Laptop Suggestions

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>thanks for the info tranandy and others.</p>

<p>I came across this Toshiba Satellite: </p>

<p><a href="http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Toshiba-Satellite-13-3-Widescreen-Notebook-PC-U305-S5127/sem/rpsm/context/99001555/oid/185942/catOid/-12963/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Toshiba-Satellite-13-3-Widescreen-Notebook-PC-U305-S5127/sem/rpsm/context/99001555/oid/185942/catOid/-12963/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Basically: core 2 duo T7100 1.8 ghz processor, 2 GB DDR, 13.3 inch screen, 200 gb harddrive, bluetooth enabled, windows vista home premium</p>

<p>Battery: Li-Ion (7800mAh) (what is this good or bad?)</p>

<p>It's a newly introduced line, and its going for $1400 + tax (-$500 with my gift certificate makes it $900 + tax($90) for me), and they throw in some freebies: a lexmark printer/copier/scanner, D-Link wireless G router, and some worthless security suite. </p>

<p>Hopefully when all is said and done, I'll pay a 1k for this. </p>

<p>Worth it?</p>

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<p>where can I buy two quality 1 GB ram sticks and how much will they cost?</p>

<p>What profitable thing could I do with the 512 mb ram sticks?</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pavilion-15-4-Widescreen-Notebook-PC-DV6575US/sem/rpsm/oid/186133/catOid/-12963/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pavilion-15-4-Widescreen-Notebook-PC-DV6575US/sem/rpsm/oid/186133/catOid/-12963/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Unless portability is the highest concern, I would prefer this over the Toshiba Satellite you linked. </p>

<p>For $50 less (after rebate), you get a bigger screen, faster processor and better video card. All other specs are otherwise the same.</p>

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<p>Is the lack of blue tooth capability going to be a major problem in the near future? And I'm assuming you either have or don't have bluetooth technology in a laptop, no option to upgrade later.</p>

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<p>Hi I found out you can use a Kensington Blue Tooth adapter if necessary. This looks like a pretty cool deal except for the fact it's currently out of stock at circuit city. I'm seriously looking into pulling the trigger on the laptop you suggested tranandy when it becomes available.</p>

<p>I'm also looking into the possibility of purchasing a cheaper laptop with 1 gig ram and upgrading.</p>

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<p>I already bought a dell xps m1210 (not from the michigan site), but I would like a "U-M sleeve." Do they sell those separately? hehe</p>

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<p>hp and toshiba laptops really are junk if they are budget type laptops... if you can spend a decent amount, then it won't really matter</p>

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<p>I have a Dell, it's pretty good. Google "Dell Computer Coupons" or something like that, Dell is always running deals that will save you a couple hundred dollars.</p>

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<p>For a college environment, your best bet is the Lenovo/IBM Thinkpad T61. It's portable, durable, and resistant to the wear and tare of being dragged around campus.</p>

<p>IBM FOR LIFE!!!!</p>

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<p>Dell Inspirons are great value. I just customised a Inspiron 1420 with 2GHz processor, 2GB RAM, 160GB 5400rpm hard disk with standard graphic cards, sound cards etc for $990</p>

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<p>Hey inshallah,</p>

<p>could you give more specifics about your deal. Warranty? Core 2 Duo T-? Battery 6-cell or 9-cell? Software? etc.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>LOL! I didn't get it. My dad said he would pay the difference between the inspiron and an XPS M1330! If you go on the dell website and click on special promotions you'll see some offers for the various models. One of them is free upgrades on RAM and Hard disk. Only problem is, I think the offer is valid only on laptops with AMD processors, not Intels.</p>

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<p>The difference between AMD and Intel processors are negligible for the average user.</p>