Become my friend and win stuff!

^win

Ipad = very large ipod that has zero new features.

 

To JonX:

And your point is? Well I see your point.
But it's out in one month. And well it's more information for him I guess. Information is the key you know. And I just want to make sure he gets every little bit to make his decision. And the one month only really matters if he has to have the computer right now. If he get it in a month or more time from now then it makes no difference.

To Seradin:

Shutup. I didn't rubbish any of the other options. So do not rubbish mine. And let the original poster make his mind up. Really I think you're one of the best people who frequent this forum. Don't go and ruin this awesome image you have here please. We're trying to help him without our own personal bias.

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Your post quoted just in case it is edited at a later date.

 

In case it's edited at a later date?... lol.

Just in case, I guess.

Honestly, Marine, I don't think you're going to be happy with a Netbook. They just don't run anything very well and they're not even that much of a bargain. Stay away from anything with an Intel Atom processor. Those are meant for phones but somehow jerry-rigged as CPUs for low end laptops.

 

I should so be really evil here and say I want the key after all.

Dunno any specifics, but there was a netbook, I believe, at **** Smith which boasted an eight hour battery life. From memory the cost would definitely exceed the limit you've set, but that was merely the marked price. Dump a whole lot of other stuff in there, like a lifetime's supply of soon-to-be-outdated USB's or anything else you need and it could potentially become reasonable. Not to mention you'd have a lappy that could endure the longest of uni days. Other specs were terrible of course, but there's no need to worry about them.

EDIT: Oh, c'mon. It's a respected name brand.

 

I suggest you do not buy a netbook. My friend has a netbook from dell and he cant even play flash games on them.

There is couple resources for you to use when buying a laptop:
There's a site called shopbot.com/au that helps you compare prices so when you find the laptop of choice you can search it and find where the lowest price!!
Also, if the company you are buying from allows you to price match then you can send them the link and price match lowest price!!

Here I found a laptop that may suit you:
http://www.penta.com.au/template.php?seqid=58591


MEMORY : 3GB (0 Slot Available)
TFT DISPLAY : 15.6" HD WXGA LED Glossy
and etc
(Edit: Lenovo's are usually reliable and good for work)
In exchange for a bit of extra weight, you get great specifications, instead of those low performance notebooks.
I hope this help assuming you live in Australia since you are using AUD and most of these other sites will punish you hard for shipping if they even ship to your area.


Edit: Some new ones
http://www.crazysales.com.au/compaq-610-cq610-ve908pa-15-6-notebook-laptop-bonus-laptop-bag_p7519.html#desc
Lots of stuff here: http://laptop.com.au/
But,http://laptop.com.au/product_info.php/products_id/816?osCsid=e32a877ab58bd3e2a7a773afd57fe7e4
This one fits your description most
Best of luck!!

 

I agree 100%. Well said JonX. Netbooks have their place in the world. But today's netbook is tomorrow's electronic waste on the scrap heap. Sadly it's true, netbooks do not have that long useful lifespans. So if the original poster can put off buying a computer for a while and save up a little more cash. And get a better notebook computer that can really fit his needs. I think that's the way to go. Sure it's a little more money. But it's a computer with a much longer useful lifespan and can do much more things for you.

So if you can find a better notebook computer in your price range sure go for it . But if you can not, don't hesitate to use the pen and paper at university to take notes for a month or two till you can save up for something you wlll be happy with. And in the long run I'm sure you'll feel better knowing you got what you really wanted and not any old thing just cause you can have it right now.

And yes I was at a Qld university for a while and only used pen and paper to note take. It's annoying at times but it's certainly doable.

 

http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/au/en/ho/WF05a/321957-321957-3329744-64354-64354-4074275.html

its over your limit..but meh.

 

Hey man. I did post some sugestions to you yesterday but the post has gone =( (dont know why)

I will try to find something interesting today!

See ya!

Hey there man. Check this out:

http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?SKU=31010749

The best price for this, that i found on web. Its slight above your price though.

