Gunner 165 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Hey guys, I'm looking for a laptop for Christams. I'll pretty much just be doing school work, VHL, SHL, and surfing the web. Looking for a 15.6" screen, and preferably under $500. I've heard that Acer and ASUS aren't very good, but I'm not sure. Any suggestions or links would be great. Thanks! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachReilly 688 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Not a huge computer guy - but my advice would be to go on Amazon.com, you can select your preferred brands and Under $500 for laptops. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=hsx_lpf?_encoding=UTF8&bbn=565108&ie=UTF8&pf_rd_p=1947787402&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-top-3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=6873442011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=16CJ14Z0QQFKTAS6SX9C&rh=n%3A565108%2Cp_n_condition-type%3A2224371011%2Cp_89%3ADell|HP|Lenovo|Samsung%2Cp_72%3A1248880011%2Cp_n_availability%3A1248800011%2Cp_36%3A000-50000&suppress-ve=1 There's a link to get you started. Some other more PC guys might be able to offer more Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-162333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissioner Beketov 9,029 Posted December 13, 2014 Commissioner Share Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) ASUS are actually pretty decent. Stay away from Acer and gateway. Not to sound Mac elitist (ultimately you REALLY don't need one and I would never suggest it) but any PCI brand is going to have its share of problems in order to get the price down. HP motherboards are usually bad, Dell has Battery problems, Acer is just awful all-around, etc. Most times it's just good to be weary of what part the maker cheaps out on since that's what you'll probably have to replace later. I would aim for Toshiba, Samsung or ASUS personally but I haven't bought windows in 6 years so I might be a little out of touch. Edited December 13, 2014 by Beketov JardyB10 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-162354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRockstar 307 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 ASUS was my go-to for College/Uni. It all depends what you'll be running on the computer that determines what kind of specs you'll need. Let me know, I'll try to find you something. Went to school for computers for 3 years. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-162367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kesler 1,514 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I literally made this same post on the SHL a few days ago. I am looking for something between 11.6-15.6 for around 400 bucks. There are only a couple a couple laptops that are in that price range. I was looking at the HP celetron for 300. But the rest are touch screens and chromebooks. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-162389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner 165 Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/asus-asus-x-series-15-6-laptop-black-intel-pentium-n3530-1tb-hdd-8gb-ram-windows-8-1-x553ma-fh91-cb/10327016.aspx?path=b7dd1c5230ac9c526a0fb70e90b27479en02 I'm looking at this one. Anyone know anything about it? Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-162392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Admin Will 4,660 Posted December 14, 2014 Senior Admin Share Posted December 14, 2014 Yeah, like every above said, I would stay away from Acer. I reckon the ASUS that you posted would be just fine for light-use but if you ever plan on doing anything more intensive like photoshop, gaming, etc. then it's not your best bet. Honestly, I like Dell. From what I hear their battery issues have come along way and back when I used my Dell laptop, they have great customer service. Also their prices are usually pretty good since you buy directly from them. Like Beketov said, Toshiba and Samsung are also great but I find the Samsung's that I have seen to be over priced. Lenovo is an underrated brand that you might want to look into. Anyways, best advice when looking for a computer - take advantage of reviews! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-162408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorlab 4,321 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Get a laptop gun from Perfect Dark. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-162517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIM-11 134 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 ASUS has really stepped up their quality and you'll be happy with that model. I bought my wife a Lenovo. Pretty ugly, but durable and they just simply work. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-162520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JardyB10 4,865 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I bought an ASUS this summer, it's lovely. The one you posted would be great, IMO. My HP still runs after 6 years, but the hard drive copped out after 2 or 3 years and the battery is fucked, and the USB ports are shoddy. And its built-in speakers suck. I've heard more bad than good with HP honestly. But yeah, everything Beketov and AIM said is smart, other than being Apple master race. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-162845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Moderator frescoelmo 1,276 Posted December 15, 2014 Head Moderator Share Posted December 15, 2014 Hey guys, I'm looking for a laptop for Christams. I'll pretty much just be doing school work, VHL, SHL, and surfing the web. Looking for a 15.6" screen, and preferably under $500. I've heard that Acer and ASUS aren't very good, but I'm not sure. Any suggestions or links would be great. Thanks! Go to newegg.com and find what you're looking for, then shop that model around the internet for the best deals. Newegg is a huge computer parts site that has pretty good reviews from people who actually know what they're talking about. For a screen that size and price, it might be worthwhile to look into something like a chromebook or the likewise. You can get a pretty good deal if you can stay away from power-hungry gamer rigs. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-162911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRockstar 307 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 So to comment on the one you're looking to purchase: - Intel Pentium is like the second worst in terms of their processors. i9 (coming soon) will be their best, with i7 being the best currently available. I don't recommend this if you'll be planning to game, stream a lot/use a lot of bandwidth or if you're trying to run virtual machines/2 operating systems on your computer. - 4 processor cores and 1TB hard drive however is very nice for the price. You will barely use up that 1TB hard drive unless you like to download blueray movies out the ass. The core processors are good for accelerating the processor. This simply means that it'll run a bit better than a normal/regular Intel Pentium processor, but not great. - 8GB and DDR3 is pretty high end in laptops for this generation. I'd say you'd be capable of running some games but nothing like Minecraft, League of Legends (just as examples) smoothly simply due to the processor. If you could find these specs with a better processor, your computer would run smoother. - Intel UMA is a good graphic chipset, I'm very fond of it. I think having less USB ports could be a letdown especially for using it at school, but that's because I always have 3 things plugged into my USB ports at all times and need more than two, haha. - HDMI is good to have, I don't like the battery life, may want to look at a different option for that reason alone. Hope that helps Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-162920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner 165 Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 http://m.factorydirect.ca/Product.aspx?param=EPlV41FPm9656xvps2MpDw== Thoughts on this one? Just looking around also, is Gateway a good brand? Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-162974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner 165 Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 http://www.futureshop.ca/en-ca/product/dell-dell-inspiron-15-6-touchscreen-laptop-black-amd-a6-6310-1tb-hdd-8gb-ram-windows-8-1-i3541-6600blk/10298316.aspx?path=87cbbc8653f8a7405ca21d40ede79994en02 Just another one I'm looking at. I've heard Dell is a really good brand. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-162989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JardyB10 4,865 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 is Gateway a good brand? Not at all. Also the link doesn't work for me. Dell's are solid, as that second one. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-162991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIM-11 134 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I would not personally choose Gateway or Dell. gorlab 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-163041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorlab 4,321 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I would not personally choose Gateway or Dell. This guy literally IS a computer. Please listen to him. JardyB10 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-163098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRockstar 307 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 The dell laptop is the best one you've posted. I don't like Dell's personally, but spec wise it's easily your best choice. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-163118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner 165 Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 The dell laptop is the best one you've posted. I don't like Dell's personally, but spec wise it's easily your best choice. Is it worth the $70 more than the ASUS? Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-163275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIM-11 134 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 No. It is not. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-163277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRockstar 307 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Personally it depends what you like. If you're in it for the game, AMD6 processor is going to be better than Intel Pentium. If you're using it for stuff like Microsoft office and liek small programs, go with the ASUS one and save some money. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-163326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Victor 10,946 Posted December 15, 2014 Admin Share Posted December 15, 2014 I have not been let down by my new Toshiba. I think it was pretty cheap too. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-163564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOM 8,758 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Make a decision. At this rate, we will all be using integrated circuit technology and have no use for laptops etc. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/15340-laptop-help/#findComment-163640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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