Can we have a laptop topic? (Poll)

[brxndxn]

It's tough sorting through all the recommendations in General Hardware, Off Topic, etc. Perhaps a topic that just deals with laptops, notebooks, laptops, notebooks and laptops would be useful...

I'm looking for a laptop to buy and I'm having trouble finding reviews. I have a month or two to make my purchase so I plan on waiting until a good laptop is available. I'd enjoy reading other peoples' opinions and experiences with their laptops.


Also, I'm looking for a good laptop review site - like Cnet.com but good.

This is what I want: P3-M 700+ , 1.5" or thinner, 6lbs or less, Geforce or Radeon, DVD built-in/modular, 14" or larger screen, sturdy casing - The only laptop I've seen that meets this is the Dell Inspiron 4100 - I'd like to compare with a few others.

 

[aphex]

bump

 

[Keego]

I like the idea. and a PDA section.

 

[hans007]

yea i think we should have a notebook/pda/cellphone or something section.


Also dont get the i4100.


get the toshiba satelite 3005, is about .3 pounds lighter (that used to say .3 inches hahah), cheaper, and looks better and feels better built.

 

[brxndxn]

.3 inches lighter? Awesome! I bet it costs like 30 megahertz less!


hehe.. I know what you mean.. I just wanted to bump this thread so it might get noticed.

 

[RossMAN]

What's your budget?

 

[brxndxn]

$1500 about.. I can go higher if it's a really killer deal.. I'd prefer to get the minimum requirements for around $1100

 

[rival]

the more the merrier, why not

 

[Keego]

up for more people to see this.

 

[Cyberian]

A laptop forum sounds like a good idea to me.
Did you also post in "Forum Issues"?

 

[RossMAN]

If you can order soon (before Thursday March 7th) here's what you can get:

Dell Inspiron 4100:

Base: Pentium®III Processor,1.0 GHz-M 14.1 SXGA+ TFT Display NV 11 w/32MB Video 100NXHN [220-5454]
Memory: 128MB,SDRAM,2DIMMs 128M2D [311-6309]
Hard Drives: Special! 30GB Hard Drive for the price of 20GB 30GBP [461-2660]
Floppy Drive: Modular Floppy Drive FD [340-7047]
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition WHXP [420-0554] [313-7222]
Network Card: Integrated Network Card INTNIC [430-1292]
Modem: Internal 56K Modem 56MPC [313-1225]
Modular CD/DVD Drives: 8X Max Variable DVD-ROM Drive 8XDVD [313-0833] [313-1226]
Bundled Software: Microsoft®Works Suite 2002 with Money 2002 Standard IWORKS [412-0134]
Norton Antivirus®: Norton Antivirus® 2002, 90-day introductory offer NAV2002 [412-5623]
Digital Music: Dell Jukebox powered by MusicMatch JUKEXP [412-3809]
Batteries: 59 WHr Lithium-Ion Battery with ExpressCharge? LIION8 [312-2511]
Service and Support Options: 1Yr Ltd. Warranty- 1Yr Mail-In Service + 1Yr Phone Support ST111RR [950-3337] [950-8830] [950-9057]
Internet Access Service: 6 Months of America Online Membership Included AOLDHS [412-0164]
Digital Photography: Dell Picture Studio Image Expert® 2000 DPSXP [412-3807]
Free Quicken 2002 Suite: Free Quicken 2002 Suite (includes Turbo Tax Deluxe) FREQUKN [412-0184]

$1,527 base price as configured above
-$75 off Dell coupon
-2% eBates.com
-$150 Dell MIR
========================================
$1,272.96 final price

If you can afford it, here's some upgrades I would recommend:
1) Upgrade to the UXGA TFT Display screen +$150
2) Buy some additional RAM from Crucial.com or Muskin or Kingston and install it yourself, you'll save a bundle.
3) Upgrade the warranty from 1 year to 3Yr Ltd. Warranty- 3Yrs Mail-In Service + 3Yrs Phone Support +$119
4) Add an additional 2nd 59 WHr Lithium-Ion Battery with ExpressCharge? +$99

 

[N8Magic]

<< If you can order soon (before Thursday March 7th) here's what you can get:

Dell Inspiron 4100:

Base: Pentium®III Processor,1.0 GHz-M 14.1 SXGA+ TFT Display NV 11 w/32MB Video 100NXHN [220-5454]
Memory: 128MB,SDRAM,2DIMMs 128M2D [311-6309]
Hard Drives: Special! 30GB Hard Drive for the price of 20GB 30GBP [461-2660]
Floppy Drive: Modular Floppy Drive FD [340-7047]
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition WHXP [420-0554] [313-7222]
Network Card: Integrated Network Card INTNIC [430-1292]
Modem: Internal 56K Modem 56MPC [313-1225]
Modular CD/DVD Drives: 8X Max Variable DVD-ROM Drive 8XDVD [313-0833] [313-1226]
Bundled Software: Microsoft®Works Suite 2002 with Money 2002 Standard IWORKS [412-0134]
Norton Antivirus®: Norton Antivirus® 2002, 90-day introductory offer NAV2002 [412-5623]
Digital Music: Dell Jukebox powered by MusicMatch JUKEXP [412-3809]
Batteries: 59 WHr Lithium-Ion Battery with ExpressCharge? LIION8 [312-2511]
Service and Support Options: 1Yr Ltd. Warranty- 1Yr Mail-In Service + 1Yr Phone Support ST111RR [950-3337] [950-8830] [950-9057]
Internet Access Service: 6 Months of America Online Membership Included AOLDHS [412-0164]
Digital Photography: Dell Picture Studio Image Expert® 2000 DPSXP [412-3807]
Free Quicken 2002 Suite: Free Quicken 2002 Suite (includes Turbo Tax Deluxe) FREQUKN [412-0184]

$1,527 base price as configured above
-$75 off Dell coupon
-2% eBates.com
-$150 Dell MIR
========================================
$1,272.96 final price

If you can afford it, here's some upgrades I would recommend:
1) Upgrade to the UXGA TFT Display screen +$150
2) Buy some additional RAM from Crucial.com or Muskin or Kingston and install it yourself, you'll save a bundle.
3) Upgrade the warranty from 1 year to 3Yr Ltd. Warranty- 3Yrs Mail-In Service + 3Yrs Phone Support +$119
4) Add an additional 2nd 59 WHr Lithium-Ion Battery with ExpressCharge? +$99 >>



Wow, that's a steal! If only I needed a laptop...

All hail to the king of hot deals! 😛