swirvenirvin 25 Posted May 26, 2007 so looking to get a new laptop but dont need anything fancy. All we really use it for is internet email dl songs normal stuff no gaming or anything Circuit City has an ad in their flyer today for http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Compaq-Pres...roductDetail.do for $399 is 512 mb ddr2 memory and 100gb hard drive enough for the average user? It says you can double your memory to 1GB for $39.98 installed is that worth it also? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravens 03 0 Posted May 26, 2007 Yes - Oh Godfather of BB69! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 4,108 Posted May 26, 2007 so looking to get a new laptop but dont need anything fancy. All we really use it for is internet email dl songs normal stuff no gaming or anything Circuit City has an ad in their flyer today for http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Compaq-Pres...roductDetail.do for $399 is 512 mb ddr2 memory and 100gb hard drive enough for the average user? It says you can double your memory to 1GB for $39.98 installed is that worth it also? That laptop should be fine for what you do. The 100 Gig HD is fine but you absolutely have to double the RAM. Windows Vista is a huge memory hog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rybo5 0 Posted May 26, 2007 so looking to get a new laptop but dont need anything fancy. All we really use it for is internet email dl songs normal stuff no gaming or anything Circuit City has an ad in their flyer today for http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Compaq-Pres...roductDetail.do for $399 is 512 mb ddr2 memory and 100gb hard drive enough for the average user? It says you can double your memory to 1GB for $39.98 installed is that worth it also? 512mb and a 100 gB hard drive should be fine if all you're going to do is surf and download. ETA: Yes, as indicated above, if you're doing Vista over XP, you'll want at least a gig of ram. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swirvenirvin 25 Posted May 26, 2007 ok looks good so definitely get the upgrade for $40 then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 4,108 Posted May 26, 2007 ok looks good so definitely get the upgrade for $40 then? For $40 that's a no brainer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,465 Posted May 26, 2007 Gateway now a Compaq? Why do you do this to yourself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swirvenirvin 25 Posted May 26, 2007 Gateway now a Compaq? Why do you do this to yourself? gateway in 2003 was like $1200 for $400 if this breaks i wont be too pissed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravens 03 0 Posted May 26, 2007 thanks guys You know I know nothing about computers right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,465 Posted May 26, 2007 gateway in 2003 was like $1200 for $400 if this breaks i wont be too pissed Well enjoy being pissed with-in the year You know I know nothing about computers right? You are to computers what edjr is to butt plugs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swirvenirvin 25 Posted May 26, 2007 Well enjoy being pissed with-in the year I still have the gateway so at least if one goes down will have the other Share this post Link to post Share on other sites