Hello all, I was hoping you guys could help me find a new laptop computer.
The screen is starting to go (has some black lines and is really dark) on my old Compaq Evo, so I need a replacement.
I'm don't need it to be a gaming computer, I have a desktop for that, I just want it to do the usual stuff: internet, office, movies and be decently fast. I am also on a rather limited budget, $400 - 500 would be great, but if that's not possible maybe up to $700. I would rather sacrifice some speed or features for price.
I am a university student in the U.S., so any of those sort of discounts would work for me.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Edit: My school gets a ~10% discount from Dell, if that helps...
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# 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
# 2GB 667 DDR2 SDRAM - 2x1GB
# 250GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
# SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
# Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English
# AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth
and the remainder of his applecare plan. I realise you may not have an ipod touch lying around but my point is if youre willing to go even slightly used you can get some rockin deals on craigslist. Especially if you live in or near a big city. Also you can check the refurbs on most major manufacturer sites, they come with decent warranties usually and are a bit cheaper.
I'm curious what sort of deals anyone knows about for new laptops as well. After checking hp and dell I'm a little lost.