Best laptop deal available?

I need to buy a laptop for my mom for her birthday this weekend...
and I know a lot of you guys know about computers
and I need your help.

whats the best deal on a laptop for $799 or less?
Is there any way to get coupons that can save me money
for stores like compusa or best buy?

I saw a sony vaio N365E/B on the comp usa website for $599 after rebates...
but I'm not sure how good a processor it has.

Please help!
Thanks -Pig

I use this one...it is awesome and light and im sure now its not alot of $$$


http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/dell-inspiron-300m-series/4505-3121_7-30468819.html


http://www.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/notebooks?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&~ck=bt

Pig, that's actually a hell of a deal. I'm a big fan of Vaio's.

Ideally it will have XP-preferably Pro, and you'll most likely have to upgrade the memory to 1 or 1.5gb. You should still be at or below your #.

Sony is OK, rebates are hit or miss, though.

Data said:

Sony is OK, rebates are hit or miss, though.

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Commander? What are your thoughts on the Dell computers in general

Dante said:

Commander? What are your thoughts on the Dell computers in general

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In general, Dells are crap.

Data said:

In general, Dells are crap.

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No, Dells are crap-as is their CS if you are ever unfortunate enough to have to deal with it.

TTinCO said:

No, Dells are crap-as is their CS if you are ever unfortunate enough to have to deal with it.

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Really???? Wow I just ordered one. Couldve had a Sony for the same price. Any particular reason why Dells are crap besided CS?

Cheap junk that is considered "consumer grade". No one with half a brain will touch their servers, but that doesn't mean that some of their laptops are half decent.

My limited experience with Dell laptops has been shitty

Speaking about Dell laptops, those are mostly rebranded Acers or similar crap. The exception is Latitude X1 that was totally different and very good as it was a rebranded Samsung. They had their way with it to fit into their Latitude line and the result is Latitude 420 that is still decent machine.

I could still cancel my order as it is backordered. Should I do that and grab the Sony Vaio?

Didn't see the point of posting somewhere else. Which one is best?

I'm likely to purchase a Laptop myself. Which of these would you recommend. Its whats on sale this week. If you think I should hold out for something better please let me know. Thanks guys



