Laptops

[T Park]

Hey guys,

Im looking to buy a small at least 14 inch laptop, good power, enough to surf the web quickly, play DVDs, and once in a while play a game like CSI or what not.

Oh yeah, it has to have a PCMCIA type 2 slot for my aircard.


Anyone know of a good one?

The VAIOs look good, but the specs don't show them having a Type 2 PCMCIA slot.


Thanks for your help! :)

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I'm on my second Dell laptop (my latest is an Inspiron) and it's great. They've been the most reliable computers I've owned, and I know some of the other brands can be cantankerous.

Not being a computer expert I appreciate a computer that actually works when you turn it on, that's fast, and requires little maintenance. My Dell laptop is about 2 years old already and still is a champ. I'll probably reluctantly upgrade this fall just to keep up with technology, but I'm definitely going Dell again for round 3.

[T Park]

Thanks for the advice.

Ill check their website to see if they have the small thin laptops.

I cant stand this 17 inch monster anymore.

[dougp]

TPark, check this site for discounts:

http://www.xpbargains.com/dell_coupons/

[T-Pain]

i hear Vaios arent very good. I always liked the Dell ones.

[Vashner]

Ebay? There is also a guy "Mr notebook" here in town. Used.

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

Yea, I've heard Vaio's aren't very good either. My friend bought an HP and its pretty sweet.

[mouse]

The man wants 599.00 offer him 500.00

Dell Inspiron 1100
2.4 ghz
30 gb hd
cdr rw dvd player
XP

340-5170

http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/sc/21127907-2-300-overview-1.gif

[T Park]

I was hoping to get a new one, and prefarably one of the really light and thin ones.

Unfortunately, I dont think any of those have the TYPE II PCMCIA slots for my Cingular card.

[CubanMustGo]

HP has been taking market share from Dell over the last several months. There's a reason for that. The V2000 ($449) or V2000Z ($499) (http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_series.do?series_name=V2000_series&catLevel=2&category=notebooks/compaq_presario&storeName=computer_store) may be exactly what you need. 14" screen, 5.2 lbs, 1.29" thin. The Z's have AMD processors and ATI graphics which may meet your gaming needs more than the built-in Intel graphics on the V2000. Both have a type I/II slot.

My wife and I have used Compaq/HP for years, never had a problem, and the newer models are getting even better. Dell has the hype but HP's boxes are quite competitive.

[PM5K]

When you say at least fourteen, do you mean no bigger than that or no smaller?

I think Dell makes a nice 12.1 that supports one type one or one type 2.

I have two Dell laptops and when the time comes for another I'll certainly be buying another with Complete Care....

[mouse]

You like these specs?



Intel® Pentium® M Processor 1.20 GHz
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8.9" wide SVGA display with touch screen
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512 MB (1x 512 MB)
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30 GB hard drive
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Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 (up to 128 MB)

The Display: 8.9" wide SVGA touch screen display is easy to read.

Battery Life: 2 Hours 16 minutes in always on mode, wireless on, no standby, no hibernate and the screen and hard drive on.

Heat: Heat isn't an issue with the P1510D

WiFi: Atheros Super AG® Wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g); Wi-Fi

Ports:

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Two USB 2.0
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External monitor
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Modem (RJ-11)
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Ethernet (RJ-45)
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Headphone/line-out
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Microphone/line-in
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Docking connector

Card Slots:

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One Type I or Type II CF Card slot
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One Secure Digital (SD) Card slot



Then click this...............


http://www.tabletpc2.com/Review-Fujitsu%20P1510D%20Tablet%20PC%20-%20Article9007.htm

http://www.tabletpc2.com/Graphics/Reviews/Fujitsu%20P1510D/P1510-Insided2.JPG

[PM5K]

HP has been taking market share from Dell over the last several months. There's a reason for that. The V2000 ($449) or V2000Z ($499) (http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_series.do?series_name=V2000_series&catLevel=2&category=notebooks/compaq_presario&storeName=computer_store) may be exactly what you need. 14" screen, 5.2 lbs, 1.29" thin. The Z's have AMD processors and ATI graphics which may meet your gaming needs more than the built-in Intel graphics on the V2000. Both have a type I/II slot.

My wife and I have used Compaq/HP for years, never had a problem, and the newer models are getting even better. Dell has the hype but HP's boxes are quite competitive.

It ain't hype man, they make good computers (well I can only speak for their notebooks)...

[mouse]

The pawnshop had a sweet Dell cost like 1.700.00 new they wanted 244.00

I made a topic a few months back no one replied.
The case was sweet It cost over 89.00 dollars and it came with two extra batteries and a charger.

[T Park]

Only thing about HP

My mom had a compaq and it was total crap.

Hardly worked, customer service sucked.

