Re: Laptop Suggestion - Thinkpad?

From: Jim (james_at_the-computer-shop.co.uk)
Date: 06/04/05

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    Date: Sat, 04 Jun 2005 20:12:25 GMT

    akastosmed@yahoo.com wrote:
    > Hi there,
    >
    > I will be starting grad school soon. I need to get rid of my linux box
    > which is a 333mhz system - I lasted all my undergrad with that.
    > Anyway, I figure I get a new laptop.
    >
    > I'm looking for a laptop that is under 1,500 dollars and is resonably
    > thin. Also, I'm looking for wi-fi, 512mb memory, 1.2 ghz.
    >
    > I will be doing rudimentary programming on this system - so I don't
    > need anything that relates to gaming. I've come across the Thinkpad and
    > I've really liked the system. Only problem, there are millions of
    > thinkpads.
    >
    > Anyone have any suggestions in regards to which thinkpad or computer I
    > should select off their experience?
    >
    > Thanks!
    >

    if you can get your paws on one, a Dell Latitude C400, or an Inspiron
    4100. Specs of my particular pair follow:

    Dell Latitude C400 subnote:
    1.4GHz PIIIm
    slim chassis, hence USB FDD, Iomega Predator USB CDRW
    512MB RAM
    40GB HDD
    12" TFT XGA panel (1024x768) on Intel Extreme
    wireless via Edimax 11c PCMCIA card
    1xPCMCIA, 1xUSB
    cost me: GB£245 two years ago

    Dell Inspiron 4100:
    1.4GHz PIIIm
    2xDell Module bays, 2 batteries, DVD/CDRW combo, FDD
    512MB RAM
    20GB HDD
    14" TFT XGA panel (1152x864) on Radeon Mobility 9600 mobile AGP
    wireless via MiniPCI 54g
    2xPCMCIA, 1xUSB
    cost me: GB£100 three weeks ago

    I use the 2 batteries and other accessories from my other Dell laptop, a
    C840, with the Inspiron, which basically means I can be out all day
    without a power brick and not have to worry about running out of power. 

    -- 
Cheers,
Jim
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