My wife is looking for a laptop...

[rennD]

http://www.dell.com/outlet

I never choose the "Scratched or Dented" ones. Choose certified refurbished and you can get extended warranties too.

[JJG]

She might want to consider a netbook. They're tiny and much cheaper than a full size laptop. If she just wants a computer for word processing, email, and internet, a netbook would be more than adequate.

The only downsides are the relatively small screen and lack of storage space. For text documents the storage space wouldn't really be an issue but they don't have enough room for music and video files.

[SeanGAR]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834114611

Originally Posted by SeanGAR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834114611

I have to go with Sean on this one. That's a great deal and 2 GB of RAM and a 160 GB HD will be plenty for her. Not to mention that is a Toshiba Satellite, it's a tried and true model and brand.

Originally Posted by Darrell

I have to go with Sean on this one. That's a great deal and 2 GB of RAM and a 160 GB HD will be plenty for her. Not to mention that is a Toshiba Satellite, it's a tried and true model and brand.

Pray you don't get the black screen of death. I just had to give the bad news to a coworker about her son's Toshiba Satellite.

Either way, make sure to get an extended warranty.
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Might want to take a look at this (or just slickdeals in general up until you finally decide what to get!):

HP Pavilion TouchSmart tx2z - 2.2GHz, 12.1" WXGA MultiTouch, 4GB/320GB/8x DVD+-DL, Radeon HD 3200, Webcam, 6-cell, Vista Home Premium - $650 + tax; FS; FREE printer AR

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthr...id=0&t=1302883

Right now HP is having a pretty slick sale. And that 12.1" is plenty portable and flashy for your wife.

[MarkinAZ]

I appreciate the feedback sod and good information to know, and that's basically what I'm doing at this point in time is some in-depth researching on a solid all-around laptop for her. It'll have to past the finger test and that will be her job

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

I appreciate the feedback sod and good information to know, and that's basically what I'm doing at this point in time is some in-depth researching on a solid all-around laptop for her. It'll have to past the finger test and that will be her job

Check out notebookreview.com. Great info on the main site, and the forums are quite helpful as well.

Since affordability is important, make sure to spend a good amount of time with HP and Dell. Good luck! I usually spend weeks to a month when laptop shopping. It becomes an obsession up until you get the machine!

[MarkinAZ]

Originally Posted by SeanGAR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834114611

Thats a nice looking laptop from Toshiba Sean. Thanks for the feedback Need to do a little research now to ascertain who may actually have both of these fine laptops in their retail store so the wife can seen em' in person and get a feel for the keyboard...