ok my 2 and half year old compaq is acting up, so its time for new one. I will be using my laptop for work and home. I can probably spend around $1500 and need reliable laptop.


kthnxbye

 

define acting up.

 

fix it yourself...don't you know about the tool kit that comes with laptops?

 

format that sala. Show it who's boss.

 

HP is having a trade up deal right now. Depending on what kinda specs are on your computer you can get market value for your laptop, plus up to a $500 rebate off a new hp or compaq laptop. Just FYI.

 

I recently bought an HP dv4170us from compUSA. So far its been great, and it was on sale for about 1200 bucks.

dv4170us info

If you are looking for a "ultra portable" computer then this isint the one for you, but its not too big either.

Best Buy and CompUSA were both having sales on this computer about a month ago, so im not sure if its still going on.

As far as how reliable it is, I wouldent know seeing how ive only had it for a month. I can say that the other hp computers that I have used have held up well.

 

sony vaio "S" series .. lightweight and a widescreen ... i love mine

 

Get a DELL when they run those $750 off deals...

Or.. get a powerbook

 

i' m really fed up with mine... it doesn't charge properly, and i need to rap the wire around the monitor to keep it running or else it shuts down on me.

 

jatt, buy a mac!

 

I would love to get powerbook but then i'll be using laptop for work use too.


this is my problem.

 

Jatt...quick thread hijack, did anyone from Eurobikes call you about your order today?

 

Shit, Jatt, I think we have the same laptop (and the same problem). I ended up taking mine completely apart and re-soldering the connector onto the ciruit board, but now it's starting to get loose again. Good thing I temp-glued a "repair" panel back on.

 

^ yup thats myproblem AD. The pin inside is lose and it doesn't hold well.

 

no one called me, why? those fuckers told me last week that my order should be here sometime this week.

u got some bad news?

 

I did the same thing - wrapped the cord one way, then the other, then no way worked. Taking it apart is a pretty big pain in the ass.

 

the opposite, they called to confirm my shipping address and said my chin spoiler should be aboard the UPS truck today or tomorrow at the latest. they will call back with tracking info.

you may want to give them a ring.

 

I have a s260.. it cost me $1750 back in Dec '04.

 

thats what i've been doing man. I just pisses me off, the batter doesn't even last for 1 minute.

 

Wait - Don't you still have dial-up

 

what programs do you use that are work related, I bet you can still get a powerbook

 

mainly

http://www.transportationsoftware.co...quirements.cfm

told me that I can run that program with virtual pc.

 

If you're at the point where you're ready to trash the laptop you should get your hands on a dremel tool and notch out a square on the bottom, under the plug. The plastic is pretty think (one of the rubber pads goes there), and you'll have to trim back a piece of metal shielding, but the solder/contact points for the female end of the plug are right there.

 

my words exactly

 

Get an HP Lance Armstrong Laptop... they look sweet and they donate some money to charity. Who knows... maybe it would appreciate one day instead of depreciate.

 

Got my S150 a year ago for $2100 including a 3 yr warranty form best buy. Realiable and easy to transport at 4.1 lbs. Depending on the state you live in you maybe able to purchase a laptop without paying tax too. I got mine near the start of school time, and in NC there is a no tax weekend on school items such as computers, clothes, and supplies.

You may also want to look at the Vaio FS Series laptop. It's slightly larger and there's a version that is 1500 i believe that's being sold in stores.

 

id never touch a hp/compaq again. the only laptops id touch would be Toshiba, and the viao, and possibly a dell again

 

Get a Inspiron 9300 like I did, its great and durable with lotsa features, it aint that heavy too, it aint Light though, do you want something ultraportable?

 

IBM ThinkPads > *

How abt a refurbished thinkpad?

 

If you want the most durable laptops, go for the Thinkpads, but if you want something at a good price with good support Dells are the way to go

 

I wouldn't want a laptop made and owned by a Chinese Communist Government.

 

Why not? Think about haow many items you buy that are made in China.

Thinkpads can take a beating and the X31 is only a little over 3lbs. Just need to keep in mind that you'll need an external DVD drive for it. Not much of a problem when you can buy the Sony DRX-800U external dual layer DVD burner for around $210 and it connects via Firewire or USB.

 

if you want an ultraportable, almost everything ive heard about the dell 700m has been (minus the smaller keyboard, sound, and battery life)

 

IBM did nothing but sell their brandname ("ThinkPad"). The same manufacturer is building the laptops, just under a different name.

I bet some of the parts of the computer you used to make that post are from China

 

Dude i got a hp zv6000
AMD Athlon 64bit processor 2ghz
1gb of ram
100 gig hd
128mb ram video ati radeon express
widescreen
win xp pro
for 1,300 something pretty good deal.

 

i just got a toshiba techra A4. it's pretty sweet for $1300.

 

ok all these choices, i'm just now

 

apple or vaio.

 

i think i'll go with dell when the next coupon comes.

 

you are probably related to all the customer service peeps...