Question:
A budget 14" laptop
General Questions
1) What is your budget?
$700 - $1000
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Email, firefox, some video editing, Adobe stuff
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Mainly leaving it at home
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
No game
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
No preference
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
At least 5-6hrs
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
I would like to see it in person
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
Widescreen
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
Glossy
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Yes
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
By the end of this year, 3-4 years
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
At least 60G
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
DVD-RW
Thanks!
GC
Answer:
Re: A budget 14" laptop
quanta sw1. you can get these as barebones or customize them on select websites. just google it and see what you can find. i'm considering getting one of these myself.
Answer:
Re: A budget 14" laptop
your best bet would probably be the hp dv2000t or compaq v3000 with the 12-cell battery.
Answer:
Re: A budget 14" laptop
I second the V3000 over the dv2000t, purely becuase you can get more for your money. I would also suggest looking at the Dell Inspiron E1405 as well.
Answer:
Re: A budget 14" laptop
Is IBM z61t a good choice if I can get it with employee discount?
Maybe I can get a bare bone system?? Anyone know how?
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Re: A budget 14" laptop
ThinkPad z61t would be a great option. The only disadvantage is the integrated video card but since you're not gonna play games...