Author Topic: Which should I get? (Read 13640 times)

stefun999 · « **on:** August 26, 2009, 06:25:16 PM »

I am a freshman in high school and I am planning to get a netbook or laptop. I do not know which I should get. I plan on using it for classes. I need it to be under $500.

smeezekitty · « **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2009, 06:28:25 PM »

you get can a dual core 2ghz with 2gb ram like this one for 400$
p.s. avoid netbooks

computeruler · « **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2009, 07:18:11 PM »

why avoid netbooks? They are cheap, and have excellent battery life. And because it has a ssd, if you drop it, it will still be fine., unless the exterior is somehow damaged. But dont drop it on purpose of course. If your using it for your classes, which I assume would mean just word processing and that kind of stuff, and not anything requiring more processing power, then go ahead, get a netbook

smeezekitty · « **Reply #3 on:** August 26, 2009, 08:13:34 PM »

they have no cdrom drive
that can be very important

geek hoodlum · « **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2009, 01:57:59 AM »

If it is for minimal computing only such as word processing, internet browsing, etc, netbook is fine. But please make sure of its features and usability.

As a freshy in HS, laptop is totally a good investment.

Depends on you! Hehe.

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2009, 02:58:26 AM »

Quote from: smeezekitty on August 26, 2009, 08:13:34 PM

they have no cdrom drive
that can be very important

If you would kindly stop posting please. Many schools around the world are becoming Laptop schools where a Laptop is a required part of the student's stationary.

Stefun999, as laptop recommendations, any modern laptop will most likely fit your requirments.

What classes are you taking? Any film, media, video manipulation, or any other class that requires intensive software such as Photoshop?
Do you plan to be playing games on your laptop?
Do you need a DVD/CD drive? (Note that you can purchase an external USB DVD/CD drive for about ~$50.)
How big do you want the screen and/or keyboard to be?

stefun999 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 28, 2009, 04:32:40 PM »

I don't have any computer classes but i might later in which case I would just use a school computer anyway. I do not plan on playing games with it and I plan on mainly using it for internet and word processing which would be simpler than writing papers. Thank you for your suggestions and have found two possible candidates.
http://www.frys.com/product/5720742?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
and http://www.frys.com/product/5947014?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
I'm trying to decide whether I want the small SSD or large HDD.
They're the cheapest netbooks I could find besides one that ran on linux *shudder*
Many of my classes will be easier with one. (No, newegg didn't have a cheaper netbook.)

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #7 on:** August 28, 2009, 09:36:36 PM »

Those are two very good options for small, portable laptops.

To be honest, I would go for a HDD instead of an SDD. It's true SSDs are less prone to damage, but heck I've seen my friend drop his laptop dozens of times. Nothing wrong but dented corners.
Think of it this way; More money for less storage space, or less money for more storage space.

stefun999 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 29, 2009, 11:21:45 AM »

Well, heh, the cheaper one is the one with 8 GB SSD and 512 MHz processor with 512 MB RAM. The more expensive one by about $40 is the one with a 120 GB HDD 1 GHz processor and 1 GB RAM. This is where my question comes in... Is the $40 worth it?

patio · « **Reply #9 on:** August 29, 2009, 11:27:00 AM »

8G will dissapear pretty rapidly...go for the 160G.
Actually it's barely enough to run a modern OS and a few important apps these days...

HINT: While shopping inquire about FREE upgrades to Win7 as it is right around the corner...many manuf. are offering this.

stefun999 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 29, 2009, 01:37:26 PM »

windows 7 free on a netbook?

smeezekitty · « **Reply #11 on:** August 29, 2009, 01:39:14 PM »

do you like snails?

stefun999 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 29, 2009, 01:46:25 PM »

Quote from: smeezekitty on August 29, 2009, 01:39:14 PM

do you like snails?

Does this have any relevance to the topic being currently discussed?

smeezekitty · « **Reply #13 on:** August 29, 2009, 01:55:25 PM »

with windows 7 on a netbook
pages load as fast as a snail crawling across the room

computeruler · « **Reply #14 on:** August 29, 2009, 02:06:23 PM »

smeezekitty, please go away
Anyways, you wont get any free upgrades because it has win xp. Usually the upgrades are with vista

stefun999 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 29, 2009, 09:30:20 PM »

I noticed that on frys.com I also found a video on youtube.com where windows 7 ultimate was ran on an Eee pc that worked great. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp2EiFYu8Vc

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #16 on:** August 29, 2009, 09:34:10 PM »

Indeed. Please ignore Smeezekitty.

geek hoodlum · « **Reply #17 on:** August 29, 2009, 11:46:10 PM »

Quote from: stefun999 on August 26, 2009, 06:25:16 PM

I need it to be under $500.

Hi stefun999,

I found education solutions in Acer website. They have netbooks worth under $500. Unfortunately, notebooks are greater than $500. Check this out: Acer Education Solutions

Check these out also:
Dell Inspiron 13 Laptop
TOSHIBA Satellite Pro L300-EZ1521

smeezekitty · « **Reply #18 on:** August 30, 2009, 12:07:34 AM »

i got this acer notebook for 399.99$

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #19 on:** August 30, 2009, 01:46:11 AM »

I got my HP Mini 2140 for $499 USD. Well worth it, IMO.

patio · « **Reply #20 on:** August 30, 2009, 06:22:21 AM »

Quote from: smeezekitty on August 29, 2009, 01:55:25 PM

with windows 7 on a netbook
pages load as fast as a snail crawling across the room

You once again have proven that you have no idea what you're talking about on certain subjects...
Are you running Win7 right now ? ?
Have you installed it on a Netbook that you own ? ?

BatchFileBasics · « **Reply #21 on:** August 30, 2009, 10:37:44 AM »

nope, but he heard it does

stefun999 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 30, 2009, 03:09:43 PM »

It actually runs reasonably fast because it uses the GPU as a second processor.

smeezekitty · « **Reply #23 on:** August 30, 2009, 03:10:58 PM »

Quote from: stefun999 on August 30, 2009, 03:09:43 PM

It actually runs reasonably fastbecause it uses the GPU as a second processor.

it does?
then its not really a gpu
its more of 2 cpu's

stefun999 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 30, 2009, 08:57:36 PM »

Are you really reading this or do you just like to know what you're talking about? It still uses it as a graphics processor if it need to but when it is not being used as such it is used for other calculations that a CPU would normally perform.

computeruler · « **Reply #25 on:** August 31, 2009, 06:33:39 PM »

Were did you hear this anyways?

geek hoodlum · « **Reply #26 on:** August 31, 2009, 08:20:07 PM »

@stefun999

Have you bought already a new one for your schooling? Update us and post the specifications here.

stefun999 · « **Reply #27 on:** August 31, 2009, 10:01:57 PM »

It was posted on a review of someone who installed windows 7 on a netbook.
I will update you on the status of my netbook ownership (probably not until the end of the first semester)

patio · « **Reply #28 on:** September 01, 2009, 07:13:21 AM »

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How about a full size in the same price range ? ?

geek hoodlum · « **Reply #29 on:** September 01, 2009, 07:43:54 PM »

Quote from: patio on September 01, 2009, 07:13:21 AM

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