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_Chase_

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Is this a good deal if I can get it for $469? Any chance I can get a better 17" laptop for the same or better price?

Basically would be used for a general use laptop.
 

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It's a good deal. i5 8gb ram 1 tb hd.

Only thing I don't see is does it have a hmdi port? Or any other drives like a dvd/blue ray?

You may be able to get those options on a similar priced model
 
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_Chase_

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My budget is really under $500, the more under the better. It's for a fairly simple use. My wife needs a new work computer, but her computer work (insurance agent) is mostly web based. She just would like a 17" screen and for it not to be slow as a mf'er.

And I think the screen needs to be at least 1600x900.
 

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Just make sure you dox it to an offline adapter or it could catch on fire like those Samsungs. Not a lot people know that.
 
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Just make sure you dox it to an offline adapter or it could catch on fire like those Samsungs. Not a lot people know that.

What about the porn aspect though? No way to prevent overheating with all that high definition content out there...

4k is not the just the number of strokes required anymore
 
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Why not just spring for one of those fluoroethyldrine coolant systems? Totally negates the need for bifurcation.
 
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d2atTech

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agree guys. probably best to have the op use a condom while searching for pr0n. you know, to keep the computer virus free.
 

UKserialkiller

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agree guys. probably best to have the op use a condom while searching for pr0n. you know, to keep the computer virus free.

D2- You ever beat off to porn to your phone? Kinda awkward if you have a small screen android like me.


i've jacked off many times using my phone, but it isn't really masturbate-friendly. I kinda force it
 

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D2- You ever beat off to porn to your phone? Kinda awkward if you have a small screen android like me.


i've jacked off many times using my phone, but it isn't really masturbate-friendly. I kinda force it

linux + 24inch monitor my friend. you won't regret it. in other news, i'll be out in your neck of the woods in march. i'll send you an email to figure out when we should beer.
 

UKserialkiller

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linux + 24inch monitor my friend. you won't regret it. in other news, i'll be out in your neck of the woods in march. i'll send you an email to figure out when we should beer.
Dude, you always have the red carpet with me. Beers and dinner on me. Great thing about being a DINK (dual income no kids). No stress....
 
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D2- You ever beat off to porn to your phone? Kinda awkward if you have a small screen android like me.


i've jacked off many times using my phone, but it isn't really masturbate-friendly. I kinda force it

Jerking off mobily got me like..

 

wildcatwelder_rivals

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Is this a good deal if I can get it for $469? Any chance I can get a better 17" laptop for the same or better price?

Basically would be used for a general use laptop.
This is exactly the laptop I bought two weeks ago, and I'm not satisfied with it at all. Slow as **** on IE; a little faster on Chrome, but not much.

Seriously considering returning it this week.
 

_Chase_

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I ended up getting her this one for $550. Really preferred the SSD and 1080p to the 17 inch screen. It's very fast, which is all that was needed.
 

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This is exactly the laptop I bought two weeks ago, and I'm not satisfied with it at all. Slow as **** on IE; a little faster on Chrome, but not much.

Seriously considering returning it this week.
Both you and OP do yourselves a favor and opt for/upgrade to a SSD. Can't stand working on a PC without one any more.
 

LineSkiCat14

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Laptops with 17inch screens make no sense to me. It's counter intuitive. Anything larger than 15" just sits at my desk like it's a desktop.

You made the smarter choice.
 

wildcatwelder_rivals

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What's your budget? I would dissuade someone from purchasing Dell, but I don't know your pricerange.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA96K4T98122

ThinkPads are f***cking amazing, and this one is upgraded to Windows 7 instead on Winblows "I will track every keystroke you enter and submit it in a logistics report to Microsoft" 10.

ASUS also makes incredible products, I've used them myself for years.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834234174
I'm returning my crappy Dell, and the Asus Vivobook looks more like what I want. ( It has the solid state drive)