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mahesh2k
i wasnt sure whether this was a reasonable post or even where to post it on the site, but seeing as this was the very first place i posted i thought i may as well just try.

the thing is college is started and i need a new computer to do my programming and Graphic Design work on.i need it to be very fast and have a lot of memory but be at an affordable price (being a student i am on a budget). i was wondering if anyone could suggest a really good affordable notebook and stuff anyway,My current computer is Desktop PC {P4 2.0GHZ,256 RAM etc}so i need some more than i already have in config.
What i need is :-
1) Notebook PC
2) RAM more than 256 DDR
3) Hard disk 40 GB
4) CDRW+DVD
I can spend upto 1000$.

I m also looking for PDA if Notebook not fits in my budget then i can opt for the PDA atleast for notetaking or todo lists.For PDA i need:-
1) Memory 64MB or more
2) Camera if there is like (Palmone)
3) Colour dispaly ofcourse
4) USB support
5) Phone if it feets in budget
5) Mp3 Supportlike(Palmone)
Spend upto 400$ for PDA.

You can link me to some good stuff if you think fits for me.I know buying is an art,but What do you think how can i search in market? what precautions do i need to take before purchasing? what you can suggest?
Now,i really wonder if there is something for me out there.
i mean i can look for a computer but i wont have a clue whether what im getting is good or not??I usualy get wrong withmost of my decisions(including Girlfriend).
i would be extremely greatful if anyone could help.

 

 

 


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biscuitrat
Check out Dell's refurbished computers. I got mine (Pentium 4, Dimension 4700, 1 GB DDR RAM, 250 GB harddisk, 128 MB ATI Radeon video card, the whole shamboozle) for about $700. It was a bit more than I was intending to spend, but it worked out fabulously biggrin.gif

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Noonster22
A series to recommend if you will be using your "LAP"top, on a Desk: Dell Inspiron 5100.

For college, if you are going to do work exclusively pertaining to schoolwork, go Apple. Their website can be found at http://www.apple.com.

If you are the average college student, meaning games on downtime, partying all night, I would recommend Dell's systems.

If you have a perfect timing, and don't need the laptop anytime soon, Dell is the way to go.

Weekly, Dell has different promotions that may bring their prices down an-sixth fold. The current series that is very catchy is the Dell Inspiron 700m. It is a travel-size laptop.. that catorgorises in the Thin-and-Light... and wieghs less than 5lbs.

It has a full-functional (17in?) widescreen, and excellent color.

The price as it stands right now is 1019 U$D.

It is 19 U$D above your budget! I guess you can spare a week's allowance biggrin.gif...

 

 

 


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