Buying a laptop

[Coolio10]

I am looking for a laptop for $600 or less. I have found an acer which has pretty good specs for the price. There is also a toshiba for $100 less but it has a a smaller drive at only 4200RPM and an even worse integrated card. Although it does have .1.4 ghz higher. Is that worth it though?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10097026&catid=

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10095163&catid=

My choices are from futureshop.ca or bestbuy.ca

I have looked at all other laptops for $600 or less and this one seems to have the best processor specs.

I do know it has integrated graphics but i am typing this from a desktop that also has integrated graphics, so if i can survive with this desktop graphic card i should be ok.

Just give me the link if you find something better.

[dNor]

First link would be a much better investment, definitely.

[Coolio10]

I thought there were more computer experts on this forum?

[WSFuser]

Id go for the first one too. Laptop drives are slow enough so Id rather have the 5400rpm and the Core 2 is better than the Athlon 64.

[zapjb]

http://configure.us.Dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=04&oc=bqdwkug&dgc=BF&cid=7421&lid=197378


Dell Vostro 1500 for $549 - 2GB RAM, Intel core2Duo T5270, 8xDVD

[clambermatic]

:blink: ...since previous posting indicates an Acer, wonder if 'coolio' had take a peek at Acer's "Aspire 5052ANWXMi" yet?

It is based on amdTurion MK-38, Atheros 802.11bg with a 80gb hdd minimum (geographically dependent) and in a very very reasonable price range. See 8)

I got a mate who bought 2units for personals, on a consecutive 2days spending spree just this november EOM. And i had configured 1 of the 2. Pretty swift (thou runned a wee hot) & decent!

...check it out.

[Coolio10]

{QUOTE-> http://configure.us.Dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=04&oc=bqdwkug&dgc=BF&cid=7421&lid=197378


Dell Vostro 1500 for $549 - 2GB RAM, Intel core2Duo T5270, 8xDVD <-QUOTE}
That is U.S.

I am in canada :D.

[zapjb]

Won't they take orders from Canada?

It's a hellva deal.

[Perman]

{QUOTE-> That is U.S.

I am in canada :D. <-QUOTE}
Hi,

Fellow Canadian,

You may order it from dell's Canada web site. Search key word for Vostro 1500. (same price in number!) Today , CAN$= 1.02 US$

Buying from US, sans GST, but Warranty(service) ?

Buy from Home, damd GST/PST perhaps, but full Warranty(service).

Good luck.

[Coolio10]

{QUOTE-> Hi,

Fellow Canadian,

You may order it from dell's Canada web site. Search key word for Vostro 1500. (same price in number!) Today , CAN$= 1.02 US$

Buying from US, sans GST, but Warranty(service) ?

Buy from Home, damd GST/PST perhaps, but full Warranty(service).

Good luck. <-QUOTE}
It is way more in canada.

[Perman]

{QUOTE-> It is way more in canada. <-QUOTE}
Hi,

How about shipping cost ? (free shipping in Canada, fromUS ??)

[Coolio10]

{QUOTE-> Hi,

How about shipping cost ? (free shipping in Canada, fromUS ??) <-QUOTE}
Not sure.