Good Laptops under $500

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  1. Shatakai

    Shatakai Ancient
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    I'm looking for a good laptop under $500. Don't bother telling me I can't get a good one out there for under $500. All I need to be able to do is surf the web, use Microsoft Office, and loads at something faster than a snails pace. I'd also prefer it if it ran Vista.

    Any suggestions?
     
  2. drak

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    I....need....this

    I have no idea bro, but consider me taking the suggestions as well!
     
  3. Fbu

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    You can get a laptop for around $500 for that stuff.


    It will not be able to run vista.
     
  4. Toxic Spade

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    Good luck finding one. If you ever do find a good laptop send me a link.
     
  5. xxAl Capwnagexx

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    most, if not all, will run windows XP or linux.
     
  6. EGP

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    Honestly i would just save up your money and get a good laptop for more money.
    I have heard pros and cons a bout vista so who knows about that
     
  7. Shatakai

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    I've seen several models under 500 that run Vista, so I don't know what you people are talking about.
     
  8. xxAl Capwnagexx

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    the title says good laptops, if memory serves me.
     
  9. Shatakai

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    When I say good, I mean good for that price range. I just basically want one that doesn't load at a snail's pace. Also, I said I would prefer Vista, but I'm not limited to it.
     
  10. Fbu

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    Oh, they will run it, but it won't run.
     
  11. xxAl Capwnagexx

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    Thank you.
    $500 laptops aren't going to have very good specs. XP is faster then vista, or so I assume.
     
  12. Shatakai

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    Well fine. Anyone got any good suggestions for laptops under $500 that run XP?
     
  13. Draw the Line

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    I have a fairly fast computer running Vista...and Vista ruins anything no matter how fast your computer is. Don't do it... you want XP...and you want to later upgrade to Windows 7.....avoid Vista at all costs.
     
  14. SPARTANZ77

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    i have an idea for you if you go to office depot ask them if any of the floor models have been discontinued from selling mine retails for $1200 and got it for $500
     
  15. Fbu

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    o lawd

    windows 7 is just vista with server options much like xp to 2000

    7 won't do anything for him
     

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