Ben Barrett wrote:
Getting O/T, I know. FWIW, the only time I'm happy to
get what I pay for is after I've been ripped of, heh heh,
it is all relative so to speak.
Speakin' of getting ripped off--and veering slightly back towards the
original topic of an affordable laptop, just got involved w
t;You get what you pay for" nonsense...
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> You don't get what you pay for. Go into a car dealership and
> buy a car for twice the sticker price. The car will not be
> twice as good for you having
, #4, how is being an import a benefit? Worst car analogy
evar.
Jamie
On Sun, Dec 03, 2006 at 10:18:28AM -0800, Ben Barrett wrote:
Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 10:18:28 -0800
From: "Ben Barrett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group"
Subject: Re: [E
> Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 10:18:28 -0800
> From: "Ben Barrett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group"
> Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] deal at Best Buy on Toshiba notebook $249
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> I for one think it is worth it. As an analogy, I used to
Dec 2006 10:18:28 -0800
> From: "Ben Barrett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> I for one think it is worth it. As an analogy, I used to have a $300 car,
>
Oh, and I know a couple Mac guys in the area who always have the very latest
MacBook Pro, and since the re-sale value is very good, they've broken even
on a number of ugprades (via ADC, student discounts, and clever/timely ebay
sales) -- they even came out ahead on 1 or 2 upgrades!!
Relating to my
I for one think it is worth it. As an analogy, I used to have a $300 car,
and it worked :)
My newer car cost a whole $1000 more, and it is:
1) a more comfortable ride with more amenities
2) getting better mileage & not leaking as much oil & tranny fluid
3) looks nicer, and nearly as roomy for sto
On Fri, Dec 01, 2006 at 11:06:17AM -0800, Mike Cherba wrote:
> Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] deal at Best Buy on Toshiba notebook $249
> From: Mike Cherba <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group
> Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2006 11:06:17 -0800
> X-Mailer: Evolution 2
Precisely, for sale in the US. Next to nothing is actually
produced here.
--- Ben Barrett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Agreed... I would *love* to see the core 2 duo (or amd x2, for
> that matter)
> integrated into more subnotebooks.
> But, as for the US context Mr. O, you didn't mean *produced*
Agreed... I would *love* to see the core 2 duo (or amd x2, for that matter)
integrated into more subnotebooks.
But, as for the US context Mr. O, you didn't mean *produced* in the US,
right? (just for sale in the US?)
If you don't need high-end CPU power, don't forget about the Oqo, they
employ a
Under 3 lbs? Can't find much in the US that is under 3 lbs.
Under 4 lbs can be found. Nothing that I have ready access to.
--- Allen Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Anything under 3 lbs? I want light weight.
_
Mr O wrote:
ComputerBase, 4770 Village Plaza Lp, 10am to 6pm M-F.
No dual core notebooks in stock. We don't generally do
"whitebooks" either unless you 'really' want one.
Anything under 3 lbs? I want light weight.
--
Allen Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://69.59.200.90/~abrown/
"'Moderation i
ComputerBase, 4770 Village Plaza Lp, 10am to 6pm M-F.
No dual core notebooks in stock. We don't generally do
"whitebooks" either unless you 'really' want one.
--- dooger watts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Store, Gracey?
>
> Where? (Wanna' go see).
>
> Got any dual cores?
>
> Thanx,
> M
>
> Mr
Store, Gracey?
Where? (Wanna' go see).
Got any dual cores?
Thanx,
M
Mr O wrote:
Their base $799 is a Celeron M. The 14" inch model they show has
all the same specs of the basic Acer Travelmate I have in stock
at the store for only $650.
--- dooger watts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Mr. O me
http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=23&l2=126&l3=0&model=1441&modelmenu=1
That laptop with DVDRW, 1394, 60GB 5400RPM drive, Intel
Wireless, 512RAM, 1.6 Celeron M - $850.
Realize one problem with "custom build laptops". If there is a
problem it goes back to where you bought it, they have to part
Their base $799 is a Celeron M. The 14" inch model they show has
all the same specs of the basic Acer Travelmate I have in stock
at the store for only $650.
--- dooger watts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Mr. O mentioned that he could get these s76's cheaper with no
> OS
> installed.
>
> What ki
Mr. O mentioned that he could get these s76's cheaper with no OS
installed.
