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    Robb4248
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    Well... thats what it is... im looking for a laptop... any sugguestions on the following SPECS? (this is my FIRST laptop [lol])

    Specs:

    512Mb or 1Gb of Ram
    60Gb or 80Gb HDD
    MUST Have a 56K and 10/100 Ethernet Modem
    Would LIKE a 128Mb Graphics Card

    Price Range $1200 - ish or lower


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    I'm heard good things about some of the Toshibas in that price range... stay away from the lower few models though. I would avoid HP prasarios like the plague (my gf had one... thing overheats and turns off constantly unless she runs the tragus 2-fan system externally). I've also ehard that the dells are pretty reliable, although they tend to get pretty warm and bulky as well.

    I've also had really good luck with the Compaq Business line (through school). I've had the EVO N800W and now the HP-Compaq NW8240. Both have been pretty reliable for how much I abuse them (between classes, wisconsin winters, in and out of backpacks, high heat from benchmarking, etc). They're probably out of the price range though (about $2000-$2500).

    Let us know what you decide



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    I'm on my second hp now... the first needed to be replaced after the "dog" (read "husband") knocked it off of the table where it landed on the inserted PCMCIA card killing the slot...

    I have the dv1000 now (about 1k depending on the specs you choose)... I've never had an overheating problem and enjoy it - ALTHOUGH - I bought it as a toy for net, video editing, and light use - I have a desktop for anything heavy duty
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    Don't forget to consider the screen in your specs as well. There is a wide variety of size/resolution available, and if you are carrying that laptop around with you presumably you will spend most of your time looking at the screen that comes with it. ie. not plugging into an external monitor.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Grizwald
    Don't forget to consider the screen in your specs as well. There is a wide variety of size/resolution available, and if you are carrying that laptop around with you presumably you will spend most of your time looking at the screen that comes with it. ie. not plugging into an external monitor.
    AMEN to that... As a programmer I LOVE high res screens (ex. 1920x1600 is my current res, it allows me to see more code at once). As a web developer / photo editor I love the widescreen for side by sides. Depends what you want to do with it.



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    wow jeanie, we have the same taste in looks for laptops, eh? lol... i was thinking about the Dell Inspiron 6000 too... 512Mb Ram, 60 Gb HDD, 15.4" screen, 1920x1600... $748... niiiiice but the HP was nice too, how it was configured in Staples, lol



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    Quote Originally Posted by robb4248
    Well... thats what it is... im looking for a laptop... any sugguestions on the following SPECS? (this is my FIRST laptop [lol])

    Specs:

    512Mb or 1Gb of Ram
    60Gb or 80Gb HDD
    MUST Have a 56K and 10/100 Ethernet Modem
    Would LIKE a 128Mb Graphics Card

    Price Range $1200 - ish or lower
    Check out www.Sagernotebook.com . They custom configure . Use the best components and the prise is right . I own 2 of them . They are made at the same place that make alienware units that are really pricey



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    Robb4248
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    wow... alright, im getting a *free* Dell Inspiron 1100... BUT i need a PA-9 power supply, Anybody know where I can find one for under/around $25?



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