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BrentD · 11-26-2003, 03:21 PM

Mac iBook (I Love Mac) - $799.00:

http://www.macmall.com/macmall/famil...ook&xml_id=250

Dell Laptop - $749.00:

http://www1.us.dell.com/content/prod...1&l=en&s =dhs

GigaPro - $699.00:

http://www.internetishop.com/product...&it em=TRM1GV

Any ideas? Yes I am looking for a decent laptop for under $800.00 right now just to take on shoots to download to.

Let me know with the Poll

Ice · 11-26-2003, 03:23 PM

I just picked up a new Dell 5100 and am very happy with it

Juicy D. Links · 11-26-2003, 03:23 PM

I just got dell inspiron 8500 with wide screen and very happy with it

Jon · 11-26-2003, 03:38 PM

www.pcconnection.com

www.newegg.com

Jon · 11-26-2003, 03:38 PM

www.pricewatch.com

volante · 11-26-2003, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by juicylinks
I just got dell inspiron 8500 with wide screen and very happy with it

Got one too - had it for about 8 months now and I'm very happy with it. Battery life ain't great but then that's what I get for playing too much GTA Vice City

hornycash · 11-26-2003, 03:52 PM

I'm working with a SONY VAIO PCG-GRZ615G

And it works great for me

BukkakeBrown · 11-26-2003, 03:54 PM

Sony Vaio SuperSlim pro treats me right.

Biggest problems with laptops are the hard drives, they put this these piece of shit 4200 RPM drives. If you're spending the cash get a Sony or Dell and upgrade to a bad ass 7200 RPM IBM drive.

avion · 11-26-2003, 04:07 PM

Been with Vaios for the last few years and can tell you one thing:
Sony is the way to go!

SoundMan · 11-26-2003, 04:30 PM

I use all VIAO products, the best thing i like is the memory stick, easy to swap files.

chowda · 11-26-2003, 04:44 PM

which lappy has a really good battery life? i want something to last long like guido

TheMaster · 11-26-2003, 05:15 PM

I've got an Acer Aspire 1604LC: amazing machine, but cost a little more.

If you want to use it on shoots and if there might be some extreme weather out there TAKE a ACER.
We were on the shoot for the Belgian version of Survivor in Malaysia and all the laptops (Dell, Compaq, IMac, ...) crashed or slowed down enormiously, except the ACERs.

The Dells were the worst, one crashed after 15 minutes.

kristin · 11-26-2003, 05:21 PM

www.pcclub.com

I got an Enpower from there and upgraded it a little bit, it's a bad ass laptop and it was $1700. Not bad...40GB hard drive, 256 memory, nice little workstation.

quiet · 11-26-2003, 05:25 PM

i recently bought new ibooks for two of my employees. working out beautifully

The Truth Hurts · 11-26-2003, 05:28 PM

infectd · 11-26-2003, 05:31 PM

I perosnaly have an iBook and love it. I want a powerbook now

TheMaster · 11-26-2003, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kristin
www.pcclub.com

I got an Enpower from there and upgraded it a little bit, it's a bad ass laptop and it was $1700. Not bad...40GB hard drive, 256 memory, nice little workstation.

ACER Aspire 1604LC: P4 2.8 Ghz, 40GB HD, 512 DDR SDRAM, 15", DVD/CDRW combo, 64MB graphics card
for $ 1500

HEARTBREAKER · 11-26-2003, 06:19 PM

go for the MAC..it's really cool!!

i have a friend who's got the 12' G4 and pictures and movies are extremely clear!!

Ic3m4nZ · 11-26-2003, 06:23 PM

Dell Laptop

BrentD · 11-26-2003, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TheMaster
I've got an Acer Aspire 1604LC: amazing machine, but cost a little more.

If you want to use it on shoots and if there might be some extreme weather out there TAKE a ACER.
We were on the shoot for the Belgian version of Survivor in Malaysia and all the laptops (Dell, Compaq, IMac, ...) crashed or slowed down enormiously, except the ACERs.

The Dells were the worst, one crashed after 15 minutes.

Isn't Acer a cheaper brand? At least they are here in USA. I don't mind cheap I just want somethign that won't break down in 2 months

BrentD · 11-26-2003, 06:52 PM

Call me cheap but what I am looking for is something with the following features for under $1000.00:

1.2Ghz or higher (mac 800Mhz or higher)
256MB ddr or higher
32mb video or higher (not shared)
20GB hdd or higher
cd/cd-r/cd-rw/dvd/dvd-r
firewire
usb 2.0
floppy (?)
s-video out (tv out)
12.1 or better lcd

The dvd writer is a must and I would prefer a mac due to using iDVD and iMovie alot for web clips as well as Final Cut Express.