Here are some info about it:

http://www.dealgiant.co.uk/acer-asp...review-intel-core-i3-330m-laptop-deals-specs/

Please, if you already bought something, post here! =D

If you answer my questions one the previous posts it would help a lot!

See you!

 

Sorry guys i've been sick for the last day or two so couldn't be bothered to read over everything (This is harder than i thought) the deadline will be GOOD FRIDAY....IN AUSTRALIA :O.

If none of you can come up with something i will run a plan B competition only involving people who have suggested something in this thread!

Btw that Ipad picture you linked actually made me laugh out loud

 

Agreed that ipad is lough out loud funny. But it'll sell millions to the all the fanboys.

And good luck and hope you have found a useful notebook here in this topic. .

 

Mac/Apple fanboys crack me up.

 

I hope you get something good!

See you!

 

Hey man,
Yes I did make an account just to post in this thread . I'm aussie and recently benefitted from this deal at Apple http://store.apple.com/au/browse/campaigns/back_to_school?cid=AOS-BTSFY10-dotcomau-AppleHomepage

In fact my mum told them I was at uni (which is true) and got the mac book and ipod touch for herself, don't tell anyone

I've been using it this weekend while I'm at home and it is very cool. Slick and easy to use, and of course theres no games to keep you distracted . I've never been a fan of mac but this has changed my mind. Of course if you're in need of a fancy new ipod its even more incentive.

Up to you of course, hope this was helpful!

 

Found a few more on my spare time.
I still like the options from my previous post on your thread, but here are some Australia based sites, so buying "might" be a little more convenient.

Asus PRO50GL AP211C
http://www.getprice.com.au/Asus-PRO50GL-AP211C-Laptop.htm#
CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core T3400 2.2GHz
Display: 15.4" WXGA
Video Card: Intel GMA Shared VGA
Network: 802.11b/g, 10/100 LAN, Bluetooth
Optical Disc Drive: DVD S-Multi
Webcam: 1.3MP
Storage: 250GB HDD 5400RPM
Memory: 2GB DDR2 800MHz
Operating System: Vista Premium
Battery: 6-cell.
Weight: Could not find weight on any site. But looked at some pictures, looks very thin and not too heavy.

HP 2533T FF573AA
http://www.getprice.com.au/HP-2533T-FF573AA-Laptop.htm
Starting weight of only 1.36kg
Genuine Windows XP Embedded
Integrated wireless LAN
1GB Flash module
1GB DDR2 SDRAM
VIA C7-M ULV Processor
Weight: 1.36x

EDIT: Added more, a bit over the budget (not too much) and a bit more in weight, but worth a look at.

MSI 16in Laptop Intel T4200
http://www.dealsdirect.com.au/p/msi-cr600-071au-16-laptop-intel-t4200-2-0g-2gb-ram-320g/
Weight: 2.48kg (slightly over what you wanted

Acer EX5635-652G32Mn 15'' Notebook
http://www.dealsdirect.com.au/p/acer-ex5635-652g32mn-15-notebook-win7-hp-t6570-2gb-320gb-hdd/
weight: 2.5kg, slightly over what you wanted.

Toshiba Satellite Pro NB200 laptop/notebook
http://laptop.com.au/product_info.php/products_id/816?osCsid=2b0cc627953f4531d23f123bdb124510
Weight: 2kg

 

Relax Hodl pu, beta's almost over

 

nevah!

Besides, dude needs a laptop

 

Ok . My last entry man =D

http://www.cworld.com.au/product_info.php?ID=170299

See ya!

 

Well, it seens that yesterday Blizz sent another invite wave to opt-ins. I dont know why, but im sooooo unluck AGAIN! At least, as DeckardLee said, the beta will be over soon!

But 3/4 months seen too long when on the internet, everybody seens to be playing.

 

i got a BETA key from bizzard

 

=D
Luck U

Congrats man! HF