Laptop advice :-)

[Sheepbot]

Hi there. My friend is looking for the best laptop he can possibly get for about 5.5k. Any advice in this regard would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Conradl]

The Samsung R519 is very popular, and a very good notebook. Never though I would be recommending a Samsung over an HP

http://www.digitaladdiction.co.za/samsung-r519-ja01za-windows-7.html

 

[InTheCube]

The Samsung R519 is very popular, and a very good notebook. Never though I would be recommending a Samsung over an HP

http://www.digitaladdiction.co.za/samsung-r519-ja01za-windows-7.html

Yeah that sounds like a pretty good deal. Plus it comes pre-installed with Windows 7 Home Premium.

With the change, I'd get a [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Cordless-Laser-Mouse-Notebooks/dp/B000TKHBDK"]Logitech Cordless Nano Laser Notebook Mouse [/ame]to go with it. Definitely worth it!

 

[Geeves]

I just go this (HP G61-100SA) for home use - R5999 at HiFiCorp. Cheapest price online I could find R6,699
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...ry&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=4083814

 

[kayvee]

I'd steer clear of HP, their support locally sucks proverbial donkey doodahs.

I'd try and see if a core2duo processor version would fit the budget.

 

[InTheCube]

I just go this (HP G61-100SA) for home use - R5999 at HiFiCorp. Cheapest price online I could find R6,699
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...ry&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=4083814

Very nice. HDMI + ESATA + Webcam + 4GB RAM + 64 bit Windows 7. Is it a dual core?

 

[Geeves]

Very nice. HDMI + ESATA + Webcam + 4GB RAM + 64 bit Windows 7. Is it a dual core?

It is dual core - confirmed on packaging and on Intel spec sheet.

Running HP in the office as well, service to date has been fine with 24-48-hour turn-around.

 

[Sheepbot]

Thanks so much guys, will pass on the recommendations