Solved Help in selecting Laptop

Status
Not open for further replies.
The Howling Wolves

The Howling Wolves

Vista Guru
I need to get wife, who is bedridden with progressive MS, a laptop so she e-mail and skype with her friends. It will also keep her brain stimulated and away from watching tv all day.
I was looking at one from HSN for $699 a Gateway,15.6,AMD Athlon II Dual Core,4GB ram, 320HD,Blu-ray Drive,and webcam but today I saw a Toshiba 15.6, Intel Core i3 proceesor,4GB ram, 320HD,webcam & micorphoneWiFi 802 for $699-$150 Instant savings at Fry's.
I am looking for your input as to what is the better of the two or do you recommend something else.
I have a wireless mouse and keyboard if she has trouble with her hand/eye coordination.
Any and all input is appreciated.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilon Elite
    CPU
    Intel(R)Core(TM)2 Quad CPU [email protected]
    Motherboard
    ASUS eK Berkeley
    Memory
    4GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2408 Vivid Color Widescreen LCD
    Cooling
    That's where I keep my beer
    Mouse
    MS WIRELESS
    Keyboard
    MS WIRELESS
    Internet Speed
    AT&T Uverse DSL
e-mail and skype, is that all? If she isn't going to be watching blu-ray movies, go with the second one. The Core i3 outperforms the AMD processor by the way. You've probably chosen the best for your needs already.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer 5735z Laptop
    CPU
    2.0 ghz intel pentium dual-core processor t4200 800mhz fsb
    Motherboard
    Acer CathedralPeak Rev
    Memory
    4gb
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" HD CineCrystal LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    160gb stock drive. ATA
    Case
    Stock Notebook
    Cooling
    Stock
    Mouse
    Synaptics TouchPad
    Keyboard
    PS/2
    Internet Speed
    No idea
lil domii said:
e-mail and skype, is that all? If she isn't going to be watching blu-ray movies, go with the second one. The Core i3 outperforms the AMD processor by the way. You've probably chosen the best for your needs already.
Click to expand...

Yes I forgot to include Skype and blu-ray movies from netflix and other games just to keep her mind active.
No I haven't decided yet but just trying to narrow it down. I need to go to Sam's Club to see what they have as I love their return policy of now questions asked just bring it back!
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilon Elite
    CPU
    Intel(R)Core(TM)2 Quad CPU [email protected]
    Motherboard
    ASUS eK Berkeley
    Memory
    4GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2408 Vivid Color Widescreen LCD
    Cooling
    That's where I keep my beer
    Mouse
    MS WIRELESS
    Keyboard
    MS WIRELESS
    Internet Speed
    AT&T Uverse DSL
Let me go look for a laptop for you. Is $700 your budget?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer 5735z Laptop
    CPU
    2.0 ghz intel pentium dual-core processor t4200 800mhz fsb
    Motherboard
    Acer CathedralPeak Rev
    Memory
    4gb
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" HD CineCrystal LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    160gb stock drive. ATA
    Case
    Stock Notebook
    Cooling
    Stock
    Mouse
    Synaptics TouchPad
    Keyboard
    PS/2
    Internet Speed
    No idea

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilon Elite
    CPU
    Intel(R)Core(TM)2 Quad CPU [email protected]
    Motherboard
    ASUS eK Berkeley
    Memory
    4GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2408 Vivid Color Widescreen LCD
    Cooling
    That's where I keep my beer
    Mouse
    MS WIRELESS
    Keyboard
    MS WIRELESS
    Internet Speed
    AT&T Uverse DSL
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Here's one I was looking at Fry's for $550.00[/FONT]
I checked out the one at HSN and decided to look at Toshiba and Not Gateway!

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-330M Processor, 2.13 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Graphics: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD with 32MB-1696MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Memory: Configured with 4GB DDR3 1066MHz (max 8GB)[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Storage Drive: 320GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Fixed Optical Disk Drive: DVD SuperMulti drive with Labelflash® supporting 11 formats, CD-ROM (24x), CD-R (24x), CD-RW (24x), DVD-ROM (8x), DVD-R (Single Layer, (8x)), DVD-R (Double Layer, (6x)), DVD-RW (6x), DVD+R (Single Layer, (8x)), DVD+R (Double Layer, (6x)), DVD+RW (8x), DVDRAM (5x), Use Labelflash® media to burn high quality labels directly to disc[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Display: 15.6” diagonal widescreen TruBrite® TFT LCD display at 1366 x 768 native resolution (HD), 16:9 aspect ratio[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Sound: Built-in stereo speakers[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Webcam: Webcam and microphone[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Networking: Modem, 10/100 Ethernet, Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n)[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Expandability: Memory Card Reader - Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Mini SD Card, Micro SD Card, Memory Stick™, Memory Stick PRO™, Multi Media Card [shared slot][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ports: RGB (monitor) output port, Microphone input port, Headphone output port, 3 USB v2.0 ports (2 USB + 1 eSATA/USB combo), RJ-45 LAN port, RJ-11 modem port[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Battery: 6 cell (4400 mAh) Lithium Ion battery pack[/FONT]​
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilon Elite
    CPU
    Intel(R)Core(TM)2 Quad CPU [email protected]
    Motherboard
    ASUS eK Berkeley
    Memory
    4GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2408 Vivid Color Widescreen LCD
    Cooling
    That's where I keep my beer
    Mouse
    MS WIRELESS
    Keyboard
    MS WIRELESS
    Internet Speed
    AT&T Uverse DSL
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top