Which laptop to get . . .
05-23-2008 | 12:37 AM
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Which laptop to get . . .
I am looking into getting a new laptop and have narrowed it down to 2 laptops, Dell Inspiron 1520 or the Toshiba Tecra A9
For both of them I would invest in most of the upgrades including at least 2 Gigs of RAM. I am open to other suggestions for laptops that are under $2200 and have the option of coming with Windows XP. I will mostly be using it for gaming, movies, and work. What do you guys think?
For both of them I would invest in most of the upgrades including at least 2 Gigs of RAM. I am open to other suggestions for laptops that are under $2200 and have the option of coming with Windows XP. I will mostly be using it for gaming, movies, and work. What do you guys think?
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05-23-2008 | 08:35 PM
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Get a laptop with at least a 8600gt in it, so check out this dell xps:
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...349&lid=681191
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...349&lid=681191
05-23-2008 | 09:38 PM
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i bought my brother a dell for $677 after tax and shipping with a 8hr battery
1 223-4361 Vostro 1500, Intel Core 2 Duo T5270, 1.4GHz, 800Mhz, 2M L2 Cache
1 320-5543 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD display with TrueLife for Vostro 1500
1 311-7263 2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 DIMM
1 320-5558 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
1 341-4885 120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
1 420-7312 Genuine Windows XP Home Edition, SP2
1 420-7291 Google Small Biz Home Page Internet Portal
1 420-7180 Dell Support 3.4
1 430-0493 Integrated 10/100 Network Cardand Modem, for Inspiron
1 410-1100 Adobe Reader 8.1
1 313-5297 8X DVD+/-RW with double-layer DVD+R write capability, w Roxio Creator
1 313-4783 Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
1 313-5298 Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Internal Card
1 320-5547 No Built in Camera 1500
1 412-0998 Dell Exclusive MediaDirect Instant Play Software Application
1 410-1054 No Anti-Virus/ Security Software requested
1 312-0545 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for Vostro 1500
1 410-1052 Microsoft Works 8.5 - English
1 983-3920 Warranty Support,Initial Year
1 987-6829 No Warranty, Year 2 and 3
1 987-6977 Dell Hardware Warranty Plus Return To Depot, Initial Year
1 983-4060 Type 7 Contract - Mail-In Service, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
1 900-9987 Standard On-Site Installation Declined
1 420-7708 Dell DataSafe Online, 10GB for1 Year, for Dell Vostro
1 987-7479 VOSTRO,Datasafe 10GB,1YR(Incl w/price)
1 420-7367 PC Tune-up, 1 Year (For English OS only)
1 420-7189 Dell Network Assistant
1 960-8851 1YR AUT. PC TUNE UP,VOSTRO, Included in Price
1 462-4506 Purchase is NOT intended for resell
1 310-8319 Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
1 320-5543 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD display with TrueLife for Vostro 1500
1 311-7263 2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 DIMM
1 320-5558 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
1 341-4885 120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
1 420-7312 Genuine Windows XP Home Edition, SP2
1 420-7291 Google Small Biz Home Page Internet Portal
1 420-7180 Dell Support 3.4
1 430-0493 Integrated 10/100 Network Cardand Modem, for Inspiron
1 410-1100 Adobe Reader 8.1
1 313-5297 8X DVD+/-RW with double-layer DVD+R write capability, w Roxio Creator
1 313-4783 Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
1 313-5298 Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Internal Card
1 320-5547 No Built in Camera 1500
1 412-0998 Dell Exclusive MediaDirect Instant Play Software Application
1 410-1054 No Anti-Virus/ Security Software requested
1 312-0545 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for Vostro 1500
1 410-1052 Microsoft Works 8.5 - English
1 983-3920 Warranty Support,Initial Year
1 987-6829 No Warranty, Year 2 and 3
1 987-6977 Dell Hardware Warranty Plus Return To Depot, Initial Year
1 983-4060 Type 7 Contract - Mail-In Service, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
1 900-9987 Standard On-Site Installation Declined
1 420-7708 Dell DataSafe Online, 10GB for1 Year, for Dell Vostro
1 987-7479 VOSTRO,Datasafe 10GB,1YR(Incl w/price)
1 420-7367 PC Tune-up, 1 Year (For English OS only)
1 420-7189 Dell Network Assistant
1 960-8851 1YR AUT. PC TUNE UP,VOSTRO, Included in Price
1 462-4506 Purchase is NOT intended for resell
1 310-8319 Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
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05-24-2008 | 01:01 AM
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For giggles, check out these laptops (Look at the DRX, gallery images)
http://www.falcon-nw.com/
Come on, the base DRX is only $4K...... :bling:
[Full disclosure: I use a Fragbox daily, but don't work for the company and get nothing for linking to them.]
http://www.falcon-nw.com/
Come on, the base DRX is only $4K...... :bling:
[Full disclosure: I use a Fragbox daily, but don't work for the company and get nothing for linking to them.]
05-24-2008 | 01:11 AM
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I am "pretty" happy with the Fragbox, but I think we could probably have very close to the same performance/reliability with a Shuttle shoebox style, which is what the FNW replaced for a lot less $$.
05-24-2008 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Stapler
Does acer have a top of the line travelmate anymore. They took the 8204 off their site months ago and I haven't seen the replacement yet.
P.S. I love my 8104.
P.S. I love my 8104.
05-24-2008 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by AznImports602
Get a laptop with at least a 8600gt in it, so check out this dell xps:
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...349&lid=681191
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...349&lid=681191
05-27-2008 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by HighMileage2.5
Yeah I was going to go with an XPS, but the one I wanted doesn't come with a Windows XP option, and I am really aiming for XP, but I am starting to see less and less of them, thats mainly why I narrowed it down to the inspiron 1520 or a Toshiba
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