mickylaren
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Hi, everyone. I'm looking to buy a new laptop within the next few months, and I was wondering what your recommendations would be.
In the past, I've been a big fan of Dell. I feel like they make a quality product and, if something goes wrong, they ship out a new part (usually overnight - I've had it arrive in less than 24 hours). However, I don't like the designs of their new notebooks. They are thick, made of plastic, and just cheap looking (and boring). Furthermore, they don't have both an eraserhead pointer and a touchpad (they just have the touchpad).
I'm also interested in IBM, but I don't know enough about ThinkPads. I hear they're the best, but IBM has also just been sold to that company in China. Do you think that will affect their quality? Anyone know how IBM's warranty operates? Also, does IBM ship a Windows disc with its computers (or one of those compaq-like "System Restoration" discs)?
I really like the WiFi on/off physical toggle switch on some HPs and Vaios, but I'm not too sure about the quality of their computers. I don't believe Dells or IBMs come with such switches, but I would really like that on my next computer.
Also, my price range is $2000 or less, after warranty and Office 2000 Small Business. I need 802.11 B & G.
I was thinking about getting Bluetooth support as well (for a Bluetooth mouse), but those that I've worked with (all have been the Microsoft version) have been very "unsensitive". They don't respond well. I don't use the computer for gaming, but I need accuracy in a mouse, and I'd probably stick with RF.
Lastly, what are your opinions on Centrino? I don't need ultraportability (I need an integrated/swappable CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive), but I'm not sure whether to go with a P4-M or Pentium-M processor w/Centrino. What exactly is the difference (since I can still get integrated wireless with a P4), and what will I notice?
Thanks so much the advice!
-Micky
In the past, I've been a big fan of Dell. I feel like they make a quality product and, if something goes wrong, they ship out a new part (usually overnight - I've had it arrive in less than 24 hours). However, I don't like the designs of their new notebooks. They are thick, made of plastic, and just cheap looking (and boring). Furthermore, they don't have both an eraserhead pointer and a touchpad (they just have the touchpad).
I'm also interested in IBM, but I don't know enough about ThinkPads. I hear they're the best, but IBM has also just been sold to that company in China. Do you think that will affect their quality? Anyone know how IBM's warranty operates? Also, does IBM ship a Windows disc with its computers (or one of those compaq-like "System Restoration" discs)?
I really like the WiFi on/off physical toggle switch on some HPs and Vaios, but I'm not too sure about the quality of their computers. I don't believe Dells or IBMs come with such switches, but I would really like that on my next computer.
Also, my price range is $2000 or less, after warranty and Office 2000 Small Business. I need 802.11 B & G.
I was thinking about getting Bluetooth support as well (for a Bluetooth mouse), but those that I've worked with (all have been the Microsoft version) have been very "unsensitive". They don't respond well. I don't use the computer for gaming, but I need accuracy in a mouse, and I'd probably stick with RF.
Lastly, what are your opinions on Centrino? I don't need ultraportability (I need an integrated/swappable CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive), but I'm not sure whether to go with a P4-M or Pentium-M processor w/Centrino. What exactly is the difference (since I can still get integrated wireless with a P4), and what will I notice?
Thanks so much the advice!
-Micky