Could you please help recommend some?
est. 1000-2000 dollar range - notebook
what are the best/reliable,etc companies to buy from?
if i can customize that would be good as well as i know the specs i want that are ideal for me. Basically i just want a great reliable notebook computer thats going to last and have everything i want on it and i dont want to make a mistake and choose the wrong one.
2007-01-02 02:22:16 · 5 answers · asked by stringz44 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
For online customization I'd recommend probably these two companies since they have the tools right up on thier webpages.
http://www.dell.com
http://www.apple.com
Dell invented the online computer customizing form and has really good prices. Check out the different types of computers and get a feel for them.
Apple has some good software that may be worth the premium price, and can run Windows XP also. Macbook or Macbook pro.
Those are your best bets.
2007-01-02 02:26:24 · answer #1 · answered by Heh? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the one kind of notebook i do know of well enuf > portable
i presently operate & lug around a 14.1" widescreen & now i just wish it were a 12.1" fella
the best site for customizing is dell & my favorite notebook >
dell xps m1210
http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/xpsnb_m1210?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
Intel® Core⢠2 Duo T7200 (2.00GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
Express Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium from XP Media Center Edition
2GB Dual Shared Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce⢠Go 7400 TurboCacheâ¢
Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy⢠HD Software Edition
53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945a/g
Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate)
Norton Internet Security⢠2006 Edition 15-months
Trial pack- Basic and trial products from Corel and Yahoo
3Yr Ltd Warranty and At-Home Service
Add CompleteCare Accidental Damage Service to 3Yr Lim Warranty
6 Months of America Online Membership Included
Also Includes
Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0
Award Winning Service, Support
Windows Vista⢠Capable
Intel Centrino Core Duo ProcessorCompatibility Alert
>> $ 2207
i've been a bit lavish, pal
but i think it's worth the money, 3 year complete care includes accidents, liquid spills and all ... so no more worry for 3 years
about portability, it's a 12.1" system & weighs under 4.4 lbs.
starting with a great processor, the t7200 > it's a 64 bit processor & hence very much vista stuff, a good 2.0 ghz clock speed, 667 mhz fsb & an awesome 4 mb l2 cache
couple it with 2 gig of ram & 256 mb dedicated graphics > it performs most applications & programmes at ease
a 120 gb sata hard drive, with dvd writer completes the system
icing on cake is the os: win xp media centre 2005 & coupled with dell media direct, music, snaps, dvd flicks, presentations & even some work at the flick of a button, without even booting windows > notice external console / buttons
the small size fools you at first, inside is packed & loaded
a cute little demon > grab for it & wishing you the best of computing & a happy new year
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sure dell has their share of detractors
but with u'r system insured for 3 yrs, there's no cause for worry
btw, mine is a xps m140 & so far so good
> the xps m140 was withdrawn just a month after i got it & in came the xps m1210 - my bad luck !
# also, i'd like to mention that the t7200 processor is my favorite, the t7400 & t7600 are faster, but way too overpriced ondate !
2007-01-02 11:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by sεαη 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately laptops are just like every other kind of electronics. You could buy two identical ones, and one will work perfectly for years, and the one next to it will fail whenever you look at it wrong.
The specs vary widely depending on what you are actually going to do with it. Don't waste money on features you won't use. If you are just wanting to use it for internet, music, word processing, etc. then just get a Dell - they are cheap, reasonably reliable, and have extended warranties available. HP/Compaq are pretty similar.
Avoid celeron processors--stick to pentium or dual-core. Dell has recently started putting AMD processors in their laptops--dropping the price a bit, I would probably still avoid the low end AMD processors though--stick to the Turion ones.
Sony and Toshiba are a little more expensive, but if you are going to be using it extensively, they might be worth the extra cash.
2007-01-02 10:32:48 · answer #3 · answered by superfunkmasta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want an apple, the MacBook is a good one.
If you want a Windows OS, get a Sony Vaio
2007-01-02 10:26:24 · answer #4 · answered by hsmstar14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can read user reviews at ebay. heres a direct link
2007-01-05 12:42:11 · answer #5 · answered by freephone.bravehost.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