Beginning to look at laptops

[Matt]

Actually, Acer's appear to be a really good value right now.

[sovstar]

Just ordered ...

I made a few modifications:

Module	Description	Show Details
Vostro 1500	Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Operating System	Genuine Windows® XP Home
LCD Panel	15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLife™
Memory	1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
Video Cards	128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS
Hard Drive	120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Integrated NIC and Modem	Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Optical Drive	8X CD/DVD Burner w/ double-layer DVD+R write capability
Sound Card	High Definition Audio 2.0
Wireless Cards	Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Wi-Fi Mini Card
Camera	Integrated 2.0 mega pixel Web Camera (!!!!)
Bundle	No Pre-installed Productivity Software
MediaDirect	Dell Exclusive MediaDirect™ Instant Play Software Application
1st Software	No Pre-installed Anti-Virus/Security Software
Primary Battery	56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Limited Warranty, Services and Support	2 Year Limited Hardware Warranty with Next Business Day On-Site Service
Installation Services	No Onsite System Setup
Dell DataSafe Online Data Backup	10GB for 1yr Online Backup by Dell Datasafe
Automated PC Tuneup	1 Year Dell Automated PC Tuneup
Network Assistant	Dell Network Assistant
Purchase Intent	Purchase is not intended for resale.
Processor Branding	Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
Labels	Windows XP™

[roadrash]

Is it going to be like impossible to find something with XP installed? Who in the hell would want Vista during these early stages?

I just installed vista on my main PC, and it isn't as bad as expected.

I had to set some permissions on certain folders for certain games, and I have had an argument or two with the auto-updater, but it isn't too bad.

I've also had very good luck with HP laptops. If you do have you heart set on XP, take a look at used ones on craigslist. . .Find one only a year old for 6-700 and add memory for $100. Life will be good for you.

[roadrash]

Just ordered ...

I made a few modifications:

Module	Description	Show Details
Vostro 1500	Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Operating System	Genuine Windows® XP Home
LCD Panel	15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLife™
Memory	1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
Video Cards	128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS
Hard Drive	120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Integrated NIC and Modem	Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Optical Drive	8X CD/DVD Burner w/ double-layer DVD+R write capability
Sound Card	High Definition Audio 2.0
Wireless Cards	Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Wi-Fi Mini Card
Camera	Integrated 2.0 mega pixel Web Camera (!!!!)
Bundle	No Pre-installed Productivity Software
MediaDirect	Dell Exclusive MediaDirect™ Instant Play Software Application
1st Software	No Pre-installed Anti-Virus/Security Software
Primary Battery	56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Limited Warranty, Services and Support	2 Year Limited Hardware Warranty with Next Business Day On-Site Service
Installation Services	No Onsite System Setup
Dell DataSafe Online Data Backup	10GB for 1yr Online Backup by Dell Datasafe
Automated PC Tuneup	1 Year Dell Automated PC Tuneup
Network Assistant	Dell Network Assistant
Purchase Intent	Purchase is not intended for resale.
Processor Branding	Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
Labels	Windows XP™

A bit late I guess. . .

[roadrash]

I should point out that vista with less than 2gig is like a 47 Cadillac Series 62 with a 4 cylinder. . . It may get there, but not anytime soon

[sovstar]

Here she is:







And also, a random image of a bird that flew into our cabin doors, landed on a lawn chair, and slowly but surely came to his wits:

[Matt]

who still uses a mouse pad, I mean come on!

[Matt]

my wife has been bugging me to get her a laptop considering our desktop is being taken over by our kids.
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...gon=&langid=EN
this is one she picked out. Future shop is the equivalent of best buy up here.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...gon=&langid=EN

is another one. I don't want to get her a nice one, because I'm cheap and in 2 years she'll just need a new one.

[roadrash]

Here she is:







And also, a random image of a bird that flew into our cabin doors, landed on a lawn chair, and slowly but surely came to his wits:

WOW! Never figured Jeff for a furniture type of person. . just figured it would be milk crates and bookshelves. . .

[sovstar]

Heh, I'm currently at my parents' place.

[Suicane]

Pretty Birdy!!!

[roadrash]

Heh, I'm currently at my parents' place.

That explains it. . .so your milk crates are in storage?

[Suicane]

I'm beggining to look at her lap, it's tops.

[Suicane]

I'm a Celtic fan

[sovstar]

jesus joseph and paul and ringo and mary!!