Cheap Laptop Ideas - Page 2

hawkfarmer · 01-06-2012, 08:42 AM

If all you do is surf the web, then just fix the old one. It's way cheaper, as long as it isn't a horrible lap top.

If you are set on getting a lap top, I have had HP and Toshiba- Toshiba is better, but had no problems with either.

If you can get an ASUS cheaper do it. They aren't as pretty per say, but they are more durable. I've been told by our IT guys that it is the best you can get.

vegashawki · 01-06-2012, 08:43 AM

Never actually purchased an ANUS, I've used other peoples and I like them.

AdamHawk · 01-06-2012, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by vegashawki

Never actually purchased an ANUS, I've used other peoples and I like them.

Awkward...

GhostofGhost · 01-06-2012, 09:38 AM

I bought a hot-rod new Asus in late November, and it is, by a very significant margin, the finest computer I've ever owned or used. However, at $800, it wasn't what the OP would consider "cheap". The thing is a straight-up rockstar.
My wife has a mid-level Toshiba, and it is very nice, fast, smooth, flawless.
I had an older Toshiba portege from my company until I bought the Asus, and it was a great little laptop. Outdated now, but a good worker for the past 2.5 years.
All HPs I've ever owned (3) have sucked ballz and been full of hateful bloatware.

GhostofGhost · 01-06-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by hawkfarmer

If all you do is surf the web, then just fix the old one. It's way cheaper, as long as it isn't a horrible lap top.

If you are set on getting a lap top, I have had HP and Toshiba- Toshiba is better, but had no problems with either.

If you can get an ASUS cheaper do it. They aren't as pretty per say, but they are more durable. I've been told by our IT guys that it is the best you can get.

No. If it is that old, it undoubtedly has a crappy wireless interface (no n) and even crappier processor, ram, and hard drive.
A new laptop will serve him well. Paying even $80 to repair something more than 2-3 years old is a waste of $80.

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Mick · 01-06-2012, 10:16 AM

Got one of these, love it.

You can use QuickOffice HD Pro to open Microsoft files like word, excel, pdf, and power point presentations.

GhostofGhost · 01-06-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Mick

Got one of these, love it.

You can use QuickOffice HD Pro to open Microsoft files like word, excel, pdf, and power point presentations.

*very envious*

tweeterhawk · 01-07-2012, 07:29 AM

Would second what others have said about ASUS. Based on recommendation from tech-savvy and former Best Buy Geek Squad son, bought an ASUS A53E, for around $550. Sleek, powerful, tough case, nice screen, fast, great wireless interface. Like it a lot.