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Bo
- Jan 1, 1970
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I am interested in hearing some opinions on laptops.
In particular I am interested in finding a system with these specs:
Win XP-- not Vista!
15.4 or 17" WSXGA+/WUGA+
1G RAM min, prefer 2G
wireless Bluetooth/Ethernet
optional:
multi-card reader
cost: ~$1300- $1600.
I wanted to go with Dell or HP but my first requirement, XP seems to be a
deal killer for these. Toshiba seems to have systems that are reasonable
that meet my req--except for the WSXGA. Anyone have experience with
Velocity Micro? They seem a bit pricey (about $400-500 more), but appear to
be better than ave. quality.
Any recommendations?
Also, recommendations/experience with extended warranties?
My primary use will be development: matlab, C++, grad school use, but also
want to be able to use for road-trips/entertainment. As to why no Vista--
several colleagues have shared horror stories on Hitler Gate's registration
woes and driver/media compatability issues.
Please I don't want to start a Mircosoft/Apple, Windows/Linus war with the
question. If you are particularly happy or unhappy with a certain laptop
vendor/model and service, I'd like to hear about it.
Many thanks,
Bo
In particular I am interested in finding a system with these specs:
Win XP-- not Vista!
15.4 or 17" WSXGA+/WUGA+
1G RAM min, prefer 2G
DVD/RW=160G HD, the bigger the better
wireless Bluetooth/Ethernet
optional:
multi-card reader
cost: ~$1300- $1600.
I wanted to go with Dell or HP but my first requirement, XP seems to be a
deal killer for these. Toshiba seems to have systems that are reasonable
that meet my req--except for the WSXGA. Anyone have experience with
Velocity Micro? They seem a bit pricey (about $400-500 more), but appear to
be better than ave. quality.
Any recommendations?
Also, recommendations/experience with extended warranties?
My primary use will be development: matlab, C++, grad school use, but also
want to be able to use for road-trips/entertainment. As to why no Vista--
several colleagues have shared horror stories on Hitler Gate's registration
woes and driver/media compatability issues.
Please I don't want to start a Mircosoft/Apple, Windows/Linus war with the
question. If you are particularly happy or unhappy with a certain laptop
vendor/model and service, I'd like to hear about it.
Many thanks,
Bo