Advice--->Buying laptop

[xxxSHARExxx]

Im going to college on September, and my school tells me I need a laptop.
They wanted me to buy their laptop, IBM ThinkPad R51, the price is about $1, 827.35 CAD including tax.

Pentium M 725 (1.6Ghz)
512 MB RAM (1DIMM)
60 GB HDD
14.1' TFT Display
32 MB ATI Mobility RADEON 9000 video chipset
Built-in 10/100/1000 Network Card
Built-in 56K Flex V.92 modem
Built-in Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 b/g
2 USB 2.0 port
Parallel port, S-video port
Audio In/Out port
TrackPoint and TouchPad
Firewire

I was wondering if I can get a laptop equivalent or better than that, but cost less. I need some advice.

[bigdawgfoxx]

I dont know if you view the link and its already customized or not but here it is

Dell Inspiron 9300 (http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=i9300S2&s=dhs)

Its a Dell Inspiron 9300 with equivalent:

CPU, Ram, and Hard Drive

It has better:

Graphics, Screen, and probably CD Drive


I dont do a lot of research about laptops so other people may have better suggestions, but this one looks better then the one up there

EDIT: ok I thought it was cheaper but now I see that price is CAD...but this computer is about the same price and is much better

[Smith]

Im pretty sure you can get a better laptop for that price, give me a few i will look around 4 you :D

Alrite, listen man they are ripping you off horribly. Go to future shop

Compaq R4035 AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 2.2GHz Laptop
15.4" Widescreen
RAM (Preloaded / Maximum) See The Features Section
Hard Drive 80GB 4200RPM
Optical Drives DVD+/-R/RW, CD-RW Combo Double Layer
Graphics See The Features Section
Average Battery Life Info Not Available
Product Weight 4.8 kg
Audio Type 16-Bit Sound Blaster Pro-Compatible
Battery Type 8-Cell Lithium-Ion
Cache 512KB L2
Fax/Modem High Speed 56K
I/O Ports See The Features Section
Included In Box Manual, Charger
Network Card See The Features Section
Other Software Microsoft Works
PC Card Slots See The Features Section
Pointing Device See The Features Section
Preloaded Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Processor Speed 2.2GHz
Product Dimensions 36.1(W) x 4.6(H) x 27.8(D) cm
Removable Storage Info Not Available
Screen Type WXGA High-Def BrightView
Speakers Volume Control & Mute Button
System Bus Up To 2200MHz

-1,600$


EDIT: Heres the same laptop, its on sale at futureshop for 1,400$ right now.
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10059588&catid=22533&logon=&langid=EN
BTW, what uni are you going to? UofT?

[xxxSHARExxx]

yeah, thanks

[abu_has_the_power]

don't get ibm. they're pointlessly expensive and u can get the same for so much cheaper

try dell and some 3rd party manufacturers, like ibuypower.com or cyberpowerpc.com

[Spicker]

:lol:

IBMs are the best tho, if u ever go to buy a used laptop like a p2 or p3 all ur going to see is IBMs because they are just so reliable

if u want something that will last go for an IBM, best laptops.

Company in laptops does matter because ur not custom building them like computers so u can choose what parts you want to put in...

also remember if u get a cheapy laptop, make sure u get 3yr warranty

[zapjb]

What software does the unis lapper come with? Is there some propriority software? Just a thought.

[Smith]

Feck paying for the software when you can save $ and dl it :P

[zapjb]

Lol. Don't simplify some software isn't crackable. Rare but still the case.