I am looking for a new 15" laptop and ideally a portable small second screen for my order entry programe. I dont need a 17" ... too heavy and it still will not accomodate everything.. Last machine was an HP presario which was better than a pile of dog pooh but not quite good enough to be rated as a poorly built laptop. All inputs gratefully received. regards f9
If you're not looking to spend a lot, here's a great deal on a Compaq at BB: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8404158&st=c571nr&type=product&id=1180743304365 It's sold out online and most stores, but you can call & check, sale ends tomorrow. $449 for those specs is great. The Altec Lansings speakers are amazing too, never heard a laptop sound this great before. If you want something better, the Dell Vostro line just came out, new Intel chipset and better video card for $599. http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=04&kc=6W300&l=en&oc=bqdwk2j&s=bsd
I would go Dell with a 2-3 extended warranty. It is not easy to work on laptop. I was looking at one for one $600 or $785 for extended warranty http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/services/inspn/1501_DNDWHA2?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
Wow, what is the margin on a computer for under $500 with dual core? Just crazy that only a couple of years ago a decent laptop was $1k.
Get a Dell workstation class Precision laptop from the Outlet for around $1k. You get 3-year enterprise grade warranty and North American based tech support.
fearless9, You cannot get a better deal than Sager: latest and greatest!! Lifetime Tech support!! You may pay a little more but you get quality and great customer service if and when you need it. Great for traveling and trading! Configure it they way you want per price you can afford. (up to 4G memory ! great for all that streaming data !) Introducing the new Sager NP2090 notebook featuring the latest Intel Centrino Duo processor technology (Santa Rosa platform) with 800MHz front-side bus, 802.11n wireless LAN connection, and Intel Robson technology. 15.4" WXGA Active Matrix Display with Super Clear Glare Type Screen or 15.4" WSXGA+ Active Matrix Display with Matt Finished Screen Intel® Centrino⢠Duo processor technology (Santa Rose Platform) Intel® Core⢠2 Duo Processor / 800MHz FSB DDR2 667MHz system memory NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT Graphics PCI-Express 16X with 512MB DDR2 Memory Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN LAN 802.11a/b/g/n Intel® Robson Technology Capable Built-in Fingerprint Reader Built-in 2.0M High-Resolution Digital Video Camera Built-in 4-in-1 Card Reader Express Card 34/54 Slot http://www.sagernotebook.com/pages/notebooks/product_w.cfm?ProductType=2090 I hope this helps. Tom
f9, Buddy! I have the perfect pocket rocket for you if you want to spend the money. I have this one with a Matrox dualhead2go and a couple extra 14" collapsible monitors. It all fits in a single pilots case as a carry on when a travel. I've included the links. Laptop: http://www.dynamism.com/sz93/main.shtml Matrox DualHead2Go: http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/gxm/products/dh2go/home.php (You can find these on eBay too) Monitors: http://cgi.ebay.com/Mag-Innovision-...oryZ3698QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I've picked up a few of these monitors and use them basically as disposable.
If you guys want something nice and small with all the "laptop" functions - go for UMPC (ultra-mobile PC) http://www.dynamism.com/Notebooks/UMPC/categorygroup.shtml