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iCrisis
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Hi, I'm buying a laptop from Craigslist, and I need a review, here's the AD:
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Hi there,
I have a HP pavilion dv2000 laptop for sale that looks almost brand new.
Below are the specifications:
Processor - Intel core duo T2450, 2.0GHZ
RAM - 1GB
HARD drive - 150GB
This laptop was bought in april 2007 and is still under 2 years warranty from Best Buy. Let me know if you are interested and we cam meet at place nearby you.
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I'm paying $500
He says that it has 2 batteries that last 7-8 Hours.
I plan to expand to 4gb of ram.
Am I getting a good price?
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Hm, well, i wouldn't buy a laptop with less than 2GB RAM, but if you're gonna expand it, i do think it's a good deal.. (Especially for the 2 batteries, didn't even know computers could do that.)
You don't need a lot of memory, i suppose?
if you're gonna play games, you'll need more than 150GB
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| Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:45 am Post subject: |
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| I would say the the price is about right. Although I'm not a big fan of laptops, and upgrading RAM on a laptop is harder than a desktop
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| Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:52 am Post subject: |
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| The processors decent though, for a laptop? (I don't know much about laptop processors)
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Im not sure its pretty expensive for second hand since laptops have a tendancy to crap out after a few years
Considering the only decent part of the laptop is the processor.
with 1gb of ram and most likely integrated graphics aswell as a small hdd your not really getting much for $500
Also the batteries, ask more about that because he could just mean he has 2 batteries, which run about 3-4 hours each which isnt very good.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:55 am Post subject: |
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If it is second handed, its expensive
If it is brand new, its an ok price
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| cheesecan wrote: | Im not sure its pretty expensive for second hand
Considering the only decent part of the laptop is the processor.
with 1gb of ram and most likely integrated graphics aswell as a small hdd your not really getting much for $500
Also the batteries, ask more about that because he could just mean he has 2 batteries, which run about 3-4 hours each which isnt very good. |
I believe the graphics are integrated, but this laptop wouldn't be used for gaming. (I have a brand new custom built computer at home, I'm only buying this cause I got some extra money for Christmas.
| UltimateDestiny wrote: | If it is second handed, its expensive
If it is brand new, its an ok price |
It's second hand, but it has a 2 year warranty.
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| UltimateDestiny wrote: | If it is second handed, its expensive
If it is brand new, its an ok price |
Ok i suppose i had the wrong idea, it looks like quite a good laptop for work and slightly intensive stuff like photoshop maybe
I also have a gaming pc at home so i bought a ultraportable since its great for travelling and i hate laptops overheating and being heavy.
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| cheesecan wrote: | | UltimateDestiny wrote: | If it is second handed, its expensive
If it is brand new, its an ok price |
Ok i suppose i had the wrong idea, it looks like quite a good laptop for work and slightly intensive stuff like photoshop maybe
I also have a gaming pc at home so i bought a ultraportable since its great for travelling and i hate laptops overheating and being heavy. |
The laptop itself is ok if you add some ram to it. It wouldnt be ok for gaming i think, because it probably has an onboard GPU
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| UltimateDestiny wrote: | | cheesecan wrote: | | UltimateDestiny wrote: | If it is second handed, its expensive
If it is brand new, its an ok price |
Ok i suppose i had the wrong idea, it looks like quite a good laptop for work and slightly intensive stuff like photoshop maybe
I also have a gaming pc at home so i bought a ultraportable since its great for travelling and i hate laptops overheating and being heavy. |
The laptop itself is ok if you add some ram to it. It wouldnt be ok for gaming i think, because it probably has an onboard GPU |
It wouldn't be used for gaming. I'm probably throwing ubuntu onto it and using it for adobe PS/DW and C++.
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| iCrisis wrote: | | using it for adobe PS/DW and C++. |
Can ubuntu run C++?
What language is Ubuntu made from?
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| bioshocked wrote: | | iCrisis wrote: | | using it for adobe PS/DW and C++. |
Can ubuntu run C++?
What language is Ubuntu made from? |
I'm talking about a C++ compiler, so I can use it to learn the language. And I believe bloodsheds dev c++ works fine.
http://appdb.winehq.org/screenshots.php?iAppId=1178&iVersionId=5960
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seems expensive for a 20 month old laptop...
I wouldn't buy it.
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| iCrisis wrote: | | cheesecan wrote: | Im not sure its pretty expensive for second hand
Considering the only decent part of the laptop is the processor.
with 1gb of ram and most likely integrated graphics aswell as a small hdd your not really getting much for $500
Also the batteries, ask more about that because he could just mean he has 2 batteries, which run about 3-4 hours each which isnt very good. |
I believe the graphics are integrated, but this laptop wouldn't be used for gaming. (I have a brand new custom built computer at home, I'm only buying this cause I got some extra money for Christmas.
| UltimateDestiny wrote: | If it is second handed, its expensive
If it is brand new, its an ok price |
It's second hand, but it has a 2 year warranty. |
if you have extra money, you should spend it on something fun like a bike.
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| Konata Izumi wrote: | | iCrisis wrote: | | cheesecan wrote: | Im not sure its pretty expensive for second hand
Considering the only decent part of the laptop is the processor.
with 1gb of ram and most likely integrated graphics aswell as a small hdd your not really getting much for $500
Also the batteries, ask more about that because he could just mean he has 2 batteries, which run about 3-4 hours each which isnt very good. |
I believe the graphics are integrated, but this laptop wouldn't be used for gaming. (I have a brand new custom built computer at home, I'm only buying this cause I got some extra money for Christmas.
| UltimateDestiny wrote: | If it is second handed, its expensive
If it is brand new, its an ok price |
It's second hand, but it has a 2 year warranty. |
if you have extra money, you should spend it on something fun like a bike. |
Hes not here to hear your extra suggestions on what to buy with that extra money
Laptop seems good but I would probably buy a new one as they are way better
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