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I may be in the market for a new computer sooner than I would like. What do we think of this? -- (link)

Posted by Reagen (aka Reagen) Oct 15 '08, 13:22

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http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10112305&catid=25254 (www.bestbuy.ca)

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I don't get why the trackpad is on the left side... If I use my right hand, it seems like it's have to twist my hand even more -- nm - Guigue Oct 15, 13:36 2
- that is a little odd. -- nm - Reagen Oct 15, 13:38 1
  - it's basically the same one I got last december (but more memory, etc.). I've been quite happy with it. The pad is to the left because ... - zork Oct 15, 13:54
You want a laptop? I'd agree with the choice of a HP. The only thing I don't like about them is the on switch. - Mop Oct 15, 13:28 5
- Yes. I'm trying to wean myself out of being hooked to a desk. - Reagen Oct 15, 13:30 4
  - HP will allow some customization on their site, but not to the degree of Dell. You may be looking for too much if you want a desktop replacement, tho. - Mop Oct 15, 13:34 3
    - I take your point, but I like as large a screen as is possible. - Reagen Oct 15, 13:38 2
      - this is the reason why I won't give up the desktop. Too tiring to hunch over the little screen. -- nm - loosilu Oct 15, 13:39 1
        
        .. get a taller desk? -- nm - colin Oct 15, 13:47
It's not a Mac - ty97 Oct 15, 13:25 8
- Which makes it affordable -- nm - oblique, new and shiny Oct 15, 13:26 7
  - only $100 less than a Mac. -- nm - ty97 Oct 15, 13:28 3
    - HP: Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM, 320GB Apple: Core 2 Duo, 2GB RAM, 160GB - oblique, new and shiny Oct 15, 13:31 2
      - Sorry, misread, the apple is 1GB and 120GB for $999 -- nm - oblique, new and shiny Oct 15, 13:34
      - Option B please! -- nm - ty97 Oct 15, 13:32
  - and useable. -- nm - Reagen Oct 15, 13:27 2
    - and less obnoxious. -- nm - loosilu Oct 15, 13:31
    - Seems like a good price compared to an equivalent Dell offering -- nm - oblique, new and shiny Oct 15, 13:28

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