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 Feb 7 2008, 11:46 AM
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I know we have a plethora of these "I'm buying XXXX, what should I get" threads, so here is one more.
My USB ports on my current laptop are fucked up and can't connect anything, which is a problem. I posted about this but other than "uninstall/reinstall drivers" I didn't get much feedback! So anyways, that's one of the reasons why I am looking for a new laptop. Here is what I want: small/light (my present computer is a Dell 700m) fast processor medium hardrive (greater than 160 preferably) but nothing extravagant like a SSD don't really care about video card don't care about aesthetics oh yeah, and a WORKING USB ports cost less than $1500 other than the USB port fucking up now, I've had no problem with a Dell and was looking at their XPS M1330 any other recommendation/reasons why? and I swear, if anyone recommends a MacBook Air.... --------------------  |
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Feb 7 2008, 01:14 PM
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I was raised on the dairy, BITCH! Group: Members Posts: 3,080 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Cedar Park Member No.: 49 |
macbook air
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Feb 7 2008, 01:58 PM
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 New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 |
I've always been partial to Toshiba and Sony Vaio for laptops. Sony is known for being overpriced, though, so you will have to shop carefully. Plus, the usually are pretty high-end machines. To be honest, I would probably go with another Dell if you are looking for economy. If not, then definitely Toshiba or Sony
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Feb 7 2008, 02:35 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,566 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 66 |
QUOTE (pysex @ Feb 7 2008, 01:14 PM)  macbook air I concur. Go for the solid state one. 
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Feb 7 2008, 03:26 PM
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 Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
is this going to be your only computer?
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Feb 7 2008, 04:49 PM
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QUOTE (impala454 @ Feb 7 2008, 03:26 PM) is this going to be your only computer? yes, I'm in Denmark for the present so no desktop...just a laptop. -------------------- |
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Feb 7 2008, 05:28 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
just checkin. my first question to most people who ask me what laptop to get is, "why do you want/need a laptop?".
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Feb 8 2008, 11:19 AM
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 From Atlantis to Interzone Group: Global Moderators Posts: 2,512 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Somewhere in space and time Member No.: 65 |
If you're looking at spending ~$1500, I would recommend a Sony. They're usually pretty small and have a lot of features. As Jessica mentioned though, they're a bit pricey.
But I'd say if you're looking at getting something in the $1000-$1500 range and want something small, I'd go with a Sony or a MacBook (if you're not hellbent on getting a non-mac computer). Either that or you could get a MacBook Air. -------------------- QUOTE (Spectatrix @ Oct 13 2006, 09:51 PM) Holy shit, pebkac, you're awesome! "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Theodor Seuss Geisel (AKA Dr. Seuss) "An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all." - Oscar Wilde |
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Feb 9 2008, 02:06 AM
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 Group: Moderators Posts: 2,558 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Seoul, South Korea Member No.: 28 |
QUOTE (blaarg @ Feb 7 2008, 11:46 AM) I know we have a plethora of these "I'm buying XXXX, what should I get" threads, so here is one more. My USB ports on my current laptop are fucked up and can't connect anything, which is a problem. I posted about this but other than "uninstall/reinstall drivers" I didn't get much feedback! So anyways, that's one of the reasons why I am looking for a new laptop. Here is what I want: small/light (my present computer is a Dell 700m) fast processor medium hardrive (greater than 160 preferably) but nothing extravagant like a SSD don't really care about video card don't care about aesthetics oh yeah, and a WORKING USB ports cost less than $1500 other than the USB port fucking up now, I've had no problem with a Dell and was looking at their XPS M1330 any other recommendation/reasons why? and I swear, if anyone recommends a MacBook Air.... I was just researching online yesterday about a new laptop for myself as well, and I'm looking at the XPS M1530 and the M1330. They're both reviewed very highly and seem like pretty good deals. I'll probably wait a couple months though. --------------------  |
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