New Laptop: Suggestions! - GoFuckYourself.com

Sly_RJ · 06-06-2002, 11:25 AM

My current laptop is too damn old and can not perform as needed. Fuck it, I'm getting a new one! I need some suggestions on what you guys think about various laptops. I was looking at a couple Dell laptops and liked what I saw, but am always open to new options.

I like fairly decent sized screens, space isn't really a problem.
Doesn't really need DVD, but CD-RW is a must.
A fair bit of RAM. My 128 just doesn't cut it. POS.
Internal ethernet would be nice, but a modem is essential.
Etc, etc, etc.

So if you know any good deals, let me know. I'm in need!

Evil Chris · 06-06-2002, 12:03 PM

Sly, I just picked up my first laptop a month ago....

Toshiba Satellite 1900. It was a bit pricey, but it kicks major butt.

Sly_RJ · 06-06-2002, 12:06 PM

My last one was $5k, there's no way in hell I'm spending that again. What are the specs on your laptop, Chris?

dipshit moron retard · 06-06-2002, 12:09 PM

http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/offers..._special62.htm

thats really the one to go with, just deck it out further. add a geforce4 and you can play pretty much any game out fast on the bitch too

salsbury · 06-06-2002, 12:10 PM

http://www.apple.com/powerbook/

WTF? · 06-06-2002, 12:12 PM

go with an Alienware, or if it's abit too expensive, go with the new Sony Vaio

-=HOAX=- · 06-06-2002, 12:13 PM

those dell inspirons are pretty nice imo...

pipp · 06-06-2002, 12:13 PM

Dell got some good value laptops. check em out

UnseenWorld · 06-06-2002, 12:16 PM

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Originally posted by dipshit moron retard
http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/offers..._special62.htm

thats really the one to go with, just deck it out further. add a geforce4 and you can play pretty much any game out fast on the bitch too

Adult webmasters have time to play games?

yys · 06-06-2002, 12:16 PM

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Originally posted by WTF?
go with the new Sony Vaio

I've always liked these but I think my next laptop will be a Dell just because they stand behind their products like no other company I have ever purchased from.

Smegma · 06-06-2002, 12:16 PM

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Originally posted by -=HOAX=-
those dell inspirons are pretty nice imo...

I agree.. I love my Inspiron!

Freeway · 06-06-2002, 12:24 PM

Shiiiiiiit.
Do you really even have to ask?
http://www.apple.com/powerbook/specs.html

-=HOAX=- · 06-06-2002, 12:25 PM

*sigh*

Brujah · 06-06-2002, 12:25 PM

I have a Dell Latitude X200 with most options, and more RAM. Its sweet. I got the 8 hour battery and use it with the wireless card built-in.

Highly recommend it.

Gramma · 06-06-2002, 12:31 PM

I'm on my second Dell lap .. This one is a lot lighter.. and it has dual batteries - wireless modem .. 512 RAM .. I can swap a battery pack for the cd drive or the floppy drive.
It's a Dell Inspiron 4100 . .I've had it about 5 or 6 months now I think. Ran me around $3500.
Get a Dell

Sly_RJ · 06-06-2002, 01:29 PM

I think I will go with Dell. Thanks for the input guys and gals. Time to break out the good ol' credit card.

allsops · 06-06-2002, 02:08 PM

I've got a Dell I8200. I love it, its fast as crap and the screen is beautiful. The only complaint I have is that with 2 batteries in it it'll only last about 4 hours fully charged. Apparently the Geforce4 GO which is in it is a power hog.

I think it's worth it, however, as (like previously mentioned) it can play all the newest games perfectly.

Oh, and it does get pretty hot so if you want a laptop that you can keep on your lap for hours on end you might want to look at a different model. Plus it weighs almost 10 lbs with both batteries in.

Brujah · 06-06-2002, 02:12 PM

definitely pickup one of those $15 or $20 lap desks. they're comfortable if you're going to be using the laptop in your lap for awhile.

Evil Chris · 06-06-2002, 02:15 PM

Dude yer gettin a Dell

TopCashQ · 06-06-2002, 03:01 PM

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Originally posted by Evil Chris
Dude yer gettin a Dell

OK Chris, that was "evil". Someone get [Labret] in here to witness the evil!

BruceM · 06-06-2002, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Evil Chris
Dude yer gettin a Dell

Evil Chris · 06-06-2002, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TopCashQ

OK Chris, that was "evil". Someone get [Labret] in here to witness the evil!

Is that Nicole or Allison?

B40 · 06-07-2002, 08:40 AM

If you want thin, get a Think Pad or Vaio.

Also if you plan on using it as a desktop (extended hours of use) get one that has a fan that blows out of the base, or it's gona get really hot after a few hours.

Sly_RJ · 06-07-2002, 08:58 AM

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Originally posted by B40

Also if you plan on using it as a desktop (extended hours of use) get one that has a fan that blows out of the base, or it's gona get really hot after a few hours.

Do you have any examples of this?

B40 · 06-07-2002, 09:58 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2029866753

You can see the vents clearly in that one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2029904251

In the back middle of this one you can sort of see the fan.

You could just get a cooling pad however, but it's better if there are vents or a fan that blows out.

zubr · 06-07-2002, 12:40 PM

Sony Vaio... Top of the notch! Needless to say more!

NETbilling · 06-07-2002, 12:47 PM

Hi,

We have a Sony, a Toshiba, a Dell, and a couple of the new Apple Powerbooks. Without a doubt the Apple powerbooks are far better than the rest.

