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Fujitsu LifeBook S7000 Notebook: last minute advice?

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miston

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I'm in the market for a non-widescreen thin and light laptop top be used primarily for surfing the web while sitting on the couch/coffeetable. I don't want to spend too much over $1500. After a good bit of research I've decided on the Fujitsu Lifebook S7000 with the following configuration:

Intel® Pentium® M Processor 725
integrated Bluetooth wireless
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
14.1" SXGA+ (non-Crystal View) TFT display
2 256 MB memory module
60 GB hard drive (4200 rpm)
Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive
Modem, 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, and Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG (802.11b/g)
Integrated touch pad and Quick Point

$1599

I could have gotten the Dell 600M a bit cheaper, but I'm sure the Fujitsu is built better, not to mention a lot lighter. Plus it was hard finding a NON-WIDESCREEN laptop! I'm not planning on watching movies, I never have two windows open side by side, so widescreen never appealed to me.

I did kind of want XP Pro, but the additional $100 bucks was just not worth it. And it really doesn't have any features that I'll be missing on a laptop.

I guess the only question I have is should I spend the extra $80 on a 5400 rpm drive? Is the speed going to be worth the extra noise? heat? money? especially when I'm just web browsing and checking my email?
 
theres a deal that ends today at dell.
here

has same specs... a lot less money!

edit, i should probably read the whole post before posting my stuff. sorry. i didnt see the 600m 😱
 
If all you'll ever be doing is just that, I don't think the drive is worth the extra money, and in fact I don't think I'd spend even $1600 on a machine just to fulfill those functions! I agree that you don't need XP Pro for the extra money; you won't be joining a domain.
 
For just those tasks, get like one of the Gateways or HPs at BB. Although you lose the SXGA+ res which would suck. If you dont mind 12" screen, Averatec makes cheap (800$) laptops that are 3.x pounds
 
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