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Old 01-15-2007, 10:28 AM
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Looking for a cheap Laptop

I am looking for a cheap laptop to do mainly basic office tasks like word processing, spreadsheet, internet surfing, etc...
What do you guys think about this deal? Is ACER a good brand for Laptop?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834115283
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Old 01-15-2007, 10:53 AM
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Acer makes the laptop for dell.

if you want something cheap here you go
http://officedepot.shoplocal.com/off...ceDepot-070114

Compaq Presario Notebook Computer with AMD Sempron™ Mobile Technology 3400
SAVE $380
$399.99
After $150 PC Instant Savings & $230 in (2) Mail-In Savings
( In Store Price $629.99*)
thru Jan 20
and F380 All -In-One printer
• 512MB DDR2 memory
• Free upgrade to 60GB hard drive
• Reads & writes CD's & plays DVD's via the combo drive
• F380 All-In-One printer or upgrade to C3180 model for $20 more.
• Get an express upgrade to Windows Vista™ Home Basic for only $9.95 shipping & handling**
15.4" BRIGHTVIEW WIDESCREEN. Config Code 01111978 Compaq Presario V6000Z Notebook
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Old 01-15-2007, 10:55 AM
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Acer is a pretty good brand. I have had good luck with them. Try www.tigerdirect.com they have some pretty good deals.
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Old 01-15-2007, 11:32 AM
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another vote for acer from me... but only because you said "cheap". If you wanted a workhorse that would last forever, I'ld recommend a Thinkpad.
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Old 01-15-2007, 11:36 AM
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I got a compaq open box buy from Frys for 599 or something 12/05 it had an AMD duel processor and 512 mb or something, so far it has been a great pc minus the underpowered fan
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http://www.fatwallet.com

search the forums, find a good deal on a laptop

Other sites:
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http://www.gottadeal.com

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Old 01-15-2007, 12:25 PM
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another vote for acer from me... but only because you said "cheap". If you wanted a workhorse that would last forever, I'ld recommend a Thinkpad.
I agree with you on the Thinkpad. I can actually get discounted Thinkpads through my company however even with the discount a similar Thinkpad is about $200 more. This Laptop will not travel, will mainly be used as a spare laptop (there are already 4 desktops plus my personal T43 Thinkpad at home) by my wife and kids to do basic tasks so it does not justify the $200 difference. I had bad experience with cheap HP and Compaq before and will not got with these brands anymore.
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Old 01-15-2007, 01:56 PM
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I found a deal the other day for a Dell 12.1" for $799.00. Let me know if you are interested, then I will search when I get home. If not I will save the trouble. It was $1428 I believe before the discount.
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I agree with you on the Thinkpad. I can actually get discounted Thinkpads through my company however even with the discount a similar Thinkpad is about $200 more. This Laptop will not travel, will mainly be used as a spare laptop (there are already 4 desktops plus my personal T43 Thinkpad at home) by my wife and kids to do basic tasks so it does not justify the $200 difference. I had bad experience with cheap HP and Compaq before and will not got with these brands anymore.
I hear what you are saying. I actually got the Office Depot cheap Compaq special for my 9-year old to play with and it does everything pretty well. The best part is that now when he gets viruses on his computer, it's not on mine anymore It has the same spec as the Acer at a sustantially lower price.
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Old 01-16-2007, 12:05 PM
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Compaq Presario Notebook Computer with AMD Sempron™ Mobile Technology 3400
SAVE $380
$399.99
After $150 PC Instant Savings & $230 in (2) Mail-In Savings
( In Store Price $629.99*)
thru Jan 20
and F380 All -In-One printer
• 512MB DDR2 memory
• Free upgrade to 60GB hard drive
• Reads & writes CD's & plays DVD's via the combo drive
• F380 All-In-One printer or upgrade to C3180 model for $20 more.
• Get an express upgrade to Windows Vista™ Home Basic for only $9.95 shipping & handling**
15.4" BRIGHTVIEW WIDESCREEN. Config Code 01111978 Compaq Presario V6000Z Notebook
#854845
That's a heck of a deal with a printer! Wow, good find!
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