The latest Laptop buying advice discussions. http://forums.cnet.com/ http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/cobd/cnet/cnet_88x31.gif http://forums.cnet.com/ 31 88 CNET.com CNET http://www.cnet.com The laptop I am currently using is 5 years old and I really need a new one. I will basically do programming. I am lookin ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-593589.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-593589.html 2013-05-23 16:06:59.245 PDT44 23 May 2013 16:06:59 PDT Hi,<br><br>I am looking to buy a budget high performance laptop - my purpose is to use high end business software, litt ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-593539.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-593539.html 2013-05-23 09:56:20.000 PDT44 23 May 2013 09:56:20 PDT <b>Question:<br><br>Google Chromebooks vs. traditional laptops? What's the difference?</b><br><br>Please excuse my ignor ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-589737.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-589737.html 2013-05-22 21:56:05.000 PDT44 22 May 2013 21:56:05 PDT I'm a high school student who does a lot of computer work and I need a new laptop. I'd use it mostly for digital art/Pho ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-593133.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-593133.html 2013-05-20 18:55:31.000 PDT44 20 May 2013 18:55:31 PDT I'm looking for the best computer to get with a budget of 400$.<br><br>I planning on using this laptop for watching movi ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-593069.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-593069.html 2013-05-17 23:02:05.000 PDT44 17 May 2013 23:02:05 PDT I'm going to college for engineering soon and I have a few questions about what kind of laptop I should get. I've been l ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-593012.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-593012.html 2013-05-16 14:45:45.000 PDT44 16 May 2013 14:45:45 PDT Hi, I'm looking for some help in deciding between these two lap tops; or if you guys have any suggestions.<br><br>ASUS V ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592952.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592952.html 2013-05-15 21:23:57.000 PDT44 15 May 2013 21:23:57 PDT hi, i'm studying architecture and i use alot of different programs that require a high performance pc. i also like playi ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592923.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592923.html 2013-05-15 08:27:00.000 PDT44 15 May 2013 08:27:00 PDT I have a Dv6 laptop which had a decent AMD quad core processor and integrated graphics in it. Its 3 years old and I know ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592741.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592741.html 2013-05-14 07:55:15.000 PDT44 14 May 2013 07:55:15 PDT Hello everyone,<br><br>I am searching for a laptop for college and have narrowed it down to these two. <br><br>I really ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592731.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592731.html 2013-05-12 08:33:36.000 PDT44 12 May 2013 08:33:36 PDT Hi <br><br>I am starting graduate school next semester (Chemistry) and looking for new laptop/ultra-book with touch scre ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592564.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592564.html 2013-05-10 04:42:28.000 PDT44 10 May 2013 04:42:28 PDT I'm a graphic design student and I'm need of buying a new laptop where I can use Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign and ot ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592596.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592596.html 2013-05-09 19:58:23.000 PDT44 09 May 2013 19:58:23 PDT Hey all! I'm looking for a portable word processor or a cheap (new) laptop. I have all of the hardware/software I need i ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592513.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592513.html 2013-05-08 17:11:28.000 PDT44 08 May 2013 17:11:28 PDT Hello, this is my first post. I'm hearing impaired and wear Widex hearing aids which comes with something called M-Dex w ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592528.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592528.html 2013-05-08 17:08:56.000 PDT44 08 May 2013 17:08:56 PDT Hello everyone,<br><br>So I will be attending college in the fall of 2013 and I have been searching around for laptops. ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592447.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592447.html 2013-05-07 19:48:02.000 PDT44 07 May 2013 19:48:02 PDT Hi,<br><br>I'm looking a laptop with the following features:<br><br>1. Windows 8 (preferably touch)<br>2. VT-x support i ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592400.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592400.html 2013-05-07 19:44:36.000 PDT44 07 May 2013 19:44:36 PDT Hi<br><br>Im not really the best at working out what makes a good laptop so i was hoping you'd be able to help.