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wil be used for about 95% web browsing and streaming music. dont want to spend a whole lot and saw this at best buy for 299.
thoughts?
thoughts?
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I saw those HP Compaqs in constantly for service when I worked at Best Buy.
Most every person I've run into in the past 3-4 years that owns an HP laptop (HP builds Compaqs these days) has had some kind of hardware failure. My HP had the motherboard replaced twice under warranty, my roommate's motherboard failed out of warranty, and a buddy that bought a Compaq similar to that to handle some programs that wouldn't work on his Mac has had nothing but problems.
That said, it's entirely possible that you'd never have an issue if you surf/use it responsibly. But I'd run, not walk, from any HP-built laptop until I see otherwise.
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Good catch Redneck... Used to have an Aspire that the ex "inherited" in the divorce. 4 years old and not a glitch.... that I know of... LOLOriginally posted by Tx Redneck View Post
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Had a HP for 6 months and the motherboard burned up. Got a Acer Aspire One netbook and havent had a problem with it in over a year.Comment
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got my wife an HP for xmas 2yrs ago. It's actually been a damn good computer, but the monitor is starting to glitch out... ribbon cable or something?Comment
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My current lappy is an Acer Aspire 5315 that's prolly 3-4yrs old. I bought it new but was "new old stock" so I got a good deal on it. It's not power house but it works everytime.
It's what I use for on-site jobs.
Mine has two gigs of ram, the 2.1Ghz Celeron and a 250Gig HDD.Comment
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Am i reading it right that it only has a 1GHz processor? Is that total or is it x2 since its dual core? Sorry been out of the loop for a while lolOriginally posted by Tx Redneck View PostComment
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Yeah. It's about the best you're gonna do @ the $350 price point. It get's 4 eggs on New Egg.Originally posted by Pro88LX View Post
For what you're wanting to do, I'm sure it would suit you fine. If you're unsure about it, go to Microcenter and try it out. You could also give us a price point to work with and if you're willin to get a Re-certified unit.Comment
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Not really stuck at that price point.... but not looking to spend a whole lot more.Originally posted by Tx Redneck View PostYeah. It's about the best you're gonna do @ the $350 price point. It get's 4 eggs on New Egg.
For what you're wanting to do, I'm sure it would suit you fine. If you're unsure about it, go to Microcenter and try it out. You could also give us a price point to work with and if you're willin to get a Re-certified unit.
btw its 12 dollars cheaper to have it shipped than to pay tax and pick it up in store LOLComment
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Nice ninja edit.
It is a dual core, 1Ghz processor. What's you limit on price? Knowing that will help us find you the best value for your money.Comment
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LOL i'm all fucked up on allergy medicine right now. I re-read your reply and got it.Originally posted by Tx Redneck View PostNice ninja edit.
It is a dual core, 1Ghz processor. What's you limit on price? Knowing that will help us find you the best value for your money.
Like to stay sub 400.Comment
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They're comparable. The Dell might do single tasks quicker, the Acer has more ram, a better web cam but only has one speaker where the Dell has two.Originally posted by Pro88LX View Post
They're really about the same. I'd suggest hittin Micro Center and trying the display models and see which you like better. They're in the same class though, fwiw.Comment
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