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Ross · 02-05-2004, 07:56 AM

I'm gonna buy a laptop, I think its very handy to have one, for going to conventions and on holiday and just for general laziness.

What you all got and what do you recommend I get?

I've been looking at Dell. They have some very good machines.

Spam me please!

Trax · 02-05-2004, 07:58 AM

if you got money buy an IBM
if not go with dell, vaio, hp or toshiba

IBM has the biggest quality products

i got a 9 year old laptop here that still runs smooth
ibm are the best

BRISK · 02-05-2004, 07:58 AM

Toshiba

Ross · 02-05-2004, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BRISK
Toshiba

There's a real good Toshiba one in an Electronics store. I seen the advertisement in the newspaper.

Thanks.

Ross · 02-05-2004, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Trax
if you got money buy an IBM
if not go with dell, vaio, hp or toshiba

IBM has the biggest quality products

i got a 9 year old laptop here that still runs smooth
ibm are the best

I want a machine I can count on, and use for a long time. I don't wanna have to worry that its gonna fuck up.

Got some links for IBM machines you would recommend?

budz · 02-05-2004, 08:00 AM

dell or sony

Ross · 02-05-2004, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by budz
dell or sony

Thanks. Sor far I have about 3 people on ICQ telling me to buy Dell.

pradaboy · 02-05-2004, 08:10 AM

Apple Powerbook!

Trax · 02-05-2004, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ross
I want a machine I can count on, and use for a long time. I don't wanna have to worry that its gonna fuck up.

Got some links for IBM machines you would recommend?

as i said
no single problem in 9 years
(didnt touch it in 2 years i gotto admit... bought a new one)

i know a friend had big problems with dell
they had to replace his screen twice!!

never heard anything bad about sony, too

as far as links go...
google

Trax · 02-05-2004, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pradaboy
Apple Powerbook!

sorry but i dont know anything more gay looking

apple...
i dont buy computers from guys who get fucked by bill gates and lose billions because of this

those people dont have clue

atmclick · 02-05-2004, 08:14 AM

sony vaio (centrino) or a dell

ibm and toshiba are pretty old school.

Daymare · 02-05-2004, 08:18 AM

dude, get a dell

QualityMpegs · 02-05-2004, 08:18 AM

HP always make quality products

KRL · 02-05-2004, 08:19 AM

Toshiba or HP

EvaPharmacy · 02-05-2004, 08:23 AM

Just My two cents:
I do not recommend Toshiba notebooks..Especially Satellite version.
1) Problems with sleep mode.
2) Problems with battery.
3) Conflicts with build-in PowerManagement option WinXP.

I hate Toshibe laptops!!!!

sperbonzo · 02-05-2004, 08:23 AM

I just got the new Acer Ferrari edition.....it smokes!!!

dailyduke · 02-05-2004, 08:25 AM

toshiba or HP is my vote as well, make sure it is a Intel P4 not a celery (celeron) and the wife calls it!

Froey Twe · 02-05-2004, 08:26 AM

Apple/Dell

Fabuleux · 02-05-2004, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sperbonzo
I just got the new Acer Ferrari edition.....it smokes!!!

I ordered this notebook last week, can't wait until it arrives...
How do you like it so far?

Please don't buy a Dell, problems so far with a few Dell notebooks:
1. Dead batteries after few months
2. Unstable
3. Black screens
4. Dead power supply
5. Sudden reboots.
Repair cost for the rebooting Dell: $400

Ray@TastyDollars · 02-05-2004, 08:42 AM

Toshiba? Try to stay away. In Dec of 2002 I bought a Toshiba Satilite Pro 6100(pro my ass, lol). To make a long story short, in a year and 2 months it blew the harddrive TWICE, mother board and power supply. I use the laptop about 3 hours daily.

Last week I orderd an IBM think pad R40(r50 US model), and it cost me the same price as the Toshiba, not to mention the IBM is coming with Centrino.

Ross · 02-05-2004, 08:44 AM

hmmm a lot of mixed opinions in here, thanks for the replies.

I'll need to look again and maybe see what most of you recommend.

okny · 02-05-2004, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Froey Twe
Apple/Dell

bigdog · 02-05-2004, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sperbonzo
I just got the new Acer Ferrari edition.....it smokes!!!

how is the battery life on that?

sperbonzo · 02-05-2004, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigdog

how is the battery life on that?

That is the ONLY downside....battery life is about 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Everything else about it works really really well.

(and chicks on airplanes dig it

) lol

Ross · 02-05-2004, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sperbonzo

That is the ONLY downside....battery life is about 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Everything else about it works really really well.

(and chicks on airplanes dig it ) lol

Got a picture of it and specifications??

Ross · 02-05-2004, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ross
Got a picture of it and specifications??

