If you had $3000 for a laptop?

[cessna152]

If you had $3000 to buy a laptop what would you get? Only restrictions are that it has to be from the K-12 Education sections of any websites. And it has to be a large dealer such as Dell, Gateway, or IBM. And no coupons.

 

[mrCide]

you could have a decked out laptop with 3000

 

[damiano]

I would spend 1200 on the laptop

and the other 1800 on h00kers

 

[Papagayo]

max out on the options.. (memory, harddrive, wireless, etc...)

 

[NutBucket]

IBM T40. Gee, that was easy

 

[cessna152]

This is not for me to use. Its for a K-12 computer teacher.

 

[Hooligan]

something really portable, like the ultraslim form factors

 

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[Hooligan]

Originally posted by: xEDIT409
New Alienware Thin and Light Chassis
14.1" SXGA+ 1400x1050 LCD Display
Front Panel Instant key buttons
Synaptics Touchpad
1 Type II PCMCIA Slots
3 USB 2.0 Ports & 1 IEEE-1394 Port (4 PIN)
TV-Out through S-Video
Kensington Lock
Standard Smart Li-ION Battery
Dual Battery Support
Full Size 88-Key 19mm Pitch Keyboard
Configurable Smart Bay Support
Stereo Speakers with Volume control
Performance Benchmarks Documentation
Personalized Owner's Manual
Custom Alienware® Mouse Pad
Latest Qualified Drivers Installed
Dimensions (H) x (W) x (D) : 1.5"x12"x10.6"
Weight: 4.9lbs. w/o Battery

$2,821.00 as low as $85/mo.*
Price is before all applicable rebates.
Please call for volume pricing.


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sexy

 

[Rob9874]

Originally posted by: cessna152
This is not for me to use. Its for a K-12 computer teacher.

Then $3000 is way more than you need. They won't need the latest 128MB video card to play games. I'd go Dell.

 

[dullard]

I'd save the school a bundle and not spend it all just one laptop. I'd get 3 cheap laptops or save the money for more important school items.

But if you had to spend it all, my choice would depend on the use of the laptop. If it is likely going to take a beating, then get one of the toughbooks. If it won't be abused then a Dell Inspiron is my pick (600m or 8600 models). Definately get a Centrino - the long battery life and lack of burned laps are great benefits.

 

[edmicman]

get a powerbook

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
IBM T40. Gee, that was easy

T40, all the bells and whistles. the best

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
IBM T40. Gee, that was easy

Agreed.

For $2000 you can get a nicely loaded IBM ThinkPad T40, awesome laptop.

 

[Flyermax2k3]

If I had $3000 for a laptop I wouldn't get a laptop - I'd get a tablet pc The Fujitsu-Siemens T 3010 here is an awesome piece of machinery.

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: edmicman
get a powerbook

I'm with you.

Koing

 

[DnetMHZ]

Originally posted by: edmicman
get a powerbook

Yeah, $3000 will make a nice down payment on an entry level powerbook *rim shot*

 

[fs5]

powerbook, if you had 3k to spend get one.

 

[firtol88]

Dell D800 or IBM T41

Depends on your size preference, they both have advantages over one another.

 

[Bryans]

Id suggest an IBM T40p or an older generation 15" Powerbook (1ghz g4 w/superdrive) depending on which platform they are more comfortable with. Those are the best of the PC world and the best of the Mac world. Runners up might be the Dell D600/800, Compaq x1000, IBM x22, etc...

 

[GnomeCop]

I'd still be 1000 short of a decked out voodoo envy M:355
DAYAM.

 

[Pandaren]

I'd get the best ThinkPad T4x I could buy for $2000 and save the rest of the $

 

[VTboy]

I would get the IBM T41.

 

[Jbroad572]

I got my 17" PB for $2399. I love it. It's really nice.