[Fredslist] Laptop computers...

Thu Aug 1 11:47:04 EDT 2013

Hans, and all interested parties:

First recommendation: Upgrade by about $20 for more memory.

Second: Decide whether you need brand new or if "refurbished" will suffice.

Third: #3 option below is best, if you can understand what Ehsan wrote.

Call me for further clarification, or assistance with purchase.

Tessa Marquis
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From: Ehsan Khan 
Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 11:35 AM
To: Tessa Marquis
Subject: Fwd:

The three laptops shown below are essentially the same, with minor
differences - you can't go wrong with any of them, but here are the main
differences:

1 is refurbished, B grade, meaning its performance is as listed but it might
have some slight aesthetic damage. 1 and 3 are almost exactly the same, the
only difference is that 1 has Windows 8 and has a better graphics card, it's
also slightly less expensive. If you don't care about aesthetics as much, I
would go with 1, which may be dented/scratched slightly, but if that's an
issue, go with 3.

Now the big thing with 2 is that it comes with an SSD, which can drastically
improve your computer's performance IF you are able to get the operating
system (Windows 8) on to it - I'm not sure if the operating system is on
there by default but if it isn't, you'd need some help moving it. Other than
the SSD, 2 is equal to or weaker than 1 or 3 in almost all regards - weaker
processor, smaller hard drive, and weaker graphics.

Here's my opinion: if you're prepared to migrate your operating system from
the HDD to the SSD, go with 2. It's a somewhat lengthy process, but even if
you can't get someone to do it for you, there are numerous tutorials online,
and it has a tremendous payoff (extremely fast turn on/off times, fast
installing/uninstalling/overall faster performance.) 

If you don't think you'll be able to manage that, then my next choice would
be 3 simply because it's guaranteed new and because it has Windows 7 -- my
personal preference is Windows 7, but Windows 8 works just as well. 

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Qty.

Product Description

Savings

Total Price

1

ASUS G46VW-BHI5N43 Intel Core i5 3210M(2.50GHz) 14

ASUS G46VW-BHI5N43 Intel Core i5 3210M(2.50GHz) 14
<http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16834231044> " 8GB
Memory 750GB HDD NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M Notebook, B Grade Scratch and Dent
Item #: N82E16834231044
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy

-$160.00  Instant

$799.99
$639.99

1

Avatar AVIU-145A2 14

Avatar AVIU-145A2 14
<http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16834686004> "
Ultrabook Silver
Item #: N82E16834686004
Return Policy: Computer Standard Return Policy

-$80.00  Instant

$729.99
$649.99

1

ASUS U47VC-DS51 Intel Core i5 3210M(2.50GHz) 14.1

ASUS U47VC-DS51 Intel Core i5 3210M(2.50GHz) 14.1
<http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16834230416> " 8GB
Memory 750GB HDD NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M Notebook
Item #: N82E16834230416
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$250.00  Instant

$899.99
$649.99

Hope that helps!

From: fredslist-bounces at gothamnetworking.com
[mailto:fredslist-bounces at gothamnetworking.com] On Behalf Of Hans Hanson
Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 6:43 AM
To: fredslist at gothamnetworking.com
Subject: [Fredslist] Laptop computers...

Gothamites, you know how important it is to get the right computer when you
buy a new one. So, which is better-

HP Envy 15.6" DV6-7210, AMD A8 1.9 ghz processor, 6 gb memory, 750 gb Hard
drive, Windows 8, cost around $650

Dell Inspiron i14 RM- 7500sLV 14" Rtouch, Intel I5 processor 1.8 ghz plus
turbo boost technology, 6 gb memory, 750 gb Hard Drive, WIndows 8, cost
around $650

Hans 

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