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Buying a Laptop Computer - Foru2Cry - 01-02-2012
So, my Hp Dv finally died and I am looking to replace it. I am having trouble finding a retailer other than office max, radio shack or WalMart, any other ideas island wide? I went to office max today and they were out of stock on almost all laptops, although they said kona was stocked up. Also wondering about the types of computers available now and the processors, I know the new i7 is out but yet they are still selling i3 and AMD on this side of island. I do like hp but am wondering about Toshiba, Lenovo and Samsung. Mahalo for all recommendations =)
RE: Buying a Laptop Computer - macuu222 - 01-02-2012
I don't use laptops anymore. The smart phone has taken its place. I still keep a desktop though for home convienance.
RE: Buying a Laptop Computer - Kelena - 01-02-2012
I have a Toshiba. It has been indestructible. We'll see what the island has to say about that. A friend's computer died and she ran into the same problem: sold out. She got around that-- she bought one online.
RE: Buying a Laptop Computer - csgray - 01-02-2012
Whatever brand you get, get the extended warranty. This climate is rough on electronics, especially the fans that are essential to keeping your computer cool and functional. Computer repair people here tell me they replace fans here 3 or 4 times more often than on the mainland.
Carol
RE: Buying a Laptop Computer - KeaauRich - 01-02-2012
Try Costco...they usually have a good selection and they have a great warranty free tech support. And don't rule out buying your laptop online - you might have a better selection at a better price.
RE: Buying a Laptop Computer - Alex - 01-03-2012
I don't know if anything is better than Sony Vaio for a wireless connection.Over the holidays we had guests , 3 laptops and have been in different locations .Vaio picked up a decent quality signal where Toshiba and HP had none.I can not tell the exact models but all of them were 2-3 years old.
RE: Buying a Laptop Computer - terracore - 01-03-2012
Making computer recommendations is tough because everybody has different needs. If you are just using it for internet access and want something cheap, a $250 netbook will do just fine. You can run office programs on it, but it won't have enough number crunching for much else. If you are going to use it "instead" of a desktop PC, you'll want something with at least 4 processors, 4 GB of RAM, and Windows 7. Personally, I've always been a fan of the AMD chips. More bang for your buck.
I think tablets are probably a good two years away from being a "real" replacement for a laptop. If you are thinking of going the tablet route eventually, you might want to get a cheap laptop to hold you over.
If I was buying one, I'd probably use Amazon for comparison shopping.
RE: Buying a Laptop Computer - Bullwinkle - 01-03-2012
I second the bullet proof toshiba from wally world - I carry one of the little acer notebooks on the road as well - small & light - yet enough horsepower to allow me to edit & update websites while traveling
RE: Buying a Laptop Computer - hawaiideborah - 01-05-2012
They have reconditioned macbooks for real cheap at tropic mac on Haili St just up from Palace theater on same side of street.
RE: Buying a Laptop Computer - Seeb - 01-05-2012
the cheap netbooks are the way to go, and backup online so if it dies or gets stolen its no big. with the vog and humidity around here an expensive one doesn't last any longer than a cheap ones, unless its one of the hardened mil-spec versions