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Frank the Historian

Sooooooooo, I'm in the market for a new laptop. My seven-year-old Dell Inspiron 5000 just isn't cutting it anymore. I'm doing a lot of research, but I'm always interested to hear what other people think, especially since you folks probably have experience with models and brands I haven't even considered.

My rough criteria are:
Weight under 6.5 pounds, preferably under 5.5
minimum 13" screen, widescreen preferred
Battery life over three hours
Minimum RAM 512MB, 1GB preferred
DVD/CDRW combo or better
Minimum hard drive 60GB (I can always install a bigger one later)
Under $1000, preferably under $800, free is a plus!
Faster processor than a 500 Mhz Pentium III Shocked

Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Many thanks, #ni-1

Frank

KWSN - Sir Brian C....... · Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 5:23 pm Post subject:

the dell inspiron 1405/1505 looks good. you can even get a core duo 2 processor as well,

http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/entnb_e1405?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

I have a 9400 and am impressed.....

#ni-1

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klaatuborada · Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:18 pm Post subject:

I'd go to the closest computer stores, staples, best buy, circuit city, etc., and see if they have any floor models available. I got my hp for a steel, and although it's not everything I wanted, for $650.00 it was a steal. In fact this will probably go to my daughter and I'll pick up another one in winter. After Xmas sales are sick....
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Frank the Historian · Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:20 pm Post subject:

Teh Grvmm · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 12:38 pm Post subject:

I don't care if I was buying a desktop or laptop, I'd ONLY get a duo 2 core processor in my computer #ni-1

AND YOU BETTER!!!!or I'll cry.
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alpha_fruit · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 2:35 pm Post subject:

Hi and

Sir Teh Grvmm, how you been > I missed your smilie face. Don't stay away so long next time. Wink

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Frank the Historian · Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 6:21 pm Post subject:

alpha_fruit · Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 7:25 pm Post subject:

Congrats on the new Dell Sir Frank. May you crunch out those big baby's forever. #ni-1

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Frank the Historian · Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 4:42 pm Post subject:

Thanks! It just shipped today... the waiting is killing me.... Mad

I've read in other places that the Core2s were supposed to wholesale for the same price as the old Core Duos. Dell was either selling the Core2s at a $100 premium, or selling their remaining Core Duos at a $100 discount. I hope it was the latter. It was a good deal in any case. About $800 for: E1505, 1.73 Core Duo, 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050) screen, 1GB DDR2, Intel GMA 950, 120GB SATA HDD, WinXP MCE (I'm interested to check it out, I have XP Pro to install if I want to), CD-RW/DVD combo, b/g wireless, bluetooth, standard battery and the multitude of standard ports, slots, etc.

#ni-1

alpha_fruit · Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 6:02 pm Post subject:

What is bluetooth? I have wondered and was afraid to ask. I thought maybe it was a whale looking for a home and I didn't have room. Wink

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Frank the Historian · Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 7:23 pm Post subject:

alpha_fruit · Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 7:44 pm Post subject:

A Shrubbery · Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 1:29 am Post subject:

Dammit woman, I told you not to give them tree fiddy, now they gonna be coming back expecting more.
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alpha_fruit · Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 5:43 am Post subject:

I know you did, but I just feel so sorry for them and those cute little faces. Razz

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KWSN - Sir Brian C....... · Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:30 am Post subject:

Frank the Historian · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:20 pm Post subject:

Quick update: It's here!! Gorgeous screen, super-smooth full-screen video even with the Intel graphics, impressively good sound, 3+ hours battery life. It's a smidge bulky, but it's lighter than it looks. Speaking of looks, the lines are clean but I'm not wild about the glossy white edges. The only sound under normal use comes from the quiet but plainly audible hard drive (Western Digital 5400rpm SATA). I might look into a quieter replacement. Any recommendations?

Watching Serenity at 1680x1050 and loving every minute,
Frank

A Shrubbery · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:43 pm Post subject:

Frank the Historian · Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:58 am Post subject:

Thanks! I took it to a rock concert, but I found it difficult to crowd-surf and type at the same time...

#ni-1

A Shrubbery · Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:48 pm Post subject:

Brilliant!!
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