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Seeking for a notebook
As every1 else I am looking for a notebook for uni
Thank you so much for taking the time to look at what I am looking for.
General Usage
What will you be using the notebook mainly for? Will you be using it to play games? Will you be using it for word processing / general productivity? etc.
School work...Word processing, MSN, listening to mp3s..general usage.
Are you looking more at a very small notebook, a standard notebook, or a large desktop replacement?
Not a very small notebook. I guess more of a standard notebook. Lightweight, but not tiny.
Will you be carrying the notebook around a lot or be keeping it stationary most of the time?
Carrying it around from library to rez to classes etc
How important is battery life to you?
Somewhat important. I would like to have 1 that is 4 + hrs
I am also looking for an ac adapter which isnt HUGE
How long do you intend on using this laptop?
As long as possible
Features
Do you need lots of hard drive space?
60 + GB would be great
Will you be burning DVD's or just CD's?
DVD's
Do you tend to work with a lot of applications at once?
2-3 applications
Graphics & Display
How big would you like your screen to be? Do you care if it's widescreen or not?
13-15'
Are you willing to pay more for premium screens enhanced by XBRITE, Crystal View, or Bright View? (Go to the bottom of this post for an explanation)
no
(If applicable) Will you be playing casual games or the latest games?
no
(If applicable) Will you be doing work in a 3D modeling program like 3D Studio Max or Maya?
Most likely not
Miscellaneous
Do you care if your notebook looks good or not?
Not really...but something reasonably nice would be good
Are there particular brands you prefer or won't buy from?
I prefer Dell, Toshiba, Sony. I dont want a no name brand that no1 knows about.
How much are you willing to pay for this notebook?
Less than $1500.
Are there particular models you have already looked at?
Sony FS Series
Toshiba Sattelite M40
Panasonic notebooks ..quite expensive though
Dell Inspiron 6000
Fujitsu S series
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My choice would be the ThinkPad T42/43 especially if you don't want the glossy screen. TPs DVD burners aren't that great, you may want to consider an external. I would also look at an Asus Z71v, Acer TravelMate 3204, and HP dv1000. Good Luck.
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Do these notebooks which come with DVDRW also burn CDs also?
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The ThinkPad in a configuration you can afford comes with a combo drive. They are the best built notebooks and have first rate service. You can then buy a burner and put it in an external case using the usb port. That is what I have. TP burners are slow and expensive a slim external is a better choice in my opinion. You might be able to find a new older T41 on ebay. Just make sure you buy from a reputable seller. The Asus and HP can be configured with DVD burner which will burn CDs. The Asus here:
http://www.discountlaptops.com/index...&model_id=1142
The HP here:
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...computer_store
I would get the 12 cell battery on the HP. It makes it somewhat heavier, but it has very good battery life. Acers only come preconfigured. The 3204 has a DVD burner:
http://www.computer-notebook.com/price/...ay=priceDetail
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I'll second the recommendation for the IBMs, they really are wonderfully built machines, and if I could afford one with the specs I want I would buy it in a heartbeat. That said they do cost a bit more, and if you want to spend a bit less you might look at HPs business class notebooks, most of them are also quite well built and tend to run a bit less than the IBMs. The new nx6125 seems to be a fairly solid machine, and reviews have it clocking around 3 1/2 hours on the battery.
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DVD burners can also burn CDs too, to answer your question.
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Do all the DVD burners...in notebooks in desktops...do all of them which are bought in stores burn CD's? My friend said some of them do but some of them dont so I was wondering.
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Yes, if it is a dvd burner it will burn CDs. Perhaps your friend was confused with a CDRW/DVD combo drive which will burn CDs but only read DVDs.
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Are there any other suggestions for notebooks?
Thank you
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The Fujitsu s6231, but it will be a little north of your budget with a DVD burner. Very well built, but has glossy screen. Three year warranty as well.
http://laptopsinc.com/Merchant2/merc...roduct_Count=2