[O/T] Cheap laptops?

[RIck bowers]

I want mostly a general purpose system. I don't play games or do video  
editing so superb performance isn't required. I mostly do some  
programming, excel worksheets(at times) and will likely watch a few  
videos now and again.

What is wrong with Dell? They have a generally good reputation for  
quality stuff. The Dell laptops I've had for work. Have always been  
reliable.

I prefer supporting US manufacturers so, seeing how MSI is a Chinese  
company, I'll likely go for the Dell. (no disrespect meant to those on  
this list who live outside the US)

~Rick

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On May 15, 2010, at 12:57, Lonni J Friedman <netllama at gmail.com> wrote:

> You didn't say what you intended to use the laptop for.  Anyway, I'd
> personally never buy any Dell or MSI products, as they're both crap as
> far as I'm concerned.
>
> I recently bought an HP Mini 311, and its working quite nicely:
> https://www.amazon.com/Mini-311-1000NR-11-6-Inch-Black-Netbook/dp/B002ONCBVC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1273942610&sr=8-1
>
> Its not a powerhouse, but if you're looking for something relatively
> inexpensive, its definitely in that category.
>
> On Sat, May 15, 2010 at 8:00 AM, Rick <rwbowers at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I'm looking for a very inexpensive laptop, but one that isn't junk.  
>> I found
>> two that look interesting; a Dell and an MSI. I've never heard of  
>> MSI. Does
>> anyone know how these fare?
>>
>> MSI A6000-029US Core 2 Duo T6600 2.2GHz 4GB 320GB DVD±RW DL 16" Wi 
>> ndows 7
>> Home Premium w/Webcam & 6-Cell Battery MSI A6000-029US Core 2 Duo  
>> T6600
>> 2.2GHz 4GB 320GB
>> This is $USD 412.00 at Geeks.Com.
>>
>> Dell Inspirion 1545 15.6" Laptop, Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200  
>> 2.0GHz, 4GB,
>> 320GB HDD, 802.11g, Webcam, Windows Vista Home Premium x64  
>> (Refurbished)
>> $USD 449.00 at Buy.com
>>
>> I'm leaning towards the MSI because it's a bit faster and has DVI  
>> output but
>> it has Windows 7 32-bit and I've never heard of MSI.
>> The Dell has Windows 7 64-bit.
>
>
>
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