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foe · 09-11-2002, 05:43 PM

Need something thats light 4 pounds max and around 2000 dollars, I already have a really fast desktop and need something to carry around to be able to access gfy with 802b ......

Currently thinking of http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/r...7-311-20212996

does anyone have any other ideas.

Kimmykim · 09-11-2002, 05:50 PM

http://www.sonystyle.com/home/item.j...4&viewall=true

this thing rocks

))

dirtyone · 09-11-2002, 05:50 PM

Dood... your gettin a Dell

foe · 09-11-2002, 05:51 PM

latitude x200 got bad reviews I had an inspiron 3500 before

dirtyone · 09-11-2002, 05:52 PM

Never had a Dell laptop but everything else I got from them has been AOK

foe · 09-11-2002, 06:04 PM

Price:$ 2099.99
as low as $62.42/ 42pmts Financing details

This item is available on
9/18/2002

Included in this system:

Mobile Intel® Pentium® III Processor 1.2 GHz-M1 supports Enhanced SpeedStep? Technology2

256 MB SDRAM (Expandable to 512 MB max.)

Fixed 30 GB3 Hard Drive

12.1" XGA (1024x768) TFT LCD Screen

SlimDock? Docking Station with CD-RW/DVD Combination Drive and Diskette Drive
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional

Microsoft® Word 2002

Standard Lithium-Ion Battery

Limited Warranty: Three Year Parts and Labor (90 Days Without Registration)4

Additional Accessories:

pretty expensive

foe · 09-11-2002, 06:05 PM

as opposed to this

Compaq Evo Notebook N410c w/ Mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor 1.20GHz-M, 12.1" XGA, 30GB HDD, Microsoft® Windows® 2000
? Mobile Intel® Pentium® III Processor 1.20GHz-M
? 256MB, 1 SDRAM Module
? 56K V.92 Modem and 10/100 NIC
? 3 Year WorldWide Limited Warranty
1999

Kimmykim · 09-11-2002, 06:51 PM

I have the little Sony I linked to and it is awesome...

foe · 09-11-2002, 06:58 PM

does it have 802b support didnt find that anywhere on the site

FlyingIguana · 09-11-2002, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dirtyone
Dood... your gettin a Dell

i wouldn't buy from dell. bought a 3 year warranty and then a year later find out they didn't give me the 3 year warranty and my order info isn't on their system, how convenient.

shoulda paid less money for the IBM like i was going to.

foe · 09-11-2002, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by FlyingIguana

i wouldn't buy from dell. bought a 3 year warranty and then a year later find out they didn't give me the 3 year warranty and my order info isn't on their system, how convenient.

shoulda paid less money for the IBM like i was going to.

dont you keep reciepts?

foe · 09-11-2002, 08:04 PM

also heard sony support sucks ass

BJ · 09-11-2002, 08:10 PM

trust me, you want an IBM

http://commerce.www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/..._US&scrfnbr=73

Raven · 09-11-2002, 08:20 PM

We just purchased an IBM ThinkPad,
including a year of on site service. The rep was great. He didn't try to sell me something I didn't need.

We had a Sony for about a week. Didn't like it much.

So far, the IBM, which is fairly light weight, although not under 4 lbs. has done very well. We are pleased.

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22P6587 MICROSOFT OFFICE XP S 1 0.00 0.00
SMALL BUSINESS
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CONFIG1 CONFIGURE ORDER 1 0.00 0.00
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Subtotal Without Shipping & Handling 1948.00
Miscellaneous + 0.00
Total after Miscellaneous 1948.00
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Sales Tax + 119.88
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GRAND Total 2117.88
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StacyCat · 09-11-2002, 08:27 PM

Why is the weight important? You will pay about 500 more for a laptop with those features than something a little heavier. Mine is 7.8 lbs, with a 50 dollar 802b card extra. Amd Athlon 1.4, Cd-RW/DVD, 256 ram. but, if you are going to be carrying it, and using it on your lap, weight is important. Mine sits on tables.