Mitch

deniska · 06-07-2002, 12:51 PM

If you are looking for a desk top replacement Dell Inspiron or Latitude is the way to go. Desktops suck big time ;)

06-06-2002, 11:25 AM	#1
Sly_RJ Live Hard - Die Hard Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ready to leave... Posts: 17,042	New Laptop: Suggestions! My current laptop is too damn old and can not perform as needed. Fuck it, I'm getting a new one! I need some suggestions on what you guys think about various laptops. I was looking at a couple Dell laptops and liked what I saw, but am always open to new options. I like fairly decent sized screens, space isn't really a problem. Doesn't really need DVD, but CD-RW is a must. A fair bit of RAM. My 128 just doesn't cut it. POS. Internal ethernet would be nice, but a modem is essential. Etc, etc, etc. So if you know any good deals, let me know. I'm in need! __________________ PHAT SERVERS - Quality dedicated hosting at a quality price! sly AT phatservers DOT com - 147479144

06-06-2002, 12:03 PM	#2
Evil Chris OG Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 3rd from the Sun Posts: 13,235	Sly, I just picked up my first laptop a month ago.... Toshiba Satellite 1900. It was a bit pricey, but it kicks major butt. __________________ It PAYZE to post on GFY chris at payze.com \| Skype chriswrp

06-06-2002, 12:06 PM	#3
Sly_RJ Live Hard - Die Hard Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ready to leave... Posts: 17,042	My last one was $5k, there's no way in hell I'm spending that again. What are the specs on your laptop, Chris? Last edited by Sly_RJ; 06-06-2002 at 12:07 PM..

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06-06-2002, 12:09 PM	#4
dipshit moron retard Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 667	http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/offers..._special62.htm thats really the one to go with, just deck it out further. add a geforce4 and you can play pretty much any game out fast on the bitch too

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-=HOAX=- Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CrackYaMental Posts: 4,365	those dell inspirons are pretty nice imo... __________________ Insert Value Here.

06-06-2002, 12:13 PM	#8
pipp Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Where the sun don't shine Posts: 1,185	Dell got some good value laptops. check em out

06-06-2002, 12:24 PM	#12
Freeway Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: EU Posts: 441	Shiiiiiiit. Do you really even have to ask? http://www.apple.com/powerbook/specs.html

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06-06-2002, 12:25 PM	#14
Brujah Beer Money Baron Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: brujah / gmail Posts: 22,157	I have a Dell Latitude X200 with most options, and more RAM. Its sweet. I got the 8 hour battery and use it with the wireless card built-in. Highly recommend it. __________________ Free Premium Domain Lists and Tools at Clickmojo.com For Sale: Obscenity.com

06-06-2002, 12:31 PM	#15
Gramma Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 402	I'm on my second Dell lap .. This one is a lot lighter.. and it has dual batteries - wireless modem .. 512 RAM .. I can swap a battery pack for the cd drive or the floppy drive. It's a Dell Inspiron 4100 . .I've had it about 5 or 6 months now I think. Ran me around $3500. Get a Dell __________________ gramma at ix.netcom.com

06-06-2002, 01:29 PM	#16
Sly_RJ Live Hard - Die Hard Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ready to leave... Posts: 17,042	I think I will go with Dell. Thanks for the input guys and gals. Time to break out the good ol' credit card.

06-06-2002, 02:08 PM	#17
allsops Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 36	I've got a Dell I8200. I love it, its fast as crap and the screen is beautiful. The only complaint I have is that with 2 batteries in it it'll only last about 4 hours fully charged. Apparently the Geforce4 GO which is in it is a power hog. I think it's worth it, however, as (like previously mentioned) it can play all the newest games perfectly. Oh, and it does get pretty hot so if you want a laptop that you can keep on your lap for hours on end you might want to look at a different model. Plus it weighs almost 10 lbs with both batteries in. __________________ "You're just a big bear"

06-06-2002, 02:12 PM	#18
Brujah Beer Money Baron Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: brujah / gmail Posts: 22,157	definitely pickup one of those $15 or $20 lap desks. they're comfortable if you're going to be using the laptop in your lap for awhile. __________________ Free Premium Domain Lists and Tools at Clickmojo.com For Sale: Obscenity.com

06-06-2002, 02:15 PM	#19
Evil Chris OG Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 3rd from the Sun Posts: 13,235	Dude yer gettin a Dell __________________ It PAYZE to post on GFY chris at payze.com \| Skype chriswrp

06-07-2002, 08:40 AM	#23
B40 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,020	If you want thin, get a Think Pad or Vaio. Also if you plan on using it as a desktop (extended hours of use) get one that has a fan that blows out of the base, or it's gona get really hot after a few hours. __________________

06-07-2002, 09:58 AM	#25
B40 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,020	http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2029866753 You can see the vents clearly in that one. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2029904251 In the back middle of this one you can sort of see the fan. You could just get a cooling pad however, but it's better if there are vents or a fan that blows out. __________________

06-07-2002, 12:40 PM	#26
zubr Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,227	Sony Vaio... Top of the notch! Needless to say more! __________________ Alex - ICQ:61889253 - MSN:zubr_zubr at hotmail.com - Skype:zubrzubr

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NETbilling Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 8,584	Hi, We have a Sony, a Toshiba, a Dell, and a couple of the new Apple Powerbooks. Without a doubt the Apple powerbooks are far better than the rest. Mitch __________________ Mitch Farber CEO - NETbilling, Inc. Email / Phone: 888-357-8166 / 661-252-2456 Transaction processing & 24/7 call center services with exceptional rates and flexibility, since 1998!

06-07-2002, 12:51 PM	#28
deniska Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Miami Beach, FL Posts: 1,053	If you are looking for a desk top replacement Dell Inspiron or Latitude is the way to go. Desktops suck big time ;)