osumba2001
join:2000-12-11
New Albany, OH
3 edits | [Notebooks] Need sub $1,000 help
I need to buy a notebook computer for my business. I'd like to buy a Dell Inspiron 1150, but the prices are just too high for me.
My requirements:
-NOT a Sony. I have had nothing but problems with friends/coworkers who have had Sony VAIOs.
-pentium processor (I don't want Celeron crap)
-internal wireless b/g
-256+ MB RAM (I'd settle for 256 instead of 512 as long as I could upgrade in the future)
-built in 10/100 NIC
Doesn't matter:
-monster hard drive (30 GB is enough)
-CDRW doesn't matter, as long as it's something that I could possibly upgrade in the future
-operating system (I have my own copy of Win XP Pro)
-MS Office (I have my own copy of MS Office 2003 Pro)
-new or refurb (from Dell Outlet, etc)
What are your best suggestions? I'd like to NOT purchase on eBay as I don't trust the people there for a large purchase like this.
Thanks so much. |
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Hawk
Premium
join:2003-08-25
La Quinta, CA
|  Just got a Toshiba A75 2112 couple weeks ago from Best Buy to replace my HP zt1175. Upgraded memory to 1gig for less than 100 bucks. I'm happy!  »www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/cmo···=1291021
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osumba2001
join:2000-12-11
New Albany, OH | Looks like the lowest priced unit is $1,379. Anything cheaper out there, I'm looking for $1,000. |
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dadkins
Can you do Blu?
Premium,MVM
join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
 ·Comcast
4 edits | reply to osumba2001
»www1.us.dell.com/content/product···en&s=dhs
Looks like you could get a 700 Series for $1019.00.
Base Model Includes:
Intel® Pentium M® 725 (1.6GHz) Processor
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
12.1" Wide Screen Crystal-Clear WXGA Display
256MB Shared DDR Memory
8X DVD-ROM Drive
Starting at 4.1lbs with DVD Drive
Inspiron 1150 with Pentium processor(see pic)
$999.00 - $200.00 Instant Discount= $799.00 |
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grey22
@telus.net
 from:
dadkins 
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$999.99
»www.tigerdirect.com/applications···tId=1074
Acer Aspire AS1681WLCI-XPH Intel Centrino 1.5GHz / 802.11b-g Wireless / 15.4-inch WXGA / 512MB DDR / 80GB HDD / CD-RW/DVD Combo / Windows XP Home / Notebook PC
$989.00
»www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDe···6&depa=3
ACER Aspire 1681WLCI-XPH Notebook Pentium M 715 1.5GHz, 512MB, 80GB, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, 15.4" WXGA TFT, Windows XP Home
"Picked this up last week, arrived faster than expected. the crystal bright screen is indeed clearer than most. It's very Similar to the fujitsu 6231. bought this last week then they dropped their prices. Wish i waited.....but overall great notebook." |
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Hypn0tyze
Adam
join:2001-05-13
BOOM | reply to osumba2001
Bought an acer not long ago..dont regret it at all the unit is flawless
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I got a new car for my wife. Which I consider a good deal. |
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CPM
join:2001-08-24
Miami, FL | reply to osumba2001
i have an acer as well. I love it and no bloatware installed. |
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insomx
Premium
join:2003-01-26
Canada | reply to grey22
Acers are good, that is a nice laptop right there. |
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BudBob
Premium
join:2003-01-01
Mckinney, TX | reply to osumba2001
I'll add to the ACER thread check out the Travel Mate line. Good portable desktop. |
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ajexcel
join:2002-08-15
Chalfont, PA | reply to grey22
Just got a 1681. Didn't come with a Windows XP CD. Just some restore CD's. Is this normal? |
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stltech
join:2002-01-27
Florissant, MO | reply to osumba2001
»Dell Laptop Deals
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are we having fun yet? |
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Kennyg22
@172.18.x.x
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I bought a Toshiba A75-2112 from CompUSA for $1329.00 (after a 150.00 rebate). I LOVE IT !!! I was looking for something under $1000.00 as well, but for the money and the quality (mobil Pentium 4,80 G HD, Windows XP Prof.)it was well worth it. I looked all over (Best Buy,Dell,etc) and couldn't find a better deal. Good Luck. Ken |
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platinumsun
Photographer For Life
join:2003-08-29
Houston, TX | reply to osumba2001
would sell you my laptop
Hp ze4805us
AMD Athlon XP-M 2800+
60 gig hd
802.11 g
512 pc 3200 ram
built in 10/100 NIC
$900
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osumba2001
join:2000-12-11
New Albany, OH
| Thanks, but found a refurb Dell Inspiron 1150 online for $750:
Inspiron 1150 Notebook: Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor 2.80GHz, 15-inch XGA
Microsoft Windows XP Home (I already have XP Pro to put on it)
512 MB DDR SDRAM 266MHz (2 DIMMs)
30 GB EIDE Hard Drive (4200 RPM)
MOD,LCD,15XG,LG,CNXT,1150
Internal Modem
Internal NIC
Wireless 1350 Internal Wireless
24X CD RW/DVD Combo Drive |
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TDOG
join:2000-04-30
Louisville, KY | reply to osumba2001
Three cheapies-»www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.···1%3A4070 |
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