Never mind. Google is a great thing

Ross · 02-05-2004, 08:58 AM

How much did you pay for that? Can't seem to find a price.

sperbonzo · 02-05-2004, 09:03 AM

$2000 USD

one of the bast things about it is all of the different connection functions that are included:

Connectivity
V.92 56Kbps3 data/fax modem, PTT (postal, telegraph, telephone) certified in select countries; Acer InviLink wireless LAN network connection 802.11g; 10/100 LAN; Bluetooth? wireless PAN

Interface Ports
Four USB 2.0, parallel, DC in, RJ-11 modem, RJ-45 LAN, VGA, S-video TV out, microphone in, stereo headphone out, FireWire® (IEEE 1394), FIR (fast infrared)

JOP · 02-05-2004, 09:03 AM

IBM

there is no other on the same level of quality

valley hina · 02-05-2004, 09:04 AM

sperbonzo · 02-05-2004, 09:04 AM

Just got back from London France, Belgium, and Amsterdam and I had no problem hooking up everywhere I went.

ElvisManson · 02-05-2004, 09:04 AM

http://www.apple.com/powerbook/index15.html

$2600 with a built in DVD burner

mammy · 02-05-2004, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by EvaPharmacy
Just My two cents:
I do not recommend Toshiba notebooks..Especially Satellite version.
1) Problems with sleep mode.
2) Problems with battery.
3) Conflicts with build-in PowerManagement option WinXP.

I hate Toshibe laptops!!!!

i have toshiba for 2 years

have no problems with it

jungar · 02-05-2004, 09:12 AM

If you are looking for a kick ass machine and have a few bucks to burn, get an alienware laptop.

http://www.alienware.com/

AaronM · 02-05-2004, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ross
I'm gonna buy a laptop, I think its very handy to have one, for going to conventions and on holiday and just for general laziness.

What you all got and what do you recommend I get?

I've been looking at Dell. They have some very good machines.

Spam me please!

I am not going to read this thread but the answer is Dell.

JuicyLinks has one for sale right now that is only 2 months old.

Probono · 02-05-2004, 09:13 AM

If you want the best on the market get an Apple WPowerbook G4. If you need Windows buy a Dell with their premium service. Either way you will have the best of the breed.

mammy · 02-05-2004, 09:15 AM

better choice though
apple or sony vaio

these are the best

chowda · 02-05-2004, 09:17 AM

im lookin at the ibook or powerbook for small notebooks

they are the ones that are offering the small size at an affordable price.

nasko · 02-05-2004, 09:30 AM

HP Compaq nw8000

Intel P-M 1.7GHz/400MHz, Intel® 855PM, 1MB L2, 512MB 333MHz DDR SDRAM//max 2GB (2 DIMM slots), n/a, 60 GB 7.2 krpm , DVD/CD-RW 24x, 56Kbps modem, HP Premier Sound sound 2 stereo speakers, ATI Mobility Radeon 9600Pro 128 MB, 15" TFT UXGA WVA (Wide Viewing Angle) (1600x1200), Windows XP Pro, Integrated 10/100/1000 NIC, Wireless 802.11b/g+Bluetooth Mini-PCI card , 1S, 1P, Secure digital (SD) slot , 2 USB 2.0, 1394, S-video out, VGA, RJ-45/RJ-11, Infra Red, Audio in/out, Docking connector, Two Type I/II or One Type III PC Card Slots (support 32-bit CardBus & 16-bit PCMCIA Cards)

http://www.hp-expo.com/productpdfs/s...000_uk_eng.pdf

Ross · 02-05-2004, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AaronM

I am not going to read this thread but the answer is Dell.

JuicyLinks has one for sale right now that is only 2 months old.

He does? Hmm could be interesting.

I had a look at some Dell machines but after reading this thread it seems the only one no one has said sucks is the Sony one. Everyone else has something bad to say on the other machines.

unconnected · 02-05-2004, 12:51 PM

http://www.alienware.com/system_pages/area-51m.aspx

these badboys are smokin hot

cocky · 02-05-2004, 12:54 PM

Gotta read my thread this morning title Dell is really pissing my off.... http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...id=231378:mad:

javok · 02-05-2004, 01:11 PM

Buy a To

mrsexkey · 02-05-2004, 01:17 PM

I just picked up a japan import. They make these strictly for the japan market and most never make it to production in the US. They are sooo much better than the laptops here. The keyboard has japanese characters so they have to put stickers on them. But outside of that, there is no difference.

http://www.kemplar.com/librettol5_ts.htm

hank

Sosa · 02-05-2004, 01:22 PM

sager

Tala · 02-05-2004, 01:40 PM

Sony Vaio or Apple Powerbook

Jeppe · 02-05-2004, 01:52 PM

If you want long battery life you should go for a machine with Intel Centrino.
And if you want a reliable machine you should probably consider an IBM.

I have the T40p which I am very happy with. Almost 5 hours battery life.

RichC · 02-05-2004, 01:55 PM

I had a
toshiba - piece of shit
dell - piece of shit
another dell - still shit
ibm - better...but still a piece of shit
sony vaio - finally a great puter!!

GTS Mark · 02-05-2004, 02:09 PM

My Toshiba P20 Satellite is awesome!

DH

ModelPerfect · 02-05-2004, 02:42 PM

I've been using Dell for a long time now. Their customer support went to shit, but not a bad computer.

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Ross Ik ben een aap Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Traffic Force Towers, Canada! Posts: 18,874	hmmm a lot of mixed opinions in here, thanks for the replies. I'll need to look again and maybe see what most of you recommend.

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