decent laptop suggestion?

Jeepkid · 08-02-2009, 12:55 AM

dont really want a big home computer.. but i do need something better then this net book its nice but just doesnt have the power.. id like to keep it to about 550 to 600...

I dont game.. i just get online and id like to be able to connect to my home server to share videos etc..

Ninergrad · 08-02-2009, 03:07 AM

Lenovo T500.
It is what I have and it is awesome!

TenEighty · 08-02-2009, 02:39 PM

Get Vista 64-bit and at least 4gb of ram and at least 2gHz Core 2.

My laptop that I bought a year ago for $650 has this, and it really flies.

enlight22 · 08-03-2009, 12:52 AM

get a panasonic toughbook.... and forget vista, its a piece... toughbooks are so awesome... mine has survived numerous droppings, and i take it in the shower with me frequently so i can not miss my chat windows and bid on auctions at the last moment... it has also been accidently left in the rain several times. and flew off a friends motorcycle, and sat in a puddle in the ditch at the side of the road for a week until we found it.. scuffed up but still working flawlessly.

Saleen4971 · 08-03-2009, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enlight22

get a panasonic toughbook.... and forget vista, its a piece... toughbooks are so awesome... mine has survived numerous droppings, and i take it in the shower with me frequently so i can not miss my chat windows and bid on auctions at the last moment... it has also been accidently left in the rain several times. and flew off a friends motorcycle, and sat in a puddle in the ditch at the side of the road for a week until we found it.. scuffed up but still working flawlessly.

lol @ people condemning vista.

and fwiw - even if you DO hate vista, get it in a new laptop. that way, you get a free/cheap upgrade to windows 7

and vista hate nutswinger = teh lose.

Ninergrad · 08-03-2009, 09:19 AM

Have been running vista since 03/07. Works great.
Granted I am running 64-bit.

And btw Lenovo notebooks, have the highest graded of military standard for civilian notebooks. Spill resistant(has as sensor that shuts down the notebook when liquid is detected to prevent damage) - had a doctro spill glass of white wine all over the keyboard, waited 24hrs, reset it and it works til this day. Shock protected, drop protected(built in accelerometer that stops the hard drive to prevent damage) Toughbook is great, but a severe overkill, plus it costs like a 5.9 with 90k miles.
I have dropped my Lenovos form 6' shelf twice. They still work like new.

And if you read Laptop magazine, they always come on top in almost every category except gaming.

Endless · 08-03-2009, 09:40 AM

Is the Lenovo intrinsically safe? Can they handle dirt / be cleaned off? I'm actually asking because of work conditions...not trying to rip on them. Would like an alternative to toughbooks if there is one.

Ninergrad · 08-03-2009, 01:36 PM

Somewhat.
US military gave them "semi-rugged" definition. There's a whole article about it.
http://hothardware.com/News/Lenovo-T...ed-SemiRugged/
Check it out. Laptop that I have is listed as one of them, the T500

Jeepkid · 08-03-2009, 10:55 PM

i said 500 to 600.. wtf im not trying to piss on the laptop.. maybe the occasional spooge shot if the gf cant catch with her face!!!

Ninergrad · 08-03-2009, 11:12 PM

I told you t500 that I bought was way under 600
That is why I said it is a great buy.

TenEighty · 08-03-2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninergrad

I told you t500 that I bought was way under 600
That is why I said it is a great buy.

This is a very good idea, if you choose otherwise, just make sure it matches this criteria:

Quote:

Originally Posted by TenEighty

Get Vista 64-bit and at least 4gb of ram and at least 2gHz Core 2.

My laptop that I bought a year ago for $650 has this, and it really flies.

Happy hunting!

Jeepkid · 08-03-2009, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninergrad

I told you t500 that I bought was way under 600
That is why I said it is a great buy.

Uh unless im copying the wrong post i searched ebay and amazon and didnt see anything under 1100

Ninergrad · 08-04-2009, 12:18 AM

Must've been my promo thru CDW.
Got one just the same:
Lenovo 3000 G530 4446 - Core 2 Duo T6500 2.1 GHz - 15.4" - $598
# Core 2 Duo T6500 / 2.1 GHz
# Centrino
# RAM 3 GB
# HDD 250 GB
# DVD-Writer
# GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
# WLAN : 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft)
# Win XP Pro
# 15.4" Widescreen TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) VibrantView
# camera
# matte black

I can get that one for $545, cheaper if I nag.

Jeepkid · 08-04-2009, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninergrad

Must've been my promo thru CDW.
Got one just the same:
Lenovo 3000 G530 4446 - Core 2 Duo T6500 2.1 GHz - 15.4" - $598
# Core 2 Duo T6500 / 2.1 GHz
# Centrino
# RAM 3 GB
# HDD 250 GB
# DVD-Writer
# GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
# WLAN : 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft)
# Win XP Pro
# 15.4" Widescreen TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) VibrantView
# camera
# matte black

I can get that one for $545, cheaper if I nag.

Can you get 2? been talking with my aunt about getting her something as she has been using her painfully slow boeing bring home laptop for other stuff that she shouldnt be doing..

