I posted this under the 600m discussion, but I wanted to start a new string. Please help me out with any sage advice you might have to offer.
I've been searching online, talking to people, and trying [unsuccessfully] to find the BEST laptop for me. I think I want a machine with the Centrino chip set for future wireless work, but beyond that nothing seems to be perfect. I need something for small business work (lots of word processing, Excel, Quickbooks, Acrobat, etc...nothing too graphically stressful), something decently portable (I lack frame of reference for what's "too heavy," but I think 7 lbs is the higher end), VERY rugged for lots of travel, and good customer service/parts. I've narrowed it down to either Dell or IBM, from what I'm told and have read.
1) Inspiron 600m - the only bad thing I've heard is that the screen/casing are a bit flimsy - will they hold up?
2) Latitude D800 - it's chock full of great stuff, but a bit heavy - still a decent choice for travel?
3) IBM Thinkpad T40 - I hear they're rugged, but seems like I can get more for my money with Dell.
Am I missing something important? Acer Travelmate 800LCi? Toshiba Tecra M1? I need a bit more advice before I can make the leap. I'd like to keep it under 2500 or so.
I've been searching online, talking to people, and trying [unsuccessfully] to find the BEST laptop for me. I think I want a machine with the Centrino chip set for future wireless work, but beyond that nothing seems to be perfect. I need something for small business work (lots of word processing, Excel, Quickbooks, Acrobat, etc...nothing too graphically stressful), something decently portable (I lack frame of reference for what's "too heavy," but I think 7 lbs is the higher end), VERY rugged for lots of travel, and good customer service/parts. I've narrowed it down to either Dell or IBM, from what I'm told and have read.
1) Inspiron 600m - the only bad thing I've heard is that the screen/casing are a bit flimsy - will they hold up?
2) Latitude D800 - it's chock full of great stuff, but a bit heavy - still a decent choice for travel?
3) IBM Thinkpad T40 - I hear they're rugged, but seems like I can get more for my money with Dell.
Am I missing something important? Acer Travelmate 800LCi? Toshiba Tecra M1? I need a bit more advice before I can make the leap. I'd like to keep it under 2500 or so.
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