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re: Need suggestions for a new laptop
Posted on 4/30/14 at 10:49 pm to Hopeful Doc
Posted on 4/30/14 at 10:49 pm to Hopeful Doc
Ok Ive got a few pulled up on Amazon
HP ProBook 4545s 15.6" Inch Notebook PC, AMD Dual-Core A6-4400M 2.7GHz, 8GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, DVDRW, AMD Radeon HD 7520G, Windows 7, Pro 64-bit / Windows 8 Pro 64-bit
HP ProBook 4530s 15.6" Notebook (2.30 GHz Intel Core i3-2350M, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Drive, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit)
NEW! HP ProBook 15.6" Notebook PC- Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit Laptop with 4th Gen Intel Core i3-4000 & Intel HD 4600; 450 G1 Series (4GB RAM)
HP ProBook 4545s C6Z38UT 16-Inch Laptop (AMD A6 4400M 2.7 GHZ, 4GB RAM, 500GB Hard Drive, Windows 7) Silver
These are all around $520-600, perfect in my price range. For what Im using this for (Internet, microsoft office, every day stuff for school/work), which one would you pick?
Thanks again for the help
HP ProBook 4545s 15.6" Inch Notebook PC, AMD Dual-Core A6-4400M 2.7GHz, 8GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, DVDRW, AMD Radeon HD 7520G, Windows 7, Pro 64-bit / Windows 8 Pro 64-bit
HP ProBook 4530s 15.6" Notebook (2.30 GHz Intel Core i3-2350M, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Drive, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit)
NEW! HP ProBook 15.6" Notebook PC- Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit Laptop with 4th Gen Intel Core i3-4000 & Intel HD 4600; 450 G1 Series (4GB RAM)
HP ProBook 4545s C6Z38UT 16-Inch Laptop (AMD A6 4400M 2.7 GHZ, 4GB RAM, 500GB Hard Drive, Windows 7) Silver
These are all around $520-600, perfect in my price range. For what Im using this for (Internet, microsoft office, every day stuff for school/work), which one would you pick?
Thanks again for the help
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Posted on 4/30/14 at 10:59 pm to Jones
haswell model
I consider these to all be roughly the same price. If $70 is that big of a difference to you, none of those are really bad, but this one is probably noticeably the best (if that makes sense). It's also good because in the future, if it ever starts "slowing down," you can add more RAM for fairly cheap (about $30, not the $100 they want to charge you).
Also, whatever computer you get, post on here when you get it or email me at hopefuldoctd at that google company's email place and I'll show you how to go through and tweak some very very minor things that will make any windows computer run better.
Does a touch screen laptop appeal to you at all? There are plenty down in this price range with similar specs.
I consider these to all be roughly the same price. If $70 is that big of a difference to you, none of those are really bad, but this one is probably noticeably the best (if that makes sense). It's also good because in the future, if it ever starts "slowing down," you can add more RAM for fairly cheap (about $30, not the $100 they want to charge you).
Also, whatever computer you get, post on here when you get it or email me at hopefuldoctd at that google company's email place and I'll show you how to go through and tweak some very very minor things that will make any windows computer run better.
Does a touch screen laptop appeal to you at all? There are plenty down in this price range with similar specs.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:00 pm to Jones
Out of the ones you listed I'd go with the HP ProBook 4530s
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:07 pm to Hopeful Doc
Cool Yea that looks good to me. I'll definitely email you. I might just order it through prime tonight so I have it on Friday afternoon.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:08 pm to Jones
If I were buying a laptop right now I'd probably get an Asus.
I currently have a Toshiba that I got back in 2010. It's not bad, but it's beginning to show its age.
I currently have a Toshiba that I got back in 2010. It's not bad, but it's beginning to show its age.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:08 pm to Jones
Top computer you linked is closest to the one I found but yours has an AMD processor. I would not get the other 3 especially for the prices they want. I say still go with the one from Micro Center with the Intel I-5. For the price and the specs it's solid and as the ability to upgrade in the future and will not go obsolete in 1 year.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:09 pm to BamaHater
Damnit y'all have me going back and forth
All three of y'all pick different computers
All three of y'all pick different computers
This post was edited on 4/30/14 at 11:13 pm
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:12 pm to BamaHater
I still say the one from Micro Center is a better model. It cost $599 compared to $529 but the Micro Center one has an I-5, 8G of Ram upgradable to 16G, Windows 7 Pro, Bigger Hard Drive, and a dedicated Radeon graphics Card.
ProBook 450 G1
ProBook 450 G1
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:14 pm to Jones
Hahaha... I'll go find my old HP laptop in my closet and sell it to you 
No idea what the specs are on it
No idea what the specs are on it
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:16 pm to BamaHater
Other computers users have suggested are good models but for the price the Micro Center one has more bang for the buck. You get more for not much more money.
This post was edited on 4/30/14 at 11:17 pm
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:17 pm to BamaHater
I will agree with Bama hater that the micro center one was the best deal... I cannot vouch for micro center because I have never used/heard of them though 
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:20 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
Wrench in the whole thing:
Lenovo if you want to spend $600 and get better specs than elitebook with a nice build
this probook if you want a probook
ETA- top ships with win 7 and 8 so you can see which you like better. Bottom is 8 only. But again, 8 is fine and will be the new standard soon enough.
Lenovo if you want to spend $600 and get better specs than elitebook with a nice build
this probook if you want a probook
ETA- top ships with win 7 and 8 so you can see which you like better. Bottom is 8 only. But again, 8 is fine and will be the new standard soon enough.
This post was edited on 4/30/14 at 11:21 pm
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:20 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
quote:I used to work there and it is the best place to buy a computer. They carry all the stuff places like Best Buy does not. Plus they actually have people that work there who know what they are talking about. Thing is they only have 25 stores nationwide. Closest to Louisiana is stores in Houston, Dallas, and Atlanta.
I will agree with Bama hater that the micro center one was the best deal... I cannot vouch for micro center because I have never used/heard of them though
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:22 pm to Jones
Mac
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:24 pm to jack6294
quote:
Mac
Your reading comprehension skills are impeccable.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:25 pm to Hopeful Doc
I think we are confusing Jones So many choices.
So many choices.Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:27 pm to BamaHater
I just booted up my old HP just to see what the specs were
HP Pavillion dv6
i5 2.53 GHZ
8GB RAM
600 GB HD
I think it was bought thanksgiving of 2010
HP Pavillion dv6
i5 2.53 GHZ
8GB RAM
600 GB HD
I think it was bought thanksgiving of 2010
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:28 pm to BamaHater
I'm going to sleep. If he still hasn't decided by tomorrow, and I'm in front of a computer screen (rather than typing on an iPhone), I'll try to do a better job of picking out what I would spend $600 on. I usually spend hours scrutinizing over all the tiny details and nuances of people's "help me find a laptop" threads. I'm really phoning this one in tonight.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:30 pm to BamaHater
Y'all are killing me
I'm gonna sleep on it and order one tomorrow.
Thanks for the help fellas
I'm gonna sleep on it and order one tomorrow.
Thanks for the help fellas
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:31 pm to Jones
I am going to laugh when you just end up buying a chromebook
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