A few years ago I sold my refurbished Dell Latitude, which I had bought in 1999.
Last November I sold the Dell Inspiron 4100 I had purchased in 2002.
I struck a deal just the other day to sell my Compaq TC1000 TabletPC.
This leaves me with no laptop to call my own.
I need your help, give me links or the make/model of any laptop you can find that you think might even possibly suit me. If I end up getting the laptop you recommend I will give you a two dollar bill and a golden paperclip. This is not a joke.
What should I get?
(Multiple recommendations accepted, though only the first serious recommendation for the chosen model will recieve any prizes. Providing stats for the laptop you enter is appreciated, but not necessary to win.)
Get the Dell 710m! It’s small but packs a good punch. Plus it’s screen is 1280×1024.
Comment by Eric Henry — February 16, 2006 @ 2:11 pm
Inspiron 710m
Date & Time: February 16,2006 1:21 PM CST
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Processor: Pentium Intel® Pentium® M Processor 735 (1.7GHz), 12.1 inch WXGA
Operating System: Genuine Windows® XP Home
Memory: 1GB DDR SDRAM 2 Dimms
Hard Drive: 100GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
Integrated Network Card
Modem Internal 56K Modem
8x CD/DVD burner +/- RW
Wireless Networking Card Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915 Internal Wireless (802.11 a/b/g, 54Mbps)
Primary Battery 65 WHr 8-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Hardware Warranty 4Yr Ltd Warr
Dell Media Experience Dell™ Media Experience
Dell Digital Entertainment Starter Entertainment Pack - Basic digital Music, Photo and Game experience
TOTAL:$1,477.74
FREE GROUND SHIPPING! $24 Handling Charge Applies.
Comment by Danny — February 16, 2006 @ 2:23 pm
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16834220075
that is my suggestion.
Comment by Shizzle — February 16, 2006 @ 4:59 pm
Rather then spend the principal, spend the capital.
Comment by Drew — February 16, 2006 @ 6:45 pm
HP dv8000z series
price after rebate $1,533.99
Processor AMD Turion(TM) 64 ML-37 (2.0GHz/1MB L2 Cache)
[b]Display 17.0″ WSXGA+ BrightView Wide Viewing (1680×1050)[/b]Graphics Card 128MB ATI RADEON(R) XPRESS 200M w/Hypermemory
Memory 1.0GB DDR SDRAM (2×512MB)
Hard Drive 160 GB 5400 RPM (80 GB x 2)
CD/DVD Drive DVD+/-RW/R & CD-RW Combo w/Double Layer Support Networking 54g(TM) 802.11a/b/g WLAN & Bluetooth
Accessories HP Mobile Remote Control
Comment by The Dude — February 16, 2006 @ 7:15 pm
Very good suggestions so far.
Drew… principal vs capital? That’s not any kind of laptop I’ve heard of.
Comment by Nate — February 17, 2006 @ 10:09 am
No…but it would be senseless to buy a laptop now seen as though you are using currently using a Dell. I would invest the money (in certificate of deposit, stock market, REAL ESTATE) then when you can’t use the Dell anymore, use the interest earned from the investment towards the purchase of a new laptop. This way you can keep the principal invested and use still use capital towards the purchase of more and more laptops down the road.
Comment by Drew — February 17, 2006 @ 1:31 pm
Whatever you’re smoking, I want some.
I wouldn’t be looking to get a laptop if I could continue to use the Dell from work. As far as purchasing power goes, I’m finishing a project right now (http://rlsinvestment.com) that should pay for the portion of the laptop that the sale of my tablet won’t cover.
Also, I can’t invest the couple grand I have available and wait for the interest to build to the point where I can purchase a laptop with it… that would take years.
Comment by Nate — February 17, 2006 @ 1:36 pm
I’m smoking the real estate plan right now.
Comment by Drew — February 17, 2006 @ 5:35 pm
I can offer no advice on this subject. But you SHOULD purchase the Verry SKittles in the purple bag. THAT I know for sure.
Comment by Teresa — February 19, 2006 @ 11:55 pm