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Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :(
    #21677166 - 05/13/15 11:40 PM (8 years, 8 months ago)

Won't spend more than $800 after taxes.
Please make it a good, solid computer!

Thanks! I know jack shit about comps!!


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Zombi3]
    #21677168 - 05/13/15 11:41 PM (8 years, 8 months ago)

:threadmonitor:  I too need a new one


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Zombi3]
    #21677178 - 05/13/15 11:46 PM (8 years, 8 months ago)

Laptop choices are kinda picky at that price range. You probably don't need some crazy gaming laptop, but you definitely don't want a slouch, and at 800 you should see some sort of mobile Nvidia or AMD graphic chip advertised. Ultra-books are the powerhouses of laptops if you can find one in your range. Also try for a semi-popular company among enthusiasts. ASUS is a good company to try.

It's definitely important to do some research and decide just how powerful you need it to be. That way you don't spend more than you want to, and you aren't pissed at lack of performance or future-proof ability.


Basically try to find something along these lines:

Good screen resolution, minimum 1080p
At least a 6/8 core processor (at least nowadays)
Some kind of actual integrated graphics chip, not Intel generic (Nvidia 970M, etc)
Maybe gigabit integrated network card, if your internet is that fast.

Most Ultra-books should have most if not all of these.


Edit: FIND ONE WITH AN SSD HARD DRIVE! AT 800 BUCKS YOU DEFINITELY SHOULD GET THAT INCLUDED!


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Rebelutionsssss]
    #21677223 - 05/14/15 12:03 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: SunnyD]
    #21677741 - 05/14/15 05:41 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

lol i need one too but im moreso in the 300-500$ range

all i use my computer for is music, internet, shroomery, and porn. i dont need to spend that much on one. just need a basic computer


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Zombi3] * 1
    #21677755 - 05/14/15 05:47 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

It would help a lot if you told us what it would be used for. That's kind of a big deal.
Just for internet browsing/music? Plan on doing any music/video production/artwork? Gaming? Need the best screen resolution possible?
Is weight a concern? Do you absolutely need a laptop for portability?
Your choices are a bit limited in laptops for only $800. You could build a desktop for $800 that would blow a comparable priced laptop away in terms of power/performance. But if you must get a laptop, some sacrifices must be made, you sacrifice some performance for light weight and portability.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Bassfreak]
    #21677756 - 05/14/15 05:48 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

Posting to follow this. Mine is all fucked up where it plugs in so I have to sit it on its side against the wall with a heavy book on top of it to make it charge. Sucks since I've had it less than a year.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: chicksgrowtoo]
    #21677759 - 05/14/15 05:51 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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Posting to follow this. Mine is all fucked up where it plugs in so I have to sit it on its side against the wall with a heavy book on top of it to make it charge. Sucks since I've had it less than a year.





lol on my laptop the screen like doesnt stay up, so i gotta put a rolled up blanket behind it so the screen stays up cuz otherwise itll just fall down immediately. it cant stand up on its own anymore

also like the battery wont charge the computer at all, so the second the charger gets unplugged, my computer turns off (and i literally just bought a new battery this week, my old one died last week)


but at least mine is 8 years old. computers arent supposed to last much longer than that


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Bassfreak]
    #21677769 - 05/14/15 05:54 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

Are you trying to make me feel better because your laptop is more jacked up than mine or are we having a competition? Haha


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: chicksgrowtoo]
    #21677771 - 05/14/15 05:55 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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Are you trying to make me feel better because your laptop is more jacked up than mine or are we having a competition? Haha





competition

i think i win :awedance:


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: chicksgrowtoo]
    #21677774 - 05/14/15 05:57 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

Everyone should post the brand name of their fucked up laptop so at least zombi3 will know what NOT to buy... mine's an asus, shoulda known better.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Zombi3]
    #21677776 - 05/14/15 05:57 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

If you don't need the latest greatest, I was pleased with my HP touchsmart from Costco.  Touch screen, i5, 1080P, 12 GB memory, 1Tb drive, backlit keyboard, 15.6" screen.  It was only like $650.  Absolutely fine for my day-to-day needs.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Bassfreak]
    #21677782 - 05/14/15 05:59 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

You totally win man, mine can't compare lol


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Bassfreak]
    #21677785 - 05/14/15 06:00 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

I might not be able to check this post again anytime soon.. so without knowing exactly what you need it for.. I'll just throw this out there

http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/lenovo/y-series/y40-80/
http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Y40-80-Laptop-i7-5500U-80FA001CUS/dp/B00SIMWIZW

Probably one of the best laptops you can get around that price range.

