looking for advice on a new notebook...

[vav925]

Hi,

I'm thinking of getting a new laptop and was just looking on what ideas people had about what kind to get, where to get it from, what specs I should look for and are the most important, etc. I'm looking for a mid to upper level quality - maybe I'd play some higher end games on it. It would also be great to have a DVD burner/CD burner combo. I would also like wireless networking. I'm looking to not spend more than $2000; $1500 would be greatThanks for any help you can offer!

 

[Tot]

IBM please. You wouldnt look back after you get a thinkpad.

 

[GizmoFreak]

For best value, you could probably spec out a nice 600m with a DVD burner for under $2000.

In terms of absolutely highest quality, you can't go wrong with an IBM ThinkPad. Although you'll be hard pressed to stay under $2000 with the specs you are probably looking for.

 

[Black.Lotus]

If you want to play games, I'd wait until at least june for the $200 centrino price cut, late june/july for the mobility9600/fxgo5600, and who knows when this summer for hitachi to release their 7200rpm notebook drive.

 

[Guybrush]

Agree with the Thinkpad.

Compaqs are crap. I've heard surprisingly bad things about Sony Vaios, which is too bad considering they usually make great electronic stuff