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Posted: 8/25/2005 2:09:01 PM EDT
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Of those two, I would definitely for with the Dell with a minimum of a 2 year next business day warranty.
...and yes, I read your question carefully.. If this sounds blunt, I really do have your best interests at heart. www.dell.com look at the Inspiron 1200, 2200, 6000. |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 2:59:35 PM EDT
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Better yet, if you're shopping for a deal, which it sounds like you are, try www.gotapex.com They have smoking deals on there on Dell laptops (they basically give you coupon codes and the correct configuration to get the best deal for your hard earned dollar).
I have several Dell laptops now between work and home, and have been nothing but happy with them. As an interesting aside, I was at a GIS conference a few weeks ago and I swear almost half the laptops there were Dells. The deals they give on them has certainly gained them market penetration. |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 3:00:38 PM EDT
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Another vote for Dell. Fuck Compaq laptops, for sure. I can't speak for Acers, but definitely look into getting a Dell.
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Posted: 8/25/2005 3:16:43 PM EDT
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Get the one that wasn't stolen from the DoD.
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Posted: 8/25/2005 3:20:45 PM EDT
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Dell discounts at
www.slickdeals.com and www.couponmountain.com new deals every couple of days, serious price breaks |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 3:30:03 PM EDT
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Another vote against Compaq. Never had luck with their machines. Dell seems like a good choice. I used to swear by IBM, but now their consumer gear is Lenovo made in China shit, so I'm not sure who I'd go with.
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Posted: 8/25/2005 3:35:02 PM EDT
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Fuck Dell my POS hasnt worked right even after t time back to the factory
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Posted: 8/25/2005 3:39:52 PM EDT
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Don't buy a laptop without visiting notebooks (and add) .com. Be sure and read about all the fun people are having with their POS Toshibas. This is my second and last Toshiba laptop.
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Posted: 8/25/2005 3:44:13 PM EDT
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+1 for Dell. Go to the outlet. Great prices. I got a base model 2650 for home, a D500 for work, and a 600 for the vampire to use at N. Fla. U. Get the 3 year warranty.
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Posted: 8/25/2005 3:52:18 PM EDT
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fuck dell i had a bunch of them. my boss has a bunch of them. i gota mac couldn't be happier
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Posted: 8/25/2005 3:54:19 PM EDT
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agreed. dell makes a very good laptop. get a decent warranty as well. my daughter spilled a soda on my wife's laptop & it took dell a week to come out & fix it. if it wasn't for the spill, things would have been fine. |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 3:58:21 PM EDT
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Dell all the way, and get the extended warranty that guarantees next-day, on-your-site repair.
It's paid off bigtime for me, and they are FAST. HH |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 3:58:43 PM EDT
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You don't even have to join the notebook place to do a search for a specific model. My last Dell laptop lasted 11 months and is now .50 BMG target material. Worst support on earth!
edit - sorry but it is notebookforum + .com. 
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Posted: 8/25/2005 4:03:38 PM EDT
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I posted a similar thread a few weeks ago, and got some great feedback. Personally, I would avoid Compaq like the PLAGUE.
I was thinking about a Sony (I love the desktop, and know people who swear by their laptops) but Arfcom feedback led me to a Toshiba. I LOVE it!!!! |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 4:08:26 PM EDT
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Another vote for Toshiba here...Maybe not as rugged as my old Thinkpads, but in the feature-to-dollar ratio, they're hard to beat. Dell is also good if you can play the rebate/free upgrade game when ordering. Avoid HP-Compaq like a Hesse AR.....
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Posted: 8/25/2005 4:08:32 PM EDT
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anyone else notice a trend. those who say dell also say get a super mega warrenty
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Posted: 8/25/2005 4:09:09 PM EDT
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Power Books are good.
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Posted: 8/25/2005 4:33:00 PM EDT
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All laptops use much of the same stuff. They're a lottery at best no matter which way you go.
I have had problems with my Dell laptops throughout the years, but with the great warranty, the ability to have it fixed the next morning at my place of business is the deal sealer. The return to depot warranty at Dell is marginal at best. I agree with others on this board. One example: I once called in a motherboard failure at 5 pm on one day to have the guy at my desk the next morning at 9 am fixing it. Edit: ...and he apologized for being late! (traffic!), really, he did! |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 5:06:24 PM EDT
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Mac or Dell
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Posted: 8/25/2005 5:14:39 PM EDT
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+1 for the Acer
Mine hasn't given me any problems. |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 5:28:01 PM EDT
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So why don't you just type notebookforum.com? Perhaps even hotlink it? notebookforum.com Why all the cloak and dagger "you must add '.com'" jive? |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 5:32:54 PM EDT
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HP Pavilion zd8000
And get the extras  It has been a great computer and have not had a problem. It also runs games GREAT!!! 
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