View Full Version : Possible to find a work laptop in the <$400 price range?
gtexan
12-03-2008, 11:56 AM
I need a new laptop for work, but don't want to spend over $400. Processing power is a must, especially for multi-tasking. Can anyone recommend anything?
If no specific recommendations, what are some general specs i should be looking for?
gtexan
12-03-2008, 12:35 PM
Are either of these good? Which is better?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9038178&type=product&id=1218011772901
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9101884&type=product&id=1218022433718
IAMSLICK
12-03-2008, 01:01 PM
Are either of these good? Which is better?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9038178&type=product&id=1218011772901
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9101884&type=product&id=1218022433718
Either of those will be fine for work, if work is mostly using Outlook, Word, Excel and other like programs.
Looks like the HP is OOS, so snag the Toshiba.
heavylee
12-03-2008, 01:12 PM
Multitasking is also dependent on RAM, not just CPU power.
bubbachuck
12-03-2008, 05:59 PM
Multitasking is also dependent on RAM, not just CPU power.
definitely. if you're talking about having a lot of applications open at once, you'll definitely want a lot of RAM, at least 1 gig if you're on Windows XP. since RAM is cheap, go for 2+ gigs.
gtexan
12-03-2008, 07:33 PM
What do you think of the HP G50-104NR that is listed as $349?
Is this a fair price
Good deal
Great deal?
Its an Intel premium Core Duo 2GHZ
2GB DDR2
120GB HD
HP Laptop
damnyou
12-03-2008, 07:45 PM
What do you think of the HP G50-104NR that is listed as $349?
Is this a fair price
Good deal
Great deal?
Its an Intel premium Core Duo 2GHZ
2GB DDR2
120GB HD
HP Laptop
yep
if u get that it is good for your requirements