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April 24th, 05:54 PM
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Laptops
I'm in the market for a new laptop. I need something that has the following:
DVD/CD Read and Write
Wireless LAN adapter built in
Atleast 2 Firewire
Atleast 2 USB 2.0
Good sized keyboard
Win XP
Microsoft Office
Maybe a Memory stick reader too
I'm looking for something fast that won't be real far out of date in 2 years.
I like AMD processors, but I really don't care as long as it is fast as can be.
I got around $2,000 or so to spend, maybe go as high as $2,500.
I've always liked Toshiba, but I heard their quality has gone down recently. My vid-cam and digi-cam are both Sony and have been good, so I don't think I would mind sony either (especially if I could interchange the mem-sticks). Let me know what you guys find. 
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April 24th, 06:05 PM
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www.ibuypower.com
Hands down one of the best places to get a laptop.
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April 24th, 06:09 PM
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Im on a compaq right now. Has 3 usb, wireless card built in, cd/ dvd player dont know about writer. Also fast and nice graphics card for some games. I think it was around 1500 or so.
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April 24th, 07:48 PM
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alienware is a primo company for all ur computer needs. sure you pay more but you pay for some of the best quality and customer service around. look into the Area 51 laptop on www.alienware.com |
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April 24th, 08:04 PM
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No. Just no.
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April 24th, 08:08 PM
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shopping.hp.com There, you can fully customize a HP or Compaq with whatever you want. Service is great, and I even got my laptop shipped one week early. Those computers have all the peripherals you requested. Plus, the prices are way better than anywhere else (IE, Bestbuy, Comp USA) Its factory direct, so its really cheap too.
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April 24th, 08:41 PM
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Alienware computers are just dells, with a different shell, and an upgraded videocard
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April 24th, 10:06 PM
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well you do know that most laptops are bought form other companys and sold by the names you know....
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April 25th, 04:50 PM
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you buy an alienware for some of the best customer service, great systems at increasingly good prices, one of the safest and best liquid cooling systems, amazing desing, ordered wiring for easy upgrading.
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April 25th, 05:30 PM
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 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1109938021195
i have one of these and i love it havent had any problems out of it
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April 25th, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by citywokchinefoo
you buy an alienware for some of the best customer service, great systems at increasingly good prices, one of the safest and best liquid cooling systems, amazing desing, ordered wiring for easy upgrading.
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LOLOL.
Please don't discuss computers lest you make yourself look more ignorant.
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April 25th, 06:30 PM
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lol the main thing you pay for is the name
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April 25th, 06:48 PM
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Jesus in cognido
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I think someone needs to use one before they put donw a good company
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April 25th, 06:53 PM
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who me or him?
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the best way to fix my paintball gun is with a bfh (big f***ing hammer)
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April 25th, 06:58 PM
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I think someone needs to use one before they put donw a good company
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Please.... dont talk you odviously have no idea what you are talking about when you say that alienware computers are any good....... well cause they arent your was probably just well maintained. cause in no aspects is a computer with these specs (taken from the alienware website)
Processor
Intel® Pentium® 4
530 Processor
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows®
XP Home Edition
Memory
256MB DDR2 at 533MHz
Hard Drive
40GB 5400RPM
Graphics Card
ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON X800
with 256MB of DDR 3
Optical Drive
24X CDRW / 8X DVD
Combo Drive
Display
17" Wide-view 16:10 LCD
Screen
Worth this much money,
(Was: $2,907
$2,407
After $500 instant rebate.) Taken from the website as well
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April 25th, 07:01 PM
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ibuybower.com And any one who sugjested alienware is a stupit. Alienwares are highly overpriced machines that you can get at other place for thousands less.
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April 25th, 07:33 PM
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Jesus in cognido
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Or go with the sentia and upgrade it to your selected specs. and come out ahead.
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April 25th, 10:34 PM
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That gateway mentioned above by nissantunerdude didn't look to bad. What do you guys think about that one?
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April 26th, 11:59 AM
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My dad is looking to sell his Toshiba Tecra S1. Centrino, u choose how much memorey n yeah its really good and fast i have a broken wrist so pm me if you are interested.
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April 26th, 12:05 PM
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oh snap
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ill sell you my laptop for 50-75 bucks...good for parts
i can get some pics if you want...its a compaq armada (not sure the number...my cousin has it right now)
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