Laptop Advice

BamBam · 02-20-2009, 05:02 PM

So here's what I'm lookin for. I want to buy a laptop to use for the internet. My man-cave is in my workshop where there is no computer. In order to be able to smoke and be on here I need a laptop. This really is the only purpose this laptop will have.

Are there any basic laptops that are good for the internet and are inexpensive? (The operative word here is inexpensive)

While we're on the subject. What will I need to be able to access the internet out there. I have roadrunner internet through my cable company and it runs my desktop computer inside. Can I use wi-fi and still make my desktop use the cable???

King James · 02-20-2009, 05:06 PM

Dell makes some good laptops....can get the very basic one that will work for cruising around the internet.

You would need to get a wireless router that is strong enough to reach where the workshop is. You can still keep you desktop plugged into the modem with an ethernet cord AND have the wireless router for wi-fi

dunng · 02-20-2009, 05:08 PM

Wireless Router.

As well you should check SlickDeals for a laptop...

BamBam · 02-20-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King James

Dell makes some good laptops....can get the very basic one that will work for cruising around the internet.

You would need to get a wireless router that is strong enough to reach where the workshop is. You can still keep you desktop plugged into the modem with an ethernet cord AND have the wireless router for wi-fi

Workshop is attached to the house but you have to walk outside to get there. Laptop would be appx. 40 feet from the router. There is an outside wall the signal would have to get through (sorry if that's silly just don't know the capabilities)

KidRock · 02-20-2009, 05:15 PM

Compaq make awesome labtops. I have had mine for 5 almost 6 freakin years. Runs like a champ!

King James · 02-20-2009, 05:15 PM

Unless you live in like a concrete bunker I think the signal would make it if you get the proper strength router. I have one in the basement and can get anywhere upstairs as well as outside to a certain distance.

BamBam · 02-20-2009, 05:21 PM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218041995463

thoughts on the above specs????

Sauer Grapes · 02-20-2009, 05:33 PM

If you are just using it for the internet, then that one would be fine.

You might want to check out the Dell Mini 9's. They are very small, but work great for just internet. No DVD or CD drive though, and a tiny keyboard.

BamBam · 02-20-2009, 05:56 PM

I'm doing a lot of reading and right now it's between the Dell Mini 9 and the Acer Aspire One.

I'm sort of leaning towards the Acer...hmmmm

Ahbroody · 02-20-2009, 06:00 PM

what the hell fatass. I was telling you to buy an Acer a while back and you said no.

If you want I can send you my acer to try out for a few weeks and see if you like it.

I really only use it at work in the car.

BamBam · 02-20-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

what the hell fatass. I was telling you to buy an Acer a while back and you said no.

If you want I can send you my acer to try out for a few weeks and see if you like it.

I really only use it at work in the car.

Gawd...I'm so gonna monkey stomp you when we meet.

Blueface · 02-20-2009, 06:21 PM

Netgear makes a nifty device that I use for my home's security system so I can monitor it on my computer.
You get two parts that plug in the wall's outlet.
One receives the ethernet cable from your source.
The other gets plugged in an outlet where you want internet and you plug another ethernet to that and then to your computer.
You basically get the internet signal via your home's electrical outlet.
Quite cool and only $79 back when I bought it about four years ago.
I bet there is more modern stuff now.

Laptops can be had for $399 that fit your need.

Raralith · 02-20-2009, 06:35 PM

There are very small and portal laptops for $300ish and run on the Intel Atom; check out the IBM/Lenavo one. As you don't mind a small screen, it gives you more money for cigars.

AD720 · 02-20-2009, 06:50 PM

This deal is tough to beat -

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=T71-15404

Ahbroody · 02-20-2009, 06:55 PM

http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0304256

Like this one better. Better processor and GPU.
Tried to convince dustin in chat. We will see what happens

Stog-a-Boy · 02-20-2009, 06:59 PM

Buy Dell refurbished!

http://www.dell.com/content/products...343&lid=543237

I've bought 2 in the past couple months.

Sign up for the newsletter and they send out 20% off coupons once in a while. That last computer I got for my uncle was a 15" Inspiron laptop and came out to a little over $300.

AD720 · 02-20-2009, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0304256

Like this one better. Better processor and GPU.
Tried to convince dustin in chat. We will see what happens

More RAM too, another damn good deal.

smokin5 · 02-20-2009, 08:01 PM

I'd recommend a refurbished one, or a used one off EBay.
It's cheaper & you don't have to mess with Windows Vista.

eber · 02-20-2009, 09:15 PM

I have been seeing a lot of people with the EEE PC type computers, the ones that have between 8" and 10" screens, most of them can be had for around $200 - $300 dollars and for what you are looking to use it for, it would be plenty powerful

Stog-a-Boy · 02-21-2009, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eber

I have been seeing a lot of people with the EEE PC type computers, the ones that have between 8" and 10" screens, most of them can be had for around $200 - $300 dollars and for what you are looking to use it for, it would be plenty powerful

Ive got the 10" EEE PC. I take it to class with me, but it is VERY small. Its annoying at times. My next computer will be a 13.3". Perfect size.

