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If you could pick out any new laptop you wanted...
« on: Nov 7th, 2003, 11:28am » |
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what would you get?
I have to pick out a laptop for my hubby (and get it ordered for Christmas), and I really don't know what to buy. We have three Dell laptops right now, and I know they hold up well.....but, I don't know what hardware to get on it. I just haven't kept up lately with all the stuff.
Help please!!
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Re: If you could pick out any new laptop you wante
« Reply #1 on: Nov 7th, 2003, 11:31am » |
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The Sony Vaio is very nice.
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Re: If you could pick out any new laptop you wante
« Reply #2 on: Nov 7th, 2003, 11:37am » |
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Sony or Dell!
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Re: If you could pick out any new laptop you wante
« Reply #3 on: Nov 7th, 2003, 11:37am » |
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I've looked at those, Kirk, but there are about 10 to pick from. What do I need on the inside of the darn thing? They have different Pentiums, how much RAM should I get, and I really don't know about all the wireless options that they give you to pick from........... ???
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« Reply #4 on: Nov 7th, 2003, 11:41am » |
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I always choose IBM, but then guess why?
P.S. Wanna see the Sony Vaio ad that sorta kinda got pulled off TV. Cute and Racy.
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Re: If you could pick out any new laptop you wante
« Reply #5 on: Nov 7th, 2003, 11:41am » |
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A lot depends on what you are looking for.
I am not too concerned with size, so I get the largest screen I can. Some of the others, are much smaller in overall size, but don't have the bigger screen. (I am an old fart, and like the larger size to give my old eyes a break! heehee) Also, make sure you get it with a cd rom reader/burner/DVD player.
Another thing that I really like is the 12 volt adapter so that I can plug it in to my cigarette lighter in my car. This worked well when I took my girls with me on the drive to Massachusetts. It is a 14 hour drive, and the girls used my laptop to watch DVDs. Even though I have a spare battery, it would not have lasted for the whole trip without the adapter.
And I agree with you. I love my Dell.
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Re: If you could pick out any new laptop you wante
« Reply #6 on: Nov 7th, 2003, 11:42am » |
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Mel Gibson's. 
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Re: If you could pick out any new laptop you wante
« Reply #7 on: Nov 7th, 2003, 11:45am » |
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on Nov 7th, 2003, 11:42am, Margi wrote:Mel Gibson's.
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Re: If you could pick out any new laptop you wante
« Reply #8 on: Nov 7th, 2003, 11:46am » |
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A Sony with as much RAM, biggest Hard Drive and the fastest processor you can get.
Don't worry to much aboout the wireless the 802.11x world is still shaking out.
Just about anything will do the trick with Wi-Fi.
Dell's tech support has been a bit rocky lately since they outsourced it to India and Panama or I would also recommend them.
Just remember you love shopping.
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Re: If you could pick out any new laptop you wante
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on Nov 7th, 2003, 11:42am, Margi wrote:| Mel Gibson's. |
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I tried for Pierce Brosnan's, but, hell.......I have to give it to my husband.......
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« Reply #10 on: Nov 7th, 2003, 11:49am » |
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I only love shopping at Best Buy or Sears tool dept.....
Going to check out the Sony's right now....thanks.
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Re: If you could pick out any new laptop you wante
« Reply #11 on: Nov 7th, 2003, 12:03pm » |
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on Nov 7th, 2003, 11:47am, Roxy wrote:
I tried for Pierce Brosnan's, but, hell.......I have to give it to my husband.......
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Honey, if you could get Mel's OR Pierce's lap top, you probably WOULD give it to your hubby, after.
OK, I'll shut up now. 
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« Reply #12 on: Nov 7th, 2003, 1:55pm » |
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on Nov 7th, 2003, 12:03pm, Margi wrote:
Used Christmas presents can be a FINE thing......
I looked at the Sony's....there are something like five different series, and they all seem the same to me. What the heck is the difference?
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« Reply #13 on: Nov 7th, 2003, 2:26pm » |
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This is what I configured at Dell. Is all this stuff necessary? Do I need more?
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Re: If you could pick out any new laptop you wante
« Reply #14 on: Nov 7th, 2003, 2:49pm » |
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Sweet machine there Roxy.
