Question:
$1,000-$1,500 laptop?
Hello,
I would like to buy a laptop in the $1,000-1,500 price range, including possible extended warranties. After significant research, and seriously considering Dell, Sony, Toshiba, and Lenovo, I seem to keep coming back to Dell. My present choice is either the E1405 or the D620, with the D620 winning out given its graphics card and lighter weight and the E1405 winning due to better price, and seeming better component slots. This will be my ONLY laptop. Also, think, do I wait for new HP/Apples???
Following are my answers to the questions. I appreciate all advice!!!:
General Questions
1) What is your budget? $1,000-1,500
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
a. Ultraportable; 12" screen or less - 2nd choice
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen - 1st choice
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? e-mail, web surf, MS-word, excel, powerpoint, and some light photo/TV work. I am an engineer so would occasionally like, (but not need to), use for CAD viewing.
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? POrtable for sure!
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? Not presently, though like the idea of possibly being able to...at home.
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? Dell?
7) How many hours of battery life do you need? 3+
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person? Either
9) What country are you buying this in? USA
Screen Specifics
10) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
d. WXGA = Widescreen eXtended Graphics Array; 1280x768 or 1280x800; This resolution offers the same as XGA except that there is more horizontal real estate; 1280 versus 1024. Popular for movie viewing due to support for widescreen.
e. WXGA+ = Widescreen eXtended Graphics Array+; 1440x900; This resolution is offered on 17" widescreen notebooks and is comparable to WXGA in terms of text and icon size versus available screen real estate. Popular for movie viewing due to support for widescreen.
11) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? Whatever works best in all possible conditions.
Build Quality and Design
12) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? Somewhat
13) How long do you want this laptop to last? 2-3 yrs.
Notebook Components
14) How much hard drive space do you want; 80GB+
15) DVD-R drive?
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Answer:
Re: $1,000-$1,500 laptop?
A 14" gaming notebook on $1500 budget is gonna be tough. If you can go a little bigger you'll have more choices.
Answer:
Re: $1,000-$1,500 laptop?
i think youre looking for the toshiba m100 or the asus a8jm