Compaq
C571NR Notebook Computer with 15.4-in. HD BrightView Widescreen. Intel Pentium dual core T2080 Processor, 1GB DDR2 memory, 80GB hard drive, Dual layer DVD +-RW Drive. 802.11g wireless. Windows Vista Home Premium
Click here for more details and picture $449.99 9/9/2007 -
9/15/2007 Price after $150 instant savings. With bundle purchase: Get MS Office Home & Student 2007 and HP Deskjet F4180 all-in-one for $130 more
Office Depot Compaq
F572 Presario Notebook Computer with 15.4-in. Widescreen. AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual core TK-53 processor, 1GB DDR2 memory, 80GB hard drive, Double layer DVD +-RW DVD Writer drive. Windows Vista Home Premium
Click here for more details and picture $449.99 9/9/2007 -
9/15/2007 Price after $180 mail in rebate. Limited quantities
Staples Acer
AS510054 55 Aspire AS5100-5455 Notebook Computer with 15.4-in. Crystal Brite Widescreen. AMD Turion 64 X2 M Dual Core TL-56 Processor, 1GB DDR2 memory, 160GB hard drive, Double layer DVD +-RW Drive. Webcam. Windows Vista Home Premium $549.9 9/9/2007 -
9/15/2007 None
Best Buy Toshiba
A135S452 7 A135-S4527 Satellite Notebook Computer with 15.4-in. TruBrite Widescreen. Intel Pentium Dual Core T2080 processor, 1GB DDR2 memory, 120GB hard drive, Dual Layer DVD +-RW drive, 802.11 b/g wireless LAN. Windows Vista Home Premium
Click here for more details and picture $549.99 9/9/2007 -
9/15/2007 Price after $150 instant savings. With bundle purchase: Get Canon Powershot A570IS digital camera and Epson Stylus CX8400 all-in-one for $200 more
Office Depot Toshiba
A215S469 7 A215-S4697 Satellite Notebook Computer with 15.4-in. TruBrite Widescreen. AMD Turion 64 X2 dual core M TL-52 processor, 1GB DDR2 memory, 120GB hard drive, Dual layer DVD +-RW. Windows Vista Home Premium
Click here for more details and picture $549.99 9/9/2007 -
9/15/2007 Price after $150 mail in rebate, $50 instant savings.
Staples Hewlett Packard
DV2415 Pavilion DV2415 Computer with 14.1-in. BrightView widescreen. Intel Centrino M Core Duo T2450 processor, 1GB DDR2 memory, 160GB hard drive, Light Scribe DVD +-RW Drive. Intel Pro 802.11b/g Wireless. Webcam, Microphone. Windows Vista Home Premium $599.9 9/9/2007 -
9/15/2007 Price after $50 online rebate, $220 instant savings.
CompUSA Sony
VGNN365E VAIO VGN-N365E Notebook Computer with 15.4-in. Xbrite-ECO Widescreen. Intel Core Duo T2450 processor, 1GB DDR2 memory, 120GB hard drive, DVD +-RW Double Layer drive. 802.11b/g Wireless LAN. Windows Vista Home Premium
Click here for more details and picture $599.99 9/9/2007 -
9/15/2007 Price after $100 online rebate, $150 instant savings. Clearance
Office Depot Sony
VGNN325E VAIO VGN-N325E Notebook Computer with 15.4-in. Xbrite-Eco Widescreen. Intel Pentium Dual Core T2080 processor, 1GB DDR2 memory, 120GB hard drive, DVD +-RW drive. 802.11b/g Wireless LAN. Media Card Reader. Windows Vista Home Premium
Click here for more details and picture $599.99 9/9/2007 -
9/15/2007 Price after $180 mail in rebate, $50 instant savings. Special order required in some locations
Office Max Acer
AS561020 89 AS5610-2089 Aspire Notebook Computer with 15.4-in. CrystalBrite Widescreen. Intel Pentium Dual Core T2080 processor, 1GB DDR2 memory, 160GB hard disk, Dual layer DVD +-RW Drive, 802.11b/g wireless LAN. Webcam. 5-in-1 Memory Reader. Vista Home Premium $599.99 9/9/2007 -
9/15/2007 Special order required in some locati

The Wolf said:

I could still cancel my order as it is backordered. Should I do that and grab the Sony Vaio?

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Have you done a research before ordering, who manufactures it for Dell? As a rule of thumb, Sony is better.

VoiceofReason101 said:

I'm likely to purchase a Laptop myself. Which of these would you recommend. Its whats on sale this week. If you think I should hold out for something better please let me know. Thanks guys

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Think about weight, screen size, battery life and how much you want to spend. Since you are looking at machines that are on sale then likely you should go with a least expensive Compaq.

Data said:

Think about weight, screen size, battery life and how much you want to spend. Since you are looking at machines that are on sale then likely you should go with a least expensive Compaq.

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VoiceofReason101 said:

so is it in your opinion that Compaq's are superior to Sony's, HP's, etc.?​

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Yes, in value laptops category.

Data where do you stand on Acer? I have had a Vaio for going on three years now without a single issue... Battery life is brutal but it was not when I bought it and it was fine for the first couple of years...

IMO if you are looking for a machine that will last that you can get for a good price Acer is the choice w/o a doubt.

I just bought my mother in law one for $400 and it had everything a guy/gal would want as far as surfing the net and doing basic operations.

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Data where do you stand on Acer?

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They achieve low prices through very low quality. They are the worst of major brands.

I have had a Vaio for going on three years now without a single issue... Battery life is brutal but it was not when I bought it and it was fine for the first couple of years...

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Vaio? That is Sony's brand.

IMO if you are looking for a machine that will last that you can get for a good price Acer is the choice w/o a doubt.

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You are very lucky if it lasts, generally speaking, this is -EV play.

I just bought my mother in law one

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Men throughout the world salut you!

Bang for the $ desktop you can't go wrong with HP. Data, in your mind what's the best BFYB laptop?

Data, you have any input on any HD technology coming out? TV's/BlueRays/Camcorders?