Good notebook for $1400 or less - GoFuckYourself.com

Chris R · 03-20-2002, 06:45 AM

Hey,

I need to buy a notebook today that will be good for taking on the road to work on webstuff. It doesn't need a 500X CDRW or DVD drive. I want something with a modem and network card built in that I can do ftp, excel, and dreamweaver. I wouldn't even use the CD except for loading programs.

I need to go to a store and buy this in a few hours.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

vegasdude · 03-20-2002, 06:51 AM

the g4 mac

itz sweeeeeeeeet and expensive!

Jamie · 03-20-2002, 09:52 AM

Sonay Vaio 370FX

ldinternet · 03-20-2002, 10:32 AM

hold on, i have a ref code for office world... ;)

Frank W · 03-20-2002, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chris R
Hey,

I need to buy a notebook today that will be good for taking on the road to work on webstuff. It doesn't need a 500X CDRW or DVD drive. I want something with a modem and network card built in that I can do ftp, excel, and dreamweaver. I wouldn't even use the CD except for loading programs.

I need to go to a store and buy this in a few hours.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Try mysimon.com or pricegrabber.com to find and compare prices for notebooks.

Frank W · 03-20-2002, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chris R
Hey,

I need to buy a notebook today that will be good for taking on the road to work on webstuff. It doesn't need a 500X CDRW or DVD drive. I want something with a modem and network card built in that I can do ftp, excel, and dreamweaver. I wouldn't even use the CD except for loading programs.

I need to go to a store and buy this in a few hours.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

According to Pricegrabber, you can get a nice SONY VAIO for less than $1050 check it out at www.pricegrabber.com [Look Ma, no ref codes

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Chris R · 03-20-2002, 10:43 AM

Thanks - I am going to pick one up at best Buy - as I need one today.

I think I am going to go with a vaio as suggested.

Thanks all.

Pornwolf · 03-20-2002, 10:48 AM

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Originally posted by ldinternet
hold on, i have a ref code for office world... ;)

LOL

Wizzo · 03-20-2002, 10:48 AM

I've been looking as well and Sony seems to be the best thing going....

And you should be able to stay under $1400 pretty easy, if you don't want alot of bells and wistles...

picpile · 03-20-2002, 11:54 AM

Compaq 710US

great laptop

Jamie · 03-20-2002, 12:49 PM

Sony's have the brightest and clearest screens.. IMO
Plus the FX series has the DVD, CDROM, 8X Writer in it.. very cool

4Pics · 03-20-2002, 01:50 PM

dont get a sony they are pieces of shit

If you can wait get the business line of Compaq or get a middle of the road Dell, don't get the cheapie versions sold in the stores.

-=HOAX=- · 03-20-2002, 01:58 PM

The dell inspiron 8100 sells for right about that amount...and you get a free cd burner or 8x dvd...

twinkley · 03-20-2002, 01:58 PM

I dont know your experience with sony, but I can tell about my Compaq experience.

I got my compaq 2 years ago. It is dead for the 2nd time. The first time the screen just mysteriously stopped working. I sent it in and they fixed it under warrenty. Less than 6 months later, it starts shutting down and not powering back up at random.

When I had someone look at it, they opened the CD tray, turned it sideways and the damn heat sink came flying out! How is that for great craftsmanship?!

My new laptop is a sony vaio and it is awesome! built in wireless and ethernet, slimdock w/dvd and cd-rw and 3.75 lbs too boot!

You dont have to like sony, but be aware that compaq laptops suck!

twinkley

boneprone · 03-20-2002, 03:47 PM

Trapper Keeper

Jamie · 03-20-2002, 03:59 PM

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Originally posted by boneprone
Trapper Keeper

Bone, keep your sarcasm to yourself

Jesus, you'd think this was GFY or something.

theWatsonian · 03-20-2002, 04:01 PM

Mead.
If you want to save money, that is. It's not that Mead can't do ftp it's just that your host is not set up right.

Get the Viao if you just have to conform ...

Ragnar man · 03-20-2002, 05:57 PM

never buy a compaq their batteries suck aswell if you wanna upgrade it you pay a shitload of money for it

my suggestion is to stick with a dell or sony

hp is simply to expensive although the may look nice but they miss power inside

03-20-2002, 06:45 AM	#1
Chris R Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 1,151	Good notebook for $1400 or less Hey, I need to buy a notebook today that will be good for taking on the road to work on webstuff. It doesn't need a 500X CDRW or DVD drive. I want something with a modem and network card built in that I can do ftp, excel, and dreamweaver. I wouldn't even use the CD except for loading programs. I need to go to a store and buy this in a few hours. Any suggestions? Thanks.

03-20-2002, 09:52 AM	#3
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Wizzo 2011 GFY Hall of Fame! Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Back in Texas! Posts: 15,224	I've been looking as well and Sony seems to be the best thing going.... And you should be able to stay under $1400 pretty easy, if you don't want alot of bells and wistles... __________________ Looking for Opportunity!

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picpile Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 734	Compaq 710US great laptop __________________

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-=HOAX=- Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CrackYaMental Posts: 4,365	The dell inspiron 8100 sells for right about that amount...and you get a free cd burner or 8x dvd... __________________ Insert Value Here.

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vegasdude Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Royal Family Crew Posts: 3,649	the g4 mac itz sweeeeeeeeet and expensive!

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ldinternet Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 8,245	hold on, i have a ref code for office world... ;)

03-20-2002, 10:43 AM	#7
Chris R Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 1,151	Thanks - I am going to pick one up at best Buy - as I need one today. I think I am going to go with a vaio as suggested. Thanks all.

03-20-2002, 12:49 PM	#11
Jamie Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: CelebPay.com Posts: 2,517	Sony's have the brightest and clearest screens.. IMO Plus the FX series has the DVD, CDROM, 8X Writer in it.. very cool

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4Pics Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 7,952	dont get a sony they are pieces of shit If you can wait get the business line of Compaq or get a middle of the road Dell, don't get the cheapie versions sold in the stores.

03-20-2002, 01:58 PM	#14
twinkley Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 807	I dont know your experience with sony, but I can tell about my Compaq experience. I got my compaq 2 years ago. It is dead for the 2nd time. The first time the screen just mysteriously stopped working. I sent it in and they fixed it under warrenty. Less than 6 months later, it starts shutting down and not powering back up at random. When I had someone look at it, they opened the CD tray, turned it sideways and the damn heat sink came flying out! How is that for great craftsmanship?! My new laptop is a sony vaio and it is awesome! built in wireless and ethernet, slimdock w/dvd and cd-rw and 3.75 lbs too boot! You dont have to like sony, but be aware that compaq laptops suck! twinkley

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theWatsonian Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: PB4L HQ Posts: 1,737	Mead. If you want to save money, that is. It's not that Mead can't do ftp it's just that your host is not set up right. Get the Viao if you just have to conform ... __________________ <a href="http://www.watsonian.net"><img src="http://www.watsonian.net/archives/cjpb6.gif" border="0"></a><a href="http://www.adultplatinum.com/wm.html?id=567353"><img src="http://www.watsonian.net/archives/adult_platinum_85x85_03.gif" border="0"></a>

03-20-2002, 05:57 PM	#18
Ragnar man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NL / USA Posts: 95	never buy a compaq their batteries suck aswell if you wanna upgrade it you pay a shitload of money for it my suggestion is to stick with a dell or sony hp is simply to expensive although the may look nice but they miss power inside