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Robert
June 7th, 2002, 19:03
Well.. it's time for me to purchase a laptop.

I really don't like laptops since they aren't custom built by me (like my home systems).

So now my question is, which is a good company to get a laptop from? I'm willing to spend up to $1900 dollars for a laptop.

I'm in the market for a 15" screen with a 30gig hard drive, 256mb of ram, Windows XP Pro (not home) and at least a 1.8ghz Intel system (AMD preferred). CD/DVD (CD-RW if cheap)

I've looked at Dell (came out to $2207). I might go with Dell. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Thanks.
DCI
June 7th, 2002, 19:10
Dont go for Sony - Vaio. I had experience with it and i DIDNT like them. I hate them.

Compaq is very good.
Giancarlo
June 7th, 2002, 19:11
This retailer seems good:

http://www.compdirect.com

For laptop brands, I would suggest a Sony Vaio. MY DAD HAS ONE AND IT IS JUST FINE. Infact it is much better than any laptop he has had before.

DCI: :rolleyes:
atlas
June 8th, 2002, 13:01
Powerbook G4 w/ OS X : worth every penny I paid for it.

However, since you're looking for a PC laptop -- I know many people with Dells and they have been very happy. I also know people with Compaq laptops and they've had nothing but trouble with them.
Robert
June 8th, 2002, 13:13
Originally posted by atlas
Powerbook G4 w/ OS X : worth every penny I paid for it.

However, since you're looking for a PC laptop -- I know many people with Dells and they have been very happy. I also know people with Compaq laptops and they've had nothing but trouble with them.

Yea i need a PC. Dell is probably who I will be going with.

I will be ordering my Dell something mid July. So I outta wait for than to see what kind of specials they have.
guitarnerd
June 9th, 2002, 01:11
Originally posted by Robert


Yea i need a PC. Dell is probably who I will be going with.

I will be ordering my Dell something mid July. So I outta wait for than to see what kind of specials they have.
He wasn't recommending dell. But I must say I have heard good things about them and there support
www.alienware.com I believe you can build one in your price range
Robert
June 9th, 2002, 09:43
Originally posted by guitarnerd

He wasn't recommending dell. But I must say I have heard good things about them and there support
www.alienware.com I believe you can build one in your price range

He said his friends had Dell and had no problems.
Robert
June 9th, 2002, 10:02
But anyhow..

I went to alienware and custom built a laptop.

How does this look?


High-Performance Laptop Chassis
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 1.8GHz 400MHz FSB
256MB DDR PC-2100 - One SO-DIMM
30GB 4200 RPM ATA100
ATI Mobility RADEON 7500 64MB DDR
Sound-Blaster Compatible 3D Audio
3.5 3-Mode Floppy Disk Drive
8X DVD-ROM w/Software MPEG2 Decoder
Integrated 10/100Mb Ethernet NIC
56K Modem with V.92 Technology
Aliencare Toll-Free 1-Year 24/7 DEPOT Warranty
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional


for $2,050.00

comes out to $2,263.17 w/ tax.
Giancarlo
June 9th, 2002, 10:07
That is probably the best choice considering the price is actually relatively low for such specifications... I never knew Alienware made laptops...
ashben
June 9th, 2002, 11:00
I would recommend Toshiba. Besides being innovative (manf. of the world's thinnest notebook), they provide excellent support.
Robert
June 9th, 2002, 11:07
Originally posted by ashben
I would recommend Toshiba. Besides being innovative (manf. of the world's thinnest notebook), they provide excellent support.

It's imperative that the laptop I purchase comes with Windows XP Pro. Toshibas only come with Home Edition.
_Street_Fighter
June 9th, 2002, 14:10
custom build one:
http://www.amazinglaptops.com/display15.html
http://www.mtechlaptops.com/specifications/compare.htm

ummmm... look at:
http://www.goroyalpc.com/product.asp?m_cat=computer&cat=portables&action=show&id=246Portables (scroll all the way down to "Recommended Systems")

or check out:
http://www.pricewatch.com

- SF
Giancarlo
June 9th, 2002, 15:56
Originally posted by ashben
I would recommend Toshiba. Besides being innovative (manf. of the world's thinnest notebook), they provide excellent support.

Umm... I believe Sony is the manufacturer of the world's thinnest notebook.
guitarnerd
June 9th, 2002, 21:02
Originally posted by Robert


He said his friends had Dell and had no problems.
Sorry I mis understood...

DUDE GET THE ALIENWARE they are some of the best pcs made and their lap tops are incredibble. You would have a freaking awesome laptop and have bragging rights :D
trenzterra
June 9th, 2002, 21:05
Originally posted by Robert


It's imperative that the laptop I purchase comes with Windows XP Pro. Toshibas only come with Home Edition. cool I've never seen a XP Pro laptop.
guitarnerd
June 9th, 2002, 21:14
You could get a better deal if you buy it and install it yourself but if you get the alienware it comes with it automatically unless you call I believe
Robert
June 9th, 2002, 21:54
I'll probably go with Dell or Alienware.

