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  • From: Sil Greene <quack AT ibiblio.org>
  • To: cmccarthy1 AT nc.rr.com, "Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/" <internetworkers AT lists.ibiblio.org>
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  • Subject: Re: [internetworkers] Laptop Recommendations
  • Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 13:29:29 -0500 (EST)



If money is no object, I suggest a Dell, a Toshiba, or a Mac. If money is an object, buy a low-end Dell, or if the budget's REALLY tight, look for a used ThinkPad.

Avoid eMachines, HP, and Compaq LIKE THE PLAGUE. There's a reason they're super cheap: they're super crap. This is not negotiable! Just Say No.

And if you're really looking to save money, and you do get the el-cheapo Presario, for god's sake don't get sucked into the sales pitch for the "high definition" screen. No rash sales-floor on-sale-today-only decisions: if you really think you need it, get the specs on it and do the research. (Ask here!) Otherwise, save your money ... (for the car charger, laptop bag, or other accessories, of course!)

*plunk* *plunk* (my 2ยข)
--Sil




from Colleen McCarthy:

Hi Folks,

Do any of you have any particularly good or bad things to say about your
experience with laptops? I've always had a Dell, and never had any
problems. I would look at other vendors, however, if someone recommended
them. I'm interested in durability, value for the money, and also any
features that you have and decided were a waste, or features that you wish
you had. Office Depot has a Compaq Presario R3000Z with an AMD Athlon XP-M
Processor 2400+ for sale through 3/8 for $399 after some rebates. The
machine has 256 DDR Memory, a 40 GB hard drive, 8X DVD-ROM drive (not
burner-- can get the burner for $55 more), 15" XGA screen, 32 MB nvidia
GeForce 4 420 Go (upgradeable to the 64 MB for $25) graphics card. The guy
at Home Deport recommended that I upgrade to the high definition clear
screen for $75. I don't know if this is a good deal or not. Also, does
anyone know if there is a non-biased site that rates PCs (other than
Consumer Reports)?

Thanks much!

Colleen McCarthy, BSMT, BSEE, MBA, PMP
(h) 460-0641



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