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What laptop should I get under $500?

February 22, 2012 3:12 PM PST  ·  Flag  ·  4 answers
I want something with power, hopefully enough for light gaming, but has to multitask for schoolwork. Size isnt really an issue, sturdiness is a must though.
James Hughes
  HP ProBook 4530s XU015UT
  
HP ProBook 4530s XU015UT
HP ProBook XU015UT 15.6" LED Notebook - Core i3 i3-2310M 2.10 GHz XU015UT#ABA Laptops & Notebooks read more...
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I think this is one of the best you can get for around $500. Gaming won't be great, but it's pretty solid all around.
Specs highlights:
Intel i3-2310M 2.10GHz processor
4GB of DDR3 memory
320GB 7200 rpm hard drive
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Zenith Quinn
  Acer AS7750-6423
  
I had this in my first year in college, and I used it a lot for gaming. Still have it, and it works perfect. Really recommend it. :)
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Roberto Napolitano
  Samsung Series 3 NP300V5A-A0EUS
  
Samsung Series 3 NP300V5A-A0EUS
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awesome laptop.
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Danny R.
  
I'm using an Hp pavillion dm4 and it does all right, Can play TF2 and Garrys Mod, Also great for the web and multi tasking without hardly any hiccups
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  1 points posted by Xiavan rsingh
hm, seems like theres a bunch of diff dm4 laptops, can you be more specific?
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  1 points posted by Danny R.
I just checked it out
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051OLPT0
It's more expensive now than when i bought it. I bought it through my local costco too



Voting Summary
1. Acer AS7750-6423 40%
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2. HP ProBook 4530s XU015UT 40%
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3. Samsung Series 3 NP300V5A-A0EUS 20%
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