Choosing a Laptop: Advice Needed ($1500 Budget)

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When considering a new laptop within a budget of around $1500, it's important to focus on key specifications to ensure a good purchase. Recommended processors include Centrino, Pentium 4, or AMD 64-bit, while avoiding Celeron models. Essential features should include a DVD-RW drive, a hard drive of at least 80GB, a minimum of 512MB RAM, and a graphics card with at least 128MB. A larger monitor, lightweight design, and durable battery life are also crucial. While HP laptops are mentioned, some opinions suggest they may not be as reliable or lightweight as IBM models. Additionally, alternatives like Apple’s iBook are noted, although they may exceed the budget. Overall, a budget of $1500 is deemed sufficient for a quality laptop, but prices for higher-end models may reach around $2200.
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i am thinking of buying a new laptop ...
and since i don't no much about computers ... i would like to have ur advice about the best laptops ( a friend recommended hp )... the budget is around $ 1500 ...
any advice would be highly appreciated ...
cheeeeeerz
 
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umm?, i think my friend will buy ibm's, $1800
hp's is not so good as ibm's. hp's is bigger and heavyer.
Some friends of mine sometimes joke hp means hot pig.
 
$1500 are quite enough budget to buy a very good laptop. For that price, or somewhat less, make sure that the processor is not Celeron, but a Centrino, P4, or better an AMD 64bit. It should have a DVD-RW, HD > = 80GB, RAM >= 512 MB, Graphics Card >= 128MB, a pretty large monitor, should be pretty light, and last but not least a durable battery.
 
ramollari said:
$1500 are quite enough budget to buy a very good laptop. For that price, or somewhat less, make sure that the processor is not Celeron, but a Centrino, P4, or better an AMD 64bit. It should have a DVD-RW, HD > = 80GB, RAM >= 512 MB, Graphics Card >= 128MB, a pretty large monitor, should be pretty light, and last but not least a durable battery.
No, a notebook like what you describe will be around $2200.
 
You can get an iBook.
 
Definitely Apple.
 

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