So I have $2k to spend on a computer...

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<p>Hey guys I need help. My aunt happens to be rich and wants to buy me a laptop. I’ve been looking at the hp hdx 18t decked out after coupons and stuff with quad core, 6 or 8gb ddr3 ram, 320 gb 7200 rpm harddrive. Any other suggestions for laptops?</p>

<p>Would you guys suggest getting a desktop and a net book instead of that giant but beautiful HD monster? If so, what do y’all recommend?</p>

<p>I’m looking mostly for performance and entertainment with a few games here and there, and I hate macs (sorry to all you mac lovers, but I don’t find it intuitive)</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t reccomend getting an 18" laptop…</p>

<p>It would not be good for carrying around at all. for 2k you could get a nice desktop and a decent laptop.</p>

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<p>Go for the HDX 16, it’s smaller, weighs less, and still has a 1080p screen w/ Blu-Ray, up to 500gb 7200rpm HD, up to 8gb RAM, etc.</p>

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<p>An 18 inch laptop? haha</p>

<p>I would spend the money on RAM, HD, and processor speed (and graphics card if you’re a gamer). You could upgrade to blu ray but I personally don’t find high definition practical on a monitor under 20 inches.</p>

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<p>This is the best idea. At a certain point there’s really no point in getting a laptop.</p>

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<p>im just waiting for the MBP pitch</p>

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Same here ;)</p>

<p>With all the Mac fanbois on here, I’m suprised this thread has gotten so many replies without a single mention of those shiny overpriced trinkets :P</p>

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<p>Agree. Buy a desktop that can be easily expanded (large, not small, case), and a small laptop.</p>

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<p>Your aunt’s giving you 2k to spend on a computer? You lucky *******…</p>

<p>Only joking, lol. GL choosing one :). Check that it can run next-gen games like Oblivion and Crysis if you’re into that sort of thing (like I am).</p>

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<p>I also agree that with your budget and what you’re looking for, a desktop + laptop is the best option.</p>

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<p>I would buy a nice laptop with a medium-size screen (14"-15"), then I would buy a monitor (22"-24" widescreen), keyboard and mouse that you could plug into when sitting at your desk. An external drive too.</p>

<p>And yes, if someone handed me $2K, I’d be buying a MacBook Pro in a second.</p>

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<p>I agree with the desktop laptop combo as others have said…along with the fact that you really are a lucky ■■■■■■■ lol. My aunt said she was gonna buy me a laptop too, we even gave her money towards it. I found one I loved for about 1100. Seems like she thinks even that’s too much.</p>