Nitrousbird Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 My brother is going to be starting college at OSU this fall, and needs a laptop. I'm a desktop person, and the only laptops I ever bought were cheap-o used deals that served a single purpose they were purchased for. His goal is to do some business management/administration/something like that classes, so it will basically be used for that, surfing the net, and perhaps very light gaming. Gaming ability would be a bonus, not any sort of requirement. Cost wise, the cheaper the better. The best deal I've found so far has been an Acer Aspire, Celeron 550, 15.4" widescreen, 1GB DDR2, 80GB HD (5400RPM SATA), DVD reader w/ CD burner, and Vista Home. Price: $379 It is weak in a few areas (HD and lack of a DVD burner for starters), but that is pretty cheap for a new laptop. Any better deals out there? If so, I'd appreciate a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Get him a Dell Vostro 1500. I have recommended this unit to over 20+ folks (myself included) who are all VERY happy with it. :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted May 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 That Vostro is WAY out of budget. Budget is talking cheap new, or perhaps slightly used. Under $400 is highly prefered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Cheap ass KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Outlet.dell.com Slickdeals.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 The vostro Kicks some serious ass. 8600Gt option = gaming fun for around 1g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Look at Directron.com and Newegg.com both should have laptop deals. I only buy high end laptops because you get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Get him a Dell Vostro 1500. I have recommended this unit to over 20+ folks (myself included) who are all VERY happy with it. :thumbup: KillJoy I have the 1400 and I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1647545510 Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Look at Directron.com and Newegg.com both should have laptop deals. I only buy high end laptops because you get what you pay for. I concur. I have only heard bad things about Acer desktops and laptops..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 I would never own a Dell. Even if you GAVE me one I'd turn around and sell it. Utter garbage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted May 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Cheap ass KillJoy So far, this is the best deal I've found. $25 to upgrade to a dual-core CPU, $5 to get 40GB larger HD, free upgrade to 1GB ram, $15 to upgrade to a DVD burner = $444 The Acer is $20 cheaper than the base Dell and pretty much equivalent, but I'd much rather have a Dell. My work laptop is a Dell, and has never given me any issues (I've had it for 3+ years now). My fiancée's work and home laptops are Dells, and she is also pleased. Newegg had nothing. Tigerdirect's selection had lease returns for more money. Dell outlet were all more expensive. Directron was more expensive. Still looking @ E-bay for some slightly used deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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