tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730255230276910377.post6340189377090391876..comments2023-09-19T05:08:22.680-06:00Comments on Random Thoughts of a Mom: Wanted: Opinionated Computer JunkiesTasha Seegmillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11489911822054861132noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730255230276910377.post-35556647407948901782009-01-02T15:54:00.000-07:002009-01-02T15:54:00.000-07:00I did some quick shopping around, but you kept you...I did some quick shopping around, but you kept your wish list short so you'll still have to choose between three of my recommendations, all under $1000.<BR/><BR/>First is a <A HREF="http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3977888&CatId=2289" REL="nofollow">Toshiba</A> at $679. Only downside to this is a 15 inch screen.<BR/><BR/>Second is a <A HREF="http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3712768&CatId=3444" REL="nofollow">HP/Compaq</A> with a 17 inch screen, but open box. It's going for $449 with the new item for $899. Even with open box, it's still covered by warranty so you should be alright.<BR/><BR/>Third is a <A HREF="http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4006371&CatId=1902" REL="nofollow">Gateway</A> refurbished with a 15 inch screen for $599.<BR/><BR/>Each will still allow you to buy <A HREF="http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2765091&CatId=3772" REL="nofollow">Office 2007</A> for $129. Or there's always <A HREF="www.openoffice.org" REL="nofollow">OpenOffice</A> which is free.<BR/><BR/>All prices are with tigerdirect.com where I have had good luck with prices and support. I haven't had any problems with open box or refurbished products from them.James Swinefordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291789659684991610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730255230276910377.post-34274766412633871042009-01-01T16:14:00.000-07:002009-01-01T16:14:00.000-07:00I'm with Jeff. The two Toshiba laptops we've had ...I'm with Jeff. The two Toshiba laptops we've had have been great for the functions you are looking for. But then I know nothing about any other brands, so I don't know if my opinion counts for much. Recently I found consumersearch.com to be a good place for product reviews, along with amazon.com. Maybe they would be good sources for help with your decision.Harmonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18235827161802742810noreply@blogger.com