It runs Photoshop great, even compared to my desktop it so much faster.

If you're not willing to spend a little more for an apple laptop then listen to some of these guys suggestions. They provided great info in my thread. I'll see if I can find it right quick and link it to you.

EDIT: Looking at new laptops. Opinions?

There ya go. Hope that helps. I had a $1k fund to go off of as well, so there should be some good ones in there to read about.

Another question is, what will you be using this laptop for the most?

Fox2102 · January 4th, 2012, 10:36 PM

Newegg.com - TOSHIBA Satellite P755-S5260 Notebook Intel Core i3 2310M(2.10GHz) 15.6" 6GB Memory DDR3 1333 640GB HDD 5400rpm DVD Super Multi Intel HD Graphics 3000

Newegg.com - TOSHIBA Satellite P755-S5398 Notebook Intel Core i5 2430M(2.40GHz) 15.6" 6GB Memory DDR3 1333 750GB HDD 5400rpm BD Combo NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M

Newegg.com - DELL Inspiron 15R (N5110) Notebook Intel Core i5 2410M(2.30GHz) 15.6" 8GB Memory DDR3 1333 750GB HDD 5400rpm DVD±R/RW Intel HD Graphics 3000

Newegg.com - DELL XPS 15 (L502x) Notebook Intel Core i7 2670QM(2.20GHz) 15.6" 8GB Memory DDR3 1333 750GB HDD 7200rpm 8X CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M

Any of these would be just some of the ones I'd suggest.

You really can't go wrong with dell, sony, asus, toshiba, or HP

BUT IF YOU DON'T WANT TO DEAL WITH VIRUS' AND PROBLEMS THAT ARISE WITH WINDOWS GO WITH A MACBOOK!!!

JakeM · January 4th, 2012, 10:53 PM

The Asus sikedsyko posted is good for the money!

Blitz34 · January 4th, 2012, 11:47 PM

I can't really give you my opinion because I've only owned an hp personally as far as pc goes but as a repair guy, Dell sucks.

Hp and Asus are in my personal opinion the best pc's without much usage on other brands just the fact that I get more repairs on other brands.

If you decide to go with a Macbook Pro, They run $1200+ tax. I paid $1,400 for everything I have and its for sale. Not even a year old and every spec you need is in my for sale thread. I'll give you a good deal on it if your interested. I started my price at $1,000obo and very flexible.

Thread:

FS Macbook Pro 13.3"

Notcho · January 4th, 2012, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by Fox2102

BUT IF YOU DON'T WANT TO DEAL WITH VIRUS' AND PROBLEMS THAT ARISE WITH WINDOWS GO WITH A MACBOOK!!!

..and I don't get viruses on my Windows machine... nor do I have issues with Windows. Sorry about yours..

The laptop that sikedsyko posted looks like a nice machine.. personally, because I like playing games on my computers, I wouldn't get anything that doesn't have either an ATI or nVIDIA display... if you want to play games on it, you'll have much better luck with those. Although the Intel graphics or other generics will get the job done (and will be fine if all you do is web browse), a lot of games don't support them.

Imran · January 7th, 2012, 04:35 AM

I want an i7 processor, but everyones like "Oh you don't need 6 cores, no man should have all that powa!"

so I'd settle for an i5, but NO LOWER!!!

Thanks for the recommendations, i'll check em out. Any more? I wish deciding a laptop was as easy as deciding on an AR15.

At least for AR's, you have a set standard, and there are reviews for what companies build great products that have been tested to make sure they function and last. With laptops, you get new technology and stuff every year and then what you have is soon outdated. The AR15 design has been around for 54 years and still works. Can't say that any modern computer will last that long.

Imran · January 7th, 2012, 04:41 AM

Originally Posted by JakeM

The Asus sikedsyko posted is good for the money!

Hell yeah it is! But I changed my mind and don't wanna spend ALL of my budget on a laptop lol.

Imran · January 7th, 2012, 04:49 AM

oh my God now i'm srsly considering ordering that asus this monday...

sikedsyko · January 7th, 2012, 07:40 AM

lol tell us how much you want to spend, and I guarantee we can find something that will knock your sox off!

