prof_bosley ([info]prof_bosley) wrote,
@ 2007-10-15 10:37:00
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Current location:lab
Current mood: contemplative
Current music:public radio
Entry tags:laptop

So, I need some advice...
Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends and Companions, Geeks and Nerds,
I am looking for a new laptop, and as is the fashion of the times I turn to LJ to see what this "community" feels of the current laptops and learn if anyone has sage advice regarding best brands.

The specs I am considering are:

  • Dual Core processor with > 1GHz clock speed
  • 1GB or better RAM
  • 15.4" LCD screen
  • NVIDIA or better graphics card
  • 120GB Hard Drive (5400RPM or better)
  • DVD+-R drive
  • OS: Will probably be dual booted with Ubuntu Linux and XP Pro
  • 3 or more USB ports
  • VGA and S-video output
  • integrated SD card reader (optional, but nice)
  • Less than $1000

    • So, what do you all think?


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[info]karstyl
2007-10-15 05:58 pm UTC (link)
Don't forget that as a Cornell employee you still get to use the educational discount at the Cornell Store.

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[info]eithne_erin
2007-10-16 02:19 am UTC (link)
Hmm, well, my Dell Inspiron is nice to me and doesn't give me the Blue Screen O'Doom. Other than that I haven't much to offer you in the way of laptop wisdom, but good luck in your shopping!

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[info]prof_bosley
2007-10-16 01:01 pm UTC (link)
Thank you for the reflection on your Dell. :-)

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[info]pacbarbie
2007-10-17 02:34 pm UTC (link)
I think you used a bunch of words and acronyms and I have no F-ing clue what they mean.

My computer is grey.

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[info]prof_bosley
2007-10-17 02:51 pm UTC (link)
I like grey... I also like blue and green. :-)

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