What is the best laptop/notebook to buy for my daughter in the $500.00 to $800.00 range?
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Ok, one of the most important feature of a Laptop FOR A GIRL, is that it is Lightweight. Just think that your daughter is going to carry it all the day and it weights 7.62 lbs!\n\nSo in dell you can get lightweight laptops with:\nInspiron 710M with 12" screen, but they start at $860.\nThe next in weight is the Inspiron E1505 with 15" screen starting ar $760.\nBoth are great for Music, Photos, watching DVD's and productivity programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. but lack in features for extreme gaming.\n\nOther things to look for are:\nAt least:\n512 MB of memory RAM\n40-80 GB for Hard Drive\nProcessor: Intel Pentium M "725" through "740" or similars to 1.5 GHz at least of speed.\nand a video memory of 64 at least, 128 MB is better.\n\nGood luck!
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You can take a look at all the HP laptops here:\n\nhttp://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/store_access.do?template_type=computer_store&landing=notebooks&category=hp_pavilion&aoid=1426
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Try the following brand which has your price range:\n\n1.) HP/Compaq Presario Series\n\n2.) Dell Dimension series\n\n3.) Acer\n\n4.) Lenovo\n\n5.) Toshiba\n\nGood luck!
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HP makes excellent all-around laptops. However, if it's for a student, I'd go with Dell simply because of their great warranty and support. Whatever laptop you decide to buy, make sure you also purchase an extended warranty. Things happen all the time to laptops when kids are at school. Beer spills on the keyboard, they drop them, they never update them or take care of them, etc... \n\nYour student needs to have the following software: Microsoft Office, Norton Internet Security (Firewall and Anti-virus), Spybot/Adware, and Mozilla Firefox. \n\nThe best kind of processor for a student is a dual core one. Students are often managing multiple tasks at one time, whether it be engineering, math, physics, etc... they need power. I suggest going with AMD Athlon Dual Core. \n\nThe expected life often depends on how good of care the laptop receives. It must have regular maintenance done to it, much like   a car. But keep in mind, anything can go wrong with a laptop. Batteries die, keyboards stop working, cables become bad, etc...like I said before, get the extended warranty and you'll be fine. Often times with those, if something is seriously wrong, the store in which you purchased it will give you a brand new laptop.
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Defintely buy from Dell. www.dell.com  They have great products for a good price.  You can pick up a good quality computer for under $500.
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Right now there is a great deal on a laptop that is good for basic home use. It is an HP and you can get it for $299.99 after a hundred dollar mail in rebate. There are some restrictions but I will definitely be getting one... It is such a steal! Check out all the details at the links below...\n\nhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/17/circu...\nhttp://techdirt.com/articles/20061115/16...\nhttp://news.com.com/notebooks+dropping+t...\nhttp://bfads.net/pop/3772\n\nOh ya you can actually get the notebook for $99.99 but you have to jump through a lot of hoops and it will probably will end up costing you more in the end...\n\nGood Luck!
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Few suggestions. If it's mostly for schoolwork with no gaming planned on the machine, you could go with an Intel Celeron. If gaming is a possibility, go with a Pentium single/duo core.\n\nTry to stick with to processors at least 1.5 to 2 GHz.\nMake sure the Ram is at least 512 MB, anything less is a mistake. \n\nMost computers have good sized hard disk drives now and DVD writing capabilities.\n\nI would advise against e-machines, yes they are cheap, but the quality is just not there. They will last 1-3 years in most cases, but often less. Aim for a mid-range Dell, Compaq or HP. You can easily get a prett decent machine for anywhere between $500-$800. \n\nI'll leave some examples below. \n\nAlso, purchase some Anti-Virus and Anti-spy-ware software to better protect the machine. Especially with a younger adult using it! Good anti-virus: Trend Micro "PC-Cillin" and good anti-spyware: Webroot "Spysweeper".
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There is a utility available on http://cnet.com where you can browse thru the available options as per your requirement.  The path is as follow:\nhttp://exactchoice.cnet.com/Type.aspx\nFor quick reference, 512MB RAM, 60GB HDD and Windows XP SP2 should be fine for Home use.  Can buy any Acer, Dell, HP laptop.  They will be cheap and durable.
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ipod nano or iriver clix. or one of those expensive purses. or a pink razr. Those are the things my sisters, which are around the same age as your sister, want.\n\nOh if you feel like spending a little more, a laptop.
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Dell has lottsa good notebooks 4 good price\n\nTry the XPS or Inspirion range !
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Right now there is a great deal on a laptop that is good for basic home use. It is an HP and you can get it for $299.99 after a hundred dollar mail in rebate. There are some restrictions but I will definitely be getting one... It is such a steal! Check out all the details at the links below...\n\nhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/17/circuit-city-to-sell-100-compaq-laptop-on-black-friday/\nhttp://techdirt.com/articles/20061115/164759.shtml\nhttp://news.com.com/Notebooks+dropping+to+99+levels/2100-1041_3-6135370.html\nhttp://bfads.net/pop/3772\n\nOh ya you can actually get the notebook for $99.99 but you have to jump through a lot of hoops and it will probably will end up costing you more in the end...\n\nGood Luck!
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The Inspiron 700m, with Genuine Windows®  XP Media Center Edition 2005, is Dell's thinnest and lightest InspironTM  notebook, so it is perfect for students and people who travel frequently with their PCs. At 4.1 lbs and 1.5" thick, you can slip this notebook into a briefcase or satchel with your other papers and hardly notice the difference. And you'll be thankful for that when you're running to catch your bus.\n\nYou could also try the Dell 600m Inspiron.
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Apple, Lenovo, or HP.  \n\nAlso consider Toshiba, Dell, Acer, and Gateway.  Oh yeah look at the Vaio's too!  Every brand I've mentioned so far has at least one dope model.  And just because someone has had a bad experience with a brand doesn't mean you'll have the same experience.  Keep all your options open.\n\nYou have to do some research and figure out what you're going to need in terms of size and power (and other things that I'm forgetting at the moment).  Then look at the notebooks from the brands I've mentioned, find the models that suit your needs, and compare those models until you discover which one is perfect for you.\n\nBTW I have a Fujitsu P7120D and I'm in love with it.
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Check TigerDirect.com\nThey have good prices on laptops and such.
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I think it all depends on the specification of the notebooks. If you are going for the game... I suggest Alienware notebook, XPS for Dell, and for me I thought Toshiba was pretty good overall.
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My daughter is 8, and here's some fairly inexpensive stuff she likes:\n\nArt supplies (sketch pads, markers, stickers, beads, yarn and knitting needles)\n\nMagic Treehouse books\n\nMusic CDs and DVD movies\n\nHair-styling stuff (barettes, fancy clips and scrunchies, brushes and combs)\n\nLotion, bath stuff (but steer clear of bubble bath!)\n\nNail polish\n\nWal-Mart gift card!! She loves shopping for her own stuff!\n\nGood luck.
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Dell notebooks are cheap, I believe they start at $499. I've never owned one, so I can't attest to the quality.