also @ TechSpot: Asus' new lineup of Z87 Haswell motherboards revealed

buying a new laptop.. suggestions?

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by imgoinhungry, Nov 4, 2006.

  1. imgoinhungry Newcomer, in training

    Hey guys,

    I'm going to by a new laptop.. hopefully tonight! Any suggestions? I dont need anything too fancy... just using it for teaching (i'm a teacher) and wireless internet connection. I get a nice discount with Dell since I'm a teacher, but everyone keeps telling me dell is terrible.

    How are the HPs? Thanks for any help!
    imgoinhungry, Nov 4, 2006
    #1

  2. Rage_3K_Moiz Sith Lord Posts: 7,245   +16

    Dell laptops are not that bad. They are perfect for students/teachers. I own an HP Pavilion laptop though and it's great, but I use it for gaming and schoolwork. For you, I suggest the Inspiron E1505. Customize the $685 one by changing the optical drive to a DVD Burner. That would make the final price $734. Here is the link. Good luck:grinthumb!
    Rage_3K_Moiz, Nov 5, 2006
    #2

  3. imgoinhungry Newcomer, in training

    cool, thanks for the advice. I'm real tempted to get a nice HP, but I guess going with an inexspenive dell makes more sense for what i plan on using it for.
    imgoinhungry, Nov 5, 2006
    #3

  4. Tedster Techspot old timer..... Posts: 10,047   +11

    when buying a laptop, there are a few things it must have:
    1. WIFI capability
    2. decent battery time
    3. 1gb RAM
    4. at least a 60gb HD (preferably 7200 speed, if you can afford it.)
    #3 and #4 will also improve your battery drain life.
    Tedster, Nov 6, 2006
    #4
Topic Status:
Not open for further replies.

Add New Comment

Social Login & Guest Posting

TechSpot Members
Login here or sign up for free,
it takes about a minute.
Get complete access to the TechSpot community. Join thousands of technology enthusiasts that contribute and share knowledge in our forum. Get a private inbox, upload your own photo gallery and more.