Advice Needed--laptop shopping

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Due to a fortunate mixup, I may soon be in the market for a new laptop computer. Do you have any recommendations? It has to be less than $1000, preferably $800. I was thinking of the Sony VAIO PCG-FR130, which I can get at the bestbuy website for $1150 - 250 rebates = $900. Is that a good computer, or are there any better ones I should get?

Thanks!
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I vote for a Dell Inspiron.Even the 'Lower end' models are still quite good and can be purchased for under 1k. Think P4 2+ghz and 256mb or more ram.
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Intel = bad!
AMD = good!

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plese everone no flame war over cpu's! IMO AMD is the way to go!
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
i bought my toshiba satellete 1905-s303 and it have been great, but dell does have a better deal on laptops.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I am using a dell latitude. i have bought from them in the past. customer service is top notch and no other can touch them for satisfaction! I just wish they would get away from Intel. Then I would buy from them again.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
again, like everyone else im gonna suggest dells, ive had not a single problem with my inspiron 7500 (aka the brick). Im an AMD user but i would have to say that intel makes better laptop chips
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Is there a store that sells Dells, or do I have to order off of their website? I'd really like to see the laptop before I buy it.
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
hmm dell do have a good sevice but read the return policy before buying it off site, since i have never seen it at stores.