When it comes to laptops, get the best you can get because you dont upgrade laptops like you upgrade regular computers.

I dont want to format the laptop and put pro edition right away. I prefer if it came with it.
guitarnerd
June 9th, 2002, 21:57
Well I will just say Alienware is 100% better than dell they have THE BEST service my friend has one and he dropped it coming from a lan party they came to his house and said it was unfixable so they sent him a new one with 2-day fed ex. He even told him it was because he dropped it. They have a 1 year warranty no matter what you do
_Street_Fighter
June 9th, 2002, 22:54
Originally posted by Robert
I'll probably go with Dell or Alienware.

When it comes to laptops, get the best you can get because you dont upgrade laptops like you upgrade regular computers.

I dont want to format the laptop and put pro edition right away. I prefer if it came with it.

i have a toshiba that came with winxp home... i got tired of home so i got winxp pro and i put in the cd and it didnt reformat my comp... all it did was upgrade...

after the upgrade, i still had everything that i installed on my comp before it and there was no prob upgrading... just remember to pick upgrade during the installation...

- SF
guitarnerd
June 9th, 2002, 22:55
Originally posted by _Street_Fighter


i have a toshiba that came with winxp home... i got tired of home so i got winxp pro and i put in the cd and it didnt reformat my comp... all it did was upgrade...

after the upgrade, i still had everything that i installed on my comp before it and there was no prob upgrading... just remember to pick upgrade during the installation...

- SF
That is pointless then he would have to pay even more money
ashben
June 10th, 2002, 01:34
Originally posted by Giancarlo


Umm... I believe Sony is the manufacturer of the world's thinnest notebook.
:topic:

Toshiba Portégé 2000 (.73 inches in height) :: CNet Review (http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-1027-405-8529761.html)
Robert
June 10th, 2002, 13:40
It's between Alienware and Dell.

Dell is a good company. I trust them.

I'll probably get a dell. "Dude your getting a dell!"

Anyhow, I'll never be 100% satisified with my laptop. I will always say "damn I wish it had .."

Oh well. I just need it to last me through college. (8-10 years)
Giancarlo
June 10th, 2002, 14:28
Go with Alienware.... I mean they only make quality things.... pero hay una problema... you can´t upgrade them as easily as a desktop... sure you can upgrade the RAM but you cannot change the motherboard in a laptop.

And Ashben... sure... whatever... my dad´s Sony Vaio is good enough for my usage.
Robert
June 10th, 2002, 14:52
GC:

Yea.. that's the only problem. But hey, upgrading Ram and a hard drive isn't hard.

Alienware seems a little overpriced.

The system at Alienware came out to $2400 something

The system at Dell came out to $2,222.

Same system. Different manufactor.

I'm only 18. I have to really think about it.
wtf?!stifler
June 19th, 2002, 11:13
Look, have you considered IBM? Their Thinkpads are some of the top laptops in the world. I know everyone's been talking about dell and alienware, but IBM's not bad either. If you're really low on funds, I suggest a Dell. If you want a kick---- gaming laptop, get alienware. But if you want a quality powerful and mobile laptop in between, I suggest IBM. Look mainly in either the T-series (more mobile) or A-series (more powerful).
guitarnerd
June 20th, 2002, 03:18
I have not heard good things about IBM they are nice and all but I really haven't seen an enexpensive IBM notepad that was well powered with good components
trenzterra
June 20th, 2002, 05:51
Originally posted by DCI

Compaq is very good. COMPAQ sucks IMO.

When I bought my second COMPAQ, it spoilt within about 10 days.
Toefur
June 20th, 2002, 06:09
IBM's have those stupid little er... pointer things dont they?

You know the things I mean? Instead of a mouse?

Cool laptops have the touch pad... and then theres those ----ty one's that have that completely useless little red stick thing between some keys that you're meant to guide around with your finger...

I could be wrong... but if it's not IBM, whatever brand it is... is ----. :D
GregT
June 20th, 2002, 06:12
Alienware prolly has the best laptops out there, next would come Dell, but i dont have a laptop, i stick to my desktiop pc and Palm.
trenzterra
June 20th, 2002, 12:23
My sister has got an IBM Thinkpad and yes, it uses that red stick.


IMO, it's better than the touchpad.
guitarnerd
June 20th, 2002, 14:11
I really don't like the touch pad I prefer the little red stick and whenever possible I just use a mouse for lap tops. My boss's old computer was a laptop with the touchpad and the red stick. Well I liked the red stick and I would use it but sometimes when I was typing I Would accidentally touch the touchpad and it would select all of the text and erase it. We are talking 10-20 pages of this

SN 4937539 SQ 2958493 Charcol black

At first I was using notepad and after about 5 pages I did that and hit a couple letters before I noticed and since notepad only has 1 undo I was screwed :(

So has the Thread Starter decided on what he wants to buy?