Buying my first notebook

[cyberphant0m]

Hi, Im gonna be starting college in the fall, and Im gonna need a good notebook. Here's what Im looking to do:

• Office apps (word, etc)
  Programming
  A bit of Graphics (not very intensive, but maybe a bit of PaintShop Pro)
  Music
  Play a couple of games (once again, not very hardcore...)

Right now, Im leaning towards the HP zt3000 with a Pentium M 745. The battery on that however seems small... im gonna need at least 3 hours... Price Range is $1400 - $1800 and under 7lbs hopefully...

Does anyone know of a very reliable mfctr with good quality notebooks?

Thanks for your help in advance.

 

[kalster]

IBM
really happy with it

I use 1 at home (t41) and at work (r40)

they are really sturdy

 

[rainypickles]

the usual plug: www.x1000forums.com the compaq x1000 is nearly identical to the zt3000. if you have any questions about either, head over there. and as far as i know, you should be able to easily pull 3 hours on the zt3000.

 

[jcwagers]

If you check hot deals forum there is a acer laptop that looks to be what you're looking for.....and it's $1289 right now. You might check it out and see if it's something you might be interested in.

Link

 

[Ciber]

12 or 15 inch Powerbook. Use the Edu discount, they don't check.:evil:

 

[SleepyItes]

IBM's are highly supported under Linux if that is your programming platform of choice.

 

[TJ69]

Also look into the student Apple Developer Connection (ADC) if you decide to go the powerbook route. With the ADC discount, the 15" powerbook falls into your price range. But, they will verify your student status.