The Choice of a New Notebook
Well, let me just say it drives me bonkers having to search through technology for a notebook nowadays that suits what I want it to do. Light as possible, small, powerful and fast with the least I/O blocks possible. Sony have nice systems, though they are just ridiculously over-priced for what they are. Lots of other choices, though most manufacturers just don't provide enough ability to change the system to have what you want, like Dell allow online for example. So that brings me back to a Dell system. Typically they are full of Dell crap that hinder things, though they offer the most flexibility.
I am looking and looking for systems that are customizable.... anyone have any good solutions for the purchase online from a global company?
It must be Centrino technology 2Ghz minimum. Solid state hard drive. 4GB memory, atleast 4MB cache and 800mhz. 13.3 screen size or smaller and under 2kg.
I have narrowed it to a few options, but geez I despise searching through technology. I know the moment I buy it that technology just changed and my system is old... I think that annoys me most buying technology.
I am looking and looking for systems that are customizable.... anyone have any good solutions for the purchase online from a global company?
It must be Centrino technology 2Ghz minimum. Solid state hard drive. 4GB memory, atleast 4MB cache and 800mhz. 13.3 screen size or smaller and under 2kg.
I have narrowed it to a few options, but geez I despise searching through technology. I know the moment I buy it that technology just changed and my system is old... I think that annoys me most buying technology.
Total Comments 7
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 |  Computer nerd!!!!! xoxox |
Posted 05-02-2008 at 03:38 PM by Nicolette  |
| |  I guess I've been out of everything for a while now. Last I read solid state drives were all a nice idea on the surface but still not practical with the flash memory write-erase cycle limit of think it was something like 10 000 times before a bit stopped working all together. Did hear about people doing software things to do it with the cards and readers but I was never clear on how they did that. More to the point, I was tasked trying to find a light weight laptop for my niece around this time last year but had no luck since she wanted a particular shade of pink/red... Don't imagine that is much of a problem for you though. Sounds like you've looked at the VAIO already, and that would have been the only thing I could have suggested offhand. What about one of the new Apple laptops-I think everything made since the switch away from motorola uses a centrino processor. |
| Posted 05-02-2008 at 10:20 PM by Andre |
| |  Yep, centrino is the only way to go nowadays for any notebook..... wireless is just everything now for mobile environments. That new Apple notebook, the thinest in the world works entirely from wireless technology, primarily bluetooth for speed of loading software... though has every wireless method just about to cover all bases. I have thought about the new Apple's... considering you can load Windows as a dual OS for those programs you just need Windows for.... Dell have pretty colours now though too... |
| Posted 02-04-2008 at 07:18 PM by anthony |
| |  When it comes to computers I'm content to buy outdated stuff... What do I need all that power for anyway? I was thinking about buying and modifying one of those Asus EeePC's, mostly because it's the smallest and cheapest laptop I could find. I wouldn't be bummed if it got stolen or destroyed. |
| Posted 26-04-2008 at 04:31 AM by upstream |
| |  I know that Dell sells refurbished computers and resells computers that people return or when they stop the order while its in process. I can't stand Dell because they lie like hell to you on the phone, but my husband will not buy any other brand. I had a local computer repair company build me a computer from specs that I wishlisted for them, then I went to the local office supply store and bought the keyboard and screen on sale. |
| Posted 30-04-2008 at 03:05 AM by 2quilt |
| | Anthony, I sent an email to my own computer nerd, and asked him about solid state hard drives. here is his response: Actually, there are several companies that now make them. Some are: Super Talent, Crucial, STEC, and Rocket Drive. I think Dell might also make & sell SSDs. The primary differences between them are storage capacity and read/write speeds. As for which are better, it would probably be best to check out PC Magazine, PC World, Computer Shopper, or some other on-line magazine that reviews things like this. |
| Posted 30-04-2008 at 04:03 AM by 2quilt |
| | Yer... I guess it depends on what you use it for. I have an ancient system running a linux firewall, which those type systems are still really quite excellent for. Linux doesn't take much, but Windows takes heaps when using them for multi-tasking. I guess if your just surfing the web, checking email and so forth, I would never recommend a system over $1000 bucks. |
| Posted 06-05-2008 at 02:42 PM by anthony |
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