under 700, basic function notebook PC

by nomoney3 Jul 17, 2006 1:12AM PDT

I have been looking at the CNET reviews but I don't know what is good and what isn't. I need a notebook with wireless internet, a DVD player and a word processor, preferably with 15.4'' display. My main needs are e-mail, the net, chessmaster, and watching movies while traveling.

I would love it if someone could recommend the best bang for the buck.

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Been spotted for 550 too.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jul 17, 2006 2:34AM PDT

512M, DVDRW with lightscribe, and more. Try your local stores.

BOb

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Call me ignorant but what is a 550? n/m

by nomoney3 Jul 17, 2006 3:52AM PDT

Computer savvy I am not.

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(NT) (NT) Try dollars, greenbacks, dinero,cheddar,etc.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jul 17, 2006 4:31AM PDT

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Compaq V2000 Line

by Ghost26-20878886633866019035262628200812 Jul 17, 2006 2:55AM PDT

They are 14.1", but they are very nice. R. Proffit's neightboor has two and he love this model.

They have a powerful Turion single-core processor and good components inside.

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Try ExactChoice.

by michael9m Jul 17, 2006 3:27AM PDT

http://exactchoice.cnet.com/Type.aspx?tag=cnetfd.sd

You can have that CNET service choose computers appropriate your needs. I tried it and find its recommendations reasonable and fair-"minded," although I ended up getting something much more powerful and expensive than what it recommended me to get.

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(NT) What are your opinions on refurbished computer?

by nomoney3 Jul 17, 2006 4:52AM PDT

Get what you pay for? Or are these genuine savings?

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It better be cheap.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jul 17, 2006 6:41AM PDT

Since a new Compaq with everything and a warranty is 550, I compare the used one item for item and want 1/2 off since I have no warranty.

Bob

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