Which laptop retailer tends to have the best prices? I don't require a lot... a P3 700 is fine, 128MB RAM, and 10-20GB hard drive. Screen size doesn't matter too much. DVD-ROM is mandatory, though.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Best place to get a cheap, suitable laptop?
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Ask around if any of your friends have hookups. Laptops are $$$$$$$$$$ unless you have hookups and/or hot deals.
Look into a Thinkpad T21 from eBay Direct for ~$1400 (incl. shipping and tax). PIII 800, 128MB RAM, 20GB HDD, swappable DVD/FDD drives, 14.1" TFT, 56K/10/100, 3 yr warranty. Comes with only Win98SE though.
My budget is around $1200 or less.
Actually I priced a Compaq Presario 700 at $1149. Not too bad...
Actually I priced a Compaq Presario 700 at $1149. Not too bad...
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If you want a cheap laptop then get a Compaq.
If you want a world class laptop with great build quality, reliable hardware (unlike a Hyundai car), powerful, light with one of the best reputations in the laptop industry backed by an excellent warranty then get an IBM ThinkPad T series for $1299.
Mobile Intel Pentium III 800MHz
Memory 128 SDRAM
Hard Drive2 20GB
Display 14.1" 1024x768 -- TFT
Operating System3 Microsoft Windows 2000
Fax/Modem 56K (V.90 Compatible)
Media Device CD-DVD
Travel Weight4 5.3 lbs
Thinness5 1.3 Inches
3.5 Floppy Drive Included
If you want a world class laptop with great build quality, reliable hardware (unlike a Hyundai car), powerful, light with one of the best reputations in the laptop industry backed by an excellent warranty then get an IBM ThinkPad T series for $1299.
Mobile Intel Pentium III 800MHz
Memory 128 SDRAM
Hard Drive2 20GB
Display 14.1" 1024x768 -- TFT
Operating System3 Microsoft Windows 2000
Fax/Modem 56K (V.90 Compatible)
Media Device CD-DVD
Travel Weight4 5.3 lbs
Thinness5 1.3 Inches
3.5 Floppy Drive Included
RossMAN
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I think these are the specs for the Compaq Presario 700 you're considering:
COMPAQ PRESARIO 700US
Compaq P/N 470020-490
UPC - 720591136550
Dimensions & Weights (L x W x H)
Unit: 1.64" x 12.40" x 10.6" (6.39 lbs.)
Package: 15.0" x 17.13" x 7.68" (13.3 lbs.)
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Processor
AMD® Mobile Duron Processor 900MHz featuring PowerNow Technology
64KB L2 On-Chip Cache
Memory
256 MB 133 MHz SyncDRAM, upgradeable to 384 MB
Hard Drive
20.0 GB hard drive (1)
8X DVD-ROM drive (Hot swappable, FutureBay) (2)
Display
14.1" TFT XGA Display
Graphics
4X AGP with VIA ProSavage KN133 Graphics
16M video memory (user upgradeable to 32MB)
Maximum internal resolution of up to 1024 x 768 x 16M; with external monitor-1600 x 1200 non-interlaced
24-bit color provides up to 16M brilliant colors
Video Player (AVI, MPEG2 and others)
S-Video TV-Out
MPEG full-motion video playback
Audio
JBL Pro Audio speakers with Bass Reflex
High power, low distortion amplifiers
Ported bass reflex enclosures
Compaq DVD Player/Navigator
Audio CD player and control function keys (play/pause, stop, previous track, next track)
Digital volume control
Modem
56K ITU V.92 PCI Modem (3)
Networking
10/100 BaseT Ethernet Port
Compaq Keyboard/Touchpad
Full-size keys and separate cursor control keys (88 keys)
101-key compatible
Windows operating system keys
Internet-Scroll - scroll horizontally and vertically through web pages and document (4)
Battery/Power Supply
High-capacity LiIon battery
Diskette Drive
3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive
Compaq Internet Zone
Instant connection to Compaq for product information, helpful hints, performance updates, and much more
One-touch access to your Media Player
One-button access to email
Personalized start page from local news and media companies you trust
I/O Interfaces
Two (2) USB connectors
Parallel SPP/ECP standard interface; (DB25 connector)
Mouse or keyboard port - PS2 Style
RJ-45 Ethernet port
RJ-11 modem jack
Two audio ports (headphone/speaker out,microphone-in)
S-Video TV-Out
External VGA monitor port
Expansion Slots
One (1) Type I/II/III PC Card slot with support for 32-bit CardBu
Security Features
Power-on password
Reinforced security slot; accepts 3rd-party security lock devices
Power Conservation
Hibernation and sleep
Performance on demand with PowerNow Technology
Compatibility/Compliance
Plug-and-Play
Ethernet Network Compatibility
COMPAQ PRESARIO 700US
Compaq P/N 470020-490
UPC - 720591136550
Dimensions & Weights (L x W x H)
Unit: 1.64" x 12.40" x 10.6" (6.39 lbs.)
