Opinion on laptop before I buy

[bX510]

System graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 128MB - What is this equal to in desktop graphics?


$1613.00

1 Year Carry-in Warranty

Integrated WiFi wireless LAN: Integrated Wi-Fi Wireless a/b/g/n antenna 1
Processor: Intel? Core" 2 Duo processor T7200 (2.0GHz, 4MB L2, 667MHz FSB) 1
Operating system: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 1
Operating system language: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium US English 1
Display type: 15.4 WXGA TFT 1
System graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 128MB 1
Total memory: 2 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM) 1
Keyboard: Keyboard US English ? 1
Fingerprint reader: Integrated fingerprint reader 1
Pointing device: UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) 1
Hard drive: 100GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm 1
Optical device: DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer, Ultrabay Slim 1
Ethernet: Integrated 1Gb Ethernet 1
Wireless cards: ThinkPad 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter 1
Battery: 6 cell Li-Ion Battery 1
Power cord: Country Pack North America 1
Modem cable (RJ-11): PSTN cable 1
Language pack: Language Pack US English 1

 

[corkyg]

Looks like the Lenovo T60 I just ordered.We have almost the same customizations. I vetted it very thoroughly, and it looks like a good performer.

The Mobility X1400 w/128MB is probably about the same as the X1300 I have in my backup Vista desktop. It Does everything I want it to.

I got the smaller widescreen (14.1) because it is mainly for travel, and I prefer the smaller size.

Good luck with it.

 

[bX510]

Seems a bit expensive. Anyone object?

 

[fire400]

i totally object

i've seen better ****** at best buy for less than a grand

they have thin and light notebooks selling for well under 1200 USD, and screen size doesn't matter with pricing anymore for laptops, as far as you may be concerned

if you really want vista, the 2 gigs will do a good job

otherwise stick with 1 gig and hit up WinXP Pro, spend the rest of the money on a bigger battery. i don't like vista on laptops anyway

ibm if you're savvy, otherwise, there are cheaper priced notebooks out there.

the x1400 is weak if you want it to do anything spectacular. integrated graphics will save more battery life. i don't support 3rd party graphics in laptops anyway, unless it's a guru one.

good luck

 

[Ruptga]

It does seem a bit expensive. The x1400 is basically a x1300 with better battery life, and it will be a lot more powerful than an IGP, but don't try to run any new games on it. Here's a comparision between all the ATi cards

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X1400#Chipset_table

 

[bX510]

I see, I'll continue the hunt. What's a good brand / cheap?

 

[Ruptga]

I've heard good things about HP's dv6000t, and IBM/Lenovo's thinkpads are a perennial favorite, the T60 is the current model, but they are more expensive (they're also high quality too).

 

[corkyg]

Originally posted by: ADDAvenger
I've heard good things about HP's dv6000t, and IBM/Lenovo's thinkpads are a perennial favorite, the T60 is the current model, but they are more expensive (they're also high quality too).

And . . . the T60 is the only current laptop I know of that has both a PCMCIA slot as well as a PCExpress slot. Asie from that, Thinkpads have the best keyboards in the business. Yeah - more $$$, but like always - you get what you payfor. Oh - don't forget the Ultra bay - with an adapter you can add a second HDD for cloning and safeguarding as a complete backup HDD ready to go in case of a serious problem.

 

[bX510]

Do you guys know if they offer discounts to students?

 

[Ruptga]

I have no idea, but I think there's a decent chance. Just call and ask about it, there's a number somewhere on their website.