Suggestions on a lap top?

[jediknight]

... in response to What I am looking for, posted by Pete E on Feb 19, 2005

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for that price it wasn't a sony unless it was heavily used and doubtful that it was a p4 2.6, that would be over $2000, do they have laptops at that speed?

[sacajundude]

... in response to Suggestions on a lap top?, posted by Pete E on Feb 19, 2005

I just bought a Toshiba Satellite laptop,& am completely satisfied with it... For quality look to spend at least $1000-1100.. I would stay away from celeron & centrino as this is cheap crap.... I`ve never been impressed with del products,as it so very difficult to obtain tech support if it is needed.. go to cnet.com & you can read reviews on everything... Hope this helps,Pete

[valleydude]

... in response to Re: Suggestions on a lap top?, posted by sacajundude on Feb 19, 2005

I second the Toshiba.

Pete sounds like you have a good general idea of what you are looking for and you can get a nice Toshiba in that range.
$700-$1000.

My best advise, think of the processor, display, and memory you want, and don't rack your brain by out weighing everything else, trying to get the most for the least. You'll go nuts. I've got two degrees, one in programming and one in networking, and I gave all that up years ago. I'd grab one of the Toshiba's and run.

I used to be into Sony, but they are just way overpriced. I'm not sure if they still are, but they were proprietary too.

V-Dude

[elcolombiano]

... in response to Re: Suggestions on a lap top?, posted by sacajundude on Feb 19, 2005

I agree totally with you.

[jediknight]

... in response to Suggestions on a lap top?, posted by Pete E on Feb 19, 2005

new, used, how much are you willing to spend? what are your needs? stay away from compaq, they're aweful machines, sony's are over priced, i was looking at a dell for about $1200, its the inspiron 600M, starts at about $850 but with certain upgrades will put you over $1000

[Onephd]

... in response to Re: Suggestions on a lap top?, posted by jediknight on Feb 19, 2005

HP, Compaq are not good from what I hear. I have a Dell basic entry level.  I'm happy.  But it depends on your needs.  I have a friend that said Sony is good, but really the major advantage to Sony is if you are going to use other Sony stuff with it.  I have never heard anthing bad about Sony so if thats your thing go for it.  Gateway makes good desktops, I have one but decided to go with a Dell for a laptop.  so far so good

[Ricardo]

... in response to Re: Re: Suggestions on a lap top?, posted by Onephd on Feb 19, 2005

Got a dell inspiron 600m, works great, ibm is great, and the toshiba has great battery life.  focus on processor speed, ram, a good display and storage. you should go wireless (built in ) or get a wireless card.  good luck.
ricardo