New Laptop

[CornHunka]

My father-in-law wants a new laptop. He only uses a computer for email and the internet so he doesn't need any bells or whistles.

Anyone have any tips on what I should get?

 

[MadJack]

netbook

 

[neverteaseit]

I like Dell but I am alone on this it seems.

 

[MadJack]

I like Dell but I am alone on this it seems.

you're far from alone. they have a netbook too. that's all he needs and for ~$300, you can't go wrong.

 

[vinnie]

Dell would be the most bang for your buck the only draw back with the mini is the atom processor you can get a Duo processor with a laptop.


What size does he want and how much does he what to spend ?

 

[Sylvan]

Go to Walmart and get the cheapest one there that has Windows 7. You should be able to find a good deal. Stay away from the Netbooks.

 

[CornHunka]

He's cheap so looking to spend less than $700.

I looked into the Notebooks, but they may be too small. He's got a HD tv that can also be a computer monitor, could you hook that up and use that instead of 10 to 12 inch screen?

 

[vinnie]

This a good deal for the price more than he needs but it won't be out dated in a few months & it's in his budget.


Studio 15 Notebook $699 after you click on the link Just click Review My System then add to shopping cart



Studio 15" Notebook, Genuine Windows? 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English

Operating System Genuine Windows? 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
Processors Intel? Core? 2 Duo T6600 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache) MT6600
Memory 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz 4GB
Keyboard Standard Keyboard
LCD Panel 15.6? High Definition (720p) LED Display with TrueLife? and Camera C720L
Video Card Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500
Hard Drive Size: 320GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) 320GB
Adobe Reader Adobe? Acrobat? Reader 9, English/French/Spanish ADOBER
Combo or DVD+RW Drive 8X Slot Load CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) W7DVDRW
Sound High Definition Audio 2.0 IS
Wireless Networking Cards Intel? WiFi Link 5100 802.11agn Half Mini-Card IP5100
Office Productivity Software Microsoft? Works 9 IOHSWKE
Software - Antivirus McAfee SecurityCenter, 30-Day Trial MC1030D
Battery 85 WHr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell) 9BAT
Hardware Support Services 1 Year Basic Service Plan S1OS
Datasafe Dell Online Backup 30GB for 1 year DOB30GB


Total $903.00
Save $204 off this Dell Studio 15!
Limited Time Offer -$204.00
Total after discount $699.00

 

[Axle]

Just a question: Is Microsoft Works 9 the same stuff you get with Microsoft Office?

 

[vinnie]

Just a question: Is Microsoft Works 9 the same stuff you get with Microsoft Office?

NO