What kind of price are we talking about? (Looks like their baseline is
about 800 bux--and that only gets you a 1.4 Ghz solo core).
Rob Hudson wrote:
Does System76 make good laptops?
http://system76.com/
Jason LaPie
Personally, I've had good luck with Fujitsu (Lasted 5 years before
being set aside with useless battery and CD Burner that wouldn't burn),
HP, IBM, and Toshiba (My dad still has a couple of old Toshiba 286
Luggables which are in good working ourder. These things work for the
long haul). Bad luck
On Thu, Nov 30, 2006 at 07:01:36PM -0800, Mr O wrote:
> Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 19:01:36 -0800 (PST)
> From: Mr O <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] deal at Best Buy on Toshiba notebook $249
> To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group
>
> Averacrap? Isn't th
model
was real nice because of its size/weight.
Jamie
On Thu, Nov 30, 2006 at 01:55:33PM -0800, dooger watts wrote:
> Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 13:55:33 -0800
> From: dooger watts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group
> Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] deal at
ginal Message-
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>
> It's just a whitebook. Judg
It's just a whitebook. Judging from the styling I'd say they are
the Asus notebooks which get rebranded by everyone. They seem to
be alright but I can get you one for less and you can install
your own OS.
--- Rob Hudson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Does System76 make good laptops?
> http://syst
Does System76 make good laptops?
http://system76.com/
Jason LaPier wrote:
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Mr O wrote:
What would I buy for myself without a budget in mind? A
Thinkpad or a
Toshiba Tecra. Laptops built f
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>
> Mr O wrote:
>
> > What would I buy for myself without a budget in mind? A
> Thinkpad or a
> > Toshiba Tecra. Laptops built for the mobile professional
> and designed
> > to take
Mr O wrote:
> What would I buy for myself without a budget in mind? A Thinkpad
> or a Toshiba Tecra. Laptops built for the mobile professional
> and designed to take quite a beating.
I truly like my ThinkPads. I've watched Anne go through three laptops
while I've had mine. Her current one is a
Thanx, O. 'Preciate,
M
Mr O wrote:
Seeing as how you're looking for graphics power and firewire
you're probably better off with the HP DV series or a Sony.
What would I buy for myself without a budget in mind? A Thinkpad
or a Toshiba Tecra. Laptops built for the mobile professional
and designe
Seeing as how you're looking for graphics power and firewire
you're probably better off with the HP DV series or a Sony.
What would I buy for myself without a budget in mind? A Thinkpad
or a Toshiba Tecra. Laptops built for the mobile professional
and designed to take quite a beating.
What do I
All right; now we're getting down to it.
What would y'all recommend?
Qualifications would help, right? OK, not a gamer, but I do need grafx
strength (video capture/editing).
Looking for a dual core, preferably. At least half-gig of ram and at
least 80-gig HD.
Burning DVD's would be nice.
Averacrap? Isn't that what Jamie had? One of the very few brands
built more poorly than a Dell.
--- dooger watts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Long as we're lapping, anybody got any hits on Averatec?
>
> Looked at one yesterday, and though it's screen was TINY
> (12.1"), there
> was something v
The LCD's on the 1505 are nice..
On 11/30/06, Ben Barrett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I think it's worth repeating, the 1505 & the 6400 can get you better LCD's,
and I think it is worth every penny.
Watch those deal-sites :) I rarely find such good deals even from dell's
so-called preferred list
I really like "subnotebooks"!
On 11/30/06, dooger watts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Long as we're lapping, anybody got any hits on Averatec?
Looked at one yesterday, and though it's screen was TINY (12.1"), there
was something very appealing about it.
_
Long as we're lapping, anybody got any hits on Averatec?
Looked at one yesterday, and though it's screen was TINY (12.1"), there
was something very appealing about it.
Ben Barrett wrote:
I think it's worth repeating, the 1505 & the 6400 can get you better
LCD's, and I think it is worth every
I think it's worth repeating, the 1505 & the 6400 can get you better LCD's,
and I think it is worth every penny.
Watch those deal-sites :) I rarely find such good deals even from dell's
so-called preferred lists & mailings,
as I find online. Some of the limited coupon-code's are fabulous, only f
dooger watts wrote:
> Things must be hoppin' at the dell site. I (and all of us, I'm sure)
> got a coupon book with a private login, and, when I clicked on the 6400
> lappy (I think that's what they're calling the 1505), the price jumped a
> hundred dollars from one screen to the next--peaking
Thanx, Jason, for the hands-on report. You saved me a headache.
