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EDIT: See post #6
Why did you start a new thread?
I'll ask again: Are there any preferences like screen size, weight, battery life etc?
I dunno....Quote:
Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234
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?
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234
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
Does it come with 802.xx b/g wireless?
:idunno:Quote:
Originally Posted by zapjb
Hows this computer connecting to the internet? Wired or wireless?
Primarily wireless. It will come with an Intel PRO/Wireless 3945a/gQuote:
Originally Posted by zapjb
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?
An error occurred while processing your request.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smith
Reference #31.b865ecc.1171426669.cf32658
No..that link works...
Now it works, but it's asking me to put in a Canadian Postal Code. :blink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Smith
Give me one.
:P Try this code I found on google, lol: V1L 1E2Quote:
Originally Posted by SkizoNow it works, but it's asking me to put in a Canadian Postal Code. :blink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Smith
Give me one.
Yup. That's the location of some unsuspecting soul near the north end of Vancouver street, Nelson, British Columbia.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gam3Guy:P Try this code I found on google, lol: V1L 1E2Quote:
Originally Posted by Skizo
http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en...03137,0.010815
:whistling
hehehe :shifty:Quote:
Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234Yup. That's the location of some unsuspecting soul near the north end of Vancouver street, Nelson, British Columbia.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gam3Guy
http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en...03137,0.010815
:whistling
www.gotapex.com
they usually list pretty good deals... wait till dell end of quarter u will get better deals on lappy's...
-Kab
www.apple.com - MacBook
Why would I waste money on an overpriced iBook, or whatever it's called.? :ermm:Quote:
Originally Posted by asdfca
Don't do it! :noes:Quote:
Originally Posted by SkizoWhy would I waste money on an overpriced iBook, or whatever it's called.? :ermm:Quote:
Originally Posted by asdfca
I have no plans to. It's taken me long enough to get Mom learning decently. No way we're starting over. :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234Don't do it! :noes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Skizo
Besides, I would never give Apple another penny after my two iPods have died. :dry:
Needs 3 gb of ram for sure
New laptop ordered. :)
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2535/laptopmo2.jpg
Congratulations, must make you nervous buying for someone else.
It is definitely more than enough for her.
Rip off.
honestly i think you ripped yourself off. for 1300$ you could have gotten a laptop with a good nvidia video card....Quote:
Originally Posted by Skizo
Thats exactly what I was going to say. An independent 7600 with a slightly slower core 2 duo would be a way better move.Quote:
Originally Posted by Formula1honestly i think you ripped yourself off. for 1300$ you could have gotten a laptop with a good nvidia video card....Quote:
Originally Posted by Skizo
Why? It's for my Mom, who will never play a single game on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by SmithThats exactly what I was going to say. An independent 7600 with a slightly slower core 2 duo would be a way better move.Quote:
Originally Posted by Formula1
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.