best lightweight laptop for less than 2000

[kalster]

looking for a laptop around 3-4 lbs

i would like to keep it under 2000 for sure


thanks

 

[Yomicron]

Just a few questions:

What kind of battery life are you looking for?
Do you want/need an integrated optical drive?
Is there a minimum screen size you are looking for?

 

[kalster]

sorry the the random question

looking for atleast 4 hours battery life
integrated optical drive is not a must, i have an external dvd rw drve, but an integrated cd drive wud be nice
sceen atleast 12"


was looking at the sony viao <SPAN class=black12b>PCG-V505EC any idea how it is?</SPAN>

 

[Corporate Thug]

look into the ibm X or T series

but my personal favorite is a 15 inch powerbook

 

[stingygrrl]

can you run all PC apps and xfer files and use MS Office (PC version) on the powerbook (sorry - been away from macs a long.... time)? If not, got any PC based recs?

 

[mrweirdo]

From what I understand that apple is the best option right now in terms of reliability, long batery life, and overall higher long term value.
As for windows apps on mac. They will not work but you can find most app in a mac version. To name a few photoshop, ms office, IE.

 

[music]

virtualpc for macs If you routinely use PC only software, it's better to just buy a PC laptop.

 

[kalster]

i am not really looking at the MAC side of the house

i do coding from time to time in VC++ so MAC is out of the question,

anyone have any experience with viao v505 series?

i have an inspiron 8500 now and i find myself not using its multimedia feature and wanting more battery life and a lighter laptop in general

 

[music]

IBM X40. 2.7 pounds and lasts 5 hours with the large battery.

 

[kalster]

how is the t40 i am considering that, it is around 4.9 pounds but you guys love it and it has got just great reviews all around



where can i go and play with one?

 

[loup garou]

Latitude x300