Which notebook...?

[crabbyman]

I am interested in getting a notebook for a couple of reasons. One is to do the general daily tasks of email and word processing. The other thing I am interested in is using Photoshop 7 on it. Here is the criteria for the notebook.

Under $1500
Under 5 pounds
about 2.5-3 hrs. battery life

I want to be able to work on Photoshop and not have to wait a year for it to do filters. Right now my desktop is a AMD XP 1800+..so I would like something with about the same computing power so I can't tell the difference when using filters and working. Any suggestions?!?

 

[crabbyman]

No help for me?!?

 

[OldSpooky]

IBM ThinkPad T40 - 4.9 lbs with optical drive, 4.5 without. Check out the reviews at Anand's and Tom's Hardware. CNET also has a decent review with pics from different angles.

 

[XBoxLPU]

*ahem * under $1500 oldspooky

 

[Pennstate]

Check out the Fujitsu S2000 series.


http://webshop.fujitsupc.com/fpc/Ecommerce/buildseriesbean.do?series=S2

 

[Tot]

Why would you want a notebook when you want to do photoshop?

Wouldnt a 17-20inch widescreen be better with a Pundit system?

 

[crabbyman]

I was thinking about the Fujitsu but then I have heard horror stories of the Harddrives and the warranty. Plus, I don't think I could do a loan type thing from them, like Dell or Gateway. Do they sell Fujitsu's in B&M stores?

 

[crabbyman]

On the widescreen conderum...I already have a 19 monitor with my desktop. I would like something for school and to present and occasionally work on my photos and other stuff I do for bands while I am away. I am hoping to get a photo studio set up and I would also use the laptop as a demo machine to show probablities and choices of designs. Sort of like a business card that speaks more than a business card.

 

[Paperlantern]

i think ive gottan into a fujitsu 1.6GHz for $999, i THINK, i would have to double check, but we jsut bought it, like as in its for sale from us, we are selling it at that price... but dont hold me to that speed, i will definitly have to double check it... but i'm 98% sure thats right

 

[crabbyman]

What model? Specs? Link to Fujitsu site?

 

[Paperlantern]

i'll look into it for you guys... as soon as i find out the specs and the model number, i'll let you know, i think its a C series, but i dont know how new, like i said, i have to find out, i may be totally off, lol

 

[Paperlantern]

yes, it is a 1.6GHz, Pentium 4, 256MB RAM, 20GIG HDD< 14" Screen, DVD/CDRW Combo, 56K modem and network card... give me another couple days to nail down the actual model number, all i am going by is an inventory sheet right now =)

 

[JMaster]

IBM thinkpad T30 1.8
I just got one for under $1400 and I love it.

 

[JMaster]

double post

 

[Paperlantern]

just an update on the fujitsu, it was one that we ordered, its on the inventory sheet because when we made the PO, it was added. However, it has not arrived yet, as soon as it does, i'll get you guys the model, full specs, and find a link to it somewhere on fujitsus, site.

 

[alexruiz]

Presario 2100z with Athlon XP-M 2400+... wait, it is not under 5 pounds

Then, get a fujitsu S2000.

 

[crabbyman]

Thanks for the help everyone...

anyone heard anything about Winbooks? I know they are made..or at least originally were made here in Ohio. Anyone heard anything bad about Averatec(Sotec)?

 

[crabbyman]

Also...which is "better" the new AMD XP-Mobile chips or a P4-M? And then better between XP-Mobile and the Centrino setups?

 

[JZilla]

Originally posted by: crabbyman
Also...which is "better" the new AMD XP-Mobile chips or a P4-M? And then better between XP-Mobile and the Centrino setups?

I think the AthlonXP Mobile and P4M are pretty even, but the Centrino (PM) beats 'em all.

 

[Paperlantern]

i am going back to work today, hopefully the fujitsu has come in so i can give you the model and such, i'll let you know what i find out

 

[crabbyman]

Fujistu has a new line out, the 6000 series, that is P4-M, and then their s2000 series is the AMD-XP. All of them under $1500. I dunno what to do. Any suggestions? How could I get an IBM, if I am not a small business, from them?