Ninergrad · 08-04-2009, 01:41 PM

Yes.

Jeepkid · 08-04-2009, 10:40 PM

so my aunt wants one.. its brand new in the box etc ? how does she pay

Ninergrad · 08-05-2009, 06:32 AM

She can send me the check, it will be $545 + WA state tax.
I will ship it to her for free.

It is brand new in the box directly from the manufacturer. I am not making any money on this, it is nice to be able to pass on company discount.
If you want one as well let me know, I might be able to get it a little bit cheaper if I order two.

08-02-2009, 12:55 AM	#1
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08-02-2009, 03:07 AM	#2
Ninergrad Administrator Fish Flight Champion! Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 4,399 Rep Power: 1000	Lenovo T500. It is what I have and it is awesome! __________________ -Davit. 98 ZJ 5.9L Slate Click here for MODS 96 ZJ 4.0L Gold 3.5" lift F>R, 31s", '00 intake manifold, K&N Fipk, 62mm TB, Gibson headers, 2.5" exhaust with dynatech race cat and Magnaflow

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08-03-2009, 09:19 AM	#6
Ninergrad Administrator Fish Flight Champion! Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 4,399 Rep Power: 1000	Have been running vista since 03/07. Works great. Granted I am running 64-bit. And btw Lenovo notebooks, have the highest graded of military standard for civilian notebooks. Spill resistant(has as sensor that shuts down the notebook when liquid is detected to prevent damage) - had a doctro spill glass of white wine all over the keyboard, waited 24hrs, reset it and it works til this day. Shock protected, drop protected(built in accelerometer that stops the hard drive to prevent damage) Toughbook is great, but a severe overkill, plus it costs like a 5.9 with 90k miles. I have dropped my Lenovos form 6' shelf twice. They still work like new. And if you read Laptop magazine, they always come on top in almost every category except gaming. Last edited by Ninergrad; 08-03-2009 at 09:25 AM.

08-03-2009, 09:40 AM	#7
Endless Huge Member Snake Champion! Hexxagon Champion! Breakout Champion! Archery Champion! Call of Duty 2 Champion! Kill Me Champion! Carnival Shooter Champion! Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 839 Rep Power: 12	Is the Lenovo intrinsically safe? Can they handle dirt / be cleaned off? I'm actually asking because of work conditions...not trying to rip on them. Would like an alternative to toughbooks if there is one. Last edited by Endless; 08-03-2009 at 09:56 AM.

08-03-2009, 12:52 AM	#4
enlight22 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 426 Rep Power: 2	get a panasonic toughbook.... and forget vista, its a piece... toughbooks are so awesome... mine has survived numerous droppings, and i take it in the shower with me frequently so i can not miss my chat windows and bid on auctions at the last moment... it has also been accidently left in the rain several times. and flew off a friends motorcycle, and sat in a puddle in the ditch at the side of the road for a week until we found it.. scuffed up but still working flawlessly.

08-03-2009, 01:36 PM	#8
Ninergrad Administrator Fish Flight Champion! Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 4,399 Rep Power: 1000	Somewhat. US military gave them "semi-rugged" definition. There's a whole article about it. http://hothardware.com/News/Lenovo-T...ed-SemiRugged/ Check it out. Laptop that I have is listed as one of them, the T500

08-03-2009, 10:55 PM	#9
Jeepkid Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 2,382 Rep Power: 14	i said 500 to 600.. wtf im not trying to piss on the laptop.. maybe the occasional spooge shot if the gf cant catch with her face!!!

08-03-2009, 11:12 PM	#10
Ninergrad Administrator Fish Flight Champion! Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 4,399 Rep Power: 1000	I told you t500 that I bought was way under 600 That is why I said it is a great buy.

08-04-2009, 12:18 AM	#13
Ninergrad Administrator Fish Flight Champion! Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 4,399 Rep Power: 1000	Must've been my promo thru CDW. Got one just the same: Lenovo 3000 G530 4446 - Core 2 Duo T6500 2.1 GHz - 15.4" - $598 # Core 2 Duo T6500 / 2.1 GHz # Centrino # RAM 3 GB # HDD 250 GB # DVD-Writer # GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 # WLAN : 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) # Win XP Pro # 15.4" Widescreen TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) VibrantView # camera # matte black I can get that one for $545, cheaper if I nag.

08-04-2009, 01:41 PM	#15
Ninergrad Administrator Fish Flight Champion! Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 4,399 Rep Power: 1000	Yes.

08-04-2009, 10:40 PM	#16
Jeepkid Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 2,382 Rep Power: 14	so my aunt wants one.. its brand new in the box etc ? how does she pay

08-05-2009, 06:32 AM	#17
Ninergrad Administrator Fish Flight Champion! Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 4,399 Rep Power: 1000	She can send me the check, it will be $545 + WA state tax. I will ship it to her for free. It is brand new in the box directly from the manufacturer. I am not making any money on this, it is nice to be able to pass on company discount. If you want one as well let me know, I might be able to get it a little bit cheaper if I order two.

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