Where would you buy a laptop now?

[lindysalsagal]

Mine won't load security updates or win 11. Damn. I've owned Gateway, Dell, and Lenovo. Need advice. Thanks.

[hlthe2b]

1. Unless you want to do a ton of research before buying online, probably Best Buy...

They were kind enough to replace the battery without charge (I brought the new battery with me) in my old struggling Lenovo. My local store has some knowledgeable people that don't push you into sales you don't want. And they have the "Geek Squad" that CAN be useful at times as well as some decent warranty extensions.

I've bought laptops online and saved quite a bit that way, but it sounds like you need something quickly.

[lindysalsagal]

2. I'm in no hurry. Who's good online? How much savings?

[LuckyCharms]

3. Try newegg at this link

https://www.newegg.com/Laptops-Notebooks/Category/ID-223

[lindysalsagal]

5. Thanks

[hlthe2b]

4. Well, once you decide on a model or two from your research, Amazon warehouse saves you

quite a bit (open box, but new with same warranties) as does Best Buy Open box, which will ship from any store in the country that has it and you can specify the exact condition you will accept to get a new, yet opened model.
Others: Newegg.com, and sometimes direct from the manufacturer's own websites.

[lindysalsagal]

6. Thanks!

[MichMan]

7. I bought mine at Costco

[lindysalsagal]

15. I just found one at Costco with the right connections and 4X the memory of my old win 10. Gonna wait for black friday deals.

It's a few hundred less than best buy and amazon plus 2 year warranty and concierge help.

I can't update this laptop anymore and my security system just told me they can't either. Guess I've gotta give up and spend the bucks.

5 years doesn't sound old to me, but maybe that's my age speaking....

[kimbutgar]

21. When I brought my last computer the guy told me the circuit boards are not meant for long term use

He said expect 2 years on new computers and laptops.

[MLAA]

8. Since I retired and don't need an actual laptop for work I've bought nothing but iPads.

Handles emails, word, excel, web surfing DU, texting, kindle. Does everything I could ever want and weighs so little and easy to use, I couldn’t go back to a regular sized lap top. 😉

[SKKY]

9. So, the best deals I've found have always been at Costco and/or Sam's Club...

...But, with black Friday coming up, you're likely to find some sweet steals.

[lindysalsagal]

14. Ooooh! Black friday! Thanks for reminding me!

[Archae]

10. I bought 2 Dells and an HP at eBay.

All three are still working just fine 3 years later.

[highplainsdem]

11. Of my last 3 laptops, the first two were Dell, the first bought as a

Deal of the Day at Best Buy (those seem to always be good prices), the second directly from Dell and I felt I overpaid but this was during the great laptop shortage just as remote classes were starting in September 2020.

Latest is an Acer Chromebook, another Deal of the Day from Best Buy.

[waterwatcher123]

12. You might want to check Microsoft's technical resources if your current version does not download updates properly (fairly common problem).

Costco has fairly decent prices on Macs and PC laptops.

[lindysalsagal]

13. Found my answer. self-delete

[lindysalsagal]

16. I priced the Costco Lenovo model on the Lenovo site, and it was better at costco

Plus newer processor and double the memory. I also like the concierge service. Gonna wait for black friday deals to drop this week.

[TBR]

17. Newegg...

Problem with this is, unless you are a sophisticated user looking for something special, what you really want to do is "feel" it before you buy it, and you can't do that with on-line.

For general use, Lenovo is almost never a bad choice.

[bucolic_frolic]

18. I get model numbers from retail, then Google at home to spot problems

If a model clears that, I shop price. Could be new, could be lightly used. I only buy from major retailers or sites. I'm not into 3rd party resellers on Amazon or Walmart, but I would buy new from either one. Best Buy the open box aren't available long enough to do much research. I buy a year or 2 behind the tech curve and tend to keep them till they drop.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

19. Just got one from system76.com Very pleased.

Edit to add:

One thing I like about it is they tell you how to disassemble and fix the thing:

https://tech-docs.system76.com/models/darp9/README.html

[kimbutgar]

20. My son on the spectrum needs a new computer almost every year.

I started him with Lenovos and now buy HP’s. I was working a job recently doing a clearout of a lady who died and we had to get rid of the laptop I was able to refurbish and erase the computer so I’ll have a backup for him.

I have 2 laptops that I rarely use. I use my desktop occasionally but use my IPAD the most now.

[Bundbuster]

22. Just got a new 17.3" HP at Costco for $500.

So far it's working great and really fast, but I'm not a gamer.

[barbtries]

23. the last two i got from Amazon

and they are Lenovos, and I like them a lot.

still running Windows 10 however. I have repeatedly declined the opportunity to upgrade to 11. will probably wait until i have no choice.

i got burned out on Dell before switching. Maybe you should try a Mac?

[dembotoz]

24. generally buy a refurb off lease

not state of the art but generally more umph than i would buy if new

[tableturner]

28. Please post with links to some of the sites you used for this, along with any other hints you may have.

[dembotoz]

34. my computer guy does the heavy lifting

some places replace hardware with startling regularity....I know he does stuff with some school systems.....That is where my unit came from...I ask

used computers are like used cars...some have years of like left in them and some have been trashed.

If you have a computer guy ask him...or if he has someone he would recommend
I was just lucky

[Polybius]

25. Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist

Just paid $60 for mine.

[elleng]

26. A friend just got a Gateway for me from Best Buy,

which I'll use in addition to my old Dell (which I hope NEVER dies!)

Good luck

[essaynnc]

27. DellRefurbished.com

I run a business that is computer heavy.... signs and graphics, and buy from these guys exclusively. Refurbished off lease, fairly late model computers of all kinds... desktop, laptop, pads, etc. with a standard dell warranty. I've probably bought 10 of them of various sizes and types, with no issues.

Also, they occasionally send out specials via email, up to like 45% off of their already reasonable prices. I just purchased a laptop, i7 processor, 8 gig of ram, 256 gig SSD (solid state drive), with the Columbus Day discount, I think it was $260.

I wholeheartedly endorse them for what you're looking for.

[Ferrets are Cool]

33. I have bought countless refurbs from Dell. They have all been very good machines.

Nowadays, I get my computers from Xidax.

[Tetrachloride]

29. I use Apple products

[JackCoop]

30. Look For Computer/Electronics Surplus Stores In Your Area

I've found some mighty sweet deals down that road.

It's sort of like rummaging through someone's attic, but you will find working laptops with operating systems at low cost, And...

You won't get stuck with all sorts of crap you don't need and will end up uninstalling anyway.

Take your favorite PC guru with you... make it an outing.

[DFW]

31. At my local computer shop.

We used to use Dell, but switched to HP several years ago. The shop will order anything I ask them to.

[Ferrets are Cool]

32. i just bought one yesterday (Sunday)

Xidax is the only place I will purchase my computers. They have the very best customer service and they build a great machine. And their warranties can't be beat. Give them a try.