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magnatique · 10-18-2001, 02:03 PM

I'm concidering buying a laptop anytime soon... wanted to know what you guys would suggest?

Everyday webmaster utilisation... that is 1-10 IE open, Photoshop, ICQ, Bulletproof, word, etc all open at once

and where do you guys get your best prices?

Kimmykim · 10-18-2001, 02:05 PM

just remember mag, if you get a laptop you'll never get a real vacation again.

magnatique · 10-18-2001, 02:07 PM

hehe

true, true... but I've had the chance to taste a real vacation in may with my girlfriend away from all computer... and believe me, if I buy a laptop, it's exactly so that I could work more to get more vacation ;P

Scarab · 10-18-2001, 02:08 PM

Dell

That is the only option.

Trust me, I have a Compaq, a Gateway, several IBMs, a Toshiba (actually I threw that one in the dumpster), and one of those HPs (which are probably 2nd on my list of good laptops). Go to Dell.com and buy a real one if you want to be happy with your laptop.

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funkmaster · 10-18-2001, 02:12 PM

... gocreate ... buy a sony !!

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xApster · 10-18-2001, 02:13 PM

Dell all the way.. if u can afford it get the 15 inch screen best quality.. the rez is 1600 x 1200 and u will never want anything else =))

E-van · 10-18-2001, 02:14 PM

Dell's the way to go, stay clear from compaq and HP's, you'll be a lot better off

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magnatique · 10-18-2001, 02:46 PM

aren't dell like 2X as expensive?

any other suggestion? models and all?

and where do you buy 'em?

E-van · 10-18-2001, 02:48 PM

actually, Dell are cheaper than comparable models from other brands, only way I know to get them is from dell.com website

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magnatique · 10-18-2001, 03:10 PM

and what would be stuff that I'd absolutely need...

I mean, minimum speed, resolution, etc... and all... I'm new to laptobs.

stangster · 10-18-2001, 03:53 PM

Sony Vaio all the way!

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12clicks · 10-18-2001, 05:14 PM

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Originally posted by stangster:
Sony Vaio all the way!

I second that. My vaio dose everything. never had a problem, prices are good. I'm on it now.

magnatique · 10-18-2001, 07:57 PM

cool, I'll check the vaio as well...

so far this is what I found at dell's..

So far what I'd like is 15" screen... a DVD/CDR combo drive, 30gigs, and 800+ MHZ... 256 minimum ram...

with dell, on their webpage, I get this:

Inspiron 8100
1 GHZ
2X128Meg of ram
32 meg GeForce2
30 gig drive
Floppy
Millenium with WIN XP upgrade (I got my win2k here , don't need to pay more for it hehe)
10/100 + 56k modem
*x CD-RW/DVD combo
Microsoft works (couldn't care less)
and Dell's 3yr warranty 3 yr Onsite service
Additional battery..

2303$

that's pretty much what I'm looking for

any idea what other types of notebook would gimme something like that cheaper/same quality?

I'll give the vaio a look...

magnatique · 10-18-2001, 07:59 PM

oh... you guys think that there's a good chance of the laptop breaking on me?

I mean, do they usually break?

then would it be a good idea to buy it at like dell which offers 3days back or something like that?

JakeR · 10-18-2001, 08:01 PM

i bought myself a dell 8100 1.2 ghz, and its great.. but, it gets hot and its kinda bulky. I don't know if there's something wrong with my particular unit, but the bottom gets fucking hot. My wife has a vaio 1 Ghz, and i prefer that over my dell

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Tam · 10-18-2001, 09:38 PM

I have a Sony VAIO Desktop and a Compaq Laptop........ I WISH like hell I'd have gotten the Sony laptop now. Sony is the ONLY way I'll go on a pc of any kind from nowon. :P

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magnatique · 10-18-2001, 11:13 PM

yep, the vaio looks good.. and I've found it at under 3K CDN, which is pretty good...

that's the vaio PCQ-FXA36...

but what do you guys think of the Compaq 1800 series, or the HP's X3 something?

Red7 · 10-18-2001, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by magnatique:
I'm concidering buying a laptop anytime soon... wanted to know what you guys would suggest?

Everyday webmaster utilisation... that is 1-10 IE open, Photoshop, ICQ, Bulletproof, word, etc all open at once

and where do you guys get your best prices?

Well i hear the Best Lap Top Girls are from Toronto Canada.. was there a few years back and they do a good Grind for $5 dollars.. lol

AaronM · 10-19-2001, 03:05 AM

No question here. I shopped around a lot then bought the Dell Inspiron 8100. Loaded the sucker up too. Here are a few suggestions for you...

Do not buy any memory upgrade from Dell. Go to Crucial.com and max it out at 256 x 2. I think this cost me about $130 with free shipping. Dell wants several hundred for this upgrade.

Go with the internal mini pci nic/modem combo. I think it was $30 more but well worth it.

For what you mentioned, there is no need for the 32mb video. Why pay extra for something you will not take advantage of?

DO NOT order the leather palm rests. I was very dissapointed.

Finally, I used to work for Dell tech support. The laptops are very reliable. Most of the support calls I received were from students that just got a new puter from mom and pops and fucked it up out of the box. It was almost always software related. If you know how to configure it then do not buy their extra shit. I downgraded the warranty to the lowest they had.

Good luck

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10-18-2001, 02:03 PM	#1
magnatique Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,830	Laptop suggestions? I'm concidering buying a laptop anytime soon... wanted to know what you guys would suggest? Everyday webmaster utilisation... that is 1-10 IE open, Photoshop, ICQ, Bulletproof, word, etc all open at once and where do you guys get your best prices?

