Anybody Here Buy A Laptop Recently?

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Which one did you end up getting (brand, specs)? Where did you purchase it from (in person, online)? Any issues?

[mawilson 2,133]

Staples has a good deal at the moment

Compaq Presario F762NR Notebook PC - $400

• AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core TK-57 (1.90GHz) processor
• 1GB installed memory
• 120GB hard drive
• Super Multi 8X DVD-R/RW with Double Layer Support
• 15.4" WXGA High-Definition(8) BrightView Widescreen(1280 x 800) Display
• 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader
• Microsoft Windows Vista® Home Premium with Service Pack 1
• Weight 5.68lbs
• Dimensions 14.06" ( L ) x 10.12" ( W ) x 1.2"
• 1 year warranty

Bundle offer as well: Canon PIXMA MP210 Color Flatbed All-in-One $60 - ($10 + $50) rebate = Free

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

Steve, have you got enough carbon credits saved up to be running that thing?

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Staples has a good deal at the moment

Compaq Presario F762NR Notebook PC - $400

That's not bad for the price, but I need something with more memory and a decent graphics card.

Something more like this:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pavilion...roductDetail.do

[HAL 9000 96]

Nice deal from Staples... BUT... I wouldn't be caught dead with a Compaq.

I am teetering on getting a Mac but am still afraid of getting too hooked on the whole Apple craze.

Staples has a good deal at the moment

Compaq Presario F762NR Notebook PC - $400

That's not bad for the price, but I need something with more memory and a decent graphics card.

Something more like this:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pavilion...roductDetail.do

Too bad you're not here in Chicago. Got friends at the City.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Nice deal from Staples... BUT... I wouldn't be caught dead with a Compaq.

I am teetering on getting a Mac but am still afraid of getting too hooked on the whole Apple craze.

Staples has a good deal at the moment

Compaq Presario F762NR Notebook PC - $400

That's not bad for the price, but I need something with more memory and a decent graphics card.

Something more like this:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pavilion...roductDetail.do

Too bad you're not here in Chicago. Got friends at the City.

Maybe I can haggle? There's a Gateway that has pretty much the same specs, but less ports. I prefer to work with dual screens.

[HAL 9000 96]

Nice deal from Staples... BUT... I wouldn't be caught dead with a Compaq.

I am teetering on getting a Mac but am still afraid of getting too hooked on the whole Apple craze.

Staples has a good deal at the moment

Compaq Presario F762NR Notebook PC - $400

That's not bad for the price, but I need something with more memory and a decent graphics card.

Something more like this:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pavilion...roductDetail.do

Too bad you're not here in Chicago. Got friends at the City.

Maybe I can haggle? There's a Gateway that has pretty much the same specs, but less ports. I prefer to work with dual screens.

Retailers are extremely hard to negotiate with on tech products. Most of them take a loss on each computer they sell due to the promotions they put forth. If you were in the market for a much larger purchase pack... then your bargaining power could save you up to 30% on the entire bit... just beware with prices this summer as they are bound to increase a LOT.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Retailers are extremely hard to negotiate with on tech products. Most of them take a loss on each computer they sell due to the promotions they put forth. If you were in the market for a much larger purchase pack... then your bargaining power could save you up to 30% on the entire bit... just beware with prices this summer as they are bound to increase a LOT.

Sure. I'm planning on making a purchase within the week.

[Caladan 19]

I've been relatively happy with my HP; it's the 17'' version of what you have. (Don't get 17'' if you plan to carry it around a lot.)

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I've been relatively happy with my HP; it's the 17'' version of what you have. (Don't get 17'' if you plan to carry it around a lot.)

Good to hear that. I'm looking at Costco online and it seems like the Dell laptops are quite a bit more in price than HP. I currently have a Dell ...paid about 2g's for it 8 yrs. ago, but if I can get into something much more powerful for a 1/3 the cost without compromising quality, then I'll go for it.

[mawilson 2,133]

I've been relatively happy with my HP; it's the 17'' version of what you have. (Don't get 17'' if you plan to carry it around a lot.)

Good to hear that. I'm looking at Costco online and it seems like the Dell laptops are quite a bit more in price than HP. I currently have a Dell ...paid about 2g's for it 8 yrs. ago, but if I can get into something much more powerful for a 1/3 the cost without compromising quality, then I'll go for it.

Dell usually has tons of discount codes and coupons that you can use.

[Heracles 417]

Steve, have you got enough carbon credits saved up to be running that thing?

:rofl: :rofl:

[Heracles 417]

Which one did you end up getting (brand, specs)? Where did you purchase it from (in person, online)? Any issues?

HP Pavilion dv6700t from HP Direct

- Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)

- Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.50 GHz, 6 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)

- 15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)

- 4GB DDR2 System Memory

- 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS

- HP Imprint Finish (Influx) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone

- Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth

- 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive

- 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Quite a fast machine for a laptop.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I've been relatively happy with my HP; it's the 17'' version of what you have. (Don't get 17'' if you plan to carry it around a lot.)

Good to hear that. I'm looking at Costco online and it seems like the Dell laptops are quite a bit more in price than HP. I currently have a Dell ...paid about 2g's for it 8 yrs. ago, but if I can get into something much more powerful for a 1/3 the cost without compromising quality, then I'll go for it.

Dell usually has tons of discount codes and coupons that you can use.

What do you think about this one?

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?...〈=en-US

Someone I know works for Intel...says their chips run cooler than AMD's - less energy.

[Marilyn. 340]

so compaqs are not good ?? .. just curious..

I would love to get a laptop ... can't afford it right now though