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[tinpra]

The laptop is falling apart and so I'm breaking down and getting a new one...soon. I have no idea what my onlineness will be like. Le sigh. I was really hoping to save my refund money for once...

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[erinm_4600]

*hugs tight*

[tinpra]

I love hugging *hugs*

[rissy_james]

On the one hand, blah for having to spend money. On the other, yay for new toy?

*poke*

[tinpra]

*giggles*

There are always two hands in situations like this. Must say I am looking forward to the upgrade in space and drivers, etc.

[moony_blues]

Aww! Computers suck sometimes...

[tinpra]

So for real.

[shaxberd]

Computers are relatively cheap nowadays as long as you aren't looking to buy gaming specs.

[tinpra]

You're right, and I'm not. I'm just back from a computer-looking venture. Didn't come home w/anything though :( I'm thinking of an HP G70-250US or Pavilion DV7-1129WM

[shaxberd]

http://www.amazon.com/10-Inch-Netbook-Processor-E-Storage-Battery/dp/B001GIPSAC/

I think that's worth a look. Slightly cheaper than the 1000HE and does pretty much everything you need it to do, except it doesn't have an internal dvd or cd-rom. Externals are available, though. I would spend a little more and expand to 2GB of RAM, though.

[tinpra]

I love geeky friends *hugs*

On a related note: I need the internals. Or I guess I desperately want the internals. I don't listen to music on my laptop often, but I do need it for all the uploading to my Zune. And I'd like an at least 15" screen.

I've also been pondering these or something in the family. Thoughts?: http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Satellite-A355-S6924-16-0-Inch-Laptop/dp/B001UQ6LZQ/ref=pd_ts_pc_1?ie=UTF8&s=pc

http://www.amazon.com/G60-235DX-Laptop-Notebook-Multiformat-Built/dp/B001RJVLWO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1240250195&sr=1-1

http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/asus-x83vb-x2/4505-3121_7-33496180.htmlReply

[shaxberd]

I don't really like the Vostro. It just seems a bit clunky to me although I'm sure it works and is practical. This looks pretty nice, though:

http://www.amazon.com/15-6-Inch-Touchscreen-Intel-Processor-Drive/dp/B001SE4K3K/ref=pe_36080_11890100_as_img_1/

[tinpra]

It is pretty. Wouldn't I need to get peripherals for it though?

[shaxberd]

I would expand it to 2GB of RAM for use with Windows XP. It has no internal dvd/cd-rom drive, but it has 5 usb ports. An external usb cd or dvd-rom should run you less than $100, and it's supposed to come with a keyboard and mouse. For example, this one is $63.50, but you can probably find cheaper:

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SE-S084B-RSBN-External-DVD-Writer/dp/B001MLZKAQ/ref=pd_cp_pc_1?pf_rd_p=413863501&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001ROYAEK&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=19F2H0HHESPBTF8E4JZ5

Seems like it would still be within your budget, having seen the prices of the other models you're interested in. If at all possible, try to find a store that carries the computer you plan to buy so you can get a feel for it.

[tinpra]

I spent all Sat feeling out laptops, so I know what you mean. I actually don't like the texture (or lack thereof) of the HP lappies.