<br><br>I ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592416.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592416.html 2013-05-07 13:15:05.000 PDT44 07 May 2013 13:15:05 PDT <b>Is a convertible laptop something you would consider buying?</b> (Examples of convertible laptops: <br><a href="http: ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592178.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592178.html 2013-05-05 10:40:20.000 PDT44 05 May 2013 10:40:20 PDT I am thinking of a laptop for Intensive LATEST GAMING, video and photo editing, a little of programming and everything e ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592100.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592100.html 2013-05-03 06:23:26.000 PDT44 03 May 2013 06:23:26 PDT I currently use a small ASUS netbook running Win7 Starter, which I really push to its limits. I am now starting to look ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592090.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-592090.html 2013-05-02 08:02:17.000 PDT44 02 May 2013 08:02:17 PDT Alright, so I've raised my budget (around 800-900$) and have some features I know I want:<br>CD/DVD drive<br>webcam<br>H ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591877.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591877.html 2013-04-30 11:52:11.000 PDT44 30 Apr 2013 11:52:11 PDT Hello,<br> I'm looking to buy a new laptop, to replace my ageing PC. I have $1,000 to work with, though I imagine that ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-589880.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-589880.html 2013-04-29 09:38:39.000 PDT44 29 Apr 2013 09:38:39 PDT Hello, guys!! Well first of all I may have some grammar troubles 'cause english is not my mother language, sorry for tha ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591864.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591864.html 2013-04-29 06:17:08.000 PDT44 29 Apr 2013 06:17:08 PDT I am looking for a Windows 8 touchscreen laptop that I will use for Minecraft and possible starcraft and guild wars. I a ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591825.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591825.html 2013-04-29 06:13:07.000 PDT44 29 Apr 2013 06:13:07 PDT Do you know which model I should get? Here are my needs:<br>Laptop/tablet hybrid, 10 to 14 inches<br>Good sized, comfo ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591768.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591768.html 2013-04-27 22:10:46.000 PDT44 27 Apr 2013 22:10:46 PDT hey. so im going to college this January for architecture program and im planning to buy a laptop for my school. but im ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-576988.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-576988.html 2013-04-26 20:00:02.000 PDT44 26 Apr 2013 20:00:02 PDT Hiya, <br>I had an HP computer and both the hinges broke. I did not drop it or do anything but it had a rotten design ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591545.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591545.html 2013-04-24 08:31:34.000 PDT44 24 Apr 2013 08:31:34 PDT There are plenty of 11.6&quot; touchscreen ultrabooks out there - e.g. Asus UX21A, or Acer S7-191.<br><br>But as far as ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-588903.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-588903.html 2013-04-24 08:29:40.000 PDT44 24 Apr 2013 08:29:40 PDT Hi all,<br><br>I have a main laptop HP ENVY 15 but its too heavy for me to bring it everyday to work/school.<br>I need a ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591389.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591389.html 2013-04-23 04:24:04.000 PDT44 23 Apr 2013 04:24:04 PDT My brother is asking for an Asus Vivobook x202e for his birthday. More than anything he will be playing minecraft and wi ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591336.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591336.html 2013-04-21 17:23:00.000 PDT44 21 Apr 2013 17:23:00 PDT Ok, first off, I am obviously looking to buy a laptop for mainly 1080p video editing without too many hiccups and surfi ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591332.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591332.html 2013-04-21 07:27:07.000 PDT44 21 Apr 2013 07:27:07 PDT I need to buy a new laptop after my last one died of motherboard failure. I want one with good speakers and at least 500 ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591250.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591250.html 2013-04-19 15:43:30.000 PDT44 19 Apr 2013 15:43:30 PDT I need a laptop for writing and editing - is the Lenovo Carbon x1's hard drive (128) big enough to handle word office 20 ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591181.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591181.html 2013-04-19 11:33:45.000 PDT44 19 Apr 2013 11:33:45 PDT I was a fan of thinkpad, as its quality was great, and I trust it. I used a lot of Lenovo Thinkpad products, and everyth ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591203.