Can you get a 7,200 rpm Hard Drive?
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Re: If you could pick out any new laptop you wante
« Reply #15 on: Nov 7th, 2003, 3:37pm » |
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They have this one:
40GB,HD,9.5MM,5400RPM
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Re: If you could pick out any new laptop you wante
« Reply #16 on: Nov 7th, 2003, 3:48pm » |
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on Nov 7th, 2003, 3:37pm, Roxy wrote:They have this one:
40GB,HD,9.5MM,5400RPM
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That's going to to be a little faster than the other one. It looks like you'd be giving up size for speed.
If'n you can get by with a 40GB (which is HUGE) I think I'd give up that 20GB for the extra rpm's...just my 
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« Reply #17 on: Nov 7th, 2003, 3:52pm » |
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Sounds like good advice to me......I didn't even know they came with different speeds...... 
That will make it a little bit cheaper too..... . Can I have your too, I think I'm going to need it..... 
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« Reply #18 on: Nov 7th, 2003, 4:28pm » |
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I got my new Dell Inspirion 1100 on Tuesday and I LOVE IT!!! The only thing I wish I could have gotten, but didn't have the money for, was a DVD burner. My system has a cd-rw drive, external floppy drive, and a 20g hard drive. The system you described above looks pretty sweet Tracey! Good luck on your purchase whatever you choose.
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God, I love this family!! Cat went to work and configured one for me over at Dell....... . This is what she came up with.
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Re: If you could pick out any new laptop you wante
« Reply #20 on: Nov 7th, 2003, 9:36pm » |
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I kinda like this one.
I spent over $3000 on a Dell 8200. At that time service was damn good.....not now.
Look here and here.
I would still buy a Dell....but I am more likely to repair my own than depend on Dell's warranty. One good thing is Dell has a 30 day unconditional return policy so if ANYTHING is wrong out of the box...send it back.
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Re: If you could pick out any new laptop you wante
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?? why would they use 266mhz DDR memory with a P4 with a 533mhz fsb? that means the biggest bottleneck on the system will be between the memory and the processor. Sounds like a bad design to me. I can believe that Rimms would cost that much more or is the motherboard size hard on the buss speed? I guess that's why if I ever get a lap tp I will use it for a terminal for a tower.
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Re: If you could pick out any new laptop you wante
« Reply #22 on: Nov 8th, 2003, 1:56am » |
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I love my dell x300. It is the smallest, lightest notebook (currently) on the market.
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Re: If you could pick out any new laptop you wante
« Reply #23 on: Nov 8th, 2003, 6:13am » |
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Tracey
That looks like a great system. I would only have a couple of concerns...
First, I know Jim recommended that you sacrifice the extra 20GB for the speed of the HD. I'm not sure if I'd agree, Jim.
I think it depends on how long you plan on making this laptop last. If you don't have a problem replacing a drive a year or 2 from now, then go with the speed. Otherwise, I would go with the extra size. Today's applications just keep getting bigger and bigger and with a DVD burner, you'll probably want the extra size if you plan on copying DVDs (even occasionally). 40GB is big (not huge) right now, but a year down the road, it won't be.
Really, I think that for most applications and uses, the difference in speed would be minimal and you can NEVER have too much disk space. Probably the most common reason for upgrading a laptop (or purchasing a new one) is an undersized HD that originally was sufficient.
Of course, if money is NOT a concern, you might as well go with the biggest, fastest drive you can find.
Secondly, your (free) productivity-pack includes WordPerfect. Depending on what software Greg needs for work, you might want to look at Word (not neccessarily the newest, most expensive version. Older versions can be "creatively acquired" for little or no $$$ ) (Yeah, Opus - I know it sounds like I'm pushing MicroSlop products for Bill, but if Greg's using Word at work, why go with anything else?)
just a couple of suggestions (I fully expect to have someone disagree with both. ) Otherwise, cat has done a GREAT job of steering you in the right direction.
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Re: If you could pick out any new laptop you wante
« Reply #24 on: Nov 8th, 2003, 7:17am » |
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Just stay away from Dell because their service sucs
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