Looking for a laptop...

So next fall I head off to college and I am in the market for a new laptop. I was hoping some of you guys could lend some advice as to what I should/can get for under $1000. (Brand names, etc)

Personally, I would like a decent size hard drive, at least 512 RAM, possibly a video card (integrated or not) with at least 64 mb, and a processor over 2 gh. Dont know if all of that is possible for $1000 or less but I am not very knowledgeable on laptops.

I appreciate any and all help.

Thanks!
-Drk

just pay attention to the slickdeals for good deals on dell laptops.. you can easilyi get a very nice comptuer with 100 gb, 1 gig of ram, a deent graphics card and a dual ore proc for 700 or less with the right coupons

[quote6c7ce0c7f0="Aurelius"]just pay attention to the slickdeals for good deals on dell laptops.. you can easilyi get a very nice comptuer with 100 gb, 1 gig of ram, a deent graphics card and a dual ore proc for 700 or less with the right coupons[/quote6c7ce0c7f0]

Oh really? Would you be able to tell me where I can look to get these coupons and discounts? Their site?

just wait for something like this

http//slickdeals.net/?fromMonth=4&fromDay=30&fromYear=2006&toMonth=6&toDay=6&toYear=2006&site=slickdeals&pastdeals=Go#p7593

Another good site for Dell deals

http//www.gotapex.com

First item on the list is same as one posted above.

[quotef159f431a3]DellHome - Inspiron E1505 Laptop with 1.66Ghz Intel Core Duo T2300E, 15.4" WXGA TFT, 512MB DDR2, 80GB HD, 8X DVD+/-RW, 802.11a/b/g for $699 with FREE Shipping![/quotef159f431a3]

Also check out TechBargains.com.

Thanks a lot for the help so far guys! Those deal are really awesome. Just one thing, I dont see anything about a video card or whatnot for them...

Also, would any of you recommend actually getting the one dmorris showed? I dont need it to do anything specific. I just need/want a laptop thats pretty fast, has a decent amount of space and isnt too limited in its capabilities...

Thanks
-Drk

Dell previous buyers get awsome coupons like 30% off and other deals, if u are a previous buyer.

That's how i got $1100 off my laptop and retail it was $3000.

This is a nice computer, my dad has this

http//www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Compaq-Presario-Notebook-PC-V5119US-/sem/rpsm/oid/147192/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

ewwww compaq

[quote17149ef96a="johnjimjones"]ewwww compaq[/quote17149ef96a]
Affectionately known as "Comcrap" around these parts. lol

[quote684012682e="dmorris68"][quote684012682e="johnjimjones"]ewwww compaq[/quote684012682e]
Affectionately known as "Comcrap" around these parts. lol[/quote684012682e]

Which can easily be confused with Comcast (high speed internet and cable).

[quote7601875d32="DrkWarlock"]Also, would any of you recommend actually getting the one dmorris showed? I dont need it to do anything specific. I just need/want a laptop thats pretty fast, has a decent amount of space and isnt too limited in its capabilities...[/quote7601875d32]

Also, why is Compaq not good?

I heard Compaq uses cheap parts and has horrible customer service when something happen...........

hey if u want an apple check out gainsaver.com they got the lowest prices i have ever seen im gettin a g3 from there

Compaq, the Coby of computers...or should I say JWIN?

What do you guys think about this one?

http//www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/entnb_e1705?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~section=specs#tabtop

Or what about this one?

http//configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=E1405S2&s=dhs

[quote0c86e634c7="theman2005"]I heard Compaq uses cheap parts and has horrible customer service when something happen...........[/quote0c86e634c7]

my dad only needed to call customer service once and they were good....i got a ibook its pretty good but its only 12" and g4...

Hey guys, I am thinking about using a coupon a found off of one of those websites. With it, I can get this

Description

E1505 Dual Core
Date & Time June 14,2006 810 PM CST

SYSTEM COMPONENTS
E1505 Dual Core Qty 1
Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2300E (2MB Cache/1.66GHz/667MH, Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Unit Price $1,178.00
Inspiron affiliate offer 30% off $999+
LIMITED TIME OFFER! Remove Coupon
- $353.40

Catalog Number 29
Module Description Show Details
Inspiron E1505 Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2300E (2MB Cache/1.66GHz/667MH
Operating System (Office software not included) Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
LCD Panel 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display
Memory 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2 Dimm
Video Card 128MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1300 HyperMemory™
Hard Drive FREE! 80GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0
Combo/DVD+RW Drives 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Sound Options Integrated Audio
Wireless Networking Cards Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed) No productivity suite- Corel WordPerfect word processor only
Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) No Security Subscription
Primary Battery 53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Hardware Warranty 1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr Mail-In Service, and 1Yr HW Warranty Support
Dial-Up Internet Access 6 Months America Online Internet Access Included
Miscellaneous Award Winning Service, Support
Mobile Broadband No Broadband Expresscard technology is available in the market now
Future Operating Systems Windows Vista™ Capable
Operating System Re-Installation CD PC Restore recovery system by Symantec
Dell Digital Entertainment Starter Entertainment Pack - Basic digital Music, Photo and Game experience

TOTAL$824.60 (Free shipping)

What do you guys think? Some of the highlights were 1.66 duo core processor, 1 gb of RAM, 80 HD, 128 mb video card...

I, personally, think this is an amazing deal, but like I said, I am new to the laptop scene.

Prompt help is needed as this coupon expires sometime tommorow!

Looks good to me. I've had several Dell laptops and like them, although they were all the business-line Latitude models. My current D810 is pretty sweet, but not dual-core unfortunately.

[quotec4082f7d0e="DrkWarlock"]Hey guys, I am thinking about using a coupon a found off of one of those websites. With it, I can get this

Description

E1505 Dual Core
Date & Time June 14,2006 810 PM CST

SYSTEM COMPONENTS
E1505 Dual Core Qty 1
Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2300E (2MB Cache/1.66GHz/667MH, Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Unit Price $1,178.00
Inspiron affiliate offer 30% off $999+
LIMITED TIME OFFER! Remove Coupon
- $353.40

Catalog Number 29
Module Description Show Details
Inspiron E1505 Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2300E (2MB Cache/1.66GHz/667MH
Operating System (Office software not included) Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
LCD Panel 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display
Memory 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2 Dimm
Video Card 128MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1300 HyperMemory™
Hard Drive FREE! 80GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0
Combo/DVD+RW Drives 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Sound Options Integrated Audio
Wireless Networking Cards Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed) No productivity suite- Corel WordPerfect word processor only
Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) No Security Subscription
Primary Battery 53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Hardware Warranty 1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr Mail-In Service, and 1Yr HW Warranty Support
Dial-Up Internet Access 6 Months America Online Internet Access Included
Miscellaneous Award Winning Service, Support
Mobile Broadband No Broadband Expresscard technology is available in the market now
Future Operating Systems Windows Vista™ Capable
Operating System Re-Installation CD PC Restore recovery system by Symantec
Dell Digital Entertainment Starter Entertainment Pack - Basic digital Music, Photo and Game experience

TOTAL$824.60 (Free shipping)

What do you guys think? Some of the highlights were 1.66 duo core processor, 1 gb of RAM, 80 HD, 128 mb video card...

I, personally, think this is an amazing deal, but like I said, I am new to the laptop scene.

Prompt help is needed as this coupon expires sometime tommorow![/quotec4082f7d0e]

What color is the inside.... WHITE OR SILVER?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

I believe the inside looks silver....why?

But anyways...so general consensus is to jump on this one?