Hi guys...need help picking out a laptop....

[Nessal]

I've been out of the loop for a while and I'm in need of a laptop. I don't know which to get because it seems as if so much has changed. I was looking into Dell because they have some pretty sweet deals. However I'm pretty confused on which laptop is right for me. So I have a few questions for you guys. What is the difference between the M processor, Centrino, and P4? Also what is the difference between the Latitude and Inspirion models? Are there any other companies that I should look into? I was looking into Sony and Toshiba but they all seem pretty pricey and I can't afford those as I'm a college student without a job. I'm looking for something on the lines of 2.0ghz, 512mb ram, decent video card....something better then the ATI 8500 I'm running on now, CD and DVD player (burner not necessary), floppy drive, and a ethernet card is a must(nonwireless). Thanks for the help guys.

 

[Boonesmi]

for the money its really hard to beat this machine (very powerfull, and also a pretty good gaming system)

http://www.emachines.com/produ...l?prod=eMachines_M6810

 

[Nessal]

How is the 9600 compared to the 9700?

 

[Mojoed]

This might be more than you want to spend, but HERE is one of my current favorites. That brand new UXGA screen owns.

 

[Nessal]

Thanks guys...but I was wondering...what is the difference between the M processors and the P4?

 

[saltedeggman]

Originally posted by: Mojoed
This might be more than you want to spend, but HERE is one of my current favorites. That brand new UXGA screen owns.

WUXGA > UXGA

 

[xsilver]

Originally posted by: Nessal
Thanks guys...but I was wondering...what is the difference between the M processors and the P4?

pentium M > p4
pentium 1.6M = p4 2.6+ in performance -- correct me if im wrong guys

plus its more power saving (big + for the batteries) and has built in wireless networking

 

[Corporate Thug]

look into the DV 1000 (HP)

more info the LAPTOP forum

 

[vegetation]

Originally posted by: xsilver

Originally posted by: Nessal
Thanks guys...but I was wondering...what is the difference between the M processors and the P4?

pentium M > p4
pentium 1.6M = p4 2.6+ in performance -- correct me if im wrong guys

plus its more power saving (big + for the batteries) and has built in wireless networking

Built-in wireless networking is only a given to the Centrino branded stuff and that's only because it has the intel minipci card in its belly. It's not built onto the cpu or anything like that. Though Most pentium M's will come with some sort of internal wireless anyways as these are at least mid-level systems and not bottom of the barrel.

 

[Thermalrock]

make sure you get the pentium m 755. runs at 2ghz.

 

[Nessal]

What about the Pentium M 765 processor?