Laptop Suggestions

[liquidboi69]

Hey guys, just a question. If you guys had a budget of 800 dollars for a laptop and it had to be smaller than 13inches, what options are there out there?

It must also contain a CD drive and a built in Webcam.

Ive already checked best buy and FS and not a lot of great options... MemEx doesnt have any in that price range either I believe.

Hoping to get some quick suggestions as I am going to buy one tonight if possible in Calgary.

[Xaroxantu Zero]

You might wanna take a look at Laptop Depot. I wouldn't bother with their website - just go to the store in person.

[flipstah]

I've gotten all my laptops from Computer Trends.

Out of the three, only one problem (oddly enough, it was the newest one. But it's a Gateway.)

Cheap and great selection! Plus, friendly staff!

[Isaiah]

I would recommend that you keep your distance from Laptop Depot. There's a thread if you search.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Isaiah
I would recommend that you keep your distance from Laptop Depot. There's a thread if you search.

Little help? I typed 'laptop depot' and only three threads came up, including this one.

The other two were meaningless.

But yeah, I haven't gotten good service from Laptop Depot and their equipment is very outdated (even for refurb standards.)

Maybe they've changed, dunno. I remember a guy at Computer Trends said that CT was founded by a person who used to work at Laptop Depot and just used their connections to get the same, if not, better deals.

[liquidboi69]

Ic ic, any other suggestions out there beyond? =D

[rockwolf2001]

i would try buying a laptop from the retailer itself online (for example www.dell.com)

that's probably the best bang for your budget

[xkon]

yeah, check out dell.. the inspirons are cheap and are really nice machines... finally

[Isaiah]

Originally posted by flipstah


Little help? I typed 'laptop depot' and only three threads came up, including this one.

Change the "Search forums from [3 months ago]" field.

[googe]

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...m=CertifiedMac

You can get a refurb macbook for around that price. If you arent comfortable with mac os x, you can still install windows on it. This will serve you a lot better than anything from a used laptop store.

[Isaiah]

I agree with googe (for the first and last time in both of our existences).

[msommers]

I've had my HP from Laptop Depot for the last 2 years with zero problems so I can't complain.