BJ · 09-11-2002, 08:29 PM

you can surf gfy with a pda, Ill give a demonstration shohahahay

Plat · 09-11-2002, 08:36 PM

i bought one off ebay

met the guy in a city near by to give him the cash.

turns out its stolen from a local public school in his area lol

oh well wont be my fault if i get caught with it.

got half off the final price after i asked him if it was stolen, suprised he admitted to it being stolen... well that was after i looked at who windows was registered under :p

EBAY!

foe · 09-11-2002, 09:03 PM

I have a desktop to do most critical work, just need something to type do a lilttle c++ nothing major etc. 1 gig is plenty. And I will be carrying it around all day which is why weight is important to me

foe · 09-12-2002, 08:13 PM

thanks all for answers leaning towards sony alhtough dont know since it doesnt have wireless built in

gothweb · 09-12-2002, 08:31 PM

Want a nice inexpensive laptop, lightweight, good design, smooth operation? How about one from the people who pioneered 802.11b, with integrated antennae right in the casing? Then dude, you're getting an... iBook I absolutely love mine.

GTS Mark · 09-12-2002, 08:40 PM

I picked up a Compaq Presario 700 which has 1.1 gig duron processor, 256 ram, 20 gig hd, DVD, wireless optical mouse, case etc....

Only cost $850 US, I bought it off a guy who only had it for 2 months and never used it. Gotta love those deals!

DH

woj · 09-13-2002, 01:43 AM

Are any of you using 802.11b wireless networking? I don't know if I bought a cheap router or what, but the performance isn't close to what I expected. It works fine inside the house, but if you want to use it outside it doesn't work well at all. Anyone having similar experience?

foe · 09-14-2002, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by woj
Are any of you using 802.11b wireless networking? I don't know if I bought a cheap router or what, but the performance isn't close to what I expected. It works fine inside the house, but if you want to use it outside it doesn't work well at all. Anyone having similar experience?

probably your router, I have used it before works nicely

09-11-2002, 05:43 PM	#1
foe Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: CT Posts: 5,246	Need a new laptop Need something thats light 4 pounds max and around 2000 dollars, I already have a really fast desktop and need something to carry around to be able to access gfy with 802b ...... Currently thinking of http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/r...7-311-20212996 does anyone have any other ideas.

09-11-2002, 08:20 PM	#14
Raven Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 6,874	We just purchased an IBM ThinkPad, including a year of on site service. The rep was great. He didn't try to sell me something I didn't need. We had a Sony for about a week. Didn't like it much. So far, the IBM, which is fairly light weight, although not under 4 lbs. has done very well. We are pleased. 2652C3U A31 P4 1.6 256 30 15" 1 1899.00 1899.00 CDRW ETH MDM XPP MFG Part#: 2652C3U 30L9188 1YR ONSITE REPAIR 9X5 NEXT DAY 1 49.00 49.00 MFG Part#: 30L9188 22P6587 MICROSOFT OFFICE XP S 1 0.00 0.00 SMALL BUSINESS MFG Part#: 22P6587 19K4322 STICKER FOR SYSTEM UNIT 1 0.00 0.00 MFG Part#: 19K4322 CONFIG1 CONFIGURE ORDER 1 0.00 0.00 MFG Part#: CONFIG1 ----------------------- Subtotal Without Shipping & Handling 1948.00 Miscellaneous + 0.00 Total after Miscellaneous 1948.00 Shipping Via 2-DAY STD AIR + 50.00 Sales Tax + 119.88 ----------------------- GRAND Total 2117.88 ======================= __________________ Raven ~RETIRED~

09-11-2002, 08:36 PM	#17
Plat Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 2,680	i bought one off ebay met the guy in a city near by to give him the cash. turns out its stolen from a local public school in his area lol oh well wont be my fault if i get caught with it. got half off the final price after i asked him if it was stolen, suprised he admitted to it being stolen... well that was after i looked at who windows was registered under :p EBAY! __________________ Im fuckin retired

