Laptop recommendation for $1300 or less..

[Souljahh]

I know there are a bunch of these topics but I was hoping you guys could help me out. I'm starting law school and would like a laptop with the following specs:

- 1300 bucks or less

- lightweight, mobile, and quiet

- wireless ready and all that (also need a floppy drive)

- keyboard must be very reliable and easy to type on as I will be doing a lot of typing

I'm pretty flexible. Would prefer a big screen but not a big deal. Just using this computer for net surfing, taking notes, word processing, occasional dvd watching, etc. Don't care much about the performance; not looking for desktop replacement here.

I was looking into the Inspiron 600m but I've heard a lot of bad things about the Inspirons. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[kayatai]

the 600m is a very nice machine IMO. Maybe you are thinking of the 8500 which has had a problem with the keyboard.

as I was reading your requirements I thought the 600m would be nice for you, even if it 'only' has a 14 inch screen.

 

[Souljahh]

thanks for the info.

Any other opinions? I appreciate it.

 

[Tokar]

i was able to get my grandfather a nice laptop from Microcenter for $760 after $300 in rebates, which we gotten every penny of, and after $60 in PA 6% state tax.

Compaq 2135US
1.8ghz Celeron
256MB DDR2100
30gig HD
15" XGA (1024x768) TFT
DVD/CDRW Combo-removable drive (8x DVD 8x8x24x CDRW)
ATi Radeon 7500? Mobility
Modem and 10/100 Ethernet built in
2 PCMCIA Slots
2 USB ports
Serial/Parallel/PS2 ports, 1 each
1 Li-Ion battery
*cough* 7.3 lbs *cough*
cool blue LED's...

Windows XP Home Edition, WinDVD, Roxio EZCD, Norton AV2002, MS Office XP, and some other stuff.

You can find some nice deals at Microcenter...they always have rebate offers over there... \\\


edit: what is light to you? the laptop i got my grandfather isnt too bad. Cause Microcenter has the 2170US on sale this month for $800 After $200 in rebates.

 

[beyoku]

i was thinking of getting an AMD compaq or HP laptop.

2600+
60gig HD
15 SXGA
radeon 7000
cdrw/dvd
512 m.o.r.
Win XP pro
IT comes around that price a little cheaper maybe with rebates