<p>Unfortunately I can't get a macbook because it's too expensive. My mom told me I can only get a laptop that isn't over $600. However, I want to be able to play games and multitasks and all that good stuff. </p>
<p>What do you recommend I buy?</p>
<p>You can't get a laptop for gaming (unless we're talking minesweeper) under $600. You can, however, build your own desktop that will be suitable for some of the more dated games for under $600.</p>
<p>a macbook is horrible for most gaming anyway! it uses integrated graphics.</p>
<p>Actually for laptops around your price limit there isn't much choice except settle for integrated graphics. </p>
<p>This one is about $680 after rebate, I think 2GB ram is good for multitasking and 250 GB is good for a laptop. however it's a compaq, some people have had bad experiences with that company, I don't know how important that is to you, but I like the specs of this one.</p>
<p>those sub-$600 laptops are not that bad when it comes to multitasking. The gaming thing, that's a different story. Those might not be good enough for you if you're an avid gamer.</p>
<p>You can't get a sub-$600 that will play any of the recent games at good speeds. But you can play older games just fine, or you could build a desktop, as olgita said, and you would be fine.</p>
<p>Buy one of the cheaper HP Pavilion's with a simple configuration. Intel, please, AMD is just frowned upon by gamers. Besides, NVIDIA > ATI. With a simple config, you could probably get a decent one for about $650 or so.</p>
<p>Compaq Presario isn't that good for gaming, IMO. Then again, the one I have is a 2003 model. Multitasking, it works wonders. If you REALLY need to go cheap, go Compaq. Otherwise, try an HP.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone for the suggestions!</p>
<p>this: </p>
<p>Buy</a> an HP Pavilion dv5z series notebook PC from HP</p>
<p>comes with a monster hd 3200.
it's integrated but its about equivalent to an 8400 gs, for a cheap price.</p>
<p>dont waste 100 bucks upgrading to a 3450.little difference</p>
<p>only thing i dont like about this laptop is that the touchpad is horrible for people with oily hands.</p>
<p>heres a review:
HP</a> Pavilion dv5z Review - Notebook Forums and Laptop Discussion</p>
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Intel, please, AMD is just frowned upon by gamers.
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<p>..no it's not. Intel just makes processors that perform a little better. that doesn't change the fact that you get more for your money with an AMD.</p>
<p>What do you guys think about this laptop? </p>
<p>Dell Inspiron 1525
15.4" HD Widescreen Display
Intell Celeron 550 Processor
2 GB Memory and 120 GB Hard Drive
Includes Windows XP Home (I thought this OS wasn't being distributed anymore...)
6 Cell Battery and Dell Wi-Fi Catcher
Price: $649.00</p>
<p>Inspiron is trash...but you don't have much choice for your price range. i'm also not sure a single-core celeron is good enough for what you want to do.</p>
<p>The HP Pavilion dv5z series is a much better deal for $649 you get a dual core processor, Vista, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB hard drive</p>
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Includes Windows XP Home (I thought this OS wasn't being distributed anymore...)
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<p>at first I was going to say that be wary of XP because Microsoft might stop support soon. But after looking around in the web, it seems that Microsoft will support XP until 2014. The article says the next OS after Vista, Windows 7, will be available in 2010. </p>
<p>Yeah, I think I'll stick with the HP Pavilion dv5z. Thanks guys!</p>
<p>you're welcome.</p>
<p>i try :p</p>
<p>Gateway T-6836 (14.1", 250 GB HD, 4 GB Ram, Win Vista 64 bit, Intel X3100) is the BEST budget laptop.. no questions asked.. You can find it at Best Buy for only $650</p>
<p>IBM is very good,I think</p>
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IBM is very good,I think
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I'm pretty sure IBM doesn't make laptops any more</p>
<p>IBM still makes laptops. They are kind of ugly imo, but good from what I've heard.
Lenovo</a> - Products</p>
<p>IBM doesn't make them; they sold their PC division a while back now Lenovo makes them. They are essentially the same as when IBM made them. They are of high quality while admittedly kind of ugly. I have one and am very happy with it.</p>