Buying laptop for 600$ specs?

Hi i got 600$ and i am buying a new laptop, i dont care what brand but i just wanna know what specs can i expect for 600$? talking especially about the CPU and GPU here. I am also not sure if i want a 13, 14 or 15 incher. Any suggestions?

 

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You can get laptops for that kind of money, but don't expect a powerhouse.

 

I think maybe a Dell Vostro 1400 or 1500. Also, you could look at the Dell Outlet and see if you can get a deal there.

 

1) What is your budget? 600$

2) What size notebook would you prefer? b or c

a. Ultraportable; 12" screen or less
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen

3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in. Thailand but i guess prices are same as the US

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? no

5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? programming, gaming, online work.

6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? mostly at desk

7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? yeah but not the newest games ill take whatever i get best for 600$ would a geforce 8400 be possible for example?

8) How many hours of battery life do you need? i dont care

9) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person? i dont mind

10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc. XP

Screen Specifics

11) Would you prefer standard or widescreen? dont care

12) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer? Dont care

Standard
a. XGA -1024x768 - Large and easy to read text + graphics icons, but you fit less stuff on the screen.
b. SXGA - 1400x1050 - Compromise resolution between XGA and UXGA.
c. UXGA - 1600x1200 - Very small text and graphics icons, you can fit lots of stuff on the screen.

Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
f. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Wider viewing version of UXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.

13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? Glossy

Build Quality and Design

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? no

15) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? dont care

Notebook Components

16) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 200GB? at least 80 GB

17) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD, Blu-Ray or HD-DVD drive? No

 

As said above, the Vostros are your best bet. They're the cheapest laptop that offer dedicated graphics (probably only).

 

Well, you need to get a dedicated GPU. With your budget think of something like a 8400M or a HD 2300/2400. Maybe a 8600M. Check Dell. They always have some kind of special running. A Vostro or Inspiron should be good.

 

okay bad news is that they dont sell Dell or Alienware here for that matter but any other brand

 

Don't worry about Alienware. They're retail prices are a little higher then $600.

Maybe HP. They make budget notebooks, but I'm not sure if they offer dedicated GPU's in they value notebooks.

 

okay but the x3100 or what its called is not very far from the 8400 i heard what u think?

 

Well if you're going to do some light-gaming then you'd be better off with the 8400, as opposed to the x3100.

 

yeah i hope i can afford a 8400 that would be great!

 

Lenovo Y510 from officedepot.com would be a great choice I think.