I just got $1000 for a laptop, what should I get?

[Ipquarx]

C'mon guys keep it in a different thread or something

I think I've pretty much fully decided on this one here: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152570

Any objections? It looks like it's got great reviews, and after taxes and shipping I'll still have around $43 to spend on a mouse or other accessories.

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[takato14]

C'mon guys keep it in a different thread or something

I think I've pretty much fully decided on this one here: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152570

Any objections? It looks like it's got great reviews, and after taxes and shipping I'll still have around $43 to spend on a mouse or other accessories.

Very good choice.

But personally I'd get Windows 8 the forget off of it the moment it arrives in the mail. The only justification for using 8 over 7 is touch screen support, which that laptop doesn't have.

[Ipquarx]

Very good choice.

But personally I'd get Windows 8 the forget off of it the moment it arrives in the mail. The only justification for using 8 over 7 is touch screen support, which that laptop doesn't have.

I'm going to give windows 8 a try before I throw it out the windows because overall it is a much more lightweight OS than 7 is, and apparently has some things going for it. If I don't end up liking the metro menu I've purchased StartIsBack and can use that if I need to.

[takato14]

I'm going to give windows 8 a try before I throw it out the windows because overall it is a much more lightweight OS than 7 is, and apparently has some things going for it. If I don't end up liking the metro menu I've purchased StartIsBack and can use that if I need to.

fair enough, however I'd warn that explorer as well as the desktop/window manager (DWM.exe) is really unstable on W8

it crashes and restarts itself very frequently, which usually makes the system slow to a crawl for a good minute or so

also i c wat u did thar

[Pecon]

fair enough, however I'd warn that explorer as well as the desktop/window manager (DWM.exe) is really unstable on W8

it crashes and restarts itself very frequently, which usually makes the system slow to a crawl for a good minute or so

also i c wat u did thar

It never crashes for me :/

[PurpleSir]

Very good choice.

But personally I'd get Windows 8 the forget off of it the moment it arrives in the mail. The only justification for using 8 over 7 is touch screen support, which that laptop doesn't have.

choo choo all aboard the W8 circlejerk train, first stop takato town choo choo

[Ipquarx]

fair enough, however I'd warn that explorer as well as the desktop/window manager (DWM.exe) is really unstable on W8

it crashes and restarts itself very frequently, which usually makes the system slow to a crawl for a good minute or so

Worst comes to worst I'll use my W7 install CD. Best case scenario I love 8.1 and stick with it permanently, and all is well.

[Superbro11]

Pretty much the title here. I got $1000 for my graduation gift to spend on a laptop for myself and I have no idea what I should get.

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[Ipquarx]

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okay i know this is a joke but seriously did you even read the top of the page

[#Ravencroft]

Noooo don't do it Ipquarx. Those foreign laptops are cheesy and msi always overheats. Lenovo or asus pls

[Greek2me]

foreign laptops are cheesy

Lenovo or asus pls

eh?

also I just noticed how amazing IP's signature is

[Clear Glass]

fair enough, however I'd warn that explorer as well as the desktop/window manager (DWM.exe) is really unstable on W8

it crashes and restarts itself very frequently, which usually makes the system slow to a crawl for a good minute or so

also i c wat u did thar

Ummm...what? I have had Windows 8.1 for about 6 months and not once has this happened to me... if anything my computer is faster.

Noooo don't do it Ipquarx. Those foreign laptops are cheesy and msi always overheats. Lenovo or asus pls

ASUS is a Taiwanese company and Lenovo is a Peoples Republic Of China company...

[Zapk²]

also I just noticed how amazing IP's signature is

what are you talking about im gunna take a lo-



hoh my god

[#Ravencroft]

Yeah but MSI is known for making notebooks from really crappy material and poor ventilation. I've heard a lot of bad things about their computers.

[Greek2me]

I've always had bad experiences with lenovos. They're very poorly made.

On the other hand, my $300 eMachines laptop is still going strong after around five years and it's my primary computer. Very sturdy, well-built machine. eMachines was acquired by Pavilion, which was then acquired by Acer. I recommend Acer laptops - their Acer Aspire line is based on the old eMachines.