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laptop for businessman

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SLU MD

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I'm looking for a laptop that is easy to travel, but still has a decent sized keyboard and screen. I travel 1-2 times per week, so it needs to be pretty light. It will only be used for business computing (word, excel, IE, etc), no gaming, mp3, and that kinda of stuff.

any suggestions, i'm pretty new at this. all help would be greatly appreciated.

slu M.D.
 
Lenovo Thinkpad T60 14" SXGA+ with WWAN, fingerprint reader, 9-cell battery (or 6-cell for ultimate lightness), and integrated graphics

You'll get over 6 hours of battery life, weighs around 4lbs, best built laptop in the industry, and top notch support to go with it.
 
When I configured one of these on the Lenovo website, the max RAM I can config is 1GB. Where can I specify more granular options for the T60?
 
how about a macbook pro? can run boot camp so you can reboot to windows if you need to.

or that lenovo/IBM thinkpad is still quite good.
 
Originally posted by: stash
When I configured one of these on the Lenovo website, the max RAM I can config is 1GB. Where can I specify more granular options for the T60?
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Their website is kind of transititioning right now, but if you continue after the first configuration page you can specify under "Total Memory" and choose 1.5GB or 2GB as well.
 
I just got a T60 for about 1800 and it is a GREAT business machine. In fact, you can get a GREAT business machine from Lenovo for only about 1300ish.
 
Originally posted by: Deleted member 4644
I just got a T60 for about 1800 and it is a GREAT business machine. In fact, you can get a GREAT business machine from Lenovo for only about 1300ish.
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Yeah Lenovo's prices on Thinkpads are getting much better. You'll still pay out the nose for the goodies like high res screen, WWAN, etc etc; but in the base model you get the same quality as the highest end model.
 
Yeah . . . the Lenovo T60 is the business traveller's dream - you may need a slim portable DVD/CD burner to go along with it in some instances. It's well within your budget.
 
Originally posted by: corkyg
Yeah . . . the Lenovo T60 is the business traveller's dream - you may need a slim portable DVD/CD burner to go along with it in some instances. It's well within your budget.
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What you mean may need? It comes with an optical drive...😕
 
Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
Originally posted by: corkyg
Yeah . . . the Lenovo T60 is the business traveller's dream - you may need a slim portable DVD/CD burner to go along with it in some instances. It's well within your budget.
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What you mean may need? It comes with an optical drive...😕
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He's probably thinking about the X60, which would likely be better for the OP's needs than the T60.
 
Originally posted by: 6000SUX
[He's probably thinking about the X60, which would likely be better for the OP's needs than the T60.
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Exactly! Getting my T's and X's mixed up.

 
I would like to mention that Lenovo's support depends on where you live.. I'm in Denmark, and both times I have been in contact with lenovo support it has been absolutely horrific - and the reason why I'm selling my T41p prematurely.
 
Originally posted by: aakerman
I would like to mention that Lenovo's support depends on where you live.. I'm in Denmark, and both times I have been in contact with lenovo support it has been absolutely horrific - and the reason why I'm selling my T41p prematurely.
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That sucks. U.S. support is awesome.
 
Here's a vote for the xps m1210 from dell...had one for a month now, it's just over 4 pounds, and runs quick , silent and relatively cool. The Core Duo responds snappily, wireless connectivity is flawless and the magnesium alloy case keeps everything well-protected.

The small form factor means taht it can be oponed and used on an airplane even if the dolt in front of you has his/her seat reclined all the way. For best battery life, you'll want integrated graphics. If battery life is not so important and you want to run some games you can configure it with a discrete graphics card. I got the integrated intel graphics to maximize battery life, and with the standard 6-cell 53 watt/hour battery you can run for close to 5 hours.

Four USB ports and a dvd writer are nice treats also.
 
I would argue for the Lenovo Thinkpads. Although they're now being produced by Lenovo, instead of IBM, they have a good reputation behind them. I've also recently gotten a Dell Latitude (their business line) from work (I'm a 4th year grad student who travels about once or twice a month) to give presentations. I've been happy with it so far. Nonetheless, if I had the choice, I would have gotten a Lenovo.
 
Another vote insupport of the Thinkpads.. I received my T41 before the company switch, but any time I've had to call in for support I've it's been fast and efficient. I'm glad mine came standard with the 3 year warranty. Their mail in support is very fast - a box is sent out (1 or 2-day shipping) to you to pack the notebook in, along with a shipping label. Turnaround time is very fast, and they overnight it back.

Additionally, I don't think I've come across any other notebooks that are as solidly built. Keyboard comfort is still tops, and I've done a lot of typing on mine.
 
Originally posted by: jonesthewine
Here's a vote for the xps m1210 from dell...had one for a month now, it's just over 4 pounds, and runs quick , silent and relatively cool. The Core Duo responds snappily, wireless connectivity is flawless and the magnesium alloy case keeps everything well-protected.