 

[crabbyman]

Wow..now their are more choices popping up. Like the Averatec and the new eMachines notebooks....

eMachines $1250

Averatec $1000

What do you guys think of the Averatec one? They have one of those locally at OM...

 

[Pennstate]

The battery life of XP-M cpus are not even as good as some of the P3-M's.

 

[Paperlantern]

OK, we have received the unit, but i cant find it on the manufacturers website, all they have is the NEWEST C series. but i did find some archived info, sorry its kind of jumbled, the formatting didnt carry over

Basic Information

Description: Lifebook C2010 (1.6GHz Pentium 4, 256 MB, 20 GB, 8X DVD/CDRW, Windows XP, 14.1" TFT)
Manufacturer: Fujitsu
Detailed Specifications
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP
Connectors: Audio - Headphone Out (1/8" Mini), Audio - Line In (1/8" Mini), Ethernet - RJ45 Twisted-Pair (XBaseT), Firewire - IEEE1394, Infrared - IrDA Wireless Fast Infrared (IrDA-FIR), Parallel - 25 pin D-shell (IEEE 1284A), Serial - RJ11 Modular (Phone/Telco), USB - Univ
Included Devices: AC Adapter, Battery Charger, Modem, Power Cord, Speakers, Status Display, Volume Control
Battery Life: 3 hour(s)
Included Network Card: Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)
Input Devices: Keyboard, Touchpad
Modem Speed: 56 Kbps
Number of Batteries: 1
Resolution: 1024 x 768 (XGA)
Display Size: 14 in
Display Type: Active Matrix LCD (TFT)
Video Bus: AGP (Version Unspecified)
Video Integration: Card
Sound Support: Digital Audio (16-bit)
Number of Externally Accessible 3.5 Bays: 1
Number of Externally Accessible 5.25 Bays: 1
Number of Internal Bays 2.5: 1
CD Rewrite Speed: 10 X (CD,CD-R)
CD Write Speed: 10 X (CD,CD-R)
CD-ROM Read Speed: 24 X (CD,CD-R)
Drive Controllers: IDE (ATA/EIDE/ATAPI)
DVD-ROM Read Speed: 8 X (CD,CD-R)
Hard Drive Capacity: 20 GB
Included Drives: DVD/CD-RW Combo, Floppy Drive, Hard Drive
Bus Speed: 400 MHz
Cache Size: 512 kB
Installed Memory: 256 MB
Installed Video Memory: 16 MB
Maximum Memory: 512 MB
Memory Technology: DDR-SDRAM (DDRRAM)
Number of Other Slots: 2
Slots: Type I PC Card, Type II PC Card, Type III PC Card
Number of Installed Processors: 1
Processor Class: Intel Pentium 4 Processor-M
Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
Dimensions
Height: 1.8 in
Width: 12.1 in
Depth: 10.6 in
Weight: 7 lbs
Description
The C Series is an all-purpose notebook for the casual as well as for the professional user. You will find the FDD built-in and your choice of CD, DVD or Combo drive. There is a choice of 14" or 15" displays for maximal viewing comfort and plenty of storage power with hard drives of up to 40GB. The optional Port Replicator keeps your notebook connected to all your peripherals, in and out of the office. For after-hours fun we have included an IEEE 1394 port for connection to external storage devices and video equipment. And to top it all off, you can add a Wireless LAN module for flexible communication without wires.


Thats about it, if your intrested PM me, but i can prolly do it shipped anywhere in the USA ground $1029.00... oh and there is still a manufacturers warranty on this until June, second week of june i believe, so like another 30 days, any problems, ship it back to me and I'll fix it for you as long as i can get it before the warranty expires. as i said, if intrested, PM me, i'm not sure i can negotiate a price at all, i think its pretty firm, but its a good price. LMK either way =)

 

[crabbyman]

Speaking of the XP-M processors...I have not seen any benchmarks for the systems or for the battery life. I know the averatec lappy that I was looking at states "3+" hours of battery life...and you know how they exaterate the truth. I wish someone would do a review of the cheap lappys also..not just the mainstream and better. Cuz I'm poor!