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10-18-2004, 11:11 PM

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Help me find a deal (updated 11/02/2011) READ Me *BEFORE* asking for help :)

Search the forum. If someone has taken the time to write a helpful response only the day before or last week, its probably not very likely they'll do it again. If you do find a thread very similar go ahead and post there. It will bring that thread to the front and you can ask for more information specific to your requirements.
Post as much information as you possibly can. Anything at all that can be related is helpful. Examples are budget, how long you have to buy it, minimum requirements. If its a vague item like a laptop or digital camera, at least post what you are going to use it for so we have an idea what to recommend.
Please make sure you've done some research before asking for our help (both here and on the internet). Let us know the best price you've found so far, or what features on an item are/are not important to you. You're asking for our help, so the more info you can provide the better it'll be for everyone!
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01-09-2008, 07:57 PM

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A few suggestions for questions you should answer (at least some of them) before asking to help you find a laptop. Thanks damnyou

Quote from damnyou :

1) What is your budget?

2) What size notebook would you prefer?

a. Ultraportable; 12" screen or less
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen

3) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?

4) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?

5) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?

6) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?

7) How many hours of battery life do you need?

8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?

9) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.

Screen Specifics

1) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?

2) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?

Standard
a. XGA -1024x768 - Large and easy to read text + graphics icons, but you fit less stuff on the screen.
b. SXGA - 1400x1050 - Compromise resolution between XGA and UXGA.
c. UXGA - 1600x1200 - Very small text and graphics icons, you can fit lots of stuff on the screen.

Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
f. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Wider viewing version of UXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.

3) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?

Build Quality and Design

1) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?

2) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?

Notebook Components

1) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 200GB?

2) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD, Blu-Ray or HD-DVD drive?

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11-02-2011, 04:24 PM

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BEFORE YOU POST MAKE SURE YOU:

1. Check the current deals on the front page

We have several categories from TV's to laptops so check there first.

2. Set up a Deal Alert

Go to the top page of this forum and choose Tools. Select Deal Alerts from the drop down menu. When a deal meets your requirements you'll be notified right away. Deal Alerts FAQ: http://slickdeals.net/forums/faq....d_faq_item

3. Use the Search feature

Deals and discounts that haven't expired yet may not show up on the front page. Double check.

WHEN YOU POST PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

*Your budget
*How soon you need it
*What you need including specific features
*What it will be used for
*Any brand preferences
*Anything else you can think of

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