I am going off to college this fall and i need to purchase a new laptop
I have looked at new laptops from various stores
as well as a few local listings on craigslist
my first question is, is it better to buy a used laptop with all of last years new features (which are still useful and cool today) or a new laptop from the store which could be returned or might havea better warrenty even though it might be more basic?
These are the things i am looking for in a laptop
1) speed
2) storage
3) durability
4) something that will keep up with technology (i know all laptops eventually become outdated but I am trying to find something that won't be obsolete in 3 or 4 years)
I am very interested in this laptop from craigslist selling for $475
http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/sony-vaio-ns140e-w/4505-3121_7-33304125.html
and this one from target
http://www.target.com/Gateway-15-4-Notebook-Computer-Silver/dp/B0025U2J0W/qid=1245609129/ref=br_1_13/175-9270953-0935145?ie=UTF8&node=1250617011&frombrowse=1&index=tgt-mf-mv&rank=-price&rh=&page=1
second and third questions
are these laptops going to meet most all of my conditions (if not do you have any suggestions in the same price range)
and which of the two laptops is better?
I have looked at new laptops from various stores
as well as a few local listings on craigslist
my first question is, is it better to buy a used laptop with all of last years new features (which are still useful and cool today) or a new laptop from the store which could be returned or might havea better warrenty even though it might be more basic?
These are the things i am looking for in a laptop
1) speed
2) storage
3) durability
4) something that will keep up with technology (i know all laptops eventually become outdated but I am trying to find something that won't be obsolete in 3 or 4 years)
I am very interested in this laptop from craigslist selling for $475
http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/sony-vaio-ns140e-w/4505-3121_7-33304125.html
and this one from target
http://www.target.com/Gateway-15-4-Notebook-Computer-Silver/dp/B0025U2J0W/qid=1245609129/ref=br_1_13/175-9270953-0935145?ie=UTF8&node=1250617011&frombrowse=1&index=tgt-mf-mv&rank=-price&rh=&page=1
second and third questions
are these laptops going to meet most all of my conditions (if not do you have any suggestions in the same price range)
and which of the two laptops is better?