I am looking for a new laptop which costs around 600 before any rebates. I saw a several deals on slickdeals.net, but I am not sure what is the best buy.

The biggest thing I am concerned about is Vista because its current reputation isn't so hot and it sounds like you need over a gig of RAM for it to run decently. A lot of the computers mentioned in the deals only have 512.

Are there any places that are offering new laptops which run WinXP? I don't want a refurb.

9/2/2007 2:59:43 PM

For that budget, I have to ask: Do you really need a laptop?

9/2/2007 3:28:49 PM

MacBook

9/2/2007 5:26:36 PM

A new macbook for 600? where?

I don't need a high end laptop for what I am using it for so the low end laptops are ok. I just need it fast enough to load a few programs quickly

[Edited on September 2, 2007 at 5:30 PM. Reason : added]

9/2/2007 5:27:37 PM

Aren't they somewhere close to that after a student discount?? I may be totally wrong.

[Edited on September 2, 2007 at 5:32 PM. Reason : nvm $999 looks like the cheapest]

9/2/2007 5:28:44 PM

^^May want to try this:



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9/2/2007 5:32:43 PM

can't hotlink

9/2/2007 5:45:57 PM

hardy har har...

seriously though...

At least answer the question about Vista.

9/2/2007 6:46:24 PM

I'd def go for at least a gig of ram regardless

9/2/2007 6:54:05 PM

^^Yes, you can still order almost all Dell systems (through small business or EPP) with an XP configuration. Same for HP I believe and definitely for Lenovo and Sony laptops.

9/2/2007 7:19:04 PM

Try tiger direct although most of them are refurbished

9/3/2007 2:47:15 AM

double post

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9/3/2007 5:14:58 AM

I've never had any issues with Dell refurb. laptops, FWIW, and you can snag some with WinXP. I still use & greatly prefer WinXP.

Also, don't even use XP -- let alone Vista -- without at least 1GB of RAM, seriously.

9/3/2007 5:14:58 AM

bttt

My gf is looking for a low end laptop for basic word processing, spreadsheets, and wireless internet browsing. Also looking to keep it below $600. Any recommendations?

9/5/2007 9:51:04 AM

On a notebook, it's worth it to spend a little more. Buy Lenovo or Apple. Short of that, used Thinkpad... Either of these computers will hold their value, and can be re-sold after some use/when time to upgrade as well, if you're on a tight budget
Ahmet

9/5/2007 10:03:18 AM