mmmmm...beer 691 Posted December 13, 2018 So my daughters little laptop crapped out... I think we gave 100 for it 3 years ago. Looking for something a little bit beefier... as both she and the boy are doing more and kore homework reports and we need another computer. Not for gaming etc... just a decent homework browsing machine, though her and her little friends pkay roblox... so.. I've been looking at little sh!tty chromebooks the last couple days @ 1-200 ish. But I don't want a non-upgradable 2GB ram, and 32 GB SSD. I think I want a decent brand, but I'm not wanting to spend more than a couple hundred. So... thinking of buying this: https://express.google.com/u/0/product/11432426170727824426_921515790101594432_125181302?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=tu_cu&utm_content=eid-lsjeuxoeqt>im=CJ3X0pCV1vCuKhD2u7_Vp82YwaUBGPDikGQiA1VTRCigkvHgBTD2utg7&utm_campaign=125181302&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgMPgBRDDARIsAOh3uyK38i1ASBb4Y6BL_il59C0PupraMBrUL666s0f3GrY4wit8oFknstcaAu6bEALw_wcB I can get it for under $200 right now... and it seems pretty easily upgradable to at least 8gb (1 slot) Ram and can take a regular 2.5 SSD upgrade. Both are fairly cheap upgrades as I don't need a 2TB SSD or anything... I have a 256GB SSD from another laptop (already gor WIN 10 OS on it) that just dumped I can put in for free... just will need the drivers prior. What do you think my computer Geeks? After those upgrades, probably looking at a 4-500 machine maybe... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted December 13, 2018 Probably a chromebook...some of they are sweet and battery life is unbeatable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted December 13, 2018 That processor is gonna be crap. I wouldn't go below a 2200 Ryzen or if you go Intel, an 8th gen i3. I think I paid 270 for an open box Lenovo with an 8th gen i3 and 8gb ram. I threw in an SSD and it's been working great for what I need it for. Were I you I'd spend a bit more than what you're looking at. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted December 13, 2018 Probably a chromebook...some of they are sweet and battery life is unbeatable For the same pricepoint man... they aren't really that good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted December 13, 2018 That processor is gonna be crap. I wouldn't go below a 2200 Ryzen or if you go Intel, an 8th gen i3. I think I paid 270 for an open box Lenovo with an 8th gen i3 and 8gb ram. I threw in an SSD and it's been working great for what I need it for. Were I you I'd spend a bit more than what you're looking at. Sh!t... I was afraid of that... but don't wanna spend to much on something my 10 year old might drop off the couch. You're probably right though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,566 Posted December 13, 2018 we are getting my son this for Xmas only for homework, no games https://www.target.com/p/acer-aspire-e5-575t-3678-notebook-obsidian-black-e5-575t-3678/-/A-52152037 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted December 13, 2018 Sh!t... I was afraid of that... but don't wanna spend to much on something my 10 year old might drop off the couch. You're probably right though... You're the one who got me hooked on Slickdeals. I'd just keep checking there. I just found the one I bought. It wasn't 270, 282 plus tax plus the cost of an SSD, which are getting super cheap and on this model it took me prolly less than an hour to transfer and replace the hard drive. It's only 720p screen though but should be great for your daughter. I use it every day and after adding the SSD it boots in like 25 seconds and has been a good little rig. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-330-15ikb-15-6-laptop-intel-core-i3-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-platinum-gray/6221790.p?skuId=6221790 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drizzay 644 Posted December 13, 2018 If you have a MicroCenter, go there and check out their refurbished laptops. I have never had an issue with them. We buy a lot of refurbished machines for work. You can get a great deal, and you can always add in new memory/drives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drizzay 644 Posted December 13, 2018 Like fandady said, get an 8th gen Intel, 8gb ram and at least a 256gb ssd, and that will be more than enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted December 13, 2018 If you have a MicroCenter, go there and check out their refurbished laptops. I have never had an issue with them. We buy a lot of refurbished machines for work. You can get a great deal, and you can always add in new memory/drives. No microcenters in Oregon dangit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,950 Posted December 13, 2018 Slickdeals will be the death of me bro... I really don't know sh!t about processors... I5 is better than I3? Thefuckifiknow? https://www.target.com/p/lenovo-t430-pre-owned-certified-laptop-core-i5-3320m-2-6ghz-8gb-ram-320gb-hdd-dvd-14-windows-10-pro-64bit-matte-black-tt5-0030/-/A-51872720?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Electronics%2BShopping&adgroup=SC_Electronics&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9019544&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1248099&ds_rl=1246978&ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Electronics+Shopping&adgroup=SC_Electronics&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9019544&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgMPgBRDDARIsAOh3uyIwusGy4M5paWjcSHfaThuvCUKHjVGJE7F-n8SJSQ-rp1F-pmqp2fUaAmXHEALw_wcB Teach me about processors.. That thinkpad looks rugged... Yes I5 > I3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted December 13, 2018 Nevermind that stoopid thinkpad I posted.. processor was released in 2012.. hoooleee... