Laptop Computers?

CharlesW said:
Interesting, but the 7" screen doesn't sound near as appealing as a 17" screen. Actually, I think the 15" size is going to be about the largest available in the $1000 range.
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Charles all the LT PC that I have used where from company provided..how ever for screens, mouse and keyboards you can plug those all into you LP and when you travel you can make do with the smaller screen

To answer your question..I would think yes on a LT for a grand look for ones with rebates...Dell and Compaq I've had both and they have been great LT

One place to look is

http:TigerDirect.com - Computers, Computer Parts, Computer Accessories, PC Components, & Electronics


This is the LT that I am using at this moment and its a great one IMO...

Compaq Presario C581WM Refurbished Notebook PC - Intel Celeron M 530 1.73GHz, 802.11bg Wireless, 1GB DDR2, 120GB HDD, DL DVDRW, 15.4" WXGA, Windows Vista Home Basic RB-C581WM at TigerDirect.com
 
I've been an IBM/Dell user until the last two laptops I purchased. I bought two new ones within the last year. I use a different laptop for work and home. I made a conscious decision to "go cheap" this time around. I purchased both a Toshiba and an HP. Both came in under a grand. They haven't given anything away to the more expensive "big brands" that I've previously owned. The HP is the first non-Intel chip set that I've ever owned. I had a hard time talking my self into jumping ship. I got an AMD chip set in the HP this time. Now that I've done it and at the end of the day I would tell you it makes no discernible difference. All other things being equal, AMD's can typically be found for less $$$'s.
 
Thanks for all the replies.
I did do some research on the internet and it looks like $500 buys a lot of computer and $1000 to $1800 buys way more than I need.

My interest was stirred because of how my computer was working recently. It is at least 5 years old and I thought maybe it was time to think about replacing it. The laptop would have been used like a desktop so battery life and portability wouldn't be a big issue.

My computer problems may have been my cable providers problems. Everything is working much better today. Computers are like cars, they rarely fix themselves. Right now, I'll just keep on keeping on with the old one. :)
 
I bought an HP laptop on closeout from Office Max three or so years ago. It has served us very well throughout the years and is still the wife's primary computer. It's about time for us to look at a new one as well. The case on this one is getting cracked in a few spots from being traveled with so much. But, the computer still runs well and doesn't seem slow performance wise.
 
I was a longtime Intel user, but the last system I bought had an AMD processor. I agree no discernable difference. The only thing I had happen was the CPU fan went out after 5 years service. I never had that happen on an Intel based system. It would not prevent me from purchasing another.
 
Charles if you use it as a desktop system with only the need for minor portability you might consider looking into a 17 inch screen. They're a little on the big side if you're packing it around but for a desktop replacement you can get use to it in a hurry and will probably like the bigger screen.

Here's another thought SNBC has a program that comes on at various times over the weekends. It's called Notebook Computer Store. You can't predict which brand the will be hawking on any given day but I have seen some excellent values come up on their show. Not so much when it comes to just a computer's price but they usually add something like a 4 in 1 wireless printer or something else along those lines. I checked them a couple of times and their package price was about the same price as the identical computers at Circut City or CompUSA. Might be worth a shot if you have cable and an hour to kill.
 
I am typing on a 17" Toshiba (full keyboard) with every whistle and bell including built in camera & microphone, bluetooth, three USB ports . All with the latest processor, 2 gigs of RAM and a 200GB capacity. Paid $890. I have owned 8 laptops and Toshiba has positively kicked dirt in the faces of all the other manufacturers. They are excellent, don't break, and one of the few that come with a start up/repair disc if something goes awry.

I also have a 15" Toshiba more than five years old that works as new. I just sold one that was older than that and still on the money. All the other brands I have owned including Acer, Dell, HP, and Compaq died shortly after warranty and were too expensive to repair. They went in the trash and the Toshibas are still cranking along. I won't even consider another brand.

I bumped the 17" to 4 gigs of RAM and on wireless it will run circles around the desktop which is hard wired to the cable modem.
 
CharlesW said:
The laptop would have been used like a desktop so battery life and portability wouldn't be a big issue.
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If you aren't going to use it as a laptop, I think it would be cheaper to go with a desktop and get a big screen monitor.
But, if you want a laptop "just in case" you could get a smaller screen laptop and a large monitor to hook up to it while at home. (The larger the screen, the larger the laptop, the less easily portable they get.)
 
Dell produces very solid laptops with a gurantee. A 1000 will buy you a decent machine. Actually you can get a decent one for 700-800. You can also customize a lot on your machine on their website before they ship it.

Check it out.
 
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