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Steve Marcus Prowler Junkie Posts: 132 From: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Registered: JUL 2000	posted 04-18-2002 10:25 AM Looking to get a notebook computer to surf the web when I travel. Can anyone make a recomendation? ------------------
CWatsonJr Prowler Junkie Posts: 2728 From: Piru, CA, USA Registered: MAR 2001	posted 04-18-2002 11:00 AM I just bought a Toshiba 1905-S277. I really like it and purchased it for the main reasons: 1. Integrated Modem, Network Card (Most have this now) 2. Integrated 3.5 Floppy and DVD/CDRW Drive (Most have on or the other, rarely both internally) 3. Nice big screen. 4. Under $2000 Here is a PDF (need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it) spec sheet: http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/product/pdf_files/detailed_specs/satell ite_1905S277.pdf I had a Compaq 1810 that I purchased in '98 and I LOVED it until it developed a loose connection to the motherboard where the charger plugs in. In my research I found out that that is a pretty common design flaw in Compaqs. If it wasn't for that, I would have looked for another Compaq (then again, if it wasn't for that, I wouldn't have a new one, I would still be using my 1810!). ------------------ Cliff Watson 2K1 Mulholland, Colorshift Flames, Mud Flaps, TGF Side Panels, TGF Bumper Covers, Eric Wolf Chrome Tranny Cooler, Blueberry Shimmers, Front Ceramic Pads, Homemade Top Brace, SSS Muffler This message has been edited by CWatsonJr on 04-18-2002 at 11:01 AM
Kimo Prowler Junkie Posts: 100 From: Sparks, Nevada USA Registered: MAR 2002	posted 04-18-2002 11:26 AM I travel approximately 250 to 300 nights a year and own about a half dozen laptop computers. The best one to own in my opinion is a Dell. I tried Gateway and had to replace theirs multiple times before I could get it to work properly all the time. I have owned a couple of Dells and after trying something new each time I always seem to return to Dell. ------------------ 2002 Candy Red 1967 Shelby GT 500 #570 This message has been edited by Kimo on 04-18-2002 at 11:27 AM
Ray unregistered Posts: 100 From: Sparks, Nevada USA Registered: MAR 2002	posted 04-18-2002 11:45 AM I would have to agree with Kimo .. I travel extensively and burn many hours dialed up ... have used a Dell Inspirion 7000 and now a Dell Lititude ... they both absorb the abuse I give them and their (Dell's) service support (if needed) is great! Good luck and happy shopping.
CatDude Prowler Junkie Posts: 1593 From: Charlottesville, Va Registered: FEB 2002	posted 04-18-2002 12:04 PM How big a PC you want? My Toshiba is 2 pounds: ------------------ VIRGINIA CAT DUDE '02 SILVER
Blue Kat Prowler Junkie Posts: 537 From: Tucker, GA USA Registered: APR 2002	posted 04-18-2002 12:21 PM I just bought my wife an HP, 256MB, 1.2Gz, DVD/CD-R for $1399 less $100 instant rebate and $100 mail in rebate. Pretty good deal and she loves it. A lot cheaper than Dell or Gateway.
Steve Marcus Prowler Junkie Posts: 132 From: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Registered: JUL 2000	posted 04-18-2002 12:36 PM The Dells are going for $999.00 now with a DVD player... ------------------
spoons Prowler Junkie Posts: 2083 From: West Palm Beach, FL Registered: SEP 2000	posted 04-18-2002 12:45 PM Sony Vasio $1600 at best buy 20 GB hard drive Windowns XP Built in CD read/writer DVD (watch movies)
ProwlerOrange2001 Prowler Junkie Posts: 336 From: Dover, NH, USA Registered: AUG 2001	posted 04-18-2002 03:27 PM Dells are great but often heavy (which in my opinion defeats the purpose), but not enough to keep me from owning one. The main reason they are heavy is the Huge screens they can come with. Sony's are good but I hear its tough to upgrade the Hard Drives should you want to later. Compaq are not good...too much proprietary parts and software that make using/upgrading them a pain. ------------------ Al Braga 23 year old Prowler Owner In debt and loving every minute of it!!
bbrighton Prowler Junkie Posts: 91 From: Reno, NV, USA Registered: APR 2002	posted 05-03-2002 09:05 PM Ok, Finally a thread I can actually contribute to. ;-) Of course, it seems I'll start my tenure here on the boards as a contrarian... The Apple iBook is a great machine, if you're really just web surfing and email checking. It can even run that "other" OS if you really need to. And if you want the professional horsepower, you could go with the TiBook ... As a matter of fact, I am biased. Why do you ask? ;-) Check out my profile "homepage" to see why I might favor Macintosh. -brad
Mike Venezia Prowler Junkie Posts: 382 From: Lancaster, PA, USA Registered: JUL 2001	posted 05-08-2002 09:13 AM Steve I am on the road almost all the time (except when I am home) any way I have had several lap tops mostly sony's but was talked in to a Dell inspiron. It was the best move I made great deal, easy folks to deal with good features big screen, mouse pointer and touch pad and more, they can build you what you want in my case I wanted a work horse with out a lot of useless software like you get in some store bought models as he says on TV just call or go on line and the folks at dell will help ya ------------------ Mike & Kim Venezia "KATATAK" 2001 Orange Dead stock with rear shimmers

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