04-03-2005, 07:50 PM
Alram,Apr 2 2005, 09:23 PM Wrote:I want to buy my son a laptop for college.
Cost--As cheap as possible, under $750 if possible
Suggestions please.
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Get more money. You aren't getting a good notebook that will have everything he's going to need for college at $750. Maybe finance a computer?
Ashock,Apr 2 2005, 10:11 PM Wrote:www.dell.com - watch for special offers.
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None of our offers will deliver what you need. $750 will buy a basic bare-bones system. Like an inspiron 1200 or 2200. No dedicated video, no microsoft office, no security software, and not the largest amount of power.
Normally if you are looking for a (relatively) inexpensive notebook for a college student, I recommend our inpsiron 600M Deal of the Week. Goes for about 1100, comes with security software. You just need to add MS Office, and you're set. Has dedicated video, is a light solution, has cd burner/dvd player, 60gb hdd, 512 RAM, 14.1" screen, 3 year onsite warentee. With Office Small Business (word + excel + powerpoint) would cost roughly $1350. That would stand a chance of lasting 3-4 years of college. Anything less hardware wise... Replace it in a couple years. And what makes that deal of the week on the 600m so nice is that it comes with the warentee. No charge.
Think twice before dumping >1000 into a notebook, especially for college. Gonna need a bit more, and with notebooks, it's a bit more difficult to upgrade or expand than desktops.