zxappeal All American 26824 Posts user info edit post |
...cuz I gotta buy one in the next couple of days.
I don't need a super powerhouse, as it will primarily be used to run GIS/GPS applications, AutoCAD, and MS Office stuff (including PowerPoint).
Don't need a mega fast one, nor a mega gaming one. I need good functionality, and I prefer at least 60GB of hard disk space and 512 megs of RAM. A 17" widescreen would be nice.
And I don't have anything against AMD machines.
What are your votes for best bang for the buck? 6/27/2006 10:18:19 PM |
scud All American 10804 Posts user info edit post |
I'm not going to offer much in the way of current suggestions but I did want to say that
17" is BIG
I have a 15.4 widescreen (Dimension 6000 1920x1200) and sometimes I really wonder what I got a machine this big. 6/27/2006 10:51:40 PM |
zxappeal All American 26824 Posts user info edit post |
I would definitely settle for that. It's gonna end up being used mostly by my old man, and the bigger the better.
Anything portable is a venture for him... 6/27/2006 11:53:18 PM |
Charybdisjim All American 5486 Posts user info edit post |
I'd tend towards a desktop unless he really wants something he can stow. If 15.0 inch is big enough though, a 15" t60 is always a good buy. Does he have vision problems? If so, the ultra high resolution screens won't nescessarily be appreciated OR even good. 6/28/2006 12:18:56 AM |
optmusprimer All American 30318 Posts user info edit post |
panasonic toughbook 6/28/2006 12:38:51 AM |
jnpaul All American 9807 Posts user info edit post |
check out slickdeals.net
really good deals pop up on their forums every couple days for laptops 6/28/2006 1:25:55 AM |
Fry The Stubby 7784 Posts user info edit post |
^ they do have good deals, but most of them are dells... he's looking for a list of specific models i think
Macbook & ThinkPad seem to be pretty popular right now... i don't suggest HP, Compaq, etc. Sony usually makes good stuff but their prices are high, kinna like Apple NEVER buy an older Toshiba... but my brother has a new Qosmio (sp?) that runs quite well 6/28/2006 1:44:18 AM |
philihp All American 8349 Posts user info edit post |
look for something light, small, and with a long battery life.
i'd recommend the 12" powerbook, but i think the new intel macs are 15"+ 6/28/2006 2:19:06 AM |
zxappeal All American 26824 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "I'd tend towards a desktop unless he really wants something he can stow. If 15.0 inch is big enough though, a 15" t60 is always a good buy. Does he have vision problems? If so, the ultra high resolution screens won't nescessarily be appreciated OR even good." |
We already got a coupla desktops. The point is, we need something to take to the field with us or on business overnighters. And Pop also needs something to run PowerPoint presentations on.6/28/2006 2:37:40 AM |
smoothcrim Universal Magnetic! 18966 Posts user info edit post |
I just got an e1705 from dell with the $750 off coupon. you can get quite a machine outta that. the coupon on bensbargains.net expires tomorrow.
here's the run down for what I paid: core duo 1.83ghz*2 1gb ddr2 533 60gb 7200rpm drive geforce 7900gs 256mb audigy 2 17" 1920x1200 screen they gave me bluetooth.. but I didnt pay for it 3 year warranty
you could trim it down to something in the $1700 range, add the warranty, and get it for $1250. I ended up spending $1808 after the coupon 6/28/2006 2:41:27 AM |
clevow Veteran 456 Posts user info edit post |
i've had several sony vaios and their battery life is awesome. the batteries they claim to last 6 hours actually last at least 6 hours.
i'm not gentle with my laptops and my sonys have done really well.
right now i have a widescreen FJ series and love it. 6/28/2006 10:50:09 AM |
EVroccck Cash$Millionaire 10294 Posts user info edit post |
my dell d620 has almost a 5hr battery life, all the features I need, 14inch screen (although id like a 15), plenty powerful and light..
had to replace the HD after a week but going good now. 6/28/2006 11:30:43 AM |
drunknloaded Suspended 147487 Posts user info edit post |
inspiron inspiron inspiron inspiron one of those bad ass ibm models cause ibm are quality 6/28/2006 11:35:11 AM |
drunknloaded Suspended 147487 Posts user info edit post |
ok a serious answer
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