Bassfreak.. if you just need a laptop for basic shit.. just get something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Transformer-Ultra-Slim-All-Aluminum-Detachable-Touchscreen/dp/B00TCUKWE8
http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Thinkpad-i3-4030U-Ultrabook-Computer/dp/B00SN8PQN2
It really doesn't even matter what you get if all you use it for is web browsing. Any $300+ laptop will do just fine.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: chicksgrowtoo]
    #21677787 - 05/14/15 06:02 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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Everyone should post the brand name of their fucked up laptop so at least zombi3 will know what NOT to buy... mine's an asus, shoulda known better.




Brand name has little to nothing to do with "how fucked up" a system is.. unless it's a completely trash vendor.
Just because you messed up the DC input jack or whatever (which can be replaced) doesn't mean Asus laptops are trash. Asus are one of the better and well respected laptop manufacturers.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Shroomism]
    #21677795 - 05/14/15 06:10 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

i got a dell and it worked really well for a long time. its just old

thanks tho shroomism. im def gonna look into that. like im outta school so all i need one for is super basic shit. like basically iTunes and internet


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Shroomism]
    #21677804 - 05/14/15 06:15 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

Dude the shitbox is falling apart and has only left my house a handful of times...to me that says something, it hasn't been borrowed or handled roughly. Maybe the one I got was just a lemon but I'll never buy that brand again


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: chicksgrowtoo]
    #21677824 - 05/14/15 06:28 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

Laptops don't just fall apart by themselves. I have an Asus here that I've had for almost 10 years and it's still a champ. Like I said, they are good.. well respected brand.
Not the absolute best.. I would put Lenovo and Toshiba and maybe Razer's new laptops above Asus, but Asus is definitely up there.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Shroomism]
    #21677849 - 05/14/15 06:43 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

I have a Lenovo R61 from 2007. I got it for free like 2 years ago. It still works great. The fan is going out, and the battery is shot, but otherwise its a great computer for basic stuff.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: TopPmz]
    #21677888 - 05/14/15 07:02 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

If anyone is looking to buy a new computer I strongly advise against a laptop. It's a much better choice to pick out the parts yourself for a desktop and put them together. It really isn't as hard as you might think.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Ganga Lova]
    #21677897 - 05/14/15 07:05 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

yeah but laptops can go anywhere

desktops have to stay where they are. laptops are just a million times easier

i like chillin on my bed on the computer. cant do that with a desktop


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Ganga Lova]
    #21677907 - 05/14/15 07:11 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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If anyone is looking to buy a new computer I strongly advise against a laptop. It's a much better choice to pick out the parts yourself for a desktop and put them together. It really isn't as hard as you might think.




Yes but laptops are for portability. You aren't going to take your desktop with you on vacation or to school... or to work trips are you? Bring it to the hotel with you? no.
If you're just going to be using the laptop at home on a desk 99% of the time, then yeah I agree.. build a desktop.
But usually people who are looking for a laptop are looking for a laptop for a reason.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Bassfreak]
    #21677914 - 05/14/15 07:15 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

Check out Asus or Acer best budget laptops in my eyes. I still have my old Acer from 05 still works but slow as fuck! My lady just bought an Asus and we love it! You can have a PC running just as fast as a mac with half the money...

Apples are overrated by all the fan boys and nut swingers:penis:


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: 2shoes]
    #21677949 - 05/14/15 07:27 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

Apple sucks cock.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Shroomism]
    #21678082 - 05/14/15 08:22 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

Like I said, it's been falling apart with regular use. I know it hasn't been treated rough because I'm the only one who uses it and I won't be buying another...its just a shitty laptop but I'm not going to continue arguing with you about something I know from personal experience.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: TopPmz]
    #21678107 - 05/14/15 08:31 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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Apple sucks cock.