98FireyGT! · January 7th, 2012, 09:30 AM

I'm buying a i7 MacBook Air on Monday...but that's me.

Silver35th · January 7th, 2012, 09:51 AM

I would not get a Dell. End of story. I've seen way too many problems with them. Like Blitz said, stick with an Asus or HP and you'll be golden. The previously recommended Asus would be a great computer.

Fox2102 · January 7th, 2012, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Notcho

..and I don't get viruses on my Windows machine... nor do I have issues with Windows. Sorry about yours..

I don't get virus' either but for someone who doesn't know how to prevent them or how to manage a windows machine it can be difficult.

That's why I suggest a mac or if you have one custom build even a linux machine.

98FireyGT! · January 7th, 2012, 10:52 AM

My windows machine works great, all I use is MSE and don't even worry about it. No viruses in several years.

Only reason I'm getting a Mac is cause I have the money now and I need a laptop for school. And the fact it weighs like 2 pounds is nice too.

Imran · January 7th, 2012, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by sikedsyko

lol tell us how much you want to spend, and I guarantee we can find something that will knock your sox off!

$500 to $850?

Cathedral · January 7th, 2012, 02:55 PM

At first I read, "I need a tampon."

Then I read, "I need a lapdance."

Then I had to stop and think about what's going on in my head.

January 4th, 2012, 09:15 PM	#1
Imran :) 01 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,795 iTrader: 1 reviews	I Need A Laptop! But I don't know shit about computers My brother majored in MIS, which has a lot to do with computers, but every time I ask him to help me figure out what to get he just keeps doing whatever he's doing, like eating while watching TV and using his laptop, and then he kinda looks at me and then just laughs. Not much help at all! I'm starting classes at January 16th. I have around $850 to spend but I don't want to spend it all, but I want something good lol. Can any of you help a computer retarded guy out? __________________ Last edited by Imran; January 7th, 2012 at 04:40 AM.

January 4th, 2012, 09:41 PM	#2
Imran :) 01 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,795 iTrader: 1 reviews	Laptop shopping bores me. I'm so bored by computers... Just the technical part of it. __________________

January 4th, 2012, 10:03 PM	#3
sikedsyko \/ Hidden Bewbs \/ 01 Cobra Vert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 5,729 iTrader: 0 reviews	Doneski! Newegg.com - ASUS N53SV-DH71 Notebook Intel Core i7 2670QM(2.20GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory DDR3 750GB HDD 7200rpm DL DVD±RW/CD-RW NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M __________________ MM Cobra Club #66

January 4th, 2012, 10:23 PM	#5
TaintedStang MM's Taint Shaver! 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,537 iTrader: 5 reviews	I'm not a computer nerd either,so I can't really help much. I have this laptop and bought my wife a Toshiba at the same time and they both have been great so far! We have had them for a year now. I know it shows that my model is discontinued but figured I would throw out a recommendation for a Toshiba. __________________

January 4th, 2012, 10:30 PM	#6
MustangLouver Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 700 iTrader: 0 reviews	I know you will probably overlook this but for what it's worth, I just bought an Apple MacBook Pro and I love it. I've had Dells, Gateways, and my last laptop was a Samsung. Stay away from the Samsungs, I had trouble with it and the battery quit after a year. Disappointing. My Mac get around 7-8 hours per charge just browsing the internet. It runs Photoshop great, even compared to my desktop it so much faster. If you're not willing to spend a little more for an apple laptop then listen to some of these guys suggestions. They provided great info in my thread. I'll see if I can find it right quick and link it to you. EDIT: Looking at new laptops. Opinions? There ya go. Hope that helps. I had a $1k fund to go off of as well, so there should be some good ones in there to read about. Another question is, what will you be using this laptop for the most? __________________ My 2003 GT Project Last edited by MustangLouver; January 4th, 2012 at 10:38 PM.

