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Jasmine Phelan

Practitioner I

Where can I find a durable laptop for under $750?

February 20, 2012 1:14 PM PST · Flag · 2 answers

My macbook was pretty good but the faceplate started peeling off around the keyboard and screen... not good for travel. Anything in this price range that will be a little more solid? (Non mac is fine)

Brandon R.

Novice II

HP Pavilion dv6 and dv6t Quad Edition series | HP® Official Store

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If you're interested in used, take a look at your local Craigslist. You can pick up an i5 HP Envy 14 for under $800. The Envy line is very solid, pretty powerful (dual-graphic cards; one for performance, one for battery). Nice metal body. For a new laptop, check out the HP DV6 series for mid-range power and good performance.

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thanks brandon... i hadn't thought about buying used but i guess that would be a possibility. this hp looks pretty nice!

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Bobby Alistair-Hicks

Specialist III

Dell Latitude E6420

Dell Latitude E6420 14" Notebook - Core i5 i5-2520M 2.50 GHz 469-0247 Rugged Notebooks read more...

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You could look into a Dell Latitude. These are known for being rather tough. Some even say they're "built like tanks" so that might reassure you. It's built for travel and taking a beating.
The specs are pretty good, and it should be great for general, low intensity use. Not a super high performance machine, but you shouldn't expect that anyways at this price point. Check out the link for performance specs.