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New Laptops

by JoeyMack12 Dec 8, 2009 9:02AM PST

I need two laptops for Christmas gifts, under $600 each. I would love these specs below but will probably have to sacrifice some. They will have many internet tabs, AIM, Microsoft Word, and music running the same time. I would like it to play movies well and have a built in webcam.

Are these specs needed for the intended uses? Any suggestions?

Thanks

Screen size: 14-16"
Hard Drive: quick; 7200 RPM
RAM: 4 GB
Optical Drive: Burn CDs & DVDs, maybe Blu-ray
Processor: Core 2 Duo or higher
Webcam
Boots quickly

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Country?

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Dec 9, 2009 12:47AM PST

The top post has the laptop pickers to get you started.

This is a discussion forum with no paid staff. Some members forget and think this is a shopping channel.
Bob

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Laptop Scout

by jeff_windows_team Dec 9, 2009 1:54AM PST

Give this tool a try: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-laptop-scout/

Set ranges for the specs you are looking for and it gives you a list of laptops that fit your needs. From there feel free to come back and ask specific questions about specific models if you have any.

Cheers

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