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Ok, I need a new laptop/netbook for $300-$400 by next week - Help me GAF!

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Adam Prime

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I have to give back my Apple MacBook work computer next Friday, so I need a new one (preferably before then, but I could go another week or so).

I like this Macbook that I'm using, here's the specs on it from the 'Get Info':
Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core Duo
Memory: 4 GB 667 mhZ DDR2 SDRAM

I like it a lot, but I don't want to purchase my own for... expensive. So I would just like to get something pretty comparable. I just want it to be as "fast" and have Windows 7, DVD drive, Webcam, Microsoft Office, iTunes, and the rest of the usual bullshit. I don't care about Steam or gaming on my laptop.

Here's another thing, I would REALLY prefer to buy one in-store. Preferably one at Best Buy, so I can take advantage of 0% financing for a year.


... I really don't know shit about computers anymore. When I walk into the store I just look at the price tags and read all the specs and I don't know what any of it means anymore or what's a good computer. I don't know the real difference between a netbook and a notebook, one is smaller and has less guts inside?

ANY advice on this matter with some links to stuff would be super appreciated. I'm too out of the loop to make an intelligent choice without some assistance here. So thanks in advance!


EDIT: Here's one that looks pretty comparable to what I have now: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Compaq+...lack/9700678.p?id=1218152461763&skuId=9700678

In my price range too
 

Apocryphon

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Looks fine I guess. But if you're buying on finance and can get 0% for 12 months... couldn't you spend more than $400?
 
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