choppedliver
Limp Gawd
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- Jan 3, 2005
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Hi folks... I have always hated laptops, and dont have one for that reason. Since I dont like them, I dont keep up with them as far as whats the latest / greatest. Having said that, I need your suggestions, because my new job will require one ( no they wont buy it )
Here is what I will be using it for, so that you can help me make my decision.
--I will be a traveling salesman and I will need to use Excel Spreadsheets a lot, as well as view PDF's and Digital Photos. I will manipulate some photos in photoshop. A nice wide screen would be nice.
--Gaming performance is NOT high on my list of things to do, but I would like to know that it can perform "decent" if I choose to run a game. Shouldnt be a total dog but top of the line is NOT necessary by any means.
-- Battery life is not super critical since I can always plug it into my vehicle, but absolute crapola battery life is not acceptable either
-- RAM. 1GB+ would be nice. 512mb bare minimum
--Wifi / Ethernet, absolute must but since this can be added via pcmcia its optional, although Id like to keep my expansion slots open if possible. "B" ok "G" even nicer. 100Mbps ethernet is fine. I guess a modem would be desireable if I have to connect in a hotel room, but honestly Id rather slit my wrist than use dial up.
--USB2.0 Absolutely required. USB1.1 Not acceptable. Firewire would be nice too but not required. Would prefer multiple USB slots, or a hub of some kind
--DVD Recorder required.
--Floppy NOT required, and honestly I dont even want a floppy drive.
--Open to AMD or INTEL, but I prefer AMD in my home box. 64 bit would be nice but not required. Its not gonna be that big of a help in a laptop in my humble opinion.
-- Fast hard drive would be nice.
My price range Im looking is whatever it takes to get this machine, but CHEAP AS POSSIBLE. I dont know how much to expect so Im not putting a limit.
How about it folks, anyone have any suggestions?
Here is what I will be using it for, so that you can help me make my decision.
--I will be a traveling salesman and I will need to use Excel Spreadsheets a lot, as well as view PDF's and Digital Photos. I will manipulate some photos in photoshop. A nice wide screen would be nice.
--Gaming performance is NOT high on my list of things to do, but I would like to know that it can perform "decent" if I choose to run a game. Shouldnt be a total dog but top of the line is NOT necessary by any means.
-- Battery life is not super critical since I can always plug it into my vehicle, but absolute crapola battery life is not acceptable either
-- RAM. 1GB+ would be nice. 512mb bare minimum
--Wifi / Ethernet, absolute must but since this can be added via pcmcia its optional, although Id like to keep my expansion slots open if possible. "B" ok "G" even nicer. 100Mbps ethernet is fine. I guess a modem would be desireable if I have to connect in a hotel room, but honestly Id rather slit my wrist than use dial up.
--USB2.0 Absolutely required. USB1.1 Not acceptable. Firewire would be nice too but not required. Would prefer multiple USB slots, or a hub of some kind
--DVD Recorder required.
--Floppy NOT required, and honestly I dont even want a floppy drive.
--Open to AMD or INTEL, but I prefer AMD in my home box. 64 bit would be nice but not required. Its not gonna be that big of a help in a laptop in my humble opinion.
-- Fast hard drive would be nice.
My price range Im looking is whatever it takes to get this machine, but CHEAP AS POSSIBLE. I dont know how much to expect so Im not putting a limit.
How about it folks, anyone have any suggestions?