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Skiz
02-12-2007, 02:19 PM
EDIT: See post #6
Virtualbody1234
02-12-2007, 03:53 PM
Why did you start a new thread?

I'll ask again: Are there any preferences like screen size, weight, battery life etc?
Skiz
02-12-2007, 03:57 PM
Why did you start a new thread?

I'll ask again: Are there any preferences like screen size, weight, battery life etc?

I dunno....

Again, screen size at least 17".

Weight? Doesn't matter. It's going to be stationary most of the time, and her current one is a brick.

Battery life?
Virtualbody1234
02-12-2007, 04:01 PM
If it's not really for portability then why a laptop?

A desktop PC performs much better for less money.
Skiz
02-12-2007, 04:09 PM
If it's not really for portability then why a laptop?

A desktop PC performs much better for less money.

My Mom is handicapped and can't climb stairs. She wants a laptop so that the computer can sit on a small side table, kitchen table, whatever. She doesn't want a computer desk anywhere downstairs.
Skiz
02-13-2007, 05:59 AM
Alright, back to the drawing board (for the last time). I've raised the monetary limit to $1,500. I also spoke to Mum and she doesn't want to get rid of the small table that her current laptop is on, so the size needs to remain the same. Basically, a small screen.

This is what I'm considering ATM.

Dell Inspiron E1405 Dual Core for $1,349. Looks darn good to me.

Opinions?

PROCESSOR...............Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7200 (2.00GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB)
OPERATING SYSTEM....FREE Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium with 1GB of memory
MEMORY 1GB.............1GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2 Dimm
HARD DRIVE...............160GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
OPTICAL DRIVE...........8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
VIDEO CARD...............Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
SOUND OPTIONS.........Integrated Audio
BATTERY OPTIONS......85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
WIRELESS CARDS........Intel PRO/Wireless 3945a/g
NETWORK CARD..........Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
A/V & SECURITY.........Norton Toal Internet Security 2007 Edition 15-months
2 YR WARRANTY
zapjb
02-13-2007, 06:45 AM
Does it come with 802.xx b/g wireless?
Skiz
02-13-2007, 06:49 AM
Does it come with 802.xx b/g wireless?

:idunno:
zapjb
02-13-2007, 08:26 AM
Hows this computer connecting to the internet? Wired or wireless?
Skiz
02-13-2007, 08:53 AM
Hows this computer connecting to the internet? Wired or wireless?

Primarily wireless. It will come with an Intel PRO/Wireless 3945a/g
neevakee
02-13-2007, 11:35 AM
I personally would tell you to get a MacBook, after my old laptop died I got one and have yet to look back. It takes up very little space and is also very thin.

However this computer will work just fine and is not bad for the price (although go to fatwallet.com they always have dell coupon codes). I would recommend that you get 2Gb of RAM regardless. Vista loves to eat memory.

Also what will the computer primarily be used for?
Smith
02-14-2007, 02:57 AM
http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=88%2C89%2C90,4362&webid=666931&affixedcode=WW
Skiz
02-14-2007, 04:18 AM
http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=88%2C89%2C90,4362&webid=666931&affixedcode=WW

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Reference #31.b865ecc.1171426669.cf32658
Smith
02-14-2007, 04:51 PM
No..that link works...
Skiz
02-14-2007, 04:53 PM
No..that link works...

Now it works, but it's asking me to put in a Canadian Postal Code. :blink:

Give me one.
silent h3ro
02-14-2007, 09:30 PM
No..that link works...

Now it works, but it's asking me to put in a Canadian Postal Code. :blink:

Give me one.:P Try this code I found on google, lol: V1L 1E2
Virtualbody1234
02-14-2007, 09:43 PM
Now it works, but it's asking me to put in a Canadian Postal Code. :blink:

Give me one.:P Try this code I found on google, lol: V1L 1E2

Yup. That's the location of some unsuspecting soul near the north end of Vancouver street, Nelson, British Columbia.

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=V1L+1E2&ie=UTF8&om=1&z=17&ll=49.483517,-117.295554&spn=0.003137,0.010815

:whistling
silent h3ro
02-14-2007, 10:49 PM
:P Try this code I found on google, lol: V1L 1E2

Yup. That's the location of some unsuspecting soul near the north end of Vancouver street, Nelson, British Columbia.

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=V1L+1E2&ie=UTF8&om=1&z=17&ll=49.483517,-117.295554&spn=0.003137,0.010815

:whistlinghehehe :shifty:
kabloomz
02-15-2007, 03:28 PM
www.gotapex.com (http://www.gotapex.com)

they usually list pretty good deals... wait till dell end of quarter u will get better deals on lappy's...

-Kab
sketchyca
02-20-2007, 01:27 AM
www.apple.com - MacBook
Skiz
02-20-2007, 01:30 AM
www.apple.com - MacBook

Why would I waste money on an overpriced iBook, or whatever it's called.? :ermm:
Virtualbody1234
02-20-2007, 02:35 AM
www.apple.com - MacBook

Why would I waste money on an overpriced iBook, or whatever it's called.? :ermm:

Don't do it! :noes:
Skiz
02-20-2007, 04:09 AM
Why would I waste money on an overpriced iBook, or whatever it's called.? :ermm:

Don't do it! :noes:

I have no plans to. It's taken me long enough to get Mom learning decently. No way we're starting over. :lol:

Besides, I would never give Apple another penny after my two iPods have died. :dry:
tacoflavakiss
02-21-2007, 05:33 AM
Needs 3 gb of ram for sure
Skiz
02-28-2007, 07:45 PM
New laptop ordered. :)


http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2535/laptopmo2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
100%
02-28-2007, 08:45 PM
Congratulations, must make you nervous buying for someone else.
It is definitely more than enough for her.
Smith
03-01-2007, 02:20 AM
Rip off.
Formula1
03-01-2007, 02:22 AM
New laptop ordered. :)


http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2535/laptopmo2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

honestly i think you ripped yourself off. for 1300$ you could have gotten a laptop with a good nvidia video card....
Smith
03-01-2007, 02:24 AM
New laptop ordered. :)


http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2535/laptopmo2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

honestly i think you ripped yourself off. for 1300$ you could have gotten a laptop with a good nvidia video card....

Thats exactly what I was going to say. An independent 7600 with a slightly slower core 2 duo would be a way better move.
Skiz
03-01-2007, 06:06 AM
honestly i think you ripped yourself off. for 1300$ you could have gotten a laptop with a good nvidia video card....

Thats exactly what I was going to say. An independent 7600 with a slightly slower core 2 duo would be a way better move.

Why? It's for my Mom, who will never play a single game on it.

I intentionally skimped on the graphics "card" b/c she doesn't need it. I got the nice processor b/c it will last her a while.