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  1. 05-21-2011 10:07 PM #1
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    Recommend a laptop (dual-core processor) for under $500...

    ...that will allow me to surf the web, maintain my iTunes library (500 songs, 1 or 2 movies, 2 or 3 TV episodes at any given time), and hypothetically use a bit torrent client to download movies and/or music should I ever choose to go that route.

    Thanks!
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    Quote Originally Posted by ScottieBaseball View Post
    ...that will allow me to surf the web, maintain my iTunes library (500 songs, 1 or 2 movies, 2 or 3 TV episodes at any given time), and hypothetically use a bit torrent client to download movies and/or music should I ever choose to go that route.

    Thanks!
    My Acer Aspire 5736Z with 4 mg of ram does all those things. Hypothetically. It also has a great cd/dvd read write drive and has three USB ports and a HDMI. I like it, you should have enough left over for dinner.
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    Add two gigs to this puppy.

    http://starworthcomputers.com/produc...RDE02.019.html
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    "The best feature is the HDMI out and the graphic card, which runs like a dream when connected to an HDTV - you get a real "watching TV" experience running sites like Hulu and Youtube through the HDMI, with no choppiness or color loss, and great sound.

    Pros:
    Light and compact
    Incredible AV experience through HDMI
    Doesn't over-heat
    Inexpensive to replace power adapter, battery
    Low price for dual-core, 64 bit Windows 7 laptop. "
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    I bought this:

    http://www.officedepot.com/a/product...Computer-With/
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    I'm in the market for a laptop since my five year old HP is in it's death throws. I don't want one as heavy is the one I have (it's a seven pound desktop replacement) and I want the battery to last a long time (at least four hours of web surfing) or three hours while watching a blue ray. Oh did I mention I want it to have a full size keyboard, HDMI, and a blue Ray player? I'm also thinking of going to a Solid state drive but I wanted to get some opinions on it from the experts around here.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony-OH View Post
    I'm in the market for a laptop since my five year old HP is in it's death throws. I don't want one as heavy is the one I have (it's a seven pound desktop replacement) and I want the battery to last a long time (at least four hours of web surfing) or three hours while watching a blue ray. Oh did I mention I want it to have a full size keyboard, HDMI, and a blue Ray player? I'm also thinking of going to a Solid state drive but I wanted to get some opinions on it from the experts around here.
    My 5-year-old Gateway just gave up the ghost, so that's what this HP is replacing. It's a little over 5 pounds and has a 5-hour battery and HDMI, but no Blue Ray.

    What's the benefit of a solid state drive?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ScottieBaseball View Post
    My 5-year-old Gateway just gave up the ghost, so that's what this HP is replacing. It's a little over 5 pounds and has a 5-hour battery and HDMI, but no Blue Ray.

    What's the benefit of a solid state drive?
    Faster access and boot times (some say your system will boot in as little as 15 seconds), improved battery life and lighter.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony-OH View Post
    Faster access and boot times (some say your system will boot in as little as 15 seconds), improved battery life and lighter.
    Wow...15 seconds?!?! That's FAST! It should come with a helmet!
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    Quote Originally Posted by ScottieBaseball View Post
    I bought this:

    http://www.officedepot.com/a/product...Computer-With/
    Seems like a real good deal.
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