Package: 15.0" x 17.13" x 7.68" (13.3 lbs.)
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Processor
AMD® Mobile Duron Processor 900MHz featuring PowerNow Technology
64KB L2 On-Chip Cache
Memory
256 MB 133 MHz SyncDRAM, upgradeable to 384 MB
Hard Drive
20.0 GB hard drive (1)
8X DVD-ROM drive (Hot swappable, FutureBay) (2)
Display
14.1" TFT XGA Display
Graphics
4X AGP with VIA ProSavage KN133 Graphics
16M video memory (user upgradeable to 32MB)
Maximum internal resolution of up to 1024 x 768 x 16M; with external monitor-1600 x 1200 non-interlaced
24-bit color provides up to 16M brilliant colors
Video Player (AVI, MPEG2 and others)
S-Video TV-Out
MPEG full-motion video playback
Audio
JBL Pro Audio speakers with Bass Reflex
High power, low distortion amplifiers
Ported bass reflex enclosures
Compaq DVD Player/Navigator
Audio CD player and control function keys (play/pause, stop, previous track, next track)
Digital volume control
Modem
56K ITU V.92 PCI Modem (3)
Networking
10/100 BaseT Ethernet Port
Compaq Keyboard/Touchpad
Full-size keys and separate cursor control keys (88 keys)
101-key compatible
Windows operating system keys
Internet-Scroll - scroll horizontally and vertically through web pages and document (4)
Battery/Power Supply
High-capacity LiIon battery
Diskette Drive
3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive
Compaq Internet Zone
Instant connection to Compaq for product information, helpful hints, performance updates, and much more
One-touch access to your Media Player
One-button access to email
Personalized start page from local news and media companies you trust
I/O Interfaces
Two (2) USB connectors
Parallel SPP/ECP standard interface; (DB25 connector)
Mouse or keyboard port - PS2 Style
RJ-45 Ethernet port
RJ-11 modem jack
Two audio ports (headphone/speaker out,microphone-in)
S-Video TV-Out
External VGA monitor port
Expansion Slots
One (1) Type I/II/III PC Card slot with support for 32-bit CardBu
Security Features
Power-on password
Reinforced security slot; accepts 3rd-party security lock devices
Power Conservation
Hibernation and sleep
Performance on demand with PowerNow Technology
Compatibility/Compliance
Plug-and-Play
Ethernet Network Compatibility
Im way to lazy (tired) to link right now but i got mine from fujitsu.com throught there outlet, or try for a used dell from dell.com
Toshiba's are the best budget with a lot of features..
Compaqs are raelly expensive.. so are sony.. and Dells..
IBM would be my next choice.. after Toshiba... since Ebay seem to have em cheap..
um... Fujitsu's are nice.. and aren't too expensive either..
Compaqs are raelly expensive.. so are sony.. and Dells..
IBM would be my next choice.. after Toshiba... since Ebay seem to have em cheap..
um... Fujitsu's are nice.. and aren't too expensive either..
don't get a compaq or an hp, they aren't very good laptops, i'd go with toshiba or ibm, toshiba's are pretty cheap, look on ebay, i got my ibm x20 from pcconnection.com, it was a refurb tho, but for $700, you can't go wrong. =) good luck
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