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted December 13, 2018 You're the one who got me hooked on Slickdeals. I'd just keep checking there. I just found the one I bought. It wasn't 270, 282 plus tax plus the cost of an SSD, which are getting super cheap and on this model it took me prolly less than an hour to transfer and replace the hard drive. It's only 720p screen though but should be great for your daughter. I use it every day and after adding the SSD it boots in like 25 seconds and has been a good little rig. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-330-15ikb-15-6-laptop-intel-core-i3-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-platinum-gray/6221790.p?skuId=6221790 Looks pretty similar to yours... $100 more... :[ Lenovo ideapad 330s 15.6" Laptop, Intel Core i5-8250U Quad-Core processor, 20GB (4GB + 16GB Intel Optane) Memory, 1TB Hard Drive, Windows 10 - Midnight Blue - 81F5006GUS http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lenovo-ideapad-330s-15-6-Laptop-Intel-Core-i5-8250U-Quad-Core-processor-20GB-4GB-16GB-Intel-Optane-Memory-1TB-Hard-Drive-Windows-10-Midnight-Blue-81F/444500759 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,144 Posted December 13, 2018 For the same pricepoint man... they aren't really that good. People who say pricepoint need to be punched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted December 13, 2018 People who say pricepoint need to be punched. Come at me bro... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted December 13, 2018 For the same pricepoint man... they aren't really that good. Stability...speed...battery life...no more driver issues or over heating...many are waterproof...big screens... I like em for kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted December 13, 2018 Stability...speed...battery life...no more driver issues or over heating...many are waterproof...big screens... I like em for kids. Asus 15.6" Chromebook Bundle - Intel Pentium - 1080p - Brushed Aluminum Chassis - Bonus Asus Wired Mouse https://www.costco.com/.product.1275579.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SenatorRock 708 Posted December 13, 2018 HP makes a non chromebook version of their chromebook that sells for around $200. I had one a few years ago and it worked just fine for surfing the web, looking at porn, and the occasional word doc or xcel sheet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SenatorRock 708 Posted December 13, 2018 Asus 15.6" Chromebook Bundle - Intel Pentium - 1080p - Brushed Aluminum Chassis - Bonus Asus Wired Mouse https://www.costco.com/.product.1275579.html That looks like a helluva deal. OP should just buy that and call it a day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted December 13, 2018 That looks like a helluva deal. OP should just buy that and call it a day Ya grabbing this... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted December 13, 2018 Consider yourself lucky. My boys each want and are getting new gaming laptops. They are paying for half out of their savings but it's still costing me over a grand. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted December 13, 2018 Consider yourself lucky. My boys each want and are getting new gaming laptops. They are paying for half out of their savings but it's still costing me over a grand.I picked up one a couple weeks ago for $600... its not the highest end but will play pretty much anything. Unfortunately I just got sent back to South Dakota for 60 days... So I'm taking it with me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted December 13, 2018 My kids want a HTC Vive for their b-days so they both got this one. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834155022&Description=msi%20gl63%208re-629&cm_re=msi_gl63_8re-629-_-34-155-022-_-Product#close Prolly overkill but I don't want to hear them complain in a year or two. It's $20 less now than it was on cybermonday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted December 13, 2018 My kids want a HTC Vive for their b-days so they both got this one. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834155022&Description=msi%20gl63%208re-629&cm_re=msi_gl63_8re-629-_-34-155-022-_-Product#close Prolly overkill but I don't want to hear them complain in a year or two. It's $20 less now than it was on cybermonday. Decent rig.... can't believe just how spendy laptops are compared .. that desktop would be relatively cheap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted December 13, 2018 My kids want a HTC Vive for their b-days so they both got this one. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834155022&Description=msi%20gl63%208re-629&cm_re=msi_gl63_8re-629-_-34-155-022-_-Product#close Prolly overkill but I don't want to hear them complain in a year or two. It's $20 less now than it was on cybermonday. Also speaking of.. the 600 machine I just bought is 120 less today. should I call Walmart and try to get a partial? Or bring it back and repurchase? I'm calling them to see if they'll price match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted December 13, 2018 Well for stupid... "no.. we can't refund the difference. Bring your's in for a return, and re-purchase." Wow... dumb... but to save $100... fine. I didn't have anything on here anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 917 Posted December 13, 2018 we are getting my son this for Xmas only for homework, no games https://www.target.com/p/acer-aspire-e5-575t-3678-notebook-obsidian-black-e5-575t-3678/-/A-52152037 How old is your son? My soon to be 8 y/o is asking for a laptop, but I think she's too young still. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
