What is a decent Laptop?

jenlee · 07-19-2010, 03:42 PM

I am in need of a laptop, but don't have a whole lot to spend on it. Was wondering what my options are. I would like to stay around $500 if possible.

Ashlar2006 · 07-19-2010, 04:20 PM

I like my Toshiba Satellite L455 , $412 after taxes at Wal-Mart , and they get good ratings . It has 2.00 GB of RAM , an Intel Celeron CPU @ 2.20 GHz , runs Windows 7 64-bit OS with 222 GB hard drive , DVD RW . This is plenty for the average everday user , it is fast , responsive and Windows 7 is rock solid .

Derek · 07-19-2010, 06:00 PM

I swear by my Dell. Fry's Electronics has some very good deals sometimes, you just have to keep a look out. But on your budget, you should be able to find something good.

**Jason** · 07-21-2010, 11:36 AM

I love Toshiba laptops. Great laptops, and never had a problem with them.

Ashlar2006 · 07-21-2010, 01:07 PM

I have had Dell , Compaq , Gateways and HP and this Toshiba is hands down the more superior machine for the money yet .

GrapeApe · 07-21-2010, 08:53 PM

I have an Acer Aspire Timeline I picked up on sale last fall from Office Max for around $550. I've not had any trouble out of it and it seems to run pretty well for me. It's easy to type on and weighs less than a pound which I like because I like to take mine with me when we go to the doctor's offices. I have a lot of eBooks on it and I can read them from it. We also use it for a DVD player for the grandkids when we go on trips.

07-19-2010, 03:42 PM	#1
jenlee Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 27 Lodge:	What is a decent Laptop? I am in need of a laptop, but don't have a whole lot to spend on it. Was wondering what my options are. I would like to stay around $500 if possible.

07-19-2010, 04:20 PM	#2
Ashlar2006 Masonic Mafia Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ky Posts: 4,162 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	I like my Toshiba Satellite L455 , $412 after taxes at Wal-Mart , and they get good ratings . It has 2.00 GB of RAM , an Intel Celeron CPU @ 2.20 GHz , runs Windows 7 64-bit OS with 222 GB hard drive , DVD RW . This is plenty for the average everday user , it is fast , responsive and Windows 7 is rock solid . __________________ It is such a beautiful day , now watch some idiot screw it up !!! Last edited by Ashlar2006; 07-19-2010 at 04:28 PM..

07-21-2010, 11:36 AM	#4
Jason Guard Dog 2012 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 3,126 Lodge:	I love Toshiba laptops. Great laptops, and never had a problem with them. __________________ Is trom an t-ualach an leisce. Ni heolas go haontios Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh The sky is not the limit there are footprints on the moon.

07-21-2010, 01:07 PM	#5
Ashlar2006 Masonic Mafia Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ky Posts: 4,162 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	I have had Dell , Compaq , Gateways and HP and this Toshiba is hands down the more superior machine for the money yet . __________________ It is such a beautiful day , now watch some idiot screw it up !!!

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07-19-2010, 06:00 PM	#3
Derek Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 7 Lodge:	I swear by my Dell. Fry's Electronics has some very good deals sometimes, you just have to keep a look out. But on your budget, you should be able to find something good.

07-21-2010, 08:53 PM	#6
GrapeApe Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 20 Lodge:	I have an Acer Aspire Timeline I picked up on sale last fall from Office Max for around $550. I've not had any trouble out of it and it seems to run pretty well for me. It's easy to type on and weighs less than a pound which I like because I like to take mine with me when we go to the doctor's offices. I have a lot of eBooks on it and I can read them from it. We also use it for a DVD player for the grandkids when we go on trips.