10-18-2001, 02:05 PM	#2
Kimmykim bitchslapping zebras!!!!! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In a shack by the beach Posts: 16,015	just remember mag, if you get a laptop you'll never get a real vacation again.

10-18-2001, 02:07 PM	#3
magnatique Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,830	hehe true, true... but I've had the chance to taste a real vacation in may with my girlfriend away from all computer... and believe me, if I buy a laptop, it's exactly so that I could work more to get more vacation ;P

10-18-2001, 02:08 PM	#4
Scarab Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 332	Dell That is the only option. Trust me, I have a Compaq, a Gateway, several IBMs, a Toshiba (actually I threw that one in the dumpster), and one of those HPs (which are probably 2nd on my list of good laptops). Go to Dell.com and buy a real one if you want to be happy with your laptop. ------------------ The Scarab TGP Fuckit - why am I in here and not working?

10-18-2001, 02:12 PM	#5
funkmaster So Fucking Banned Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: shell beach Posts: 7,938	... gocreate ... buy a sony !! ------------------ Don't innovate - imitate! ... giving away mass traffic for free !!

10-18-2001, 02:13 PM	#6
xApster Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,188	Dell all the way.. if u can afford it get the 15 inch screen best quality.. the rez is 1600 x 1200 and u will never want anything else =))

10-18-2001, 02:14 PM	#7
E-van Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mex Posts: 447	Dell's the way to go, stay clear from compaq and HP's, you'll be a lot better off ------------------ Phat Sites Need Phat Hosting Get PHAT And Now You can Get even Phatter! TGP Hosting Special! Sign Up Now and get 15 gigs FREE in any plan (includes TGP deal)

10-18-2001, 02:46 PM	#8
magnatique Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,830	aren't dell like 2X as expensive? any other suggestion? models and all? and where do you buy 'em?

10-18-2001, 02:48 PM	#9
E-van Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mex Posts: 447	actually, Dell are cheaper than comparable models from other brands, only way I know to get them is from dell.com website ------------------ Phat Sites Need Phat Hosting Get PHAT And Now You can Get even Phatter! TGP Hosting Special! Sign Up Now and get 15 gigs FREE in any plan (includes TGP deal)

10-18-2001, 03:10 PM	#10
magnatique Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,830	and what would be stuff that I'd absolutely need... I mean, minimum speed, resolution, etc... and all... I'm new to laptobs.

10-18-2001, 03:53 PM	#11
stangster Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,126	Sony Vaio all the way! ------------------ TopBucks - $40 per trial! $250 sign up bonus! TopCash - $.04 per blind click thru! GammaCash - Young Latina The best latina sponsor.

10-18-2001, 07:57 PM	#13
magnatique Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,830	cool, I'll check the vaio as well... so far this is what I found at dell's.. So far what I'd like is 15" screen... a DVD/CDR combo drive, 30gigs, and 800+ MHZ... 256 minimum ram... with dell, on their webpage, I get this: Inspiron 8100 1 GHZ 2X128Meg of ram 32 meg GeForce2 30 gig drive Floppy Millenium with WIN XP upgrade (I got my win2k here , don't need to pay more for it hehe) 10/100 + 56k modem *x CD-RW/DVD combo Microsoft works (couldn't care less) and Dell's 3yr warranty 3 yr Onsite service Additional battery.. 2303$ that's pretty much what I'm looking for any idea what other types of notebook would gimme something like that cheaper/same quality? I'll give the vaio a look...

10-18-2001, 07:59 PM	#14
magnatique Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,830	oh... you guys think that there's a good chance of the laptop breaking on me? I mean, do they usually break? then would it be a good idea to buy it at like dell which offers 3days back or something like that?

10-18-2001, 08:01 PM	#15
JakeR Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: il and nc Posts: 1,760	i bought myself a dell 8100 1.2 ghz, and its great.. but, it gets hot and its kinda bulky. I don't know if there's something wrong with my particular unit, but the bottom gets fucking hot. My wife has a vaio 1 Ghz, and i prefer that over my dell [This message has been edited by JakeR (edited 10-18-2001).]

10-18-2001, 09:38 PM	#16
Tam Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: In your face Posts: 8,488	I have a Sony VAIO Desktop and a Compaq Laptop........ I WISH like hell I'd have gotten the Sony laptop now. Sony is the ONLY way I'll go on a pc of any kind from nowon. :P Tam ------------------ Vector Force Hosting!! DialerHeaven has Active X! You too can be Vectorized!!

10-18-2001, 11:13 PM	#17
magnatique Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,830	yep, the vaio looks good.. and I've found it at under 3K CDN, which is pretty good... that's the vaio PCQ-FXA36... but what do you guys think of the Compaq 1800 series, or the HP's X3 something?

10-19-2001, 03:05 AM	#19
AaronM Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ┌∩┐ ◣_◢ ┌∩┐ Posts: 46,909	No question here. I shopped around a lot then bought the Dell Inspiron 8100. Loaded the sucker up too. Here are a few suggestions for you... Do not buy any memory upgrade from Dell. Go to Crucial.com and max it out at 256 x 2. I think this cost me about $130 with free shipping. Dell wants several hundred for this upgrade. Go with the internal mini pci nic/modem combo. I think it was $30 more but well worth it. For what you mentioned, there is no need for the 32mb video. Why pay extra for something you will not take advantage of? DO NOT order the leather palm rests. I was very dissapointed. Finally, I used to work for Dell tech support. The laptops are very reliable. Most of the support calls I received were from students that just got a new puter from mom and pops and fucked it up out of the box. It was almost always software related. If you know how to configure it then do not buy their extra shit. I downgraded the warranty to the lowest they had. Good luck ------------------ Aaron Matthews Productions aaron-matthews.com [This message has been edited by AaronM (edited 10-19-2001).]