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T.O.
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So I just enrolled in a high school online class. It's a semester class and don't have a laptop to use for it. Right now I'm using school computers and my families desktop but having a laptop would make it 100x easier since I could work on it from anywhere. The issue is I only have around the $800 range to spend. I would like to have word or pages, PowerPoint, and excel. This laptop I will use in college starting next year and need it to last for another 4 years. I know $800 isn't a lot but thanks for the help in advance! Any stores you recommend looking at please say
Jan 26 2013 6:00PM
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Lick
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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5120862&CatId=4935
Jan 26 2013 6:03PM
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Laurent.
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Refurbished MacBook Air.
Jan 26 2013 6:17PM
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T.O.
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Link ain't working
Jan 26 2013 6:18PM
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T.O.
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I was thinking that but that but would prefer something. I'll still consider that. Were would I find a refurbished one? Apple store or online?
Jan 26 2013 6:28PM
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Lick
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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5120862&CatId=4935
see if that works
Jan 26 2013 6:31PM
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T.O.
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Works now thanks a lot. You have personnel experience with this computer?
Jan 26 2013 7:09PM
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T.O.
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bump
Jan 26 2013 10:38PM
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corona
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do not. I repeat. do NOT waste money on an Apple product if all you're going to use it for is word processing and browsing internet. I just spent $500 on a 14" vaio that seems like a really well built machine with i5-3210 processor, 6gb ram, 750gb hd, usb 3.0, 7 hours battery when using it for word processing, etc etc. there is no way you can even come close to a deal like that on even a refurbished Apple product. their cellphones even cost more than that new.

For what it looks like you'll be using it for, I recommend a 13" Acer or something similar that'll have amazing battery life, all the memory/processing power you'll need, very portable, and cost $300-400
Jan 26 2013 10:47PM
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BlackCupid
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http://www.microcenter.com/product/403254/ProBook_4540s_156_Laptop_Computer_-_Brushed_Aluminum


This one is damn cheap for the specs it has. 2.5 GHz i5, 7200 rpm HD, 8 gigs ram. You're probably not going to find a better pre-built comp for money. If you want to build your own, you could save additional money by installing ubuntu instead of buying windows.
Jan 26 2013 10:49PM
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Lick
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No, i do not, but I have a lot of experience with Asus.. they are very well built, good price and yes I would agree with VinnieF, although you have $800 dollars to spend, I would maybe consider spending lower, considering you only need it for word processing and such.
If you don't mind the screen being much smaller, go with a 13 or 14 inch screen for better battery life (college and stuff) and get at least an Intel i3 processor.. I would recommend asus, but lenovo is also a good way to go. Get at least 6gb ram, it will be better in the long run, and 750gb hd would be good (you will use the space eventually)..
other than that, look at tigerdirect.com or newegg.com.. they usually have the best prices and knowledgeable reviewers
Jan 26 2013 10:53PM
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corona
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lol yea the cheapest you can get with a refurbished mac is about 500 bucks for an old one with core 2 duo and 2 gb ram. haha
Jan 26 2013 10:57PM
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