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| DATE | 2012-08-19 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir
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| SUBJECT | Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Installfest Cookout - laptop query
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On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 10:26:26AM -0700, Elfen Magix wrote:
> For ease of buying and looking over many kinds of laptops, I would recommend going to JR Music World to their Laptop section. They have many kinds by many makes including the ones you mentioned. They even have a discontinued section where you can get a good machine for under $300.
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> As for me, Its IBM/Leveno, Alienware, Toshiba, Compaq/HP, and MSi. I will only take a Dell if its given to me or under $50.
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> Staples is another good place but their selection is lacking (mostly Dells and HPs) and different store to store. Get a Staples store flyer and take it J&R and see who has the lower price and who will match it.
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Staples did an bait and switch on me last year and I crossed them off my
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> Data Vision (5th ave by 39th street, NYC) has many makes and models, bigger selection than J&R but you will be paying full price on them. They are negotiable though, and can go down on the price if you're good or you got a flyer for a lower price. Last time I was there they had the OQO - world's smallest laptop, but I doubt you would do GIMP on that. It sold for $799.
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> From: "adrba-at-nyct.net"
> To: hangout-at-mrbrklyn.com
> Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 9:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Installfest Cookout - laptop query
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> > Next Sunday we will have a last install feast at 1163 East 15th Street
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> One kindly relation of mine thinks I need a laptop. I have
> been looking at various used ones. Dell Latitude, Samsung Sens 329,
> Gateway W340 ?A, some others really cheap.
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> I will be using GIMP sometimes, would like to learn Tex/Latex.
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> I know, I have 2 half days to get one before the Installfest.
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