Need suggestions on laptops?

[underground]

Hey Guys,

I need to purchase a laptop tomorrow and have been told to look at the Athlon 64 3200+ systems.

Anybody have any suggestions on brands? Got links?

[Rex]

I've had a Pent 4 Dell Latitude running XP for nearly 2 years and I'm very happy. Only problem I've had was spyware related and a Nuke & Pave solved that.

I have no experience with the non-pentium processor systems.

[SmithSR]

Inspiron 8600 from Dell :rockon

[underground]

Anybody that I could call and talk to real fast?

I am looking to spend no more than $1200, so I'm doubting the Dell is an option.

[quiksilvia]

i like hp's, and they have a lot of cool promos on righ tnow

[AZhitman]

My Dell laptop was $599. Solid performer.

inspiron 1100.

[szh]

I use a Dell too, although it is a Latitude D800. Best way to go. Their web site has all the info ... or call them.

Z

[underground]

I think I decided on the E-machines 6800 series. Probably the 6805.

I used to be very afraid of them, but since they were bought out by Gateway, they have been looking to revive themselves.

Their new 6805 model is the editors choice in the all the recent mags I've been researching the past few days.

I think I'll give it a shot.

Chris

[vicki]

Dell has good customer support, but they use pretty crappy parts. All my friends have dells and they are always bringing it in to get fixed every few months.

I bought a Compaq Presario 2100 earlier this summer. My brother found a few rebates and coupons for it so it ended up being just a little over 600 after rebate.

There are usually university discounts if you go through their online site. 15% off usually

[[Zero-S]]

Chris....http://www.averatec.com

I have one of their older (3150HS) laptops, and its thin, light, and pretty effing fast. The new ones are the same size, just a bit faster and have built in 802.11G

[szh]

At my company, we have been using Dell desktops and laptops since we started up 8 years ago - that is about 75 desk systems and about 25 laptops (all Latitudes, which are a bit more rugged than the Inspirons, and a bit more expensive as a result.)

In that time, we have had very good results. If a system was removed from use, it was usually due to inadequate performance (old cpu, small drive, etc.) if it could not be upgraded, rather than breaking. We have some laptops that are now 5 or 6 years old and still working fine, although relegated to our testing lab and home dial-in use, rather than being the primary system for an employee.

In my case, I have gone through 3 laptops in six years, and the only two problems I have had was: the keyboard needed to be replaced on one (under the three year service contract) and the LCD hinge on another went south (replaced under the service contract). I upgraded each time, because I wanted a faster processor, not because the system was broken or unreliable. The two that I "gave up" are still in use in the company.

I carry my laptop on business trips (two or three a month) and back and forth from home every day. Never a problem!

FWIW, About four years ago, we tried 10 Fujitsu and IBM laptops under an austerity drive - they were cheaper than the Dells surprisingly. These all died within 2 to 3 years and have been junked. Now, our policy is that if you want anything other than a Dell, it had better be damn well justified to the "Computer Committee" (comprising one person ... me! )

So ... I would have to say that our Dell experience has been excellent.

Regardless, the choice is yours!

Z

[burnin240sx]

dood your gettign a dell no if's and's or but's about it.

they are this best in alot of ppls opion's.

I had gateway, support was ok I had to wait like 2-3 weeks for a keyboard.

dell was better they got me my ram in 2days. but e-machines isn't a bad 2nd choice they make good pc's i recomend them for a budget pc

this is all in regards to support of course not hardware.

[The Mic]

PDAs pwn desktops

[Altiman94]

I have the same thing Greg has, wiht a few upgades on it Price came out to be around 900 shipped. I love every second of it. Greg, is that the computer you use for work?

[w1ngzer0]

any known company like alienware and dell is good. But i rather buy an alienware becuase their customer service and programmers aren't in india.

[Altiman94]

oops, mine is an 1150

[IvoryJ30t]

actually, i just got my little sister a laptop [not that i paid for it] , and you might want to look into it if your trying not to spend too much.

toshiba satellite A65

intel celeron 2.8 GHz [she's 11]256 MB DDR-SDRAM60 GB HD15" XGAdvd rom/cdrwbuilt in 802.11b/g

came with xp home, but i installed XP Pro SP2

$999

[BadMojo]

I think I decided on the E-machines 6800 series. Probably the 6805.

I used to be very afraid of them, but since they were bought out by Gateway, they have been looking to revive themselves.

E-Machines used to be utter crap...Gateway is border-line crap. If the reviews are good and the price is right, I suppose it's worth a shot. Personally, I'd feel much safer with a Dell.

[w1ngzer0]

did i mention don't buy a computer with tech support from india?

[Jesda]

High-end Dell Inspirons, Toshibas, eMachines (greatly improved), Apple, and Gateway's high-end stuff are all excellent. But you want to be l33t, the pros recommend Sager.

-Jesda

[underground]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ol...oduct

I bought this same one from a guy who runs a Ebay Computer parts store, screen name "rickaroo" for $1153 shipped.

This thing comes loaded and I'm happy I got it from him. He carries everything and his prices are cheap.

[93sleeper]

Sony PCG-V505EX...I don't think they make it anymore but it's crazy small and light...6 hours battery life and fast when it needs to be.

My sister just got a cheap HP from Circuit City that's a lot bigger but looks ok.