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591203.html 2013-04-19 05:31:11.000 PDT44 19 Apr 2013 05:31:11 PDT Hi forum,<br><br>I am a site engineer in Africa so have a rather odd set of requirements for my new laptop, any help wou ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590953.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590953.html 2013-04-17 15:39:04.000 PDT44 17 Apr 2013 15:39:04 PDT New Laptop just arrived from Dell, actually a refurb/scratch/dent. I am wondering if there is some sort of checklist I s ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591087.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-591087.html 2013-04-17 08:17:21.000 PDT44 17 Apr 2013 08:17:21 PDT <b>Do you see yourself buying a Google Chrome OS-based laptop in the near future?</b><br><br>-- Yes. (Would this be your ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590728.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590728.html 2013-04-17 08:11:14.000 PDT44 17 Apr 2013 08:11:14 PDT Hi, I was wondering if anybody had some laptop suggestions for me. I want to spend somewhere in the 425-500 range. I usu ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590985.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590985.html 2013-04-15 13:13:07.000 PDT44 15 Apr 2013 13:13:07 PDT Hallo,<br><br>I'd be very grateful if someone could suggest a laptop for me. I'm a freelance writer and researcher. The ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590957.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590957.html 2013-04-15 09:38:23.000 PDT44 15 Apr 2013 09:38:23 PDT Hi all,<br><br>Pls. recommend a laptop model, which has: <br><br>1) Screen Size - Not more than 14 inches, and <br>2) C ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590956.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590956.html 2013-04-15 09:35:28.000 PDT44 15 Apr 2013 09:35:28 PDT Hi,<br>It's my first time writing in a computer forum, since I really don't understand much of all of this! I am an arch ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590938.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590938.html 2013-04-15 09:33:27.000 PDT44 15 Apr 2013 09:33:27 PDT What is your budget?<br>Under $700<br><br>What country will you be buying this in?<br>United States<br><br>What size not ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590910.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590910.html 2013-04-14 18:52:31.000 PDT44 14 Apr 2013 18:52:31 PDT Vizio is fairly new to the laptop market but got a high rating from Consumer Reports--just below Apple. Vizio just came ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590624.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590624.html 2013-04-12 19:43:41.000 PDT44 12 Apr 2013 19:43:41 PDT Was looking for a new laptop and decided on Dell Inspiron 17R Special Edition. Found what I think is a pretty good deal ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590700.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590700.html 2013-04-11 21:11:16.000 PDT44 11 Apr 2013 21:11:16 PDT Dan Akerman may have been writing to me in CNET's Buying Advice &quot;Three rules for buying a laptop,&quot; when he cla ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590251.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590251.html 2013-04-11 06:44:13.000 PDT44 11 Apr 2013 06:44:13 PDT Can anyone tell me of laptops with these specs:<br><b>Processor</b>: Intel Core i5 or better<br><b>OS</b>: Windows (7 or ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590359.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590359.html 2013-04-09 19:18:15.000 PDT44 09 Apr 2013 19:18:15 PDT Hi, I will be starting college soon so i need to get a laptop. I plan on getting rid of my current current computer, and ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590448.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590448.html 2013-04-08 17:33:26.000 PDT44 08 Apr 2013 17:33:26 PDT Hi there, I've been laptop searching recently but I can't seem to find a laptop with everything I am looking for. Does a ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590037.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590037.html 2013-04-08 06:08:36.000 PDT44 08 Apr 2013 06:08:36 PDT So, after over 3 years of frustration with my current laptop always overheating despite having two fan replacements and ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590317.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-590317.html 2013-04-06 17:54:03.000 PDT44 06 Apr 2013 17:54:03 PDT The options are:<br>Lenovo Ideapad y500 (gt 650m sli)<br>Asus g75vx (gtx 670mx)<br>Sager NP9150 (gtx 670mx, gtx 675m, gt ... http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-589881.html http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19680_102-589881.html 2013-04-05 06:14:35.000 PDT44 05 Apr 2013 06:14:35 PDT