Wich is why im wary about getting an HP.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

HP/Compaq just had to recall 15,000 laptop batteries due to them overheating and melting parts in the laptop :lol

The major culprits are the batteries in the V2000 series. Good luck with that!

Tpark, shoulda asked two days ago. I picked up a new Dell XPS M140 laptop: 1.8 Centrino, 60 GB 7200 RPM hard drive, Windows XP Media Center, 14.1" TruBright screen, 4 hour battery life for $630.

[mouse]

I was trying to save you some cash, but if money is not the problem ? then try this........

Toshiba Qosmio G25-AV513

http://common.ziffdavisinternet.com/util_get_image/10/0,1425,i=107292,00.gif




Type: Gaming, Media
Operating System: MS Windows XP Media Center
Processor Name: Intel Pentium M 760
Processor Speed: 2 GHz
RAM: 1024 MB
Hard Drive Capacity: 120 GB
Graphics: nVidia GeForce 6600 Go
Primary Optical Drive: Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW
Wireless: 802.11a/b
Screen Size: 17 inches
Screen Size Type: widescreen
System Weight: 9.4 lbs






By Cisco Cheng

We loved the first-generation Toshiba Qosmio E15 ($2,899), with its multimedia flare and extensive AV features, and we're happy to report that the trend continues with the Toshiba Qosmio G25-AV513 ($2,899 as tested), our Editors' Choice for multimedia notebooks. The G25 has the most AV ports we've seen on a multimedia notebook, including a TV tuner, component video, and composite video in. And this Media Center's new design means that the desktop replacement laptop can slide right into your entertainment center among your other electronics components. We can't remember the last time we were this impressed with a laptop.

[PM5K]

I guess you missed the seventeen inch monster part...

[T Park]

yeah mouse, I dont want another 17 incher, thats what i have and its too big to lug around.

thats why i want 14 and under.

[mouse]

Sorry I didn't read the topic I just saw laptop needed :lol

my bad. I will return to the Troll nation :smokin

before I go back to that shit hole check out this "12" ultra light




Gateway announces E-100M / NX100X ultraportable



http://www.engadget.com/media/2006/03/nx100_front.jpg


The two are essentially the same, but Gateway's back in the ultraportables game as of today with their E-100M and NX100, the professional and consumer versions of their teensy 12.1-inch 3.15 pounder. A little out of the norm for your average Gateway, these things feature a magnesium body, some new Intel Core Solo 1300 ULV processor we've yet to hear anything about, measure less than an inch thick, have 6-in-1 media readers, 802.11a/b/g, gigabit Ethernet, and options for up to 1GB of RAM, and Bluetooth. Prices start at $1,400 -- time to get your small on.



http://www.engadget.com/media/2006/03/nx100_back.jpg

[T Park]

Thanks Mouse, Im gonna check that out, I like my current Gateway.

[CharlieMac]

HP/Compaq just had to recall 15,000 laptop batteries due to them overheating and melting parts in the laptop :lol

The major culprits are the batteries in the V2000 series. Good luck with that!

Tpark, shoulda asked two days ago. I picked up a new Dell XPS M140 laptop: 1.8 Centrino, 60 GB 7200 RPM hard drive, Windows XP Media Center, 14.1" TruBright screen, 4 hour battery life for $630.

I'm rockin' that dell too. I paid 1000 for it with the DJ Ditty thrown in for free.

[T Park]

bump for the PCMCIA question for Aggie

[Djour Djilios]

I think there is an adapter so you can use that card on any PC check into it.
http://www.memorysuppliers.com/smarflasread.html

http://www.amtron.com/adapter.htm


http://www.memorysuppliers.com/smarflasread.html

[lilmads]

I just ordered a Dell notebook two days ago. I love Dell and have always been satisfied with the performance. My sister has a VAIO. They run really well and the graphics are pretty amazing.
As for Compaq, I've had bad experience with it. But Gateway and Toshiba notebooks are good.

[T Park]

As for Compaq, I've had bad experience with it.

so have I. Compaqs are shit.


I wish Sony had a live helper, Id like to know if their small LPs that are the light ones have a PCMCIA slot.

[AlamoSpursFan]

Compaq/HP stuff is made in Juarez, Mexico. Formulate your own opinions on quality based on that info. We used to do backhauls for them from El Paso to Dallas. Sucked ass because sometimes you'd have to wait like 5 or 6 hours for the load to come across the border.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

The M140 has an ExpressCard slot in it, but I think I read somewhere you can get an adapter to go from ExpressCard to PCMCIA.

The problem with Dells is that they but so much bullshit software on it. The first thing I do when I get mine is going command prompt, formatting the drive, and starting over.

[T Park]

yeah, Im gonna try and find out if the Vaio's have me.

My cousin has one and ive seen others say they have one.

I think I might go with the Sony.


Have had good luck with Sony in TVs Satellite Recievers, and pretty much anything.


Thanks for the advice guys!!!!