Buying a Laptop, but what should I get?

[Senusret I]

Ugh, that's the worst!

But I think I made a decision.....



Sony VAIO Notebook with Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology - White
Model: VGN-FE660G


15.4" WXGA LCD widescreen display with XBRITE-ECO technology and 1280 x 800 resolution


100GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)


Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 128MB dynamically allocated shared video memory; VGA-out with Smart Display Sensor


i.LINK (IEEE 1394) port and 3 USB 2.0 ports for digital data transfer and mobile digital imaging capabilities; Memory Stick media slot


Multimedia card reader with support for Memory Stick Duo with MagicGate functionality; included 5-in-1 memory card adapter (VGP-MCA20) supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card


Built-in 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector; V.90/V.92 high-speed modem


Weighs 6.2 lbs. and measures 1.4" thin for portable power; lithium-ion battery and AC adapter


Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 with Update Rollup 2 operating system preinstalled; software package included with Sony Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, SonicStage and more




That should be good, right?

[valkyrie]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

That should be good, right?

I DON'T KNOW DID YOU GET IT FROM NIGERIA?!!!!

LOL. I have no idea, but I really want to get a MacBook. My understanding is that you can run Windows on those with no problem.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by ariesrising

From what I've heard the Centrino Duo should be perfect for using multiple programs at once without lagging.

Okay, cool beans.

[Still BLUTANG]

Although you've already made your decision, the Washington Post recently published a couple of articles on this topic.

The Laptop-Buying Learning Curve
By Rob Pegoraro
Sunday, August 13, 2006; Page F01

and

Laptop Guide

hope it helps someone.

[Senusret I]

Those articles are helpful! Thanks for posting them.

An update....after the sale price on what I wanted went up, I conferred with my coworker/mentor/frat who suggested the Dell Inspiron 15somethingorother, which I ordered.

The next day, the exploding Dell battery issue came out....so I guess I am still waiting on my order, lol

[WCUgirl]

I ended up going w/ a MacBook, and so far I LOVE it!

[agzg]

Did anyone see the recall on Dell laptops? Certain battery types (made by Sony) catch fire.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14374302/

[Kali-n-Kohl]

Originally Posted by AXiD670

I ended up going w/ a MacBook, and so far I LOVE it!

totally agree with this. i just got mine for my masters program and its awesome!

[WCUgirl]

Another thing I should mention is don't forget to get an external harddrive so you can backup your files. They are super-cheap right now...I got a 250 gig iomega from buy.com for a little more than $100.

[jon1856]

You should take a real good look at:
http://www.alienware.com/

One of the best out there.