View Full Version : Laptop for the Miss
S1mon-
12-29-2007, 08:45 PM
Hello guys,
my girlfriend got a nice present for x-mas... Her mom told her to pick up a laptop of her choice and it would be hers :D
Since I'm the computer hardware geek in the house, she asked me to look for a good laptop for her...
Keep in mind that she's 18 and she's going to university next year (lots of school work).
So what's the laptop with the best performance/price ratio at the moment?
Thanks guys! :cool:
Exahertz
12-29-2007, 08:47 PM
ThinkPads are really nice
Exahertz
12-29-2007, 09:14 PM
What are you looking for exactly? Speed, Storage, Size, Functionality, battery life, light weight or Bling Factor???
And what kind of work will she be doing on it?
whats your max spending limit?
justin_c
12-29-2007, 10:50 PM
a macbook pro or thinkpad.
Soulburner
12-29-2007, 10:51 PM
1. Head to Dell.com and configure an Inspiron 1420
2. Use a coupon code from this (http://www.notebookreview.com/dellCoupon.asp) page for a hefty discount.
3. Enjoy
Exahertz
12-29-2007, 11:15 PM
2. Use a coupon code from this (http://www.notebookreview.com/dellCoupon.asp) page for a hefty discount.
Nice :up:
Chewbenator
12-30-2007, 08:06 AM
I have heard and experienced that Dell laptops aren't what they used to be, I prefer the HP/Compaq that I am typing on right now. Also, Sony Vaio's are of very good quality and they released their least expensive laptop (6-$800) about a month ago. As always, getting a good laptop is not the hard part, but getting a good laptop for cheap is. Make sure you scope out all your options before taking the plunge. BestBuy actually has some good laptop deals about once or twice a month but they sell out really fast due to the rabid ebayers.
jimmyz
12-30-2007, 08:17 AM
I would take her with you and let her pick what she wants. you can help make the right selection of hardware but ultimately she is probably not a huge power user so feel and looks will take priority for her. let her pick it just make sure it isn't a bad deal. after all she will be the one using and carrying it etc.
S1mon-
12-30-2007, 12:01 PM
thanks guys! these comments helped a lot :)
justin_c
12-30-2007, 03:55 PM
Macbook pro>thinkpad>Sony
systemviper
12-30-2007, 04:35 PM
Thinkpad, quality and duribility :up:
Do Rock Direct ship to the states? They make VERY nice Laptops, my friend and my ex has one, well, I have hers on my desk right now actually. Great build quality.
dsturner
12-30-2007, 08:13 PM
Seriously I think jimmyz summed it up-period just be there to make sure it is good.