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Laptops-desktop replacement help

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MrPantyDropper
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Hey,Im looking to buy a new laptop to replace my desktop.I currently have a Dell 8200 from 2001 or 2000 i think,but it doesnt work to well anymore.Im going to use it mainly for editing vids,downloading music,pictures,and internet.Little gaming,schoolwork,and money management type stuff will be done.Im trying to keep it under $2000,I want a 12-inch screen,a minimum of 60 gigs,and something remotely fast.I was looking at either a sony or dell.Any reccomendations?Thanks

Jun 5 2005 11:37AM
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mnjib
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looking to IBM notebooks. i love mine they cost more but are worth the money.


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Jun 5 2005 12:09PM
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evaroni
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12 in powerbook, might be a little pricier but worth it overall


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Jun 5 2005 12:26PM
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MrPantyDropper
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yeah,i looked at a 12 inch powerbook and i think it might be a better value than a dell or sony

Jun 5 2005 12:28PM
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*cowboy*
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How are you going to be able to edit video on a 12" screen!? I struggle for space with a 17" and a 15.4".


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Jun 5 2005 12:32PM
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bermbuster49
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yeah man, get a bigger screen, you will thank yourself later.

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Jun 5 2005 12:41PM
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jarossamdb7
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ibm does not make a desktop replacement.

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Jun 5 2005 12:51PM
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jarossamdb7
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If you truly want a desktop replacement, you would be looking at something like this http://www.cyberpowersystem.com/highendsystem/ntbkx79000.asp?v=d

top of the line P4 processor (unfortunately they don't make it with athlon.)

up to 4 gigs of ram

up to 2 hard drives

up to 2 optical drives

Geforce 6800 with 256mb or (preferably) Radeon x800 with 256mb

17 inches

12 pounds

1.5 hours batt life

$2,500

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Jun 5 2005 12:56PM
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MrPantyDropper
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so 17inch is the way to go?

Jun 5 2005 1:02PM
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hucker22
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idk anything about laptops but i got a compaq presario VS2000 last nite for a graduation present. its pretty sweet.

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Jun 5 2005 1:07PM
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rockymountainmilitia
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14 inch ibook with 80 gig HD 1.33 Ghz processor, bluetooth enabled, and 512MB ram for $1980 canadian go to apple.ca or apple.com to check it out. I have a 15 inch powerbook abd ive never had a better machine in my life. if you wanna edit go with the powerbook with 100gig HD and 1gig ram thats 2300 canadian

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Jun 5 2005 1:47PM
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evaroni
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i have that same iBook


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Jun 5 2005 2:09PM
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MrPantyDropper
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bump

Jun 5 2005 5:26PM
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TeenageWasteland
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If editing is high on your priority list there really is no question, buy an apple.

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Jun 5 2005 5:29PM
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MrPantyDropper
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is the proccesser speed really that important?apples only go up to 1.7 i think

Jun 5 2005 5:35PM
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PurpleSkier
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i got an HP desktop replacement

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Jun 5 2005 6:46PM
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skibio5
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if you really want a desktop replacement, you don't want a 12", you want like a 17"

Jun 5 2005 8:19PM
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Kevo
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I would look at the Dell 5000 series. They run on pentium 4's above 3.0 ghz. I have one with an upgraded graphics card, the best wireless internet card, a 3.2 ghz processor, 512 megs of ram, and a high resolution screen. I think it cost about $1,800. It is a good balance a power and mobility, but sometimes I wish I had gotten something lighter. It would have sacraficed power, but I don't need all the power that I have.




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Jun 5 2005 8:23PM
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MrPantyDropper
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they dont make it anymore do they?

Jun 5 2005 8:34PM
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MrPantyDropper
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does anyone have experience with hypersonic or alienware?

Jun 5 2005 9:23PM
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wazzucrewskier
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i got an hp zd8000 a week ago and it is amazing. 17 inch screen, double layer burner, 1 gig ram, 3.2 gig processor, 256 mb video ram, and whatnot. it kicks ass.

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Jun 5 2005 10:48PM
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mintcrue
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BEST DEAL EVER
http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/cmod.to?seg=HHO&coid=-28641&sel=0&rcid=-26367&ccid=1291021

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Jun 5 2005 10:50PM
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MrPantyDropper
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i was told to stay away from toshiba?

Jun 6 2005 6:50AM
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MrPantyDropper
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Operating System Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional only $49!! edit
Processor Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 630 w/HT Technology, 3.0GHz edit
Display 17.0" WSXGA+ BrightView Wide Viewing (1680x1050) edit
Memory 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM, 533MHz (2x512MB) edit
Hard Drive 80 GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive edit
Primary CD/DVD Drive FREE Upgrade DVD+/-RW/R CD-RW Combo w/Double Layer edit
Graphics Card 128MB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) X600 edit
Networking 54g(TM) Integ. Broadcom 802.11b/g WLAN & Bluetooth edit
Primary Battery 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery


hows this sound for $1750?

Jun 6 2005 6:57AM
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MrPantyDropper
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Jun 6 2005 12:40PM
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skibio5
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did you build a dell or something? who makes it, i'd recommend getting a little smaller hard drive with more rpm's like a 60 gb 7200 rpm, a little smaller but a lot faster, and that p4 is gonna kill your battery life, but i guess you dont' really need that.

Jun 7 2005 1:08PM
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