I have a Mac G4 400Mhz, 512mb ram, 10gb/30gb hdd w/ external 10GB VST external drive ($699 back in 1999 for this fucking firewire drive), cd/dvd with a 17" studio display monitor.

I love this computer but I can't carry it on shoots

PenetratinP · 11-26-2003, 06:58 PM

http://www.mtechlaptops.com

chowda · 11-26-2003, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by quiet
i recently bought new ibooks for two of my employees. working out beautifully

damn.. u hiring? lol

tootie · 11-26-2003, 08:50 PM

I got a VPR Matrix for about $1,000 on clearance at Best Buy a couple of weeks ago. I LOVE it. The widescreen rocks.

http://www.vprmatrix.com/products_notebook_220A5.asp

But what I really want is a Toshiba Sattelite. It's just out of my price range right now.

SleazyDream · 11-26-2003, 10:36 PM

just bought the new toshiba 17" screen laptop today.

god damn fuking drinking hard... I was good for another 2 months without an upgrade will I saw the one he had in L.A.....drool...had to have one....

RaGe · 11-26-2003, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SleazyDream
just bought the new toshiba 17" screen laptop today.

god damn fuking drinking hard... I was good for another 2 months without an upgrade will I saw the one he had in L.A.....drool...had to have one....

Yeah, I have the same one. Toshiba Satellite P20.. It's SICK. Biggest fuckin laptop I've ever seen, so if you need something small, it might not be for you.

Joshua · 11-26-2003, 10:54 PM

Go with the Dell!

Probono · 11-26-2003, 10:56 PM

If yu have the money and your applications will run on it buy the Mac, don't forget the extra cost for the three year warranty. If not do the Dell.

Zprogramz · 11-27-2003, 12:22 AM

I have a Dell and a Powerbook.

The Powerbook with OSX smokes the Dell with XP.

Z

Pornwolf · 11-27-2003, 12:58 AM

For that price I would go with the Apple. It's a better value and perfect for what you are doing.

Validus · 11-27-2003, 01:02 AM

I would have to recommend Dell. I had one once, and it was fantastic. Really nice machine, never had problems with it and performed top-notch.

A mac maybe nice for graphics and video edition, but I think would also be very restricting.

fsfaz · 11-27-2003, 03:05 AM

I've been an avid Toshiba fan for quite some time. From what I understand, they actually make Laptop for some of the big boys as well.

Pornwolf · 11-27-2003, 03:06 AM

If Toshiba's not a big boy then who is?

View Poll Results: Which Laptop?
Mac iBook	8	19.51%
Dell Laptop	19	46.34%
GigaPro	1	2.44%
Other - Please post here	13	31.71%
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11-26-2003, 03:21 PM	#1
BrentD ZothNET.com Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: Central PA Posts: 1,422	Laptop Choices Mac iBook (I Love Mac) - $799.00: http://www.macmall.com/macmall/famil...ook&xml_id=250 Dell Laptop - $749.00: http://www1.us.dell.com/content/prod...1&l=en&s =dhs GigaPro - $699.00: http://www.internetishop.com/product...&it em=TRM1GV Any ideas? Yes I am looking for a decent laptop for under $800.00 right now just to take on shoots to download to. Let me know with the Poll __________________ WordPress Specialist Xenforo/IPS/VB Specialist https://www.zothnet.com

11-26-2003, 03:23 PM	#2
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11-26-2003, 03:23 PM	#3
Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	I just got dell inspiron 8500 with wide screen and very happy with it

11-26-2003, 03:52 PM	#7
hornycash Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: far beyond reality Posts: 2,336	I'm working with a SONY VAIO PCG-GRZ615G And it works great for me

11-26-2003, 03:54 PM	#8
BukkakeBrown Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 734	Sony Vaio SuperSlim pro treats me right. Biggest problems with laptops are the hard drives, they put this these piece of shit 4200 RPM drives. If you're spending the cash get a Sony or Dell and upgrade to a bad ass 7200 RPM IBM drive.

11-26-2003, 04:07 PM	#9
avion Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: right next to u Posts: 1,403	Been with Vaios for the last few years and can tell you one thing: Sony is the way to go!

11-26-2003, 04:30 PM	#10
SoundMan So Fucking Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MidWest Posts: 3,471	I use all VIAO products, the best thing i like is the memory stick, easy to swap files.

