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08-17-2006, 02:35 PM
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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. 
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08-17-2006, 02:46 PM
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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
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08-17-2006, 02:55 PM
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I ended up going w/ a MacBook, and so far I LOVE it!
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08-17-2006, 02:58 PM
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Did anyone see the recall on Dell laptops? Certain battery types (made by Sony) catch fire.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14374302/
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08-17-2006, 10:05 PM
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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!
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08-17-2006, 10:22 PM
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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.
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08-17-2006, 10:26 PM
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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.
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Got one! Got the Maxtor One Touch, 300 GB capacity. LOVE IT.
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08-20-2006, 10:00 PM
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Yeah, Dell's not really the best choice.
I've bought HPs in the past, but when I needed a new laptop last month I chose an Acer. Exactly what I wanted/needed, for the best price.
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08-21-2006, 10:11 AM
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i have a toshiba and i LOVE it... but i HATE HATE HATE dealing with their customer service. I've only had 2 "issues" with them in the 4 years i've owned the laptop, so it's a good brand - i just hate having to deal with customer service when ordering an additional part / replacement item.
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Every time I decide on a laptop brand to buy, I change my mind. First it was a Dell, then I decided on an Acer, now I'm back to Toshiba again lol. Every time I go in a store I find something to like about one brand and hate about another and it'll flip the next time. I hate deciding on things.
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08-17-2006, 02:58 PM
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You should take a real good look at:
http://www.alienware.com/
One of the best out there.
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