mcburg93
Posts: 3,167
Feb 11, 2013 3:45pm
I am looking to buy one and with all the experts on here thought I would ask for some suggestions. I want something to watch some tv and movies on. I was wondering on what speed or brand to get. Its really just to use on traveling and occasional school stuff. Price is not to big a deal cause it is in my school package I think I am allowed to spend up to 1k. So let me see what you all would buy.
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MontyBrunswick
Feb 11, 2013 3:49pm
"watch TV and movies on".
Via what method? What is the maximum you want to spend? Do you get deals on certain brands?
Via what method? What is the maximum you want to spend? Do you get deals on certain brands?
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Feb 11, 2013 3:49pm
You have a lot of options with a 1k budget.
I'd just browse newegg.com and see what interests you.
Personally I'd go with a Lenovo or Acer Ultrabook.
I'd just browse newegg.com and see what interests you.
Personally I'd go with a Lenovo or Acer Ultrabook.
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MontyBrunswick
Feb 11, 2013 3:57pm
The new Surface Pro fits into that budget as well.Automatik;1386983 wrote:You have a lot of options with a 1k budget.
I'd just browse newegg.com and see what interests you.
Personally I'd go with a Lenovo or Acer Ultrabook.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Feb 11, 2013 4:00pm
Mehh..I know it's an "all in one" or whatever, but I still consider the Surface Pro a tablet.
mcburg93
Posts: 3,167
Feb 11, 2013 4:05pm
I would like to spend all 1k cause If anything is left I dont get it. I watch movies on netflix and have roadrunner at home. Other then that I really dont have too many requirements. I was looking for what operating systems would be best what speed and anything along them lines.dlazz;1386982 wrote:"watch TV and movies on".
Via what method? What is the maximum you want to spend? Do you get deals on certain brands?
I think I will just do some more looking around and see what I can find that I like. I am just not the brightest when it comes to computers and thought some ideas would give me a direction.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Feb 11, 2013 4:08pm
Refurbished Mac fits in the price range as well.
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MontyBrunswick
Feb 11, 2013 4:10pm
In cases like this, I usually just go to Newegg and sort everything by "Top Sellers". It usually pushes the cream of the crop to the top of the list, and then you can easily narrow down your list.mcburg93;1386994 wrote:I would like to spend all 1k cause If anything is left I dont get it. I watch movies on netflix and have roadrunner at home. Other then that I really dont have to many requirements.
I think I will just do some more looking around and see what I can find that I like. I am just not the brightest when it comes to computers and thought some ideas would give me a direction.
Whatever you do, do NOT buy one from Best Buy. It's fine to go to Best Buy and play with them, but just write down the model number and buy it online.
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MontyBrunswick
Feb 11, 2013 4:10pm
Why buy refurbished when he could buy new?Commander of Awesome;1386996 wrote:Refurbished Mac fits in the price range as well.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Feb 11, 2013 4:11pm
Curious the reason for thisdlazz;1386999 wrote:
Whatever you do, do NOT buy one from Best Buy. It's fine to go to Best Buy and play with them, but just write down the model number and buy it online.
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MontyBrunswick
Feb 11, 2013 4:12pm
Best Buy is notorious for pushing people into crap they don't need. They charge $50+ for antivirus and to burn the recovery discs for you. Also, tax on a high-ticket item like this is killer. If you buy from Newegg or Amazon, you'd skip out on tax. Gives you a little more lee-way when choosing items near the $999 range. He can (in theory) get more bang for the buck if he buys online since it'll give him another ~$60 to play with.Commander of Awesome;1387001 wrote:Curious the reason for this
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MontyBrunswick
Feb 11, 2013 4:13pm
It may be, but it'd be perfect for TV/notes in school/whatever.Automatik;1386991 wrote:Mehh..I know it's an "all in one" or whatever, but I still consider the Surface Pro a tablet.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Feb 11, 2013 4:14pm
Try to find someone you know personally to help customize/personalize what you want.
