Which Lap Top Computer?

A budget of $1000 for a lap top might be considered as an entry level system. Do you really need to take the computer with you as you travel or is it more of a (would kinda like to) concept.

For a budget of $1000 I would suggest a PC system. Did you see the comment by Dermont to look at the Dell bargains. He stated that they were mostly cancelled shipments vs returnes.
 
I have had several laptops (Toshiba, IBM, Dell, Sharp, etc) and my trusty ole Dell has been the best so far.

If you can wait a week or two, there are often deals for these on www.thedailydeals.com or www.techbargains.com. Often you can get a decent Dell laptop with a fast processor for about $699-$999. (brand new, including shipping)

I'll keep my eyes open for ya. If I see any bargains, i'll email you.

Mike
 
Thanks so much Mike . I don't need it right away. I went to the used ( refurbished Dells ) site but there were so many different models. They list different types of batteries and speeds ect. Also I want to know which batteries are which and the least expensive to replace on these lap tops.
I am going to get a separate PC ( desk model ) for the store also.
I already have one Dell ( Dimension 4500 ) and like it very much. By the way it was purchased on your previous advice before. Thanks.
 
Me too, I have an Inspiron 4100 now (used a 4000 for a year before that) and have never had a problem. Dell makes a good laptop.
 
Here's a pretty good one:

Dell Inspiron 1100 Notebook, P4 2.4GHz, 15" XGA, 128MB, 30GB, 24x CD-RW, XP Home:
$849 including shipping ((or $699 with a 2.0Ghz Celeron))

Dell Small Business: LINK TO PRODUCT

Under "Inspiron 1100" section, change the selection to "Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor,2.2GHz,15 XGA [add $150 or $4/month1]"
Under "Fixed CD/DVD Drives" section, change the selection to "24X CD-RW with Roxios Easy CD Creator"
Under "Mail-In Rebate Offer" section, check the box for "$100 Mail in Rebate"
Under "Hard Drives" section, change the selection to "FREE Upgrade! 30GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive"
Make sure to look over all of your options
Scroll Down and click on "Update Price"
Scroll Down and click on "Continue"
On next page, Scroll Down and again Click on "Continue"
On next page, Scroll Down and Click on "Add to Cart"
There is a $100 rebate on this system
Dell Small Biz is offering Free Shipping on new system purchases
Your Final Price: $949 - $100 = $849.00 + Free Shipping
 
The other thing about having a laptop is if you have a digital camera, you can download the images to the laptop in the field and then look at them later that nite and just erase any that are junk. With my Canon D60, I filled a 512 CF card twice a day this spring and when it was full just slid it into my Mac G4 laptop and resumed shooting. That nite, back at the motel we watched the days shooting. One thing, make sure it has enough memory in hard drive. Go for about 20 gig . Here's another good use for a laptop. While you are watching the help videos on your TV trying to figure out how Photoshop works, you can have it open on your laptop working along with the lessons. Not sure what that last step was? Just rewind the video and check it out. :D :D
 
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