The small form factor means taht it can be oponed and used on an airplane even if the dolt in front of you has his/her seat reclined all the way. For best battery life, you'll want integrated graphics. If battery life is not so important and you want to run some games you can configure it with a discrete graphics card. I got the integrated intel graphics to maximize battery life, and with the standard 6-cell 53 watt/hour battery you can run for close to 5 hours.

Four USB ports and a dvd writer are nice treats also.
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I can't see buying a 12" notebook that weighs 3lbs and is very thick. Starting @ $1300 you can get a Thinkpad X60 which will easily break 6 hours of battery life with the 8-cell battery, is built much better, has much better support included, and way more options overall (obviously more options equals a higher price).
 
Hello fbrdphreak,

"I can't see buying a 12" notebook that weighs 3lbs and is very thick. "

It weighs 4 lbs, and thick is relative. I don't find 1.5 inches to be too thick...but ymmv.

"Starting @ $1300 you can get a Thinkpad X60 which will easily break 6 hours of battery life with the 8-cell battery, is built much better, has much better support included, and way more options overall (obviously more options equals a higher price).

The x60 starts at $1560, not $1300. The m1210 that I bought cost $1535 which included an additional battery, a gig of ddr2 ram, integrated dvd burner and a widescreen display.
The x60 similarly configured is ~$2000...with a lower resolution non-widescreen display.

Re. build quality, yes thinkpads score points. This Dell is built to a high standard, however, and for a machine that stays at home 300 days a year and travels the other 60 days, I'm happy. And, noting your avatar, Dell is an American company, and at least some of the dollars stay here instead of flowing to China.
 
Originally posted by: jonesthewine
Hello fbrdphreak,

"I can't see buying a 12" notebook that weighs 3lbs and is very thick. "

It weighs 4 lbs, and thick is relative. I don't find 1.5 inches to be too thick...but ymmv.

"Starting @ $1300 you can get a Thinkpad X60 which will easily break 6 hours of battery life with the 8-cell battery, is built much better, has much better support included, and way more options overall (obviously more options equals a higher price).

The x60 starts at $1560, not $1300. The m1210 that I bought cost $1535 which included an additional battery, a gig of ddr2 ram, integrated dvd burner and a widescreen display.
The x60 similarly configured is ~$2000...with a lower resolution non-widescreen display.

Re. build quality, yes thinkpads score points. This Dell is built to a high standard, however, and for a machine that stays at home 300 days a year and travels the other 60 days, I'm happy. And, noting your avatar, Dell is an American company, and at least some of the dollars stay here instead of flowing to China.
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Lenovo changed available configurations on the X60 apparently, it used to be available from $1300. Bad move on their part

Thinkpads don't score "some" points, they score a lot of points over Inspirons/XPS machines. Latitudes are better, but still not as well engineered. Come to RTP sometime and I'll show you just how big the difference is

1.5" on an "ultraportable" that weighs near 5lbs isn't ultraportable. I'm sure it is fine for you, and it is not a large notebook by any means, but anyone actually buying an ultraportable for portable use probably wouldn't much care for that size.

Both screens are XGA, just one widescreen (WXGA). The widescreen is a nice feature on the M1210, but then again surveys show a number of business customers don't want widescreen. It of course makes the M1210 a wider notebook, something someone wanting an ultraportable may not want.

Lenovo is a Chinese company, but their headquarters are based in the US and all the people working on Thinkpads are the same as when it was owned by IBM. Nothing has changed in that regard. Dell is a US company, but frankly outsources more work outside of the US than Lenovo does.

Dell is a better value, no one can argue that. But Lenovo offers more features and quality. It is all about what is important to you
 
Originally posted by: jonesthewine
Hello fbrdphreak,

"I can't see buying a 12" notebook that weighs 3lbs and is very thick. "

It weighs 4 lbs, and thick is relative. I don't find 1.5 inches to be too thick...but ymmv.

"Starting @ $1300 you can get a Thinkpad X60 which will easily break 6 hours of battery life with the 8-cell battery, is built much better, has much better support included, and way more options overall (obviously more options equals a higher price).

The x60 starts at $1560, not $1300. The m1210 that I bought cost $1535 which included an additional battery, a gig of ddr2 ram, integrated dvd burner and a widescreen display.
The x60 similarly configured is ~$2000...with a lower resolution non-widescreen display.

Re. build quality, yes thinkpads score points. This Dell is built to a high standard, however, and for a machine that stays at home 300 days a year and travels the other 60 days, I'm happy. And, noting your avatar, Dell is an American company, and at least some of the dollars stay here instead of flowing to China.
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Interesting Myth. Lenovo is globally headquartered in the US... Which means they pay corp tax here.
 
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