i want a laptop but what one is best for me ???

[ScottAnthony25]

Hello group.

decided for x mas i want to get my self a gift of a laptop.

currently running a desk top of about p4 1.6 with 512 sd ram

i like the performance and looking for the same if not better.

i'm not a gamer, but i want someting that is easy to take to work and night classes
wireless is a must, cdrw and dvd is perfrence.

my price range is around the 1k mark,

currenlty i'm confused on the differentce between the performance of a althon, celeron, p4 and centerino.

looking for advise.

 

[Abhi]

Hi Scott

How much battery life do you require. If you require 4 hrs + of battery life, a cetrino is your only real option.

Would you prefer a widescreen laptop? (Note that although widescreen is great, It adds bulk to the laptop).

As for the performance issue. Even the lowest cetrino with 512 MB Ram will out perform your desktop easily.

 

[Abhi]

http://notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=34656

^ VERY good dell laptop FAQ ^

 

[Mermaidman]

Can't go wrong with a Pentium M (not to be confused with P4 Mobile). Remember--you can get a Pentium M without the Centrino package.

You're not looking for a desktop replacement, so the important features are size, weight, battery life. I'd avoid the widescreen laptops for portability's sake.

 

[PeeluckyDuckee]

Are you looking new or used? If optical media is a nonissue for you, then I'd suggest taking a look at the IBM Thinkpad X30. Not a very powerful system, but if you're just looking to take notes and surf the internet, it's a nice compromise. If you're budget is higher and want new, perhaps look into the X31.

 

[ShotgunSteven]

My bad.

 

[Wuzup101]

You could always pick up a 12" iBook G4