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woj <&(©¿©)&> Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 47,882	Are any of you using 802.11b wireless networking? I don't know if I bought a cheap router or what, but the performance isn't close to what I expected. It works fine inside the house, but if you want to use it outside it doesn't work well at all. Anyone having similar experience? __________________ Custom Software Development, email: woj#at#wojfun#.#com to discuss details or skype: wojl2000 or gchat: wojfun or telegram: wojl2000 Affiliate program tools: Hosted Galleries Manager Banner Manager Video Manager Wordpress Affiliate Plugin Pic/Movie of the Day Fansign Generator Zip Manager

09-11-2002, 05:50 PM	#2
Kimmykim bitchslapping zebras!!!!! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In a shack by the beach Posts: 16,015	http://www.sonystyle.com/home/item.j...4&viewall=true this thing rocks ))

09-11-2002, 05:50 PM	#3
dirtyone Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: God's Country (Georgia) Posts: 3,706	Dood... your gettin a Dell

09-11-2002, 05:51 PM	#4
foe Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: CT Posts: 5,246	latitude x200 got bad reviews I had an inspiron 3500 before

09-11-2002, 05:52 PM	#5
dirtyone Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: God's Country (Georgia) Posts: 3,706	Never had a Dell laptop but everything else I got from them has been AOK

09-11-2002, 06:04 PM	#6
foe Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: CT Posts: 5,246	Price:$ 2099.99 as low as $62.42/ 42pmts Financing details This item is available on 9/18/2002 Included in this system: Mobile Intel® Pentium® III Processor 1.2 GHz-M1 supports Enhanced SpeedStep? Technology2 256 MB SDRAM (Expandable to 512 MB max.) Fixed 30 GB3 Hard Drive 12.1" XGA (1024x768) TFT LCD Screen SlimDock? Docking Station with CD-RW/DVD Combination Drive and Diskette Drive Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Microsoft® Word 2002 Standard Lithium-Ion Battery Limited Warranty: Three Year Parts and Labor (90 Days Without Registration)4 Additional Accessories: pretty expensive

09-11-2002, 06:05 PM	#7
foe Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: CT Posts: 5,246	as opposed to this Compaq Evo Notebook N410c w/ Mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor 1.20GHz-M, 12.1" XGA, 30GB HDD, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 ? Mobile Intel® Pentium® III Processor 1.20GHz-M ? 256MB, 1 SDRAM Module ? 56K V.92 Modem and 10/100 NIC ? 3 Year WorldWide Limited Warranty 1999

09-11-2002, 06:51 PM	#8
Kimmykim bitchslapping zebras!!!!! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In a shack by the beach Posts: 16,015	I have the little Sony I linked to and it is awesome...

09-11-2002, 06:58 PM	#9
foe Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: CT Posts: 5,246	does it have 802b support didnt find that anywhere on the site

09-11-2002, 08:04 PM	#12
foe Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: CT Posts: 5,246	also heard sony support sucks ass

09-11-2002, 08:10 PM	#13
BJ Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: asia Posts: 5,590	trust me, you want an IBM http://commerce.www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/..._US&scrfnbr=73

09-11-2002, 08:27 PM	#15
StacyCat Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,167	Why is the weight important? You will pay about 500 more for a laptop with those features than something a little heavier. Mine is 7.8 lbs, with a 50 dollar 802b card extra. Amd Athlon 1.4, Cd-RW/DVD, 256 ram. but, if you are going to be carrying it, and using it on your lap, weight is important. Mine sits on tables.

09-11-2002, 08:29 PM	#16
BJ Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: asia Posts: 5,590	you can surf gfy with a pda, Ill give a demonstration shohahahay

09-11-2002, 09:03 PM	#18
foe Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: CT Posts: 5,246	I have a desktop to do most critical work, just need something to type do a lilttle c++ nothing major etc. 1 gig is plenty. And I will be carrying it around all day which is why weight is important to me

09-12-2002, 08:13 PM	#19
foe Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: CT Posts: 5,246	thanks all for answers leaning towards sony alhtough dont know since it doesnt have wireless built in

09-12-2002, 08:40 PM	#21
GTS Mark Vrume Mark Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 20,912	I picked up a Compaq Presario 700 which has 1.1 gig duron processor, 256 ram, 20 gig hd, DVD, wireless optical mouse, case etc.... Only cost $850 US, I bought it off a guy who only had it for 2 months and never used it. Gotta love those deals! DH