Re: Laptop Suggestion - Thinkpad?

From: gary (gws1[-this)
Date: 06/06/05 

Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 12:38:42 -0500

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!

Hi,

You should contact the school you will be doing your Grad work at. To see
what they recommend. If you plan on accessing the schools servers/machines,
they may restrict your access if you don't have minimum system requirements
that they require. 

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