Okay so I’ve decided I’d like a cheapish (sub $1500) laptop for home use. All I’m really interested in is MS Office, web browsing, storing music and watching or burning the odd DVD. I’m not really into gaming so a super computer isn’t necessary.

I was hoping some of you tech savvy guys might be able to point me in the right direction so I can get the best value for my money. I am also not opposed to the idea of buying a 2nd hand or refurbished machine.

Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!

Toshiba are good - administrator mate runs 30 - 40 laptops and swears by them over the other brands so I bought one and havent had any probs.

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Dell XPS.

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Yea I think the cheapest XPS comes in at $1499. I've been looking at the most expensive one and buy the time I option it up it with Bluray and stuff comes in at like $4500

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XPS fo shizzle.

i got an M1530 and its bombed.

IBM Thinkpads are pretty solid. Most big companies use them. I've had 4 over the years.

Acer are good, reliable and cheap.

or as it has been said once already...

Mac (At $1500 you may need to look at refurbed on the www.apple.com/au site.)

xps, ive got 1330 and v happy with it. Specs wise youll get more than toshiba,ibm etc for a better price. 1550's have had a problem with grainy lcd's so you have to ask for a specific lcd make (think theres 2 different, samsung and the other I forget), check whirlpool forums plenty of writeups on it.

i've got Dell XPS also... great laptop.

stay away from Acer.

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