I generally like most apple products except the iPhone. I've had my macbook for 5 years and it's still running like a horse. I know they're a big corporation and all but I don't see why they get all this hate.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Malcolm_Xtasy]
    #21678117 - 05/14/15 08:36 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

I don't like their OS. The products are solid, but the OS makes them shitty.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: TopPmz]
    #21678123 - 05/14/15 08:38 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

It's simple, fast, and gets the job done. If you like customization I definitely understand why you wouldn't like apple. But as far as stability and efficiency goes, IOS is pretty good.

What do you not like about it?


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Malcolm_Xtasy]
    #21678143 - 05/14/15 08:46 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

For $1000 you can have 2 PCs that are just as fast which means you could get a more up to date laptop sooner.

90% +/-5% of apple users buy them for status symbol and hype...


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: 2shoes]
    #21678146 - 05/14/15 08:49 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

Wait, so you're saying 2 $500 laptops would be just as good as a macbook?


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: 2shoes]
    #21678148 - 05/14/15 08:50 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

You mean I could watch redtube and pornhub at the same time :trippingsheens:


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: 2shoes]
    #21678171 - 05/14/15 08:59 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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Check out Asus or Acer best budget laptops in my eyes. I still have my old Acer from 05 still works but slow as fuck! My lady just bought an Asus and we love it! You can have a PC running just as fast as a mac with half the money...

Apples are overrated by all the fan boys and nut swingers:penis:



:whathesaid: ASUS is the tits Sturdy durable. runs like a champ. Just too bad They discontinued the eeepc line. I'm running an 8 year old eeepc 10 inch netbook and the only thing I;ve done is max out the memory and swaped for a bigger HDD. For your money IMHO the best deal you can get. :thatsayes:


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: r00tuuu123]
    #21678177 - 05/14/15 09:03 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

Yeah I understand if you really need the portability of a laptop just realize how much you sacrifice for that.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Malcolm_Xtasy]
    #21678184 - 05/14/15 09:05 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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It's simple, fast, and gets the job done. If you like customization I definitely understand why you wouldn't like apple. But as far as stability and efficiency goes, IOS is pretty good.

What do you not like about it?




I like customization. I also like being able to download third party without having to jump through hoops.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: TopPmz]
    #21678196 - 05/14/15 09:08 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

i'm not sure about laptops, but i know overstock has refurbished desktops for cheap. i'm thinking of picking one up for work and school stuff here in a couple of weeks. i would look there for any recommendations you get here.

i have a dell studio 1555 (i think). it's been a good laptop for me for the most part. but i wouldn't buy directly from dell again because they gauge you at every given chance for money.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Malcolm_Xtasy]
    #21678205 - 05/14/15 09:12 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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Wait, so you're saying 2 $500 laptops would be just as good as a macbook?




I'm saying you can spend $500 and have the speed of a MacBook then upgrade a few years later to another $500 just as fast as the latest MacBook considering laptops are outdated when you buy them.

Vs. $1000 for one that does the same thing..


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: TopPmz]
    #21678211 - 05/14/15 09:14 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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Quote:

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It's simple, fast, and gets the job done. If you like customization I definitely understand why you wouldn't like apple. But as far as stability and efficiency goes, IOS is pretty good.

What do you not like about it?




I like customization. I also like being able to download third party without having to jump through hoops.




Yeah that's why I can't deal with iPhones. I love my HTC so much. I always root my phones and install different mods and ROMS, overclock, under clock, whatever. People that really think iPhone is awesome have no idea what phones are actually capable of doing.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: 2shoes]
    #21678214 - 05/14/15 09:16 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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Quote:

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Wait, so you're saying 2 $500 laptops would be just as good as a macbook?




I'm saying you can spend $500 and have the speed of a MacBook then upgrade a few years later to another $500 just as fast as the latest MacBook considering laptops are outdated when you buy them.

Vs. $1000 for one that does the same thing..




