Which laptop would you choose?

Immortal · Post by **Immortal** » Wed May 05, 2004 10:01 pm

This one?
http://www.notebookdepot.com/product.as ... tegoryid=1

or this one?
http://www.notebookdepot.com/product.as ... tegoryid=1

The only differnece I see is that the first one is both a dvd r drive and a cdr drive and the second is only a cdr/dvd drive. Both same price so in theory I should get the first one. Unless I miss something.

What are your thoughts?

I can't buy hardware without consulting the SG board of directors.

Thanks in advance.

Dunster · Post by **Dunster** » Wed May 05, 2004 10:30 pm

One has wireless "b" while the other is "g". Still looking for other things.....

Immortal · Post by **Immortal** » Wed May 05, 2004 10:33 pm

You're right. My home networks and most networks are wireless b. I know the internal wireless card aren't compatible. So I should get the first one then?

Thanks for the good eye.

Dunster · Post by **Dunster** » Wed May 05, 2004 10:37 pm

Everything else looks okay. So your choice is a DVD burner with wireless "b", or a DVD reader with wireless "g". I assume the one that is wireless "g" is also backwards compatable with "b", but I can't confirm that on the specs.

I would suggest the wireless "g" model. I highly doubt you will burn DVD's on a laptop.

Also, those are Canadian prices, right?

Dunster · Post by **Dunster** » Wed May 05, 2004 10:39 pm

oops, jumped the gun on you. So the one with the "g" card is not backward compatable to 'b", Correct????

Immortal · Post by **Immortal** » Wed May 05, 2004 10:53 pm

That's what I hear.

There's A,B and G. You need a card that can do all three. So my home network is B and school's network is also B. I'll stick with the B card then. Thanks a bunchees!

First one it is!

If anyone has objections, let them speak now or forever hold your peace...

Dunster · Post by **Dunster** » Wed May 05, 2004 11:18 pm

My lappy is both b and g, but the card specifically states that. I think you would be the safest to go with the b lappy.

Good luck and enjoy!!!!!

Blisster · Post by **Blisster** » Thu May 06, 2004 1:41 am

I think most if not all 802.11g products are backwards compatible with wireless b and a networks.

Blisster · Post by **Blisster** » Thu May 06, 2004 1:43 am

and BTW acer is not really a brand that I would consider, and when shopping for a laptop the level and grade of support a company/retailer offers should be considered high on the list of importance.

DAVE · Post by **DAVE** » Thu May 06, 2004 7:37 am

you can try out this one
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/prodde ... ewdeptid=1
With the 15 days return policy you can give it a try before decide to get it or not
they sale the same lappy in notebook depot for $200 more
http://www.notebookdepot.com/product.as ... tegoryid=1

Immortal · Post by **Immortal** » Thu May 06, 2004 7:40 am

DAVE wrote:you can try out this one
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/prodde ... ewdeptid=1
With the 15 days return policy you can give it a try before decide to get it or not
they sale the same lappy in notebook depot for $200 more
http://www.notebookdepot.com/product.as ... tegoryid=1

I've given thought to that one but the reviews aren't as high as the acer travelmate that I've put down.

I do like toshiba but I've got to trust the reviews and user feedbacks rite?.. heh.

DAVE · Post by **DAVE** » Thu May 06, 2004 7:55 am

Immortal wrote:I've given thought to that one but the reviews aren't as high as the acer travelmate that I've put down.

I do like toshiba but I've got to trust the reviews and user feedbacks rite?.. heh.

that's why i tell you to give it a try
you have 15 days for return the lappy if you don't like it
and if you don't mind you should put some extra cash for the extend warranty.
The best way is put extend for 3 years.
if your lappy have to send in more than 3 times to fix you will get a new one with the equal price with the one you get at the same time.
My friend just burn her board and they have to change the whole new board and it cost them almost $1000

Ghosthunter · Post by **Ghosthunter** » Thu May 06, 2004 8:36 am

go with dell, you will get it cheaper and have 30 days to try it out and return if you dont like it.

I have the dell inspiron 600m which is a centrino laptop P 1.3 M and I got it for $1200 great deal.

zooner · Post by **zooner** » Thu May 06, 2004 8:38 am

check out the compaq x1000 series

Jeremy · Post by **Jeremy** » Thu May 06, 2004 10:29 am

most of those laptops have integrated graphics. they're playable, but i would get one with a dedicated card at the very least, even if you don't intend to game. also 4200rpm drives are unwelcome on all these fast processing laptops. definitely wise to try before buying to see how smooth they run.

802.11g falls back to 802.11b (2.4ghz), 802.11a (5ghz) is totally different and will not fall back. so basically b and g are interoperable.

Jeremy

Immortal · Post by **Immortal** » Fri May 07, 2004 2:14 am

Interesting.

I shall research futher then. Thanks!

Immortal · Post by **Immortal** » Fri May 07, 2004 3:16 am

How about this one?

http://www.notebookdepot.com/product.as ... tegoryid=1

Immortal · Post by **Immortal** » Fri May 07, 2004 4:43 pm

i got an acer aspire 2010 with a wide screen and all that. Chargining now. Will review later.

Immortal · Post by **Immortal** » Fri May 07, 2004 11:23 pm

First impression. Pretty impressive. Beautiful wide screen. Can fit 2 documents side by side. Will use it to watch some movies later.

Will try to drain the battery life later.

Brk · Post by **Brk** » Sat May 08, 2004 12:15 am

I ordered a 12" iBook G4 the other day...

WolfgangPC · Post by **WolfgangPC** » Sat May 08, 2004 10:05 am

One word...Toshiba.

Cypher · Post by **Cypher** » Sat May 08, 2004 12:31 pm

Burke wrote:I ordered a 12" iBook G4 the other day...

Another one?

Immortal · Post by **Immortal** » Sat May 08, 2004 2:13 pm

WolfgangPC wrote:One word...Toshiba.

I have IBM and Toshiba laptops as well. They're both solid.

I try new things

Joint Chiefs of Staff · Sat May 08, 2004 3:36 pm

Blisster wrote:I think most if not all 802.11g products are backwards compatible with wireless b and a networks.