I need a new laptop

[Hotchef181818]

Anybody know anyone that builds computers or works at a computer store? My little brother just got out of the military and he's using the same computer he had with him in Iraq at school. Needless to say its trashed and he needs something better. I haven't used a laptop in years and don't want to get crushed buying one from a big box. Looking for someone that has a connection or I willing to help a brother out. Thanks guys! Any and all help is appreciated.

[BigBear]

What are you looking at doing with it? What specs do you need? Etc.

[Hotchef181818]

He needs it for school, so papers and such. Don't need much software as I have that covered. He's got some cash and definately wants new.

[Great-Kazoo]

nitroxboss
http://www.actionpc.com/

plus a slew of other board members.

[Hotchef181818]

Thanks Jim, I did an ammo deal with him a year or so ago but forgot who he was on here.

[Irving]

nitroxboss
http://www.actionpc.com/

plus a slew of other board members.

Second this. He treated me right and I need to go back.

[kwando]

check slickdeals and techbargins... you can find a nice laptop just for his needs around $200-300

[kidicarus13]

Www.tigerdirect.com has decent prices also.

[Hotchef181818]

I'm gonna hit action pc on Saturday with him and see if we can sort it out. Im not comfortable ordering a laptop online, been years since I've read about computers, plus this money will stay in the forum. Thanks

[Delfuego]

Order straight from Dell. If he is a Student, he can get "student pricing" through his school. The school will usually also provide Microsoft Office (Adobe too) as part of the tuition package. This can save him $200-$600+ on software.

I would not go any other way for a College student. He will need a .edu email address for this and may have to get with the school staff for Dell student pricing. Dont run to the store and buy, if you plan ahead it works out better. He can suffer another 1-2 on the junker!

Cheers! And tell him good luck with school!!!! [Beer]

[Hotchef181818]

That's a great idea, forgot about student pricing. I'll have him look into that also. Thanks guys

[Jer]

This is a deal (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=Ivnb6PPjEeGYiBZ4I5Z1xwY2_0_4NJ_0_ 0&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16834310530) that just popped up on Slickdeals today for only $349 after rebate. I was letting everyone I know who needed a laptop about this so this may be your lucky day! If you're not familiar with Lenovo you should be because they build some of the best laptops on the market and even their entry level stuff is quality. There were some others too but IMO this is the best overall deal and best balance between performance and price. I'm typing this right now on basically the same laptop with slightly lower specs (aside from swapping in a SSD for the HDD) that we've had for a while and it's been flawless.

[Hotchef181818]

Out of stock

[Jer]

Out of stock

Dang! If only I didn't have a stupid job that kept me from posting this sooner so you would take advantage of it. Wait, I may not have that stupid job very much longer so maybe next time I can hook you up sooner. [M2]

[Hotchef181818]

oh well, i'll find him something

[Jer]

oh well, i'll find him something

There's this one (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=IrxJnvPpEeGJ6YbrTeAH1wY2_0_4NJ_0_ 0&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16834246494) for $479 after rebate. It costs a little bit more but has a little bit more to offer. Still a great deal.

This one (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=R7yJhPPpEeGLKM4-P2fs9gY2_0_4NJ_0_0&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16834246322) is AMD powered and is $379 after rebate. This one (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=SMq9UPPpEeGeiMLdl8mYFwY2_0_4NJ_0_ 0&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16834246321) (also AMD powered) is $279 but is also currently sold out.

Also, those that are out of stock could come back into stock but I wouldn't hold out if one of the others will do as this was a pretty popular sale so it's likely the won't come back anytime soon or at the same price.

[Hotchef181818]

I'll pass it along, thanks