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mrthumbs · 11-20-2002, 06:24 AM

Im going shopping for some laptops in a few.

Any suggestions? I was thinking about Sony's or Toshiba's.

Any wireless network ideas?

sweetcuties · 11-20-2002, 06:36 AM

I started this thread last week and I received a ton of feedback. Anyway, I just bought a Sony Vaio 2 days ago... the model # is PCG-FXA63 for $1,299 at bestbuy. With the warranty and bag, it came to $1,700. Go to cnet.com and enter your criteria... for Ex, I did a serach for laptops under $1,500 and a few Toshibas/Sony's came up.

Good luck.

mrthumbs · 11-20-2002, 06:39 AM

Thanks.

pipp · 11-20-2002, 07:23 AM

Dude if you got huge money to spend on a laptop get the Toshiba Satellite 5200-801 it's their brand new flagship. I had a look at it the other day, it is so totaly sweet, as cartman would have said it.

Werry pricy though.

Master_Yoba · 11-20-2002, 08:31 AM

I bought Sony Vaio all-in-one 1 year ago and I'm really happy with it

FlyingIguana · 11-20-2002, 09:27 AM

well i bought a dell laptop over a year ago with a 3 year warranty. after a year i call them and they say i only had a 1 year warranty. so i paid them an extra 200 bux and didn't get the warranty.

wish i woulda bought the ibm...

RottenPug · 11-20-2002, 09:32 AM

I buy Microns for the office needed a compact laptop to travel with. This is what I got has everything you need then some with built in wireless.

http://webshop.fujitsupc.com/fpc/Eco...n.do?series=P2

gothweb · 11-20-2002, 09:37 AM

http://www.apple.com/switch/

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

BJ · 11-20-2002, 09:42 AM

Jake · 11-20-2002, 09:47 AM

I've got 2 VIAO Laptops and 1 VAIO desktop and all three have worked out great for me. If you use any sony products (camera, mp3 play, PDA) definately go with a VIAO that has a built-in memory stick reader (they are fast as hell and a lot better than having to hook up cables/load drivers for each product). As you can see I'm a big fan of Sony. Good luck! Charlie

bradestes · 11-20-2002, 09:52 AM

Everyone will have a different answer to this based on their experience, but what that shows IMHO is that there are a lot of good options to choose from.

I started with a Toshiba back in '96 and haven't looked back. I've had Toshiba laptops ever since. Much more reliable than any desktop machine I've ever owned. I just get port replicators and presto I have a desktop when I need it.

The Toshiba Tecra series is a little bit more money than the Satellite series, but they are some solid machines. I have one at work, a few at home and all of my family and most of my buddies have Toshibas as well.

Okay, I've rambled on long enough. Time to go to the airport for Vegas.

Brad

mrthumbs · 11-20-2002, 10:13 AM

Apple is not an option and i have terrible experiences with IBM.

I dedicated a 5k budget so i got two sony's (tnx sweetcuties)
and a nice Toshiba for myself that i will pick up tomorow

Sitecom wireless USB to hook it all up to the network.

Thanks for the input.

sweetcuties · 11-20-2002, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mrthumbs
Apple is not an option and i have terrible experiences with IBM.

I dedicated a 5k budget so i got two sony's (tnx sweetcuties)
and a nice Toshiba for myself that i will pick up tomorow

Sitecom wireless USB to hook it all up to the network.

Thanks for the input.

Glad I could help out. Everything is installed, just charge the battery and you're ready to go

Fletch XXX · 11-20-2002, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mrthumbs
Im going shopping for some laptops in a few.

Any suggestions? I was thinking about Sony's or Toshiba's.

Any wireless network ideas?

Get a real fucking machine.

Get a Powerbook with DVD burner.

SONY or Toshiba cant fuck with this.

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

Blows away any pc.

*****

'Fact is, the PowerBook G4 powers past Pentium 4-based notebooks by up to 44 percent in Adobe Photoshop testing.'

*****

railz · 11-20-2002, 11:04 AM

A friend of mine just bought the top of the range VPR Matrix (Best Buy's own brand).

