Laptop question.

[J Piroth]

Darin,



The only reason that I even mentioned Windows is that some classes may require programs that aren't available in Mac OSX compatible versions. I do everything I can to avoid using Windows, as it's a cumbersome, annoying and antiquated interface. I simply meant that if you're FORCED to use Windows, you can do so on a Mac. Meanwhile, you'll enjoy the superior equipment and user-friendly OS that Apple provides the rest of the time.



As for your "95% of businesses use PCs" statement, well, McDonalds uses a lot more beef than Ruth's Chris does, but I'll stick with the steak when it comes time for my supper.



Then again, I am in advertising.

 

[Tom Schindler]

Are you sure she can't use a desktop PC instead?

I am pretty sure. Many of her classes REQUIRE her to bring the machine to the class room. I guess a 2 wheel cart and a generator would work. Extension cords are cheap too.





Tom

 

[Deleted deleted]

Thanks for clarifying that Tom... in your initial question, you didn't say the computer would be needed in class itself.



With my daughters situation, I think she just wanted a notebook for the 'status symbol' it represented, not the actual utility of having a notebook PC.

 

[R 2]

Tomman,



I've got a Fujitsu P5020 ultraportable that I max'd out to 1G RAM (80MB HD). The new P7000 series have room for 2G RAM, should look into it. I love the small form factor, and the screen is pretty clear. I've taken notes at seminars with it, and though you'd think you'd want a bigger display, it's been perfect and unobstructive, even on a small desk/table.



I think the website is www.fujitsupc.com. I've had 2 Fujitsu's, and have had no complaints. The P-series are also great on a plane for watching DVD's.

 

[Tony Tassillo]

Toshiba all the way. no questions asked.

 

[Richard L]

I've had problems with both.



Toshiba had problems with it's internal power supply, and Compaq was obsolete in about 6 months. Both were Intel Pentiums.



About 3 years ago I purchased a Averatec laptop and I love it. Int's and AMD with only 256MB ram and a 30GB HHD but it does everything I need.



I just got my desktop fixed (Also and AMD that I built). I was getting a lot of Blue screens after about a year of operation. The Blue screens were for different reasons which turned out to be a bad CPU fan and a cheap HHD data cable. I replaced the CPU fan and heatsink and upgraded the HHD and cables and the machine runs flawlessly so far. I still need to reconnect my network since I switched to a Cable modem a few months ago.



My last 3 computers were all AMD's and I have not had any problems with them. I think they pack the most bang for the buck.



...Rich

 

[Nelson Atwell]

I bought the $400 budget Dell laptop for my daughter last Christmas. That is an awesome machine for the price. I have a Toshiba Satellite. It has been reliable, but weighs a ton -- battery life sucks too!



I won't run Windows on less than 1GB of RAM. A 80GB hard drive should fill anyones needs. She could store every homework assignment during her four year college career on that, plus probably every song made in the past decade.