Question:
Advice much appreciated!
1) What is your budget?
<1200
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen, but have started to believe that "b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen" might have to work.
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Office suite plus various statistical packages
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Daily back and forth to work and home plus the occassional domestic/international flight. Would like to stay around 6lbs.
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?
No
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
At least 3 hours
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
No
9) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in?
USA
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
Doesn't matter
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
Standard
a. XGA -1024x768 - Large and easy to read text + graphics icons, but you fit less stuff on the screen.
b. SXGA - 1400x1050 - Compromise resolution between XGA and UXGA.
c. UXGA - 1600x1200 - Very small text and graphics icons, you can fit lots of stuff on the screen.
Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
f. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Wider viewing version of UXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
Doesn't matter
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
Doesn't matter
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
No
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
At least 3 years
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
Flexible, but at least 80gb is preferred.
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
DVD-RW drive
EXTRAS:
I need 2gb or Ram and would prefer an Intel Core Duo or Core 2 Duo processor.
Thanks!
Answer:
Re: Advice much appreciated!
You can go with a fortune of laptops.
I suggest you start by looking @ DELL inspiron and Hp Dv2000, they are much more durable than many cheap laptops at this price.
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Here is an HP dv6000t within your budget and with requested specs:
HP Pavilion dv6000t customizable Notebook PC
EZ829AV
* – FREE Upgrade to Genuine Windows XP Media Center!!
* – Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T5200(1.60GHz/2MB L2Cache)
* – 15.4" WXGA Widescreen (1280x800)
* – Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 - Core
* – HP Imprint Finish + Microphone
* – 2048MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
* – FREE Upgrade from 40GB 5400 RPM to 80GB 5400 RPM
* – Super Multi 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
* – Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
* – No TV Tuner w/remote control
* – 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* – Microsoft(R) Works/Money
* – HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
Order subtotal $1,108.99
Hope this helps.
:)
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I would recommend the HP nx7400, it's business-class notebook with superior build quality and support, also thin and light (5.6 lb) for a 15.4"
Other than that, check the HP nc6400 which is the 14.1" version.
Of course, a 14.1" notebook would be much more portable, check out the screen sizes in person.
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Something like the HP Pavilion dv6000t, as posted above, might be a good fit for you.
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I'd toss in the ThinkPad R60 which you can get in 14 or 15" size though the 15" is over six pounds. It will offer you very good quality for the price.
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Thank you for this information, this is a good start. Other recommendations are still appreciated.
Additionally, it seems that I have been asked to find a 17 inch notebook that has similiar specs, although realizing that it will be heavier. Any advice on that point?
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Additionally, it seems that I have been asked to find a 17 inch notebook that has similiar specs, although realizing that it will be heavier. Any advice on that point?
Most 17 inch notebooks that I know of are more than $1,200 for the specs that you need.
I know the HP Pavilion dv9000t (Core 2 Duo T5200, 2GB of RAM) would be about $1,300 before tax and shipping.
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I think there are some Acer and Averatec notebooks that might fit.
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This Dell 9400 notebook fits your requirements well, I think.
http://www.dell.com/content/products...=04&l=en&s=bsd
(The middle one)