Help CrAz3D find a new laptop!

CrAz3D · February 03, 2005, 03:07 PM

I'm looking to buy a new laptop. I've looked at some IBMs, Dells, & at 1 HP; any other suggestions on what to get that is under $1,500? K, thnx!

hismajesty · February 03, 2005, 04:45 PM

12-inch Powerbook G4 ($1,499)

Or wait a few months for the G5.

Mitosis · February 03, 2005, 05:04 PM

Quote from: hismajesty[yL] on February 03, 2005, 04:45 PM
12-inch Powerbook G4 ($1,499)

Or wait a few months for the G5.

Wow I love you, you like Macs!

Uh, the iBook is a nice machine aswell, I believe they start at $999. You can always order parts such as RAM from Apple if you were looking to upgrade.

CrAz3D · February 03, 2005, 05:07 PM

Well, I guess I should've said a LAPTOP & left the new part out. I'd like a Windows OS, sorry. Some of the ThinkPads or Inspirons are looking nice... Any experience with those? Also, weight is not an issue, I'd like a 14" monitor, at least.

Grok · February 03, 2005, 05:12 PM

I just bought a T42, love it. The screen is 14.1 but to a person, everyone I ask how big my screen is guesses from 15" to 17". Very happy with it. Pentium M 1.7 Ghz processor, 512MB RAM, 60GB HDD. Bought mine through newegg.com because I have done successful hassle-free business with them before, and their price was among the lower ones. The $60 difference between them and the lowest was not worth the risk of going with an unknown reseller.

CrAz3D · February 03, 2005, 05:15 PM

Thanks Grok! Was buying straight from IBM more than newegg? I love our old IBM. 1996 Aptiva or something, lasted forever!..until we got our new computer about 2 years ago.

This IS looking nice:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=34-146-054&depa=3

hismajesty · February 03, 2005, 05:50 PM

Quote from: Mitosis on February 03, 2005, 05:04 PM
Quote from: hismajesty[yL] on February 03, 2005, 04:45 PM
12-inch Powerbook G4 ($1,499)

Or wait a few months for the G5.

Wow I love you, you like Macs!

Uh, the iBook is a nice machine aswell, I believe they start at $999. You can always order parts such as RAM from Apple if you were looking to upgrade.

Why settle for an iBook if his price range is good enough for a Powerbook? I plan on getting the 12 inch iBook in a few months, I'm opting for the $999 one that way I can spend money on other cool apple things (Airport and such.)

Falcon[anti-yL] · February 03, 2005, 06:16 PM

Quote from: CrAz3D on February 03, 2005, 05:15 PM
Thanks Grok! Was buying straight from IBM more than newegg? I love our old IBM. 1996 Aptiva or something, lasted forever!..until we got our new computer about 2 years ago.

This IS looking nice:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=34-146-054&depa=3

That looks good except for the video card. If you're not planning to play some of the new games out then it'll work fine.

Mitosis · February 03, 2005, 07:03 PM

Hmm I have used my uncles IBM ThinkPads since he owns a computer store, they are overall pretty nice machines and they look cool too. They aren't too heavy and used ones start at like 300+.

tA-Kane · February 04, 2005, 04:52 AM

Quote from: hismajesty[yL] on February 03, 2005, 04:45 PM
12-inch Powerbook G4 ($1,499)

Or wait a few months for the G5.

Quote from: Mitosis on February 03, 2005, 05:04 PM
Quote from: hismajesty[yL] on February 03, 2005, 04:45 PM
12-inch Powerbook G4 ($1,499)

Or wait a few months for the G5.

Wow I love you, you like Macs!

Uh, the iBook is a nice machine aswell, I believe they start at $999. You can always order parts such as RAM from Apple if you were looking to upgrade.

The love is warm.

I want to get a PowerMac G5 in the months ahead.

As for upgrading, you should be warned that Apple's prices on everything (from the machines themselves to the upgrades) are generally bumped up a fair bit.

Mitosis · February 04, 2005, 02:32 PM

Yeah but their tec is so much better than pcs and stuff. They look great too! New RAM should be around 100 dollars to order though.

hismajesty · February 04, 2005, 02:50 PM

Their 'tec?'

CrAz3D · February 04, 2005, 05:06 PM

eww to Apple.....looks too PRETTY. I like ugly computers, like my women.

Joe[x86] · February 04, 2005, 09:41 PM

Quote1996 Aptiva or something, lasted forever!..until we got our new computer about 2 years ago.

Haha.. I'm using my monitor I bought with my Aptiva at this very moment. It gives me shitty resolution, but it works.

CrAz3D · April 07, 2005, 01:15 PM

Well, I'm reviving the thread cause I'm looking for my graduation present. My parents said they're getting me a laptop & I have $1000 to pick out...I can also use w/e money I want to of my own for this.

I'm going through the IBM NotebookFinder & am finding some good stuff, what I'm wondering really is what sort of processor I might want to try to get. I'd use the laptop for minimal stress activites (typing, videos some times, surfing, chat). Any suggestions as to what processor?

IBM lists:
Intel® Pentium® M
Intel® Celeron® D 320
Intel® Celeron® D 325
Intel® Celeron® D 330
Intel® Pentium® M 740
Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 532 with HT Technology
Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 538 with HT Technology
Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 548 with HT Technology
Mobile Intel® Prescott