Things must be hoppin' at the dell site. I (and all of us, I'm sure)
got a coupon book with a private login, and, when I clicked on the 6400
lappy (I think that's what they're calling the 1505), the price jumped a
hundred dollar
SO glad I've been keeping up with these posts, 'cause firewire is
absolutely essential. That would definitely be a deal breaker.
I'm the one who posted that screengrab from their .pdf; must be some
kind of generic manual. Hope nobody made the leap on my say so.
Michael Miller wrote:
I think
- Jason
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>
>
I think I was the one who posted that the 1501 does not have a IEEE
1394 port. If you look at Dells web site page for the 1501 it does
not list Firewire or IEEE 1394 as a port. If you spend some more cash
the 1505 and the E1705 have 1394 but not the 1501. On the leap of
faith that the firewire
atching on this (however, I will say, under low-light conditions
it's actually a lot easier to read than my old laptop).
- Jason
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> Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 12:17 P
Finally tracked down the manual; here's a screengrab:
Michael Miller wrote:
Firewire I.E. IEEE 1394 seems to be standard on most of Dell's laptop
lines. I purchesed a 1505 for my wife and it has firewire on it.
Looking at the tech specs for the 1501 Firewire and or IEEE 1394 are
not listed. It
Does the "truelife" option--for 20 bux more--give you greater screen
resolve?
Oh, and I'm stupid: been looking at 1501's on eBay, and one of the
sellers kindly posted a spec sheet; they're stock with the 1394 port.
Speak of stupid, looks like one I've been watching--with its SIXTY bux
shipp
Firewire I.E. IEEE 1394 seems to be standard on most of Dell's laptop
lines. I purchesed a 1505 for my wife and it has firewire on it.
Looking at the tech specs for the 1501 Firewire and or IEEE 1394 are
not listed. It looks like they are only offering firewire with the
higher end laptops.
On 1
I am glad they're finally using AMD chips in their latest round... my
biggest complaint is that they aappear to be limiting the
screens they're shipping with these puppies... 1280x800, not like the
1680x1050 you can get with the 1505/6400 or the 1920x1200 you can get
with the high-end unit (see de
Dell's the direction I'm looking, too. Got a coupon book, to boot--but
it's slightly higher-end Inspirons/Lattitudes that they're offering.
Yours sounds like a pretty sweet package. Particularly like that 64bit
dual core.
Can't exactly find the spex at their site, so may I ask you: will you
I tried to get the $300 Toshiba deal from Office Depot, but by 8:45 they
were sold out. So instead I checked Dell's site (guessing they would
drop some prices to reflect BF sales) and saw the AMD laptops. I ordered
an Inspiron 1501 - AMD Turion 64 Dual-Core, 15" widescreen, 1GB RAM,
CD/DVD-RW, 80GB
I've been wanting to get a lap-top. That $249 deal looked pretty good but I
didn't have the money to cover itOh well guess I'll just have to keep
dragging around my desktop to meetings until I can get that resolved. I've
found
a few good deals on ebay but I'm a bit leery about used gear,
Y'all happen to know if anyone (locally) actually scored one of these?
Asking 'cause there's a nasty rumor circulating in the media that
BestBuy nationwide claimed all sorts of deals that were not backed up by
actual inventory in their stores, just to draw folks in.
No biggy to me; I didn't r
Well, decided to go for one--but so apparently did a few thousand
others. Got there at 4:45; gateway parking lot FULL. (Thought it was
circuit city, some nice shopper directed me to the north end--parking
lot FULL).
Was in the laptop department by 5:10; all gone--and so apparently was
there
I don't think you can get a Tadpole SPARC any more. I did hear Dell
and I think Lenovo are looking to put AMD chips into there laptops.
It's too bad Apple is moving away from PowerPC.
Mike Miller
On 11/22/06, Ben Barrett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Ick, celeron -- IMHO it is worth spending a li
Ick, celeron -- IMHO it is worth spending a little more for a newer core duo
(if you can stand an intel chip at all),
I am pretty sure that we'll be seeing base models for core duo lappy's for
under $500, between black friday and the rest of the hollydaze shopping
rush. Just my $0.01 :)
Ben
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