I looked at basic Dells, but those are $500-$600, and the Celerons I refuse to touch.Where can I get the cheapest laptop that has....
Where can I get the cheapest laptop that has....
I don't want to game. I don't want multimedia. All I want is something that can run a stripped-down version of Windows XP, connect to the school network and handle word processing. 1GB RAM is a must because I usually run several memory-hungry M$ Office apps at a time. It also needs to be fast enough that I can turn it on relatively quickly (i.e. if I don't think I need notes but I end up needing notes). This is strictly for school/actual work, I have the computer in my sig for games I looked at basic Dells, but those are $500-$600, and the Celerons I refuse to touch.
I looked at basic Dells, but those are $500-$600, and the Celerons I refuse to touch.Play
Q6600 @ 3.2GHz :: 8GB DDR2-800 :: eVGA 9800GX2 :: 7900GTX (secondary) :: abit IP35 Pro :: 150GB Raptor 10k RPM :: 2x750GB WD Caviar :: 120GB WD :: X-Fi XtremeMusic :: NEC 4551A :: BenQ DVD Combodrive (52x32x52) :: Dual 22" Acer AL2216W :: Thermaltake Armor Black :: Logitech Z5500 5.1
Work
Core 2 Duo @ 2.53GHz :: 4GB DDR3 @ 1067MHz :: 3670 :: Intel PM45 Chipset :: 500GB 5400RPM SATA :: Integrated Audio :: BD-ROM/DVD Burner :: 16" 1920x1080 RGBLED
Q6600 @ 3.2GHz :: 8GB DDR2-800 :: eVGA 9800GX2 :: 7900GTX (secondary) :: abit IP35 Pro :: 150GB Raptor 10k RPM :: 2x750GB WD Caviar :: 120GB WD :: X-Fi XtremeMusic :: NEC 4551A :: BenQ DVD Combodrive (52x32x52) :: Dual 22" Acer AL2216W :: Thermaltake Armor Black :: Logitech Z5500 5.1
Work
Core 2 Duo @ 2.53GHz :: 4GB DDR3 @ 1067MHz :: 3670 :: Intel PM45 Chipset :: 500GB 5400RPM SATA :: Integrated Audio :: BD-ROM/DVD Burner :: 16" 1920x1080 RGBLED
I agree, it will be tough. I jsut got the Compag for $500 AFTER rebates, and it only has 512mb.
For the fast boot up, you can always let it in standby mode. I dont think it should use much battery power, and you can call on it quickly.
You can always increase the RAM also, like Apop suggested for mine
Mike
I just looked around and it seems like the $799.99 price point has 1gb of mem in it, but nothing lower unless you catch a real good deal with mail in rebates on it.
For the fast boot up, you can always let it in standby mode. I dont think it should use much battery power, and you can call on it quickly.
You can always increase the RAM also, like Apop suggested for mine
Mike
I just looked around and it seems like the $799.99 price point has 1gb of mem in it, but nothing lower unless you catch a real good deal with mail in rebates on it.
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