Help me find a laptop,please?

Question

I would like one with a 17' inch screen with at least 250 GB memory between the $700-$900 price range. I want it to have an Intel processor and for the brand to preferably be HP, Toshiba, or Sony. Any help is appreciated! Thanks in advance. Oh, and by the way, I'll mostly be using it for music, photos, and schoolwork.

Answer 1

ugh go get a MAC. They are amazing.

Answer 2

I think that you can go to a store and buy the one that you want.

Answer 3

i got my laptop on ebay try that

Answer 4

Sony Vaio AR

Answer 5

Youcan find such a Laptop just about anywhere. Why are you asking yahoo?

Why instead don't you ask where you can get two such laptops, then you can give one to a Library (so a wounded lawman like me can speak the truth, or give it privately to a de@dbeat dad who as so large an imputed income that his child support ammounts to a stop work order and shun, with no patent rights, copywrites and etc.

Hey, de@dbeats can't fish anywhere but the Internet ! And of course thats only until some politico decides he hasn't beaten up a Liberal enough that day and takes it.

So really, you'd be making both "partisan" groups happy, both the Conserfatives, who get to deny a person the basic right to free speech one more time, and the Liberal, who though due to "agreements" with the government by his internet provider, he cannot actually get the word out to anyone but a doccumenting conserfative (to be used in court against him); but he can feel for a few moments sorta like he's getting a few licks in against those who ruthlessly destroyed his productive life to make fun of his being vulnerable to a bunch of hoods ~ conserfatives.  

Answer 6

Not a 17 inch screen but it has a 250GB HDD.

Answer 7

go to costco and you will find some  

Answer 8

Alrighty then, lol.

If you’re buying a laptop, there are a few things to consider.

1.     The processor. Most, if not every decent laptop in today's market has dual-core technology. This means that it has two processors working as one to compute information. Now, what's the difference between speeds? In all reality, for a common user (that is not a hard-core computer geek like some of us), the difference between 1.8GHz and 2.0GHz is negligible. The only areas you will be able to notice will be in gaming, and video encoding.

2.     The memory. If the OS (Operating System) is a "32-bit" then it can only read approximately 3 GB of RAM. Only the "64-bit" processors can understand 4+ GB of RAM. RAM is what the computer uses to store temporary information, like open programs (internet, word processing, music players, etc...). A general rule of thumb is that the more RAM, the faster the computer will load programs/files to a point (as with everything). An industry standard nowadays is around 3 GB. The faster the "clock speed" of the ram (the higher the PC xxxx), the higher quality the RAM.

3.     Hard Drive space is what you store the more permanent information on - word files, music, videos, programs, etc....If you have an extensive music library (5000+ songs (legal songs)), then you should be looking at a computer with at least 250GB (1 GB = 1 Billion Bytes). If you don't really need all that space, then a laptop with 160+ GB of Hard Drive space would suffice.

4.     Graphics Processor!!! If you will not be watching many DVD's or playing any games, then you can settle for an integrated video processor such as the INTEL X3100. If you want the security of being able to play the occasional 3D game, then I would recommend a dedicated graphics card with dedicated memory (256MB or 512MB). You can check whether or not the card is integrated by going to "http://www.notebookcheck.net"

5.     Most laptops now feature DVD/CD Burners. Some offer a built in feature known as "Lableflash or Lightscribe." This will allow you to "etch" images on special CD/DVD's. It makes the finished CD/DVD look more professional.

6.     Price Comparison. Expect to spend $550+ for a decent laptop nowadays. You can sometimes (or during really good sales) find ones cheaper around $450.

       The first laptop I would recommend is the Toshiba M305D-S4829 from Circuit City this week. I just purchased it last Wednesday, and am typing on it right now. It has a ton of power, like seriously. I was playing BF2142 last night with no problems. It costs $699, but It'll be running strong for a few years before anything begins to become too demanding for it. The sound quality on this laptop is phenomenal. It has Harman/Kardon speakers that are Bose quality. It has 4GB of RAM, an ATI Radeon 3100 processor, which is nearly equal to most mid-range dedicated graphics processors. It support 802.11b/g/n networks. It has a standard webcam (not to mention facial recognition software for extra secured log-ons) and all the other features you need lol. The style on this laptop is phenomenal.

       If that is slightly out of your price range though, I would say go to Best Buy and pick up the HP DV5-1002NR. It costs $679, but it is nearly as good as the above laptop with only a few exceptions (it is actually better in some areas as well, lol). The touchpad on it has a glossy feel which is fine for cooler weather, but if its humid out or your fingers are the least bit sweaty, it becomes quite difficult to move the pointer. It has a slightly better video processor - the ATI Radeon 3200 (the main difference is that it has a HDMI output). It has a slightly larger screen at 15.4" WS. Its half a pound heavier, which isn't really a big deal to me at all. It also runs the 32-bit OS of Vista which will only support 3 GB of RAM, which is fine for nearly everything. I hope this helps you in your quest!

       The next two are right about tied for abilities if the above prices are a bit out of your budget. I would recommend testing each one, and then deciding which one you prefer better.

       The first one is the Toshiba L305D-S5868 from BestBuy this week at $549. It features the ATI Radeon 3100 which is capable of handling many 3D games, and in fact - it is the same video processor as the laptop that I am using. It features a built-in webcam, as well as standard DVD/CD re-write ability. It has a 250GB hard drive running at 5400RPM. One feature that it could improve upon is its stock RAM. From the store, it only comes with 2GB. This can be easily upgraded to 3GB from any computer retailer (including www.newegg.com). It also comes with a user-friendly touchpad as well as a nice blue form factor. Although it doesn’t necessarily have all of the extra-goodies, this laptop is perfect for the common pc user, and comes at a great price!

       The second one is the Toshiba L305D-S5881 from Circuit City. This laptop is nearly identical to the last l

Answer 9

I don't suggest a Dell Inspiron. They may be pretty... but they get really hot and slow down due to the heat they generate.

Answer 10

HP Pavilion dv6748us Entertainment Notebookm PC. That's what I'm using now. its like $780 i think when i bought it.

Answer 11

go to http://www.nextag.com/laptops/stores-htm...

Answer 12

check out Free cycle.org every thing is free. or craigslist.com

Answer 13

look on eBay.

Answer 14

Well, umm, WHAT?

mac and apple laptops are the best

mac book air is better though

Answer 15

i have a studio from dell. my toshiba dropped once and it was done for they couldn't fix the mother board and the comp. repair place told me they are the absolute worst ever!!! i really love this dell plus it comes in all diff. colors  i got red    from staples and yeah IT WAS EASY!!! in your price range too good luck

Answer 16

ilaptops~

http://ruggedlaptop.com/

Answer 17

the toshiba satellite

Answer 18

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/002...