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Change of Plans - FAQ Filled Out
After my last trip I realized that a 17 laptop is not for me.
I lugged that sucker through the airport down plane aisles and realized the screen real-estate is just not as important as the mobility and battery life. The battery life on that hot P4 17er was only about 1.5 hours max. And the weight ouch. Im a small woman so this does not work for me at all.
I am now looking for total mobility instead of screen size as the most important factor.
New FAQ as my needs have changed:
General Questions
1) What is your budget? $2,500 prefer less.
2) What size notebook would you prefer? b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? Internet research, word docs, large excel spreadsheets, digital photos, download music, DVDs.
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? Both Want to hook it up to a desktop screen when on desk.
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? No
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? HP Business Line is preferred but I will consider other options.
7) How many hours of battery life do you need? 3+ minimum
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person? No
9) What country are you buying this in? USA
Screen Specifics
10) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer? Anything other than a.
11) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? Not sure but I have migraine problems.
Build Quality and Design
12) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? No
13) How long do you want this laptop to last? Minimum of 3yrs
Notebook Components
14) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB? 60GB+
15) Do you need a DVD, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-R drive? DVD-CD minimum
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Re: Change of Plans - FAQ Filled Out
ASUS W3J....high quality, light, powerful...and BEUTIFUL...check it out.
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The W3J is a little overpowered for his needs.. It is definitely a good notebook though.
Why don't you take a look at the Lenovo Z61t.
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Glossy screens tend to give me a headache after a while. You might want to check some out before you buy. The ThinkPad T60 and Dell D620 are worth a look. It is probably gonna be awhile before you can get a Z61t.
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What about the HP nc6400 new business line notebook?
It's 14.1 widescreen, dual core, 3yr warenty standard.
It's listed on hp.com small business.
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What about the HP nc6400 new business line notebook?
It's 14.1 widescreen, dual core, 3yr warenty standard.
It's listed on hp.com small business.
It should do the trick:
Models:
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en...3-1847703.html
Detailed specs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/q.../12446_na.HTML
Latest Prices:
http://shopper.cnet.com/HP_Compaq_nc...-31851193.html
I noticed cnet's review only included 1/2 GB of RAM instead of the 1 GB priced model I last linked you too which would affect performance (biggest gain in performance would be from 1/2GB to 1 GB) which is unfair when comparing to the 1GB models in that review.
http://www.computer-notebook.com/price/...ay=priceDetail (computer-notebook.com link with more latest prices)
Here's another review with pics (although again only with the 1/2 GB instead of the 1GB RAM I'd suggest & linked you too. You should decide if you need integrated EV-DO from the outset; you can always add it & take it out later if needed via PC card though likely with some protrusion from PC card slot when in):
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1959145,00.asp
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Why oh why does this have to be so difficult :(
I was so excited until I read the review that LoveNotebooks posted.
Now I'm bummed and will continue my search.
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Why oh why does this have to be so difficult :(
I was so excited until I read the review that LoveNotebooks posted.
Now I'm bummed and will continue my search.
Why are you bummed? Specifics Suzy:)...the reviews were favorable & would suit your needs.
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also, you have to understand, that cnet reviews are incredibly biased. they do not give an accurate portrayal of a system. you should check user reviews, if you can. i posted this in your other post, but you should check out the asus w62f. the fujitsu s7110 is also a nice machine. the thinkpad t60 or the new thinkpad z61 series are also good, very durable options.
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asus w3j or w7j