Re: Laptop choice

[Don <dr2@xxxxxxxx>]

Well, frankly, I think the Linova(Thinkpad) T-series is probably about as 
good as it gets...I'd go with 1gig RAM(minimum) and I'd be more inclined to 
look towards a DVD-rw and the 170gig drives.

 But, before you buy it, take a look at the linova TABLETS.  I forget the 
model number off the top of my balding head right now, but the Linova 
tablet, with the extended battery is a really cool box...and tablet 
technology will give them some additional flexibility that the regular 
laptops wont..

I just did the iSeries tech conf completely on tablet ( was nice since 
they're one of the few conferences in which ALL of the speakers generally 
have all thier handouts on the CD before the conference...unlike 
COMMON...)  and basically I didn't pickup a handout the whole time, and I 
have my notes, handouts, etc., all on my server/laptop and no pieces of 
paper to schlep around...(yes, I know a few speakers were late getting 
their handouts on the CD, but only a few)

Don in DC



At 01:59 PM 5/24/2006 -0400, you wrote:





> Gee, at my university in the MBA program they *give* us laptops (at least
> for the duration of the program).  It's a Fujitsu Lifebook S series.  It's
> small and lightweight.  Believe me the weight is an issue when you're also
> lugging around books with it.  I had a Dell Latitude at work for the past
> three years until the hard drive died a few weeks ago.  It's huge and heavy
> compared to the Fujitsu.
>
> Both look a little skimpy on memory.  1GB would be better.  The processor
> speeds both seem a little slow.  I'm more in tune with desktops but for the
> money I would expect 2.5 - 3.0 GHz.  Can you get your hands on them before
> you buy to see which has a look and feel that's more to your liking?  If
> not through the school then go shop around at Best Buy, Circuit City, Comp
> USA, etc. and check out similar models there.
>
> Are they including any software?  Mine has Office 2003.  If not, you should
> be able to obtain it at the student discount rate.
>
> Dave Parnin
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> Topeka, IN  46571
> daparnin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
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> I am going to be purchasing a laptop for graduate school and the school is
> offering a couple choices through them.  I was wanting to know what you
> guys think.  Here are the choices:
>
> IBM Lenovo Thinkpad T43
> Intel Mobile Pentium M760 2.0 Ghz
> 512M RAM
> 60GB Hard Drive
> CDRW/DVD Combo Drive
> 64MB ATI Radeon X300
> 14.1-inch 1024X768 LCD
> Intel 802.11 a/b/g Wireless
> Integrated 56K modem and 1GB ethernet
> Secure Chip and Fingerprint Reader
> 6-cell Li-Ion Battery
> Windows XP Professional
> Three year Warranty/One year Battery
> 4.9 lbs
> $1,534.00
>
> OR
>
> Dell Latitude D620 Intel® Core? Duo T2300 (1.66GHz) 667Mhz Dual Core
> Genuine Windows® XP Professional, SP2, with media
> Standard Touchpad
> 14.1 inch Wide Screen WXGA LCD Panel
> Internal English Keyboard
> Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950
> 512MB, DDR2-533 SDRAM, 1 DIMM
> 60GB Hard Drive, 9.5MM, 5400RPM
> No Floppy Drive
> Dell Wireless? 1390 802.11g Mini Card
> 24X CD-RW/DVD w/ Cyberlink PowerDVD?
> 6 Cell Primary Battery
> 3 Year Limited Warranty plus 3 Year NBD On-Site Service
> Weight unknown at this time.
> $1,133.00
>
>
>
> What would you choose?  I'm leaning toward the IBM mostly because of the
> brand name, but the Dell being $400 less is tempting, too.  I've never
> owned a laptop before either so that's why I'm looking to see what you
> guys think.
>
> -Mike
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