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Pls. Rec. An Inexpensive Laptop

JenGKJenGK
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I haven't shopped for computers in years because my work provides me with a laptop.  My mother wants an inexpensive, simple laptop so that she can look at pictures of the kids online (essentially, she wants a laptop so she can join Facebook).  She's said no to a netbook b/c the screen is too small, and no to an iPad because she wants a real keyboard.  Any suggestions for her?  She's looking to spend ~$500 (doesn't need the Office Suite, or a webcam or anything). 
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  • joseysbridejoseysbride member
    I purchased an HP laptop from Best Buy last summer for right around $500.  It has been great so far. 
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  • KrisBriMcBunnyKrisBriMcBunny member
    dh is an IT specialist with the state....he says stay away from Dell & get a HP.  I have a netbook....its small but it fine for what I use it for.
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  • MrsOlsonMrsOlson
    My DH is also in IT. We just purchased an ASUS from Best Buy in December for $500 and it has worked very well for us.
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  • KrisBriMcBunnyKrisBriMcBunny member

    imageMrsOlson:
    My DH is also in IT. We just purchased an ASUS from Best Buy in December for $500 and it has worked very well for us.

    thats what my netbook is...not exactly my favorite however my sil has the asus laptop and loves it...so do i.

    Josh-10/1/87, Brittany 3/9/91, Mandi 7/26/92, Michelle 9/11/06 image I'M GRAPE JELLY- ALWAYS AROUND & ALWAYS THE SAME If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me. For I must be traveling on now. Because there are too many places I've got to see. -Allen Collins & Ronnie VanZant My favorite verse!
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  • august06momaugust06mom member
    Take a look at Sony and HP. Make sure you get Windows 7, not Vista or XP (some stores are still trying to sell models with that inside).
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  • Blair11884Blair11884 member

    I recently purchased a Toshiba satellite laptop at Office Depot for $368. The reason why I liked it so much was that it stays charged for 6 hours at a time without being plugged in.  I hate working on a laptop with it charging. 

    I had a DELL 18 months ago and it fell apart. I HATED it! So my advice would be to stay away from Dell.

     I also made sure that my keyboard wasn't recessed because I had a labrador inside and she sheds like crazy and I would have hair in my laptop keys. yuck!

     GL!

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