Need Desktop Replacement Notebook

[StevenF]

In response to the other topic, I've decided to go with the P4-M, probably the 1.7 or 8. Now, the question is which one. I have about 3000 for a maximum budget. I'm looking for these things:

P4 1.6-1.8
GeForce4 440 Go or Radeon 7500 both with 56MB
512MB of ram
40 GB HD
FDD
DVD and CD-RW capabilities
15" or greater UXGA probably, though SXGA+ is a possibility

Microsoft XP Home or Pro? what are the differences applicable to a college student
Microsft Office XP probably pro since it has powerpoint and home doesn't
(will buy this at college for a nicely reduced price)

So what would you guys reccomend? I have been leaning towards the Sager NP5650 has everything I need at a great price. However, some people have said Sager's are nothing but problems;well what are those problems?

The Supra Version of the NP5650 I wanted has this:
15" UXGA
Radeon 7500 64MB
1.8 P4-M
40GB HD
512MB ram
Combo DVD-CD RW drive
Extra CD-Rom to copy from
FDD
Modem and Networking
An extra battery
An AC adaptor
A 4 year warranty
UPS Ground Shipping

Total Cost: 2604
Trying to build the same thing at other companies runs 3000+
BTW, at Dell, they wanted over 4000 HAHA

 

[bacillus]

at Dell, they wanted over 4000 HAHA

have you looked at a dell refurbished model?
you may just snap up a bargain!

 

[stonecold3169]

Two probs with that sager notebook.

1) The processor in it is a desktop model, so expect massive heat problems and rapid battery loss with it. This here is why other companies are over a grand higher in price, they use P4-m chips.

2) The weight and size of this lappy are unbelievable. The laptop weighs 9.8lbs, making it the heaviest notebook I've seen since the 90's. If this isn't a problem for you, then go for it, but I have a 7lb hp lappy that kills me because it's so heavy.

 

[Derango]

Sometimes is a good idea to pay extra to get somthing that has a higher quality than the cheap one you saved a few bucks to get.

 

[LikeLinus]

Ok you're seemingly knocking dell for no reason? Apparently SOMEONE doesnt know how to use DELL.com. This is from their Home Division.

Inspiron 8200
$2,952.00

15.0 UXGA (FREE UXGA Display Upgrade!)
Mobile Pentium® 4 1.8 GHz-M,
512MB, DDR, 2DIMM (Free Upgrade right now)
64MB DDR 4XAGP NVIDIA GeForce4 440 Go?
30GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive
Floppy Drive
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Integrated Network Card
Internal 56K Modem
24X CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive with Roxio's Easy CD Creator®
Microsoft®Works Suite 2002 with Money 2002 Standard
24X Max CD-ROM Drive
Norton Antivirus® 2002, 90-day introductory offer
3 Year Limited Warranty plus 3 Year Mail-In Service
6 Months of America Online Membership Included
Dell Picture Studio,Image Expert 2000 Standard Edition
TrippLite Portable Surge Protector
Lithium Ion Spare Battery

I'm not sure how you got a 4k price, but you must be doing something seriously wrong. Also i accidently included a Surge Protector, but i dont feel like going back and reconfiguring it. It was only a 13$ add on though!

Also just some FYI, if you call you can always get a better deal than on their internet. I received $250 off my Inspiron 8100 and Free Shipping. This was ontop of the HD upgrade and Free CDRW that i received at the time! Kick ass deal.

 

[Gunbuster]

Toshiba S607