Looking for a non-gaming laptop

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scoob19

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I know this isn't the most exciting topic ever, but I'm looking to pick up a non-gaming laptop for my girlfriend for christmas. She will mostly be using it for web browsing, maybe spreadsheets, word, etc...not exactly a power user. I haven't been laptop shopping in a long time so I'm not too sure what the good deals are.

I'd like to get a slightly larger screen size like 15.6" but I'd also like to keep the price around $300 or lower if that's even possible. I found this recertified one on newegg that looks decent, its out of stock now but expected back in soon.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220740

or here's a couple more:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834200194

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834200359

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834107081

Thoughts? or any other suggestions?

Thanks!!
 
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AMD's A8 series is worth checking out, too. All of these are Intel-based.
 
Battery isn't as important, but more is better i suppose.

CEpeep said:
AMD's A8 series is worth checking out, too. All of these are Intel-based.
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I basically just went to newegg and checked out what they had there for cheap, they seemed to be all intel-based. I have no preference and would look at anything.
 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834246232

...is one option I'd consider if I had to stay under $300, but then I've always been a huge fan of Thinkpads. I had, used, and loved a T61p (slightly different model) for years. However this is a re-certified unit and reading the Reviews it looks like some of them work better than others.

If you want something new then I'd have a look at AMD options, as you are usually able to get more for your money with AMD at low prices. Maybe something like this one? --oops wrong link, where'd it go?--http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung...lver/3558749.p?id=1218413771184&skuId=3558749
 
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ok thanks just looking for opinions. that refurbished thinkpad on newegg is actually out of stock with no ETA for being back in stock...and i was hoping to get a bigger screen than the 14.1" although the new slightly blemished one doesnt look too bad.

ok so if i had it narrowed down to 3 choices which one would you go with?

15.6" ASUS ($280): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3891137&SID=rewrite
15.4" Latitude ($290): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3891137&SID=rewrite
14.1" Thinkpad R400 ($335): http://www-304.ibm.com/shop/america...tegoryId=2576396&dualCurrId=73&catalogId=-840

The ASUS has a 320GB hdd where the other two have just 80GB

edit: or this doesn't look too bad new for $300
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung...lver/3558749.p?id=1218413771184&skuId=3558749
 
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