My brother is great with computers, he's helped me buy the two laptops I've had in the last 10 years.
My brother is great with computers, he's helped me buy the two laptops I've had in the last 10 years.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Feb 11, 2013 4:18pm
Never thought of this before. Reps.dlazz;1387002 wrote:Best Buy is notorious for pushing people into crap they don't need. They charge $50+ for antivirus and to burn the recovery discs for you. Also, tax on a high-ticket item like this is killer. If you buy from Newegg or Amazon, you'd skip out on tax. Gives you a little more lee-way when choosing items near the $999 range. He can (in theory) get more bang for the buck if he buys online since it'll give him another ~$60 to play with.
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Sonofanump
Feb 11, 2013 4:21pm
Best Buy is on the list of business that will be closing stores to stay and stay afloat.Commander of Awesome;1387001 wrote:Curious the reason for this
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Feb 11, 2013 4:23pm
Sonofanump;1387007 wrote:Best Buy is on the list of business that will be closing stores to stay and stay afloat.
They closed the one in lancaster I hear
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Feb 11, 2013 5:20pm
Ultrabook definitely. Not sure about Acer, but I'd look at Sony Vaio and Asus.Automatik;1386983 wrote: Personally I'd go with a Lenovo or Acer Ultrabook.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Feb 11, 2013 5:22pm
Really? I thought they calculated the tax based on your ship-to zipcode. Thought they had to start doing this some time ago because states were losing big bucks on sales tax.dlazz;1387002 wrote:If you buy from Newegg or Amazon, you'd skip out on tax.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Feb 11, 2013 5:24pm
By the way, Best Buy WILL match prices on Amazon (if it's a highly reputable seller). That's assuming you can find the exact model, as sometimes they play games. But pull it up on Amazon and they'll match the price (then you get your computer now without waiting).
believer
Posts: 8,153
Feb 11, 2013 5:42pm
Not that I'm defending Best Buy by any stretch of the imagination, but I bought an Asus laptop from Best Buy about 5 months ago. Nobody tried to push me into buying anything I didn't need and anyone who can't install their own anti-virus or create their own recovery disks probably has no business owning a computer anyways.dlazz;1387002 wrote:Best Buy is notorious for pushing people into crap they don't need. They charge $50+ for antivirus and to burn the recovery discs for you. Also, tax on a high-ticket item like this is killer. If you buy from Newegg or Amazon, you'd skip out on tax. Gives you a little more lee-way when choosing items near the $999 range. He can (in theory) get more bang for the buck if he buys online since it'll give him another ~$60 to play with.
I researched before my buying decision and found that Best Buy's prices on laptops in my price range were very competitive even with the tax tagged on. On-line purchases are fine but I'd rather walk in, see what I'm purchasing, and walk out with it rather than waiting for the shipment, hoping it arrives in one piece, and paying for the shipping costs. Plus if the machine hoses up, I know where Best Buy lives.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 11, 2013 5:44pm
Mac
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Feb 11, 2013 5:49pm
Start out of his price range.ernest_t_bass;1387044 wrote:Mac
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Feb 11, 2013 6:38pm
The lower end 11" MB Air goes for $999. You can also get a school discount, which I believe is 10%. It still worked for me last year, they don't check.
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MontyBrunswick
Feb 11, 2013 8:32pm
Only in states where they have a physical presence. It was poorly worded -- I meant to buy the laptop from another seller online and not Best Buy.gut;1387035 wrote:Really? I thought they calculated the tax based on your ship-to zipcode. Thought they had to start doing this some time ago because states were losing big bucks on sales tax.
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MontyBrunswick
Feb 11, 2013 8:32pm
The lower-end Macbook Air wouldn't come close to competing with a similarly priced Ultrabook.Automatik;1387064 wrote:The lower end 11" MB Air goes for $999. You can also get a school discount, which I believe is 10%. It still worked for me last year, they don't check.