Need advice on new laptop

[Maverick74]

Quote from fundjunkie:

You're right but some technological milestones are more important than others. I think you should heed his words if you have the luxury of time on your side.

So how long do we have to wait for this? Are we talking about the holiday shopping season (Nov)?

 

[TM1]

Quote from Red_Ink_inc:

Battery life is approx 2 hours.

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/s...play&v1=17.0"&series_name=dv9000z_series

Wow, that's terrible battery life. Is that common with AMD's? My Intel Duo Core HP laptop gives me 6 hours.

 

[nkhoi]

Quote from Maverick74:

I'm looking to get a new laptop. I don't stay up to date on this stuff at all so looking for a little advice here. What do you guys think of this Dell Inspiron E1405?
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bought this for around $600ish on ebay, the weight doesn't feel lighter than normal 15.5" 6.5lb standard. It's ok laptop, fast wireless connection but I rather have a 15.4 Toshiba.

 

[Maverick74]

What is everyone's preference?

Dell, HP, Acer, Sony? Rank them from first to last. If I left anyone out, feel free to add them.

 

[sunvalley]

I would add Sager Computer to the list. They have been around for years and oem quality laptop systems.

http://www.sagernotebook.com/pages/go_np9260.html

http://www.sagernotebook.com/pages/web_specials.html

Quote from Maverick74:

What is everyone's preference?

Dell, HP, Acer, Sony? Rank them from first to last. If I left anyone out, feel free to add them.

 

[Maverick74]

Quote from nkhoi:

bought this for around $600ish on ebay, the weight doesn't feel lighter than normal 15.5" 6.5lb standard. It's ok laptop, fast wireless connection but I rather have a 15.4 Toshiba.

Aren't Toshiba's over rated?

 

[InProfitweTRUST]

has anyone heard of/used a 2nd screen on a laptop for traveling, or is it better to get a graphics card to support another monitor and try to use one of the monitors at a hotel for example..

 

[increasenow]

I have a $499.00 Compaq Presario 2000 and it is GREAT...I trade off of it and operate my non-profit from it...honestly...forget anything over $1,000...most people do not need that...seriously, unless you are a expert graphics dude...just stay under a $1,000...being totally serious...hope this helps you...

 

[mde2004]

Quote from Maverick74:

What is everyone's preference?

Dell, HP, Acer, Sony? Rank them from first to last. If I left anyone out, feel free to add them.

Sony 1
Dell 2
Acer 3

 

[yip1997]

I would say:

1. sony
2. hp
3. dell
4. acer

Dell has the best value (the lowest price for the same spec).

Instead of E1405, I will prefer Inspiron 640m.

You can get a 640m with 2GB, 9 cell battery for less than $700. Upgrade the processor to the one with 2M cache.

One thing I am not sure is the OS. Should we stay with XP or go with vista?