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Need Some Tech Help, I'm Looking for a budget laptop...for under 300

playahaitian said:
just something real basic with Windows couple of USB ports HDMI ports etc....

thanks.
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Don't go with any of the amd crap, most laptops have a hdmi out now a days, you should be able to find a i3 cpu laptop for around that price but expect the screen to be crappy and no features like backlit keyboard
 
Flawless said:
Don't go with any of the amd crap, most laptops have a hdmi out now a days, you should be able to find a i3 cpu laptop for around that price but expect the screen to be crappy and no features like backlit keyboard
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2016 New Edition Lenovo 15.6-inch Premium Laptop, AMD Dual-Core Processor, 4GB Memory, 500GB Hard Drive, HD LED Backlit Display (1366 x 768), DVD Burner, HDMI, VGA, Bluetooth, Webcam, Windows 10

how about this one?

for $264?
 
Few questions..

Do you have a size preference?
Outside of netbooks, 15.6" is the mainstream size and will usually be cheaper than 13.3 or 14"

Do you need a built-in CD/DVD drive?

Any brands you absolutely prefer or hate?

Are you against like-new/refurbs?
I usually start with the Dell or Lenovo outlet. You can sometimes find brand new laptops labeled as 'Scratch & Dent' for cheap with factory warranty. Coupon codes can be found on SlickDeals too
 
playahaitian said:
2016 New Edition Lenovo 15.6-inch Premium Laptop, AMD Dual-Core Processor, 4GB Memory, 500GB Hard Drive, HD LED Backlit Display (1366 x 768), DVD Burner, HDMI, VGA, Bluetooth, Webcam, Windows 10

how about this one?

for $264?
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Naw man I've used a couple of those low end amd CPUs before and the performance sucked which is why I said Intel i3 or higher
 
a1rimrocka said:
Few questions..

Do you have a size preference?
Outside of netbooks, 15.6" is the mainstream size and will usually be cheaper than 13.3 or 14"

Do you need a built-in CD/DVD drive?

Any brands you absolutely prefer or hate?

Are you against like-new/refurbs?
I usually start with the Dell or Lenovo outlet. You can sometimes find brand new laptops labeled as 'Scratch & Dent' for cheap with factory warranty. Coupon codes can be found on SlickDeals too
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13 or 14 is fine!

I got NO brand loyalty. The best you experts recommend

I got nothing against re-furb...but I just got a 100 Amazon gift card so I was hoping to use that.
 
I bought an ASUS abut 3 weeks ago while my macbook was down....don't play yourself. There is a difference. I knew I was fucked when I loaded Club Pics thread. It was like dial up:smh:
 
playahaitian said:
I was cool with anything but some posted they were bad...

what is your opinion? because I don't really have one.

I just need something affordable and reliable.
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ime they under-perform - but if the laptop will only be used for web browsing... its good enough

if you need more power Cowboom might have something for you in your price range
 
ViCiouS said:
ime they under-perform - but if the laptop will only be used for web browsing... its good enough

if you need more power Cowboom might have something for you in your price range
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damn!

some good prices...are the pre-owned stuff good deals?
 
peterlongshort said:
I bought an ASUS abut 3 weeks ago while my macbook was down....don't play yourself. There is a difference. I knew I was fucked when I loaded Club Pics thread. It was like dial up:smh:
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that shit has nothing to do with pc vs. mac. or brand vs. brand.

it has everything to do with spec vs spec.
 
op, on the real for 300 bux you are looking at a "budget" laptop from any computer maker. based on your needs and budget pretty much any laptop will do. i am personally partial to asus but any maker will do. and there is no way you are getting any mac (even used) for 300 bux. and not that you need or should want one anyway. and don't fall for the amd vs intel bull for this budget. its all about the same. but i will say NEVER buy a celeron processor.

if you want some speed you are going to have to bump up your budget a little bit.



i realize this is out of your budget but this is a good start.


link is acting funny.... gimme a sec

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA9JJ3N88205

not sure why i can't post an amazon link.

go to amazon and search for X555LA-HI31103J its is 350 on there.
 
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voyuer said:
that shit has nothing to do with pc vs. mac. or brand vs. brand.

it has everything to do with spec vs spec.
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I'm not up on the pc vs. mac debate. I just know I coulda tricked that $200 somethin dollars off at Stadium and got my money's worth instead of buying this bloated piece of shit with god awful windows 10 on it.
 
This is what I got:
ASUS Black 15.6" X551MAV-EB01-B(S) Laptop PC with Intel Bay Trail-M N2840 Dual-Core Processor, 4GB Memory, 500GB Hard Drive and Windows 8.1
 
peterlongshort said:
I'm not up on the pc vs. mac debate. I just know I coulda tricked that $200 somethin dollars off at Stadium and got my money's worth instead of buying this bloated piece of shit with god awful windows 10 on it.
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that was a personal choice.

anybody good with computers wipes that shit and starts with a clean install anyway. why deal with the bloat when you don't have to?

and i have been using windows 10 since the first public beta with no issues.
 
voyuer said:
that was a personal choice.

anybody good with computers wipes that shit and starts with a clean install anyway. why deal with the bloat when you don't have to?

and i have been using windows 10 since the first public beta with no issues.
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REALLY???

I was scared off with all the security issues discussed on the board.
 
voyuer said:
op, on the real for 300 bux you are looking at a "budget" laptop from any computer maker. based on your needs and budget pretty much any laptop will do. i am personally partial to asus but any maker will do. and there is no way you are getting any mac (even used) for 300 bux. and not that you need or should want one anyway. and don't fall for the amd vs intel bull for this budget. its all about the same. but i will say NEVER buy a celeron processor.

if you want some speed you are going to have to bump up your budget a little bit.



i realize this is out of your budget but this is a good start.


link is acting funny.... gimme a sec

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA9JJ3N88205

not sure why i can't post an amazon link.

go to amazon and search for X555LA-HI31103J its is 350 on there.
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:yes:

I'm liking this one A LOT!
 

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