Gotcha, and ya I suppose you're right. Honestly my Macbook was a graduation gift. If I had to pay outta pocket there's no fuckin way i'm pain 1500 for this sucker.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Malcolm_Xtasy]
    #21678224 - 05/14/15 09:20 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

Dont get a Lenovo!!! Customer service sucks!! They stole my upgraded hardware (hybrid HDD and RAM) and put factory shit in then returned it and billed me for the inferior parts they installed.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: TopPmz]
    #21678229 - 05/14/15 09:22 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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Malcolm_Xtasy said:
It's simple, fast, and gets the job done. If you like customization I definitely understand why you wouldn't like apple. But as far as stability and efficiency goes, IOS is pretty good.

What do you not like about it?




I like customization. I also like being able to download third party without having to jump through hoops.


See Now you are blurring lines between hardware and software. Any Laptop can be made to do what you want software wise. But hardware wise all laptops are not created equal. For example HPs are all prone to over heating Due to poor designyet on averge they cost about 35-40% more due to  name rcognition. And OP stay away from Acer They are one of the most cheaply constructed brands I have ever worked on, hardware and component wise. The bodies are made from cheap brittle plastic which cracks if you look at it wrong.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: 2shoes]
    #21678236 - 05/14/15 09:24 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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newbie2shoes said:
Dont get a Lenovo!!! Customer service sucks!! They stole my upgraded hardware (hybrid HDD and RAM) and put factory shit in then returned it and billed me for the inferior parts they installed.




My brother bought a lenovo for college and he's barely had it for half a year... shit already has so many viruses/malware/adware than he can't even use the damn thing :lolsy:


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Malcolm_Xtasy]
    #21678247 - 05/14/15 09:27 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

Mine fried 2 motherboards one was under warranty and the stole my shit then the 2nd was a month out of warranty... tell him to stop downloading porn and start streaming...

Brand doesn't matter much when it comes to virus that's usually software like antivirus, firewalls etc..


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: r00tuuu123]
    #21678250 - 05/14/15 09:28 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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r00tuuu123 said:
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TopPmz said:
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Malcolm_Xtasy said:
It's simple, fast, and gets the job done. If you like customization I definitely understand why you wouldn't like apple. But as far as stability and efficiency goes, IOS is pretty good.

What do you not like about it?




I like customization. I also like being able to download third party without having to jump through hoops.


See Now you are blurring lines between hardware and software. Any Laptop can be made to do what you want software wise. But hardware wise all laptops are not created equal. For example HPs are all prone to over heating Due to poor designyet on averge they cost about 35-40% more due to  name rcognition. And OP stay away from Acer They are one of the most cheaply constructed brands I have ever worked on, hardware and component wise. The bodies are made from cheap brittle plastic which cracks if you look at it wrong.



No I'm not. Read my post before that one. I said the products are solid, I just don't like the OS.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: 2shoes]
    #21678477 - 05/14/15 10:45 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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newbie2shoes said:
Dont get a Lenovo!!! Customer service sucks!! They stole my upgraded hardware (hybrid HDD and RAM) and put factory shit in then returned it and billed me for the inferior parts they installed.



Yeah, I haven't heard the best things about Lenovo either.
A friend of mine told me that they were installed with viruses or something.
http://www.enterprise-security-today.com/story.xhtml?story_id=0230001XSU2J That explains it better.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Rebelutionsssss]
    #21678511 - 05/14/15 11:02 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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:threadmonitor:  I too need a new one



^^^what he said


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Mr.PhilCybin]
    #21678565 - 05/14/15 11:22 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

Id really like to build a desktop but it seems complicated and I have ZERO understanding of any internal parts, what theyre called or what their purpose is.

The lenovo laptop shroomism linked looks dope.  they had it at a Windows store in the mall and it was pretty cool looking


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Shroomism]
    #21678603 - 05/14/15 11:36 AM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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I might not be able to check this post again anytime soon.. so without knowing exactly what you need it for.. I'll just throw this out there

http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/lenovo/y-series/y40-80/
http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Y40-80-Laptop-i7-5500U-80FA001CUS/dp/B00SIMWIZW

Probably one of the best laptops you can get around that price range.

Bassfreak.. if you just need a laptop for basic shit.. just get something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Transformer-Ultra-Slim-All-Aluminum-Detachable-Touchscreen/dp/B00TCUKWE8
http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Thinkpad-i3-4030U-Ultrabook-Computer/dp/B00SN8PQN2
It really doesn't even matter what you get if all you use it for is web browsing. Any $300+ laptop will do just fine.