This thing is SWEET! Largest, brightest screen I've ever seen on a laptop. 2Ghz P4, 512MB RAM blah blah.

Think he paid $2500 with some upgrades. Case is just georgeous (designed by a Porcshe designer) and it's really well-built.

gothweb · 11-20-2002, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by railz
A friend of mine just bought the top of the range VPR Matrix (Best Buy's own brand).

This thing is SWEET! Largest, brightest screen I've ever seen on a laptop. 2Ghz P4, 512MB RAM blah blah.

Think he paid $2500 with some upgrades. Case is just georgeous (designed by a Porcshe designer) and it's really well-built.

You mean the PowerBook G4 knockoff?

11-20-2002, 06:24 AM	#1
mrthumbs salad tossing sig guy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: mrthumbs*gmail.com Posts: 11,702	quick laptop question Im going shopping for some laptops in a few. Any suggestions? I was thinking about Sony's or Toshiba's. Any wireless network ideas?

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sweetcuties Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Somewhere Posts: 5,859	I started this thread last week and I received a ton of feedback. Anyway, I just bought a Sony Vaio 2 days ago... the model # is PCG-FXA63 for $1,299 at bestbuy. With the warranty and bag, it came to $1,700. Go to cnet.com and enter your criteria... for Ex, I did a serach for laptops under $1,500 and a few Toshibas/Sony's came up. Good luck. __________________

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11-20-2002, 09:32 AM	#7
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11-20-2002, 06:39 AM	#3
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11-20-2002, 07:23 AM	#4
pipp Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Where the sun don't shine Posts: 1,185	Dude if you got huge money to spend on a laptop get the Toshiba Satellite 5200-801 it's their brand new flagship. I had a look at it the other day, it is so totaly sweet, as cartman would have said it. Werry pricy though.

11-20-2002, 09:27 AM	#6
FlyingIguana aspiring banker Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: toronto Posts: 10,870	well i bought a dell laptop over a year ago with a 3 year warranty. after a year i call them and they say i only had a 1 year warranty. so i paid them an extra 200 bux and didn't get the warranty. wish i woulda bought the ibm...

11-20-2002, 09:42 AM	#9
BJ Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: asia Posts: 5,590	IBM

11-20-2002, 09:47 AM	#10
Jake Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CO, US Posts: 3,056	I've got 2 VIAO Laptops and 1 VAIO desktop and all three have worked out great for me. If you use any sony products (camera, mp3 play, PDA) definately go with a VIAO that has a built-in memory stick reader (they are fast as hell and a lot better than having to hook up cables/load drivers for each product). As you can see I'm a big fan of Sony. Good luck! Charlie

11-20-2002, 09:52 AM	#11
bradestes Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 12	Everyone will have a different answer to this based on their experience, but what that shows IMHO is that there are a lot of good options to choose from. I started with a Toshiba back in '96 and haven't looked back. I've had Toshiba laptops ever since. Much more reliable than any desktop machine I've ever owned. I just get port replicators and presto I have a desktop when I need it. The Toshiba Tecra series is a little bit more money than the Satellite series, but they are some solid machines. I have one at work, a few at home and all of my family and most of my buddies have Toshibas as well. Okay, I've rambled on long enough. Time to go to the airport for Vegas. Brad __________________ [email protected] https://clients.acpay.com/

11-20-2002, 10:13 AM	#12
mrthumbs salad tossing sig guy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: mrthumbs*gmail.com Posts: 11,702	Apple is not an option and i have terrible experiences with IBM. I dedicated a 5k budget so i got two sony's (tnx sweetcuties) and a nice Toshiba for myself that i will pick up tomorow Sitecom wireless USB to hook it all up to the network. Thanks for the input.

11-20-2002, 11:04 AM	#15
railz Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,531	A friend of mine just bought the top of the range VPR Matrix (Best Buy's own brand). This thing is SWEET! Largest, brightest screen I've ever seen on a laptop. 2Ghz P4, 512MB RAM blah blah. Think he paid $2500 with some upgrades. Case is just georgeous (designed by a Porcshe designer) and it's really well-built. __________________ This Space for Rent