Am looking for a New Laptop to replace my Toshiba Tablet PC

[PlatinumGold]

I will use this laptop to do presentations to clients on the road so it must look sharp, the tablet PC is ok, it still runs ok (hd thrashes a bit and the case has a crack in one of the corners) so i can't use this for presentations anymore.

i started with a Large 15" screen desktop replacement 4 yrs ago, after 2 yrs with that one, i went to this small 12" screen tablet PC.

now what do you guys think i should get?

i'm leaning towards one of the lighter 15" laptops. I saw an Averatec one that looked about the right size and feature base but not convinced the Averatec will be durable enough.

IBM makes great products but it's a bit more than i want to spend.

i'm looking to spend between $1500.00 to $1800.00

any suggestions?

 

[fbrdphreak]

You can check out the HP dv1000. 14.4" widescreen Centrino notebook; comes pretty fully loaded at $1500.
The Sony FS550 is decent, but mediocre battery life and a relatively high price tag ($1600) are the downside.
You can get a Thinkpad T42 for around $1500. If you want something reliable, that is the way to go. They will last forever and have both 14" and 15" models.

 

[fords8]

Check out proportable.com They sell Asus laptops. Justin will hook you up.

 

[JWade]

I bought an averatec, mainly because my brother used it in iraq for 8 months and it lastedhim over there. he of course kept it in a case when not in use. he never really had anytrouble with his. I have had mine for 4 months now and no problems either and have taken it on multiple trips.

 

[CoPilotJim]

T42p 2378-fvu

 

[Jassi]

Originally posted by: fords8
Check out proportable.com They sell Asus laptops. Justin will hook you up.

How do I contact this Justin fellow? Also, will they carry the new Turion lappies coming soon because I am interested in the Asus Turion model as well.

 

[screwd01]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
You can check out the HP dv1000. 14.4" widescreen Centrino notebook; comes pretty fully loaded at $1500.
The Sony FS550 is decent, but mediocre battery life and a relatively high price tag ($1600) are the downside.
You can get a Thinkpad T42 for around $1500. If you want something reliable, that is the way to go. They will last forever and have both 14" and 15" models.

i bought a dv1000 with a dvd burner and centrino tech (M 1.7ghz) for 1300 at costco

i love it, i used to have a 12inch 3pounder and this one feels good

 

[fords8]

Originally posted by: Jassi

Originally posted by: fords8
Check out proportable.com They sell Asus laptops. Justin will hook you up.

How do I contact this Justin fellow? Also, will they carry the new Turion lappies coming soon because I am interested in the Asus Turion model as well.

You may AIM Justin @ ProPortable. Yes Asus will have the new Turion laptops. I think they will be out by summer. Ask Justin about it. You may also run over to Laptoplogic.com, to the Asus forum there. Link to the Asus Thread!

PS: I will let Justin know you maybe contacting him. I will AIM him this thread.

 

[Jassi]

Originally posted by: fords8

Originally posted by: Jassi

Originally posted by: fords8
Check out proportable.com They sell Asus laptops. Justin will hook you up.

How do I contact this Justin fellow? Also, will they carry the new Turion lappies coming soon because I am interested in the Asus Turion model as well.

You may AIM Justin @ ProPortable. Yes Asus will have the new Turion laptops. I think they will be out by summer. Ask Justin about it. You may also run over to Laptoplogic.com, to the Asus forum there. http://www.laptoplogic.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=23">Link to the Asus Thread!</a>

PS: I will let Justin know you maybe contacting him. I will AIM him this thread.

Dont jump the gun man, I will be waiting for some time before I order one. I am not in the financial condition at the moment and I don't think Asus finances. So, I will wait until about May/ June to order one but I will get one then for sure.

 

[fords8]

Originally posted by: Jassi

Originally posted by: fords8

Originally posted by: Jassi

Originally posted by: fords8
Check out proportable.com They sell Asus laptops. Justin will hook you up.

How do I contact this Justin fellow? Also, will they carry the new Turion lappies coming soon because I am interested in the Asus Turion model as well.

You may AIM Justin @ ProPortable. Yes Asus will have the new Turion laptops. I think they will be out by summer. Ask Justin about it. You may also run over to Laptoplogic.com, to the Asus forum there. http://www.laptoplogic.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=23">Link to the Asus Thread!</a>

PS: I will let Justin know you maybe contacting him. I will AIM him this thread.

Dont jump the gun man, I will be waiting for some time before I order one. I am not in the financial condition at the moment and I don't think Asus finances. So, I will wait until about May/ June to order one but I will get one then for sure.

Who is jumping what? Contact him now and ask the questions you may have. Get as much info. you can on the laptops. When your ready to buy, then contact him again.

 

[PlatinumGold]

i decided to go with an IBM Thinkpad T42. the one i'm looking at has a price of about $1699.00.

 

[fords8]

Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
i decided to go with an IBM Thinkpad T42. the one i'm looking at has a price of about $1699.00.

Post up some specs for us please.

 

[PlatinumGold]

Pentium M 735 (1.7 ghz), 512 MB ram, 40 gb HD, G Wireless, 64 mb Mobility 9600, 14.1 Display, CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo.

not a screamer by any means, but i have vowed i will never use this laptop unless its for preparation for a demo or to give demo's to clients.

i want this one to stay clean.

 

[mavliu]

Link

 

[fords8]

Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
Pentium M 735 (1.7 ghz), 512 MB ram, 40 gb HD, G Wireless, 64 mb Mobility 9600, 14.1 Display, CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo.

not a screamer by any means, but i have vowed i will never use this laptop unless its for preparation for a demo or to give demo's to clients.

i want this one to stay clean.

Not to bad at all. May I ask what you are going to demo on this?

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: fords8

Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
Pentium M 735 (1.7 ghz), 512 MB ram, 40 gb HD, G Wireless, 64 mb Mobility 9600, 14.1 Display, CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo.

not a screamer by any means, but i have vowed i will never use this laptop unless its for preparation for a demo or to give demo's to clients.

i want this one to stay clean.

Not to bad at all. May I ask what you are going to demo on this?

i sell 4 different lines of software for doctors offices. i sell it, install it, do systems / network integration, train and support.

 

[Jassi]

Originally posted by: fords8

Who is jumping what? Contact him now and ask the questions you may have. Get as much info. you can on the laptops. When your ready to buy, then contact him again.

All the info he can provide is trumped by the fact that there is no price set for the models yet

 

[PlatinumGold]

so i bought an IBM T42

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1564162&enterthread=y

very very happy. thanks richiez