Keep security in mind when you purchase either one of these laptops becuase students will steal laptops in order to profit from other students works which is academic dishonesty. Or they can use it to launch a spybot attack. Do they have biometric (thumbprint) scanners?
If it doesn't make sure you buy an eternal thumbprint scanner with a USB cable and software. The laptops are great from what's listed below but with all of the wizz-bang gagetry of hardware and software people sometimes tend to forget that a laptop is a very expensive investment that houses personal data on it and needs to be secured. As for failure rates just don't buy a Dell. ;) Marc Sims Data Technician I Prince George's Community College >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] Monday, September 11, 2006 >>> Hi All, I have no feel at all for what to get, or not to get. I know it's a silly question, but I have not shopped for a long time. This is a "going to college" GP laptop, for a young lady, with no extreme requirements. Should be <$1000 and should have DVD burner and multi memory card reader, WiFi adapter. I think cordless mouse would have to be bought separatly. I see this: http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=153874&cm_keycode= 85 ....and this: http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=154217&cm_keycode= 85 Both seem to do the job. Any preferences as to brands these days? Anyone seen failure rates? If anyone has shopped recently, I would be greatfull for your comments. Regards, Rich - -- ---------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is your picture included in the Official Win-Home List Members Profiles Page? http://www.besteffort.com/winhome/Profiles.html If not, write to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
