Laptop Computer

Marilyn · 11-25-2006, 07:09 AM

Janet, Dell and Toshiba both make really nice laptops that are not too expensive. However, realistically, you may need to raise your price range to closer to the $900 range to get one that will really do what he would want. You need the fastest processor (most RAM) and the most memory (40 gigs or more) that you can afford. If you really work the sales this time of year, you can find some real deals. We bought our daughter's Sony VAIO from Office Depot on a one day sale a couple of years ago and saved about $500.

Most new computers come with the wireless card already installed internally. If they do not, you can get a card pretty economically that inserts into a slot on the laptop to make it wireless capable.

There are several good wireless routers available. We have a DLink wireless router here at our house. It cost around $40, if my memory serves me correctly, and we have had two desktops and two wireless laptops online at the same time with no problems. I think it can handle three hard wired computers and two wireless. My daughters say there are even faster, better one's out now than what we have.

My oldest daughter is really into computers. As soon as she is up and about, I'll have her do some on-line shopping for you and see what she can find.

Your son is going to be sooooo excited when he opens his laptop!!! This will be such a cool time for you.

RLC12345678 · 11-27-2006, 12:32 PM

My husband and I both have Dell laptops and we LOVE them. We've never had any problems with them. I will always have a Dell...I've just loved mine so much. We have Linksys, like DianaB was talking about. It is a wireless router that is hooked up to our cable modem. Both hubby and I can use Internet anywhere in our home and we can both be on the Internet at the same time. All the new laptops these days come with the wireless card built-in, so you would not have to buy one of those. Just buy the Linksys from Walmart, Best Buy, Circuit City...somewhere like that...hook it up to your desktop modem, and then your son can use his laptop anywhere in the house.

Janet · 11-27-2006, 01:35 PM

I was looking on the Dell site (my desktop is a Dell) and I've found some from $500 on up. How do I chose for him? I can really only afford between $500 and $700 maybe a little more. Would someone take a look that knows about computers and see if the ones in that price range would be good for him? I really would appreciate all your help.

RLC12345678 · 11-27-2006, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Janet

I was looking on the Dell site (my desktop is a Dell) and I've found some from $500 on up. How do I chose for him? I can really only afford between $500 and $700 maybe a little more. Would someone take a look that knows about computers and see if the ones in that price range would be good for him? I really would appreciate all your help.

Janet, the Inspiron 1501, which is $549, would be perfect for your son. It looks almost exactly like the one I have. I was looking at the specs and you can either choose a DVD burner or a combo drive, which would have a DVD player and CD burner. I would definately go with the latter -- the combo drive. Your son will need to burn CDs more than he will need to burn a DVD. It comes with a wireless card already installed as well as Windows XP already installed. Those two things along with the CD burner/DVD player are really all that he will ever need. It is a great price, too. I say go for that one.

Janet · 11-30-2006, 07:52 AM

Thanks ladies....I think I'm going to order the Dell 1501 sometime today.

RLC12345678 · 11-30-2006, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Janet

Thanks ladies....I think I'm going to order the Dell 1501 sometime today.

YAY! He is going to be SOOOOOO excited! What an AWESOME Christmas present!

11-30-2006, 08:26 AM

We ordered a Dell Inspiron E-1705 with our tax return this year. While we spent a nice chunk of money even with the 10 days of deals special, it was worth every penny. We are Mac users but were looking for a more affordable laptop.

Our Dell is wonderful. It's durable, fast, problem-free so far, etc.

When you do order, I recommend doing so online. I called to have a few questions answered and ended up with some new kid who didn't know what he was doing... and we had some problems. My boss purchases Dells frequently, always orders online, and always gets exactly what he orders.

11-25-2006, 07:09 AM	#1
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	Janet, Dell and Toshiba both make really nice laptops that are not too expensive. However, realistically, you may need to raise your price range to closer to the $900 range to get one that will really do what he would want. You need the fastest processor (most RAM) and the most memory (40 gigs or more) that you can afford. If you really work the sales this time of year, you can find some real deals. We bought our daughter's Sony VAIO from Office Depot on a one day sale a couple of years ago and saved about $500. Most new computers come with the wireless card already installed internally. If they do not, you can get a card pretty economically that inserts into a slot on the laptop to make it wireless capable. There are several good wireless routers available. We have a DLink wireless router here at our house. It cost around $40, if my memory serves me correctly, and we have had two desktops and two wireless laptops online at the same time with no problems. I think it can handle three hard wired computers and two wireless. My daughters say there are even faster, better one's out now than what we have. My oldest daughter is really into computers. As soon as she is up and about, I'll have her do some on-line shopping for you and see what she can find. Your son is going to be sooooo excited when he opens his laptop!!! This will be such a cool time for you. __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

11-27-2006, 12:32 PM	#2
RLC12345678 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,614	My husband and I both have Dell laptops and we LOVE them. We've never had any problems with them. I will always have a Dell...I've just loved mine so much. We have Linksys, like DianaB was talking about. It is a wireless router that is hooked up to our cable modem. Both hubby and I can use Internet anywhere in our home and we can both be on the Internet at the same time. All the new laptops these days come with the wireless card built-in, so you would not have to buy one of those. Just buy the Linksys from Walmart, Best Buy, Circuit City...somewhere like that...hook it up to your desktop modem, and then your son can use his laptop anywhere in the house. __________________ Rebecca "To whom much is given, much is expected." ~Luke 12:48

11-27-2006, 01:35 PM	#3
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	I was looking on the Dell site (my desktop is a Dell) and I've found some from $500 on up. How do I chose for him? I can really only afford between $500 and $700 maybe a little more. Would someone take a look that knows about computers and see if the ones in that price range would be good for him? I really would appreciate all your help. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

11-30-2006, 07:52 AM	#5
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	Thanks ladies....I think I'm going to order the Dell 1501 sometime today. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

11-30-2006, 08:26 AM	#7
tina Guest Posts: n/a	We ordered a Dell Inspiron E-1705 with our tax return this year. While we spent a nice chunk of money even with the 10 days of deals special, it was worth every penny. We are Mac users but were looking for a more affordable laptop. Our Dell is wonderful. It's durable, fast, problem-free so far, etc. When you do order, I recommend doing so online. I called to have a few questions answered and ended up with some new kid who didn't know what he was doing... and we had some problems. My boss purchases Dells frequently, always orders online, and always gets exactly what he orders.

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