^ The Blu-Ray is worthless without a screen that will display 1080p resolution. It is only useful if you use the laptop like a Blu-Ray player and output the signal to a television with 1080p capability. So that is a bit of snake oil from Lenovo.

Most users are not particularly demanding when it comes to overall processor speed, multitasking, etc. But most people balk at a less than average screen.

I think you can do better.

 

True. Dammit. Search continues...thx Dana

 

You know, that resolution isn't terrible. But coupled with the Blu-Ray makes it look deceptive.

A 17" display should really be 1900 x 1200.

Look for a smaller display with 1600 x 900 without the worthless Blu-Ray and you will have a pretty nice unit.

 

How about this one? I like HP for user-friendly, bullet proof laptops.

HP Pavilion dv6 and dv6t Select Edition series | HP® Official Store

 

Not bad. Looks good to me. So a good buy in your opinion?

(BTW, if you haven't already seen it....get your act together man!
https://teamspeed.com/forums/off-topic-lounge/28936-funny-picture-thread-329.html#post1062768)

 

^ I think that it has a nice mix of options. The brand is secondary.

That mugshot is classic!!

 

Brand doesn't concern me. Think I'll pull the trigger on that one soon. Thanks D-man. Nice avatar BTW

 

i bought a lenovo e420 for $500. it's got a i5 processor which runs cooler than the older intel processors. 4gb of ram was good enough for me and i can upgrade later. it's a 14" screen so it's still portable. shop at amazon. they have better deal and no tax.

toshiba also makes good laptops.

i'd stay away from acer, asus, dell, hp for reliability reasons.

 

www.woot.com today

Looks like a good laptop

 

Checking this thread out as I need a pc laptop to run Quickbooks. Nothing more than that.