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My company does a lot of HD imaging on the road. So far, we've been using "portable" desktops. These are sff computers in small suitcases. These computers have a P4 3.0 ghz, 80gb 7200rpm HD, 2 GB ram, 2 firewire 400, 4 usb 2.0, IDE connectors, a 15" LCD and molex power connectors built in. Since these systems are still rather bulky and annoying to carry around (~15-20lbs), my manager was considering upgrading to DTR laptops to improve portability. I've been trying to steer my company away from P4 systems and towards A64's, but I'm willing to consider either system at this point depending on overall specs. The laptop needs to have the following minimum specs:
P4 3.0ghz / A64 3800+ or higher (desktop cpu's NOT mobile)
2.0gb RAM
60-80GB 7200rpm HD
15-17" screen
DVD-RW or DVD/CD-RW
2 USB ports built in
at least 1 Firewire port built in
Video is irrelevant
Sound is irrelevant
Obviously, weight is not a concern with these systems. We're going for maximum CPU and I/O processing power. The company we get it from needs to be a well known brand too (no oem's or unknowns). So far I'm considering Alienware, VoodooPC, Sager, Falcon Northwest and Dell. Does anyone have any suggestions for specific systems or other makers?
P4 3.0ghz / A64 3800+ or higher (desktop cpu's NOT mobile)
2.0gb RAM
60-80GB 7200rpm HD
15-17" screen
DVD-RW or DVD/CD-RW
2 USB ports built in
at least 1 Firewire port built in
Video is irrelevant
Sound is irrelevant
Obviously, weight is not a concern with these systems. We're going for maximum CPU and I/O processing power. The company we get it from needs to be a well known brand too (no oem's or unknowns). So far I'm considering Alienware, VoodooPC, Sager, Falcon Northwest and Dell. Does anyone have any suggestions for specific systems or other makers?