Notebook Help

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by sholiz, Jun 15, 2006.

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    Alright, I've got a ~$2500 budget for a new notebook.

    I'm looking at Dell's Precision M65 line of small business computers.

    http://www.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/precn_m65?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd

    But, they don't seem too have a very much for reviews, and I want something I know will be good right when I buy it.

    Now, the Precision M70 seems like a rock-solid computer with some good reviews to back it. But, I've never been a fan of Dell seeings as they load their computers with software out of the box -- and either way, I'll have to reformatt a clean install just to keep all that crap away from my computer.

    The HP Pavillion DV8000 seems to have rave reviews on CNET, and very, very cheap and very cost-effective in my budget.


    But I'm just ranting, here's what I'm looking for and I hope someone can point me in the right direction to a quality notebook for a good price! I do have a $2500 budget, but I'd like to keep it as LOW as POSSIBLE. Which is why I like that HP, it's only $1200.
    • Lightweight, easy for travel. Not looking for a rock to carry around with me.
    • Powerful enough to do mild image work and run Dreamweaver, FTP, etc. The basics of web developing.
    • Enough storage to keep my MP3 list at large, considering I'll be driving around a lot I can plug any sound source (cd player, tape, MP3, computer ;)) into my head unit and go.
    • GREAT BATTERY LIFE!
    • Built in wireless card is a plus, not a must.


    That's it, anyone got reccomendations for a good mobile notebook? I'd like to stay in the 17" range if it is light, but, will go for 15" models if the weight outweighs the extra screen size.
     
    sholiz, Jun 15, 2006 IP
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  3. sholiz

    sholiz Active Member

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    Bump! Anyone?
     
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    Personally, I would have to recommend a MacBook Pro.
     
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    Does the HP use centrino? Because if it is P4 then it is junk

    I have a Dell Inspiron 700m and couldn't be happier. Did a lot of research before buying and Dell seems to be the most recommended brand.

    Hmm... I wonder where should I use my 8,000th post...? Any banned users around so I can post my "Geez, not again" pic? :D
     
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    Centrino or core duo..Never ever go for simple P4, but I dont think any notebook uses simple P4 these days..
     
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    Available AMD Turionâ„¢ 64 mobile technology or Intel® Coreâ„¢ Duo processor options​

    I'm personally an AMD guy, so I'd go that route.
     
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