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Old 08-25-2010, 02:51 PM   #1
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Best computer for $1000?
My cousin is getting an exchange for his piece of shit HP laptop and is qualified for it. I don't know what's the best shit to get with that budget at futureshop.
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Old 08-25-2010, 03:09 PM   #2
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Depends heavily on what he wants and what he's going to use it for. If he's willing to go with a desktop for $1000 he can get a really sweet one. Even amongst PC lap tops he can do well, or if he's into graphics & web design, pony up an extra couple hundred and get a macbook.

Because I love novelty I would probably go with one of the touchscreen PCs:

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...9537c5e16fen02

Or if he wants to go the laptop route, I the sony viao: (convienantly price pointed at 999.99)

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...e94bd2c9b6en02
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Old 08-25-2010, 03:16 PM   #3
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Viao is just for looks.

I'm going to assume that you want gaming capabilities since you did not specify. If you're looking for a computer with the best specs at futureshop, most of them are hp..

Anyways, I recently exchanged a vaio laptop for this hp desktop back when it was on sale.
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...3f25fd7d32en02

Overpriced and gfx card sux, but it still towers over most shitty desktop comps offered by fs.

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...6867b6e88aen02

Cons: i5 is sorta/will be outdated

Laptops: only gaming one below 1k i see:
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...b16f43ddb9en02

If you can somehow get a refund:
http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/ca...dCode=WW&=&=&=
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Old 08-25-2010, 03:24 PM   #4
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He's not into laptops no more. Only desktops, oh and he need's a screen to go with it. Probably willing to pay $200 on top for it.
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Old 08-25-2010, 03:30 PM   #5
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It makes a world of difference what he wants, so you should post specifications or what the comp will be used for.
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Old 08-25-2010, 03:32 PM   #6
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Totally forgot bout that, it's gonna be for gaming here and there (probably just WoW) and HW.
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For a thousand dollars almost there's a plethora of desk tops he can get that will play WOW.

He'll just need to make sure his comp comes with Microsoft Works or Office (not just a demo of office) so he can do his homework.
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Viao is just for looks.
If you can somehow get a refund:
http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/ca...dCode=WW&=&=&=

My last 3 comps were Acers and I have yet to go wrong with their laptops especially. Always solid.
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