Laptop <$1500 June 2008 prices

drunkntigr · 24th May 2008, 12:59 PM

Hi guys,

Looked at MSY etc but I'm trying to find a HP family or business grade laptop or even an ASUS lappy that is below $1500 and comes with at least the following:

8400GS or above
Core 2 duo above 2gig
HDD above 160gb

14 inches preferred, 15.4 acceptable.

Anybody seen any around?

Quelch · 25th May 2008, 5:51 AM

Dick Smith have some interesting specials on occasionally

A specific computer only available at on or two Dick Smith stores so you may have to travel

Check on line every couple of days, sometimes the real bargains don't last long !

hobo-jo · 25th May 2008, 8:07 AM

http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...d.php?t=681408

Only 1.66Ghz and 120GB HDD, but you could probably upgrade these and keep within your budget.

bennyg · 26th May 2008, 12:46 AM

Dell Vostro 1500 maybe come in at your budget?

I got mine for $900 last december, sans warranty though

McbLt · 26th May 2008, 10:09 AM

dell vostro (their entry-level business range) 14" should come in at your price comfortably. Even the 13" Vostro 1310 should be good

yippy · 26th May 2008, 11:00 AM

Just bought one of these NEC Versa for $1266 awesome specs for the price
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveA...7&sku=31180224

NewKleer · 26th May 2008, 12:54 PM

dell 1310 $300 off until 29/5 - makes it $1099

T8100 cpu (c2d 2.1ghz 45nm 3mb cache)
3gb ram
160gb
8400m gs video
only 2kg (base model is, 8400 graphics probably makes it 2.1-2.2)

http://dellstore.dell.com.au/public/...d=638847&s=bsd

probably gonna get it for someone at work, with the 7200rpm hdd upgrade (+$59.40) and the 19" widescreen lcd with it for $99. amazing value

Joe91 · 26th May 2008, 3:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKleer

dell 1310 $300 off until 29/5 - makes it $1099
T8100 cpu (c2d 2.1ghz 45nm 3mb cache)
3gb ram
160gb
8400m gs video
only 2kg

My God. If only I had the money...

drunkntigr · 29th May 2008, 7:20 PM

the screen is so small but.

Decided not to get that, also missed out on the bluetooth mouse and bag (but no big deal).

Any other options?

I would assume dell would have a lot of other specials

NewKleer · 29th May 2008, 10:32 PM

yeh thats a more 'light' option.

theres dell vostro 1400/1510 (just see dell website - eg the hot deals page), they have screen upgrade options to 1440x900.

all the higher model dells seem to have at least 8400gs vid

24th May 2008, 12:59 PM	#1
drunkntigr Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MELB Posts: 1,297	Laptop <$1500 June 2008 prices Hi guys, Looked at MSY etc but I'm trying to find a HP family or business grade laptop or even an ASUS lappy that is below $1500 and comes with at least the following: 8400GS or above Core 2 duo above 2gig HDD above 160gb 14 inches preferred, 15.4 acceptable. Anybody seen any around?

25th May 2008, 5:51 AM	#2
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26th May 2008, 12:46 AM	#4
bennyg Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Oztraya Posts: 684	Dell Vostro 1500 maybe come in at your budget? I got mine for $900 last december, sans warranty though __________________ Successful traders: 3/3: Brax, Zubrick, nvidiaXP Value: $125 Pending:- Coming soon: Asus G51J-A1, i7 720qm, 4Gb DDR3-1066, GTX260M@500/1250/800, 15.6" 1080p, 80Gb SSD, 320Gb HDD Soon-to-be-old lappy: Dell Vostro 1500, T9300/3Gb DDR667/8600GT@550/1200/475/320Gb/15.4" UWXGA \| Older lappy, Dell Latitude D620, T7200/2GbDDR2-667/GMA950/60Gb/14.1"

26th May 2008, 12:54 PM	#7
NewKleer Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Blacktown, NSW Posts: 1,393	dell 1310 $300 off until 29/5 - makes it $1099 T8100 cpu (c2d 2.1ghz 45nm 3mb cache) 3gb ram 160gb 8400m gs video only 2kg (base model is, 8400 graphics probably makes it 2.1-2.2) http://dellstore.dell.com.au/public/...d=638847&s=bsd probably gonna get it for someone at work, with the 7200rpm hdd upgrade (+$59.40) and the 19" widescreen lcd with it for $99. amazing value __________________ E6850 (3.6ghz, 1.45v), GA-P35-DS3, 2x1GB DDR800, 2x500GB Samsung RAID0, Leadtek 9600GT, Antec 500W Neo HE Last edited by NewKleer; 26th May 2008 at 4:50 PM.

29th May 2008, 10:32 PM	#10
NewKleer Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Blacktown, NSW Posts: 1,393	yeh thats a more 'light' option. theres dell vostro 1400/1510 (just see dell website - eg the hot deals page), they have screen upgrade options to 1440x900. all the higher model dells seem to have at least 8400gs vid __________________ E6850 (3.6ghz, 1.45v), GA-P35-DS3, 2x1GB DDR800, 2x500GB Samsung RAID0, Leadtek 9600GT, Antec 500W Neo HE

25th May 2008, 8:07 AM	#3
hobo-jo Iron Trader Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Adelaide(5042) Words -> Posts: 4,888	http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...d.php?t=681408 Only 1.66Ghz and 120GB HDD, but you could probably upgrade these and keep within your budget.

26th May 2008, 10:09 AM	#5
McbLt Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Adelaide, SA 5000 Posts: 1,102	dell vostro (their entry-level business range) 14" should come in at your price comfortably. Even the 13" Vostro 1310 should be good

26th May 2008, 11:00 AM	#6
yippy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 323	Just bought one of these NEC Versa for $1266 awesome specs for the price http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveA...7&sku=31180224

29th May 2008, 7:20 PM	#9
drunkntigr Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MELB Posts: 1,297	the screen is so small but. Decided not to get that, also missed out on the bluetooth mouse and bag (but no big deal). Any other options? I would assume dell would have a lot of other specials