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Sh4x · 03-26-2010, 04:59 PM

Hey guys,

I'm buying a new laptop for my dad and I'm having a hard time figuring out exactly what brand/model I should go for so I was wondering if any of you could help me out find the best laptop to meet my dad's requirements...

Here's what he needs:

-Minimum screen size of 15", preferably 17", matte if possible
-DVD writer
-At least 3G of RAM
-A good CPU to be able to play HD videos
-Decent video card (not for gaming, but for Win7 and playing HD videos)
-HD of at least 250G
-Integrated Webcam with mic
-Integrated Wireless-N
-Neutral color (not red, etc..)
-HDMI connection
-Don't need good speakers

Basically, it's gonna be his PC to watch movies on a LCD TV and listen to music on his home stereo. I don't want to buy anything cheap that will break in the first year. He's not gonna move it very much so I don't care about battery life or it's weight.

He's looking to spend around 1500$ (between 1000 and 2000, ya know.. could be less too)

Also, if you know of any good review sites for laptops (ones that give you a list of the most popular laptops or the best laptops reviewed, etc...) I'd be interested.

Thanks!!

03-26-2010, 04:59 PM	#1
Sh4x Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Need help with buying a new laptop Hey guys, I'm buying a new laptop for my dad and I'm having a hard time figuring out exactly what brand/model I should go for so I was wondering if any of you could help me out find the best laptop to meet my dad's requirements... Here's what he needs: -Minimum screen size of 15", preferably 17", matte if possible -DVD writer -At least 3G of RAM -A good CPU to be able to play HD videos -Decent video card (not for gaming, but for Win7 and playing HD videos) -HD of at least 250G -Integrated Webcam with mic -Integrated Wireless-N -Neutral color (not red, etc..) -HDMI connection -Don't need good speakers Basically, it's gonna be his PC to watch movies on a LCD TV and listen to music on his home stereo. I don't want to buy anything cheap that will break in the first year. He's not gonna move it very much so I don't care about battery life or it's weight. He's looking to spend around 1500$ (between 1000 and 2000, ya know.. could be less too) Also, if you know of any good review sites for laptops (ones that give you a list of the most popular laptops or the best laptops reviewed, etc...) I'd be interested. Thanks!! Last edited by Sh4x; 03-26-2010 at 05:42 PM.