January 4th, 2012, 10:36 PM	#7
Fox2102 Hardcore Enthusiast '03 Harley Sportster 1200 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mount olive, AL Posts: 1,091 iTrader: 0 reviews	Newegg.com - TOSHIBA Satellite P755-S5260 Notebook Intel Core i3 2310M(2.10GHz) 15.6" 6GB Memory DDR3 1333 640GB HDD 5400rpm DVD Super Multi Intel HD Graphics 3000 Newegg.com - TOSHIBA Satellite P755-S5398 Notebook Intel Core i5 2430M(2.40GHz) 15.6" 6GB Memory DDR3 1333 750GB HDD 5400rpm BD Combo NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M Newegg.com - DELL Inspiron 15R (N5110) Notebook Intel Core i5 2410M(2.30GHz) 15.6" 8GB Memory DDR3 1333 750GB HDD 5400rpm DVD±R/RW Intel HD Graphics 3000 Newegg.com - DELL XPS 15 (L502x) Notebook Intel Core i7 2670QM(2.20GHz) 15.6" 8GB Memory DDR3 1333 750GB HDD 7200rpm 8X CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M Any of these would be just some of the ones I'd suggest. You really can't go wrong with dell, sony, asus, toshiba, or HP BUT IF YOU DON'T WANT TO DEAL WITH VIRUS' AND PROBLEMS THAT ARISE WITH WINDOWS GO WITH A MACBOOK!!!

January 4th, 2012, 11:47 PM	#9
Blitz34 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.907@99.85 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,543 iTrader: 11 reviews	I can't really give you my opinion because I've only owned an hp personally as far as pc goes but as a repair guy, Dell sucks. Hp and Asus are in my personal opinion the best pc's without much usage on other brands just the fact that I get more repairs on other brands. If you decide to go with a Macbook Pro, They run $1200+ tax. I paid $1,400 for everything I have and its for sale. Not even a year old and every spec you need is in my for sale thread. I'll give you a good deal on it if your interested. I started my price at $1,000obo and very flexible. Thread: FS Macbook Pro 13.3" __________________

January 7th, 2012, 04:35 AM	#11
Imran :) 01 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,795 iTrader: 1 reviews	I want an i7 processor, but everyones like "Oh you don't need 6 cores, no man should have all that powa!" so I'd settle for an i5, but NO LOWER!!! Thanks for the recommendations, i'll check em out. Any more? I wish deciding a laptop was as easy as deciding on an AR15. At least for AR's, you have a set standard, and there are reviews for what companies build great products that have been tested to make sure they function and last. With laptops, you get new technology and stuff every year and then what you have is soon outdated. The AR15 design has been around for 54 years and still works. Can't say that any modern computer will last that long. __________________

January 7th, 2012, 04:49 AM	#13
Imran :) 01 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,795 iTrader: 1 reviews	oh my God now i'm srsly considering ordering that asus this monday... __________________

January 7th, 2012, 07:40 AM	#14
sikedsyko \/ Hidden Bewbs \/ 01 Cobra Vert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 5,729 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol tell us how much you want to spend, and I guarantee we can find something that will knock your sox off! __________________ MM Cobra Club #66

January 7th, 2012, 09:30 AM	#15
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,460 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm buying a i7 MacBook Air on Monday...but that's me. __________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12*, SS brake lines,

January 7th, 2012, 09:51 AM	#16
Silver35th Enthusiast '99 GT 35th Anniversary 14.266 @ 103.41 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 796 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would not get a Dell. End of story. I've seen way too many problems with them. Like Blitz said, stick with an Asus or HP and you'll be golden. The previously recommended Asus would be a great computer. __________________ SMR #2043

January 7th, 2012, 10:52 AM	#18
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,460 iTrader: 0 reviews	My windows machine works great, all I use is MSE and don't even worry about it. No viruses in several years. Only reason I'm getting a Mac is cause I have the money now and I need a laptop for school. And the fact it weighs like 2 pounds is nice too. __________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12*, SS brake lines,

January 7th, 2012, 02:55 PM	#20
Cathedral Jackpot, fishypoopypants! 2003 GT 1@3,000,000.... or is it 3,000,000@1? Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Toledo Posts: 1,905 iTrader: 0 reviews	At first I read, "I need a tampon." Then I read, "I need a lapdance." Then I had to stop and think about what's going on in my head. __________________ yoink! Slipped Moebius mhm28x9 alt.alien.vampire.flonk.flonk.flonk

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