I need one for work, and traveling.  I'm trying to get set up to work on the road.
I'll mostly be running excel, and downloading/uploading files and images to our server.
doesn't need to be crazy with streaming or anything, but I run multiple excel files and web pages at a time that sometimes bogs down my desktop if I haven't restarted in a while.

opinions on what would be best for those uses that costs under a grand?

not too* concerned with weight/size other than needing a large screen.  I'll mostly be working out of my truck when the time comes.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Mr.PhilCybin]
    #21679043 - 05/14/15 02:07 PM (8 years, 8 months ago)

i have a lenovo thinkpad that my dumb company gave me for work. it's the second one they gave me. the first one was an old piece of shit. this one's a new piece of shit. i haven't even used it in a year.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: chicksgrowtoo]
    #21679129 - 05/14/15 02:37 PM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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chicksgrowtoo said:
Dude the shitbox is falling apart and has only left my house a handful of times...to me that says something, it hasn't been borrowed or handled roughly. Maybe the one I got was just a lemon but I'll never buy that brand again





I have a 6 year old asus laptop, and all that is going out is the battery after years of incorrect charging, and that replacement battery only costs 20 bucks on ebay. Your's was a lemon bro, ASUS makes some of the best shit out there.

Also my motherboard is ASUS in my desktop. That means, chances are, an ASUS laptop will have high quality ASUS parts. Not some low-end hp slapped together with parts from 20 different manufacturers.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: millzy]
    #21679169 - 05/14/15 02:51 PM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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millzy said:
i have a lenovo thinkpad that my dumb company gave me for work. it's the second one they gave me. the first one was an old piece of shit. this one's a new piece of shit. i haven't even used it in a year.




That's what the r61 that I have is. What don't you like about it? Mine is old, but I have no complaints about it really.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: TopPmz]
    #21679210 - 05/14/15 03:06 PM (8 years, 8 months ago)

Craigslist, find something used. Post specifications of the laptop here so we can figure out what year it's from. Then buy a new hard drive and RAM if it needs it and you'll be golden.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Oggy]
    #21680864 - 05/14/15 09:34 PM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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Oggy said:
Craigslist, find something used. Post specifications of the laptop here so we can figure out what year it's from. Then buy a new hard drive and RAM if it needs it and you'll be golden.




At 800 dollars, you should not need to replace those. It should come with at least a 600GB SSD drive and minimum 8GB of RAM with a decent speed. People might think they need more RAM, but unless you are doing heavy video editing and such I don't think so. I game just fine and games like Far Cry 4 and GTA V barely pass the 6 GB mark when my computer uses ~2GB at idle. Not to mention there is no chance you'll be doing heavy gaming OR heavy video editing with an 800 dollar laptop, simply not powerful enough to be efficient.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Godfather1376]
    #21680917 - 05/14/15 09:47 PM (8 years, 8 months ago)

Correct. 8GB of RAM is more than enough for most people and for gaming. Almost every game out there caps out at 4GB of RAM usage anyway, the OS uses about 2 on average.
Most important to gaming performance is the processor and the video card. 
The only time you need 16GB or more is for HEAVY multitasking, or for video editing/rendering like you mentioned.. or for specialty programs like AUTOCAD and such. OR if you want to completely disable the windows paging file, which is completely unnecessary with modern systems and modern OS like Win7 and above.
You can get a "gaming ready" laptop for around 800, but it's not going to be the best around. The one I posted earlier should be decent enough for most games.


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Shroomism]
    #21681022 - 05/14/15 10:19 PM (8 years, 8 months ago)

gaming on laptops is stupid :p


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Re: Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :( [Re: Konyap]
    #21681051 - 05/14/15 10:24 PM (8 years, 8 months ago)

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gaming on laptops is stupid :p




It's great if you have the money and don't want to lug around a 200lb. water-cooled beast to a LAN party...I prefer to lug my beast though...

Just saying though to Shroomism, IDK OP is going for a gaming laptop necessarily. That's easy 1k+ for anything decent.


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