11-26-2003, 04:44 PM	#11
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11-26-2003, 05:15 PM	#12
TheMaster Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Prague Posts: 2,733	I've got an Acer Aspire 1604LC: amazing machine, but cost a little more. If you want to use it on shoots and if there might be some extreme weather out there TAKE a ACER. We were on the shoot for the Belgian version of Survivor in Malaysia and all the laptops (Dell, Compaq, IMac, ...) crashed or slowed down enormiously, except the ACERs. The Dells were the worst, one crashed after 15 minutes. __________________ Promote Chaturbate Free Cams

11-26-2003, 05:21 PM	#13
kristin GOO! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Back Home : ) Posts: 9,768	www.pcclub.com I got an Enpower from there and upgraded it a little bit, it's a bad ass laptop and it was $1700. Not bad...40GB hard drive, 256 memory, nice little workstation. __________________ Vacares rules. "Usually only fat guys have the kind of knowledge and ability that Kristin has."

11-26-2003, 05:25 PM	#14
quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	i recently bought new ibooks for two of my employees. working out beautifully __________________ we'll miss you our friend. RIP

11-26-2003, 05:28 PM	#15
The Truth Hurts Zph7YXfjMhg Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In Your Skull Posts: 15,304	VAIO

11-26-2003, 05:31 PM	#16
infectd Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canerda Posts: 1,122	I perosnaly have an iBook and love it. I want a powerbook now

11-26-2003, 06:19 PM	#18
HEARTBREAKER Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,984	go for the MAC..it's really cool!! i have a friend who's got the 12' G4 and pictures and movies are extremely clear!! __________________ An Adult IT Staffing Solutions Company email: [email protected] icq: 418366319 Tel.#: 1-702-940-0789 (U.S. Toll Free)

11-26-2003, 06:23 PM	#19
Ic3m4nZ Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Montreal! Posts: 6,285	Dell Laptop

11-26-2003, 06:52 PM	#21
BrentD ZothNET.com Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: Central PA Posts: 1,422	Call me cheap but what I am looking for is something with the following features for under $1000.00: 1.2Ghz or higher (mac 800Mhz or higher) 256MB ddr or higher 32mb video or higher (not shared) 20GB hdd or higher cd/cd-r/cd-rw/dvd/dvd-r firewire usb 2.0 floppy (?) s-video out (tv out) 12.1 or better lcd The dvd writer is a must and I would prefer a mac due to using iDVD and iMovie alot for web clips as well as Final Cut Express. I have a Mac G4 400Mhz, 512mb ram, 10gb/30gb hdd w/ external 10GB VST external drive ($699 back in 1999 for this fucking firewire drive), cd/dvd with a 17" studio display monitor. I love this computer but I can't carry it on shoots __________________ WordPress Specialist Xenforo/IPS/VB Specialist https://www.zothnet.com

11-26-2003, 06:58 PM	#22
PenetratinP Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,689	http://www.mtechlaptops.com

11-26-2003, 08:50 PM	#24
tootie Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Planet Earp Posts: 6,041	I got a VPR Matrix for about $1,000 on clearance at Best Buy a couple of weeks ago. I LOVE it. The widescreen rocks. http://www.vprmatrix.com/products_notebook_220A5.asp But what I really want is a Toshiba Sattelite. It's just out of my price range right now. __________________

11-26-2003, 10:36 PM	#25
SleazyDream I'm here for SPORT Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phone # (401) 285-0696 Posts: 41,470	just bought the new toshiba 17" screen laptop today. god damn fuking drinking hard... I was good for another 2 months without an upgrade will I saw the one he had in L.A.....drool...had to have one.... __________________ This dog, is dog, a dog, good dog, way dog, to dog, keep dog, an dog, idiot dog, busy dog, for dog, 20 dog, seconds dog! Now read without the word dog.

11-26-2003, 10:54 PM	#27
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11-26-2003, 10:56 PM	#28
Probono Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Under the Rainbow Posts: 2,731	If yu have the money and your applications will run on it buy the Mac, don't forget the extra cost for the three year warranty. If not do the Dell.

11-27-2003, 12:22 AM	#29
Zprogramz Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,360	I have a Dell and a Powerbook. The Powerbook with OSX smokes the Dell with XP. Z

11-27-2003, 12:58 AM	#30
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	For that price I would go with the Apple. It's a better value and perfect for what you are doing. __________________ I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade... Webair, bitches.

11-27-2003, 01:02 AM	#31
Validus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,012	I would have to recommend Dell. I had one once, and it was fantastic. Really nice machine, never had problems with it and performed top-notch. A mac maybe nice for graphics and video edition, but I think would also be very restricting.

11-27-2003, 03:05 AM	#32
fsfaz Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hollyweird, CA Posts: 747	I've been an avid Toshiba fan for quite some time. From what I understand, they actually make Laptop for some of the big boys as well.

11-27-2003, 03:06 AM	#33
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	If Toshiba's not a big boy then who is? __________________ I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade... Webair, bitches.