02-20-2009, 05:02 PM	#1
BamBam Just Pipin' Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,299 Trading: (37)	Laptop Advice So here's what I'm lookin for. I want to buy a laptop to use for the internet. My man-cave is in my workshop where there is no computer. In order to be able to smoke and be on here I need a laptop. This really is the only purpose this laptop will have. Are there any basic laptops that are good for the internet and are inexpensive? (The operative word here is inexpensive) While we're on the subject. What will I need to be able to access the internet out there. I have roadrunner internet through my cable company and it runs my desktop computer inside. Can I use wi-fi and still make my desktop use the cable???

02-20-2009, 05:06 PM	#2
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Laptop Advice Dell makes some good laptops....can get the very basic one that will work for cruising around the internet. You would need to get a wireless router that is strong enough to reach where the workshop is. You can still keep you desktop plugged into the modem with an ethernet cord AND have the wireless router for wi-fi __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

02-20-2009, 05:08 PM	#3
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Laptop Advice Wireless Router. As well you should check SlickDeals for a laptop... __________________ MassHole Banter

02-20-2009, 05:15 PM	#5
KidRock Moped Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Michigan Posts: 947 Trading: (17)	Re: Laptop Advice Compaq make awesome labtops. I have had mine for 5 almost 6 freakin years. Runs like a champ! __________________ Moped Herf Crew 11

02-20-2009, 05:15 PM	#6
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Laptop Advice Unless you live in like a concrete bunker I think the signal would make it if you get the proper strength router. I have one in the basement and can get anywhere upstairs as well as outside to a certain distance. __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

02-20-2009, 05:21 PM	#7
BamBam Just Pipin' Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,299 Trading: (37)	Re: Laptop Advice http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218041995463 thoughts on the above specs????

02-20-2009, 05:33 PM	#8
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Laptop Advice If you are just using it for the internet, then that one would be fine. You might want to check out the Dell Mini 9's. They are very small, but work great for just internet. No DVD or CD drive though, and a tiny keyboard.

02-20-2009, 05:56 PM	#9
BamBam Just Pipin' Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,299 Trading: (37)	Re: Laptop Advice I'm doing a lot of reading and right now it's between the Dell Mini 9 and the Acer Aspire One. I'm sort of leaning towards the Acer...hmmmm

02-20-2009, 06:00 PM	#10
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Laptop Advice what the hell fatass. I was telling you to buy an Acer a while back and you said no. If you want I can send you my acer to try out for a few weeks and see if you like it. I really only use it at work in the car.

02-20-2009, 06:21 PM	#12
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Laptop Advice Netgear makes a nifty device that I use for my home's security system so I can monitor it on my computer. You get two parts that plug in the wall's outlet. One receives the ethernet cable from your source. The other gets plugged in an outlet where you want internet and you plug another ethernet to that and then to your computer. You basically get the internet signal via your home's electrical outlet. Quite cool and only $79 back when I bought it about four years ago. I bet there is more modern stuff now. Laptops can be had for $399 that fit your need. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

02-20-2009, 06:35 PM	#13
Raralith Death to the Unbelievers Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 475 Trading: (24)	Re: Laptop Advice There are very small and portal laptops for $300ish and run on the Intel Atom; check out the IBM/Lenavo one. As you don't mind a small screen, it gives you more money for cigars.

02-20-2009, 06:50 PM	#14
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Laptop Advice This deal is tough to beat - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=T71-15404

02-20-2009, 06:55 PM	#15
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Laptop Advice http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0304256 Like this one better. Better processor and GPU. Tried to convince dustin in chat. We will see what happens

02-20-2009, 06:59 PM	#16
Stog-a-Boy Looks like I'm back... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Evan Location: Maryland Posts: 121 Trading: (0)	Re: Laptop Advice Buy Dell refurbished! http://www.dell.com/content/products...343&lid=543237 I've bought 2 in the past couple months. Sign up for the newsletter and they send out 20% off coupons once in a while. That last computer I got for my uncle was a 15" Inspiron laptop and came out to a little over $300. __________________ -Evan

02-20-2009, 08:01 PM	#18
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Laptop Advice I'd recommend a refurbished one, or a used one off EBay. It's cheaper & you don't have to mess with Windows Vista. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

02-20-2009, 09:15 PM	#19
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: Laptop Advice I have been seeing a lot of people with the EEE PC type computers, the ones that have between 8" and 10" screens, most of them can be had for around $200 - $300 dollars and for what you are looking to use it for, it would be plenty powerful