New laptop- any suggestions

bigtendominator

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I am not computer savy. Looking for a laptop, I use for surfing and basic Microsoft programs. I don't watch movies or download items. Very basic stuff. Any suggestions?
Also, do I have to buy microsoft software separately?
Mac book or Dell? Had a Dell for about 4 years and shot the bed last night.

Thanks

 

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A friend suggested a MacBook ($1200), I would prefer not to spend too much, but if that is what people suggest, I will do so.

No specific price range, but more about value for a basic user like myself.

 

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No reason for a macbook if all you're doing is surfing the net and using MS office. With a macbook, you'd have to use google docs instead of Microsoft products, or you could dual boot it, but you stated you're not computer savvy.

I'd suggest a chromebook.. it's about $250 and good for a basic user who is connected to google. No ms office though, you'd be using google docs. BUT it's very simple and easy to use

Or any Asus laptop. I prefer that over Dell and a macbook any day.

 

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bigtendominator said:

A friend suggested a MacBook ($1200), I would prefer not to spend too much, but if that is what people suggest, I will do so.

No specific price range, but more about value for a basic user like myself.

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dont waste your money man.. macs = wack puff_>> ...besides if your used to Microsoft this will be a huge change as they are complete opposites.

Goto Slickdeals - http://slickdeals.net/deals/computers/

Here is a solid one for $430 http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/936...gb-ddr3-750gb-hdd-15.6-1366x768-led-windows-8

They have laptops for the best prices available on the internet and people in the threads/comments will review them and give you whether its worth your time/money too <><>

-murph

 

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This is fine for what you need ..............




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Groupon has a 15.6 inch Dell Inspiron for $539 right now. I'm not computer savy but it looks pretty cool

 

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Thanks. Guys I really appreciate it.

 

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You have two choices...................a MAC or a TOSHIBA.

 

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for your most basic needs, you should absolutely not spend more than $500 max (assuming you want a 13" or 15" screen). there are a ton of great closeouts right now on ivy bridge computers since the new intel chip is about to come out. best PC makers are samsung, asus, and lenovo.

 

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I like the one Murphy posted.

 

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Fishhead said:

You have two choices...................a MAC or a TOSHIBA.

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Love my Toshiba Satellite!! And for $500, it has the features and quality of something more than 2x it's price.

 

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ive always been very happy with hp laptops, hated my last gateway

 

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Sony Vaio with Windows 7 without a doubt. Spend the extra $ if you got it. Its worth. Opens fast and never crashes. Acer is cheap and a waste of money if you ask me. I cheaped out and bought one and regretted it. Night and day between an Acer and Sony.

 

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i swear by my chromebook. best $200 i ever spent