STUPID POLL OF THE DAY: which laptop should I buy?

[nikko]

My boss wants me to pick out a notebook computer for him. He's willing to spend up to $2500. He barely knows how to use his desktop, so it really doesn't have to be a monster machine or anything. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated, whether a specific model or a general brand that's got a good rep.

Thanks.

 

[Czar]

I have a HP Omnibook 6000 here at work .. PIII 700mhz.. works very well.

 

[NOSOUP4U]

Dont you need a poll to have a poll. Why dont you just say you want recommendations.

 

[John]

Dell Inspiron 5000e w/ 15" uXGA

 

[4824guy]

IBM, Toshiba, or Compaq are pretty good


There was a recent posting about which were good laptops within the last week, if you do a search you may be able to see was was said about this topic.

 

[Spydweb]

about 5'5" 36, 24, 36 that should be a good one

 

[RossMAN]

nikko - I would suggest buying a Dell if you can before Wednesday, Oct 11th 11:00 PM CT, why?

They're currently offering about $250 in savings:
$150 off any Dell Inspiron notebook
Free shipping ($50 savings)
$25 GC to Dell.com (e-mail me for more details)

I am considering purchasing the Dell Inspiron 4000 for $1897 with the following specs:
1) Intel Celeron 600MHz CPU
2) 14.1" XGA TFT Display
3) Tahoe Blue QuickSnap? Color Insert
4) 64MB, SDRAM, 1 DIMM
5) 10GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive
6) 53 WHr Lithium-Ion Battery with ExpressCharge
7) No additional battery
8) 8X Max Variable DVD-ROM Drive
9) No zip drive
10) Internal 56K Capable V.90 + 10/100 Mini-PCI Combo
11) 1 Yr. Next Business Day On-Site Parts&Labor
12) No network adapter
13) Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition
14) Norton Antivirus® 2000
15) Microsoft® Works Suite 2000 with Money 2000 Standard
16) No internet access service
17) No carrying case
18) No recommended product bundle
19) No external speakers/keyboard/mouse/monitor

Of course there are lower, and higher models. You basically custom build whatever you want.