[dba-Tech] Laptop Recommendation

Perry:

The Inspiron was in a brochure that came in the mail. E-Value Code
64984-S80611o for what it's worth.

Rocky

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Perry Harold" <pharold at proftesting.com>
To: "'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'"
<dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 10:48 AM
Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] Laptop Recommendation


> Hi Rocky
>
> Where did you see the Inspiron 600M for $700?  Just checked Dell's site
and
> for home/home office it's $1362 for that model and about the same for
small
> business.  That doesn't include the upgrade to 15" screen and XP Pro that
> you probably should opt to include.
>
> Mobile technology is optimized for mobile communication but there still is
a
> need for a device to communicate with.
>
> Most of Dell's specials only last for a couple days so you have to jump
> quick to take advantage of them.
>
> We have 3 Latitude D500 which I'm very pleased with other than the screen
> crispness isn't what I would like to have.  Should have gone for the SXGA
> rather than XGA.
>
> I have a Systemax that I use at home which I like very well also.  The
> prices are fairly comparable to Dell's and you can also configure to get
> what you want.  (Disclaimer - I sell these so I was able to get it at
> "wholesale" which influenced me some on this one.)
>
> Perry Harold
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin -
> Beach Access Software
> Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 10:15 AM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Laptop Recommendation
>
>
> Dell is offering their Inspiron 600m for $700.  Pentium M at 1.5GHz, Intel
> PROWireless 2100 802.11b 11Mbps Mini-PCI Wireless Card (I thought with the
> mobile technology you didn't need a card), Win XP Home, 5123MB RAM, 40GB
HD,
> 14.1 inch XGA TFT Display, CD Burner/DVD Combo, includes serial and
parallel
> ports.
>
> Fry's has the Sony Vaio for $1200:  P4, 2.8GHz, CD-RW/DVD, 512MB RAM, 15
> inch XGA TFT display, 40GB HD, Integrated WiFi, 10/100 NIC, modem, memory
> stick slot, WIN XP Home.
>
> Any opinions?
>
> Rocky
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jon Tydda" <Jon.Tydda at alcontrol.co.uk>
> To: "'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'"
> <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
> Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 6:54 AM
> Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] Laptop Recommendation
>
>
> It's an Intel thing - decreases the amount of power used by your laptop
when
> it's running on battery power.
>
>
> Jon
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software [mailto:bchacc at san.rr.com]
> Sent: 03 June 2004 14:53
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Laptop Recommendation
>
>
> Jon:
>
> What is speedstep technology?
>
> Rocky
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jon Tydda" <Jon.Tydda at alcontrol.co.uk>
> To: "'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'"
> <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
> Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 6:35 AM
> Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] Laptop Recommendation
>
>
> Rocky
>
> Speaking in my capacity as a techy/notwork guy/fiddler, you'll need 512mb
> RAM as a minimum for any pc now. The mobile chip is up to you - I got an
> 11mb PCMCIA wifi card for $10 from Ebay, so that costs nothing in
> comparison. Starcraft runs on my p3-500 pc, so anything over that will
suit
> Max, but if he's going to upgrade his games, you might want to consider a
> vaguely hefty graphics card - really anything with 128mb of RAM on it will
> do.
>
> The speedstep technology is good though - increases battery life and
> performance through using less power etc when the laptop isn't plugged
into
> the mains.
>
> Through looking to buy a "cheap" system on the internet, I've found that
you
> can't build a pc for much cheaper than £600, because they stop selling the
> low end chips... I wanted to get a "cheapish" motherboard and P4 (ie a 1.4
> or so) to upgrade my pc, spending about £150-200, but you can't buy them
> anymore... so stupid... I don't want to spend £600 on a new pc yet.
>
>
> Jon
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software [mailto:bchacc at san.rr.com]
> Sent: 03 June 2004 14:21
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Laptop Recommendation
>
>
> Francisco:
>
> Well, sorry, finally getting back to this thread.  I have two boys 7 & 14
> and they share a machine right now - a rather pokey Celeron tower.  The
big
> guy, Max, starts high school in September and it's time for him to have a
> machine of his own.
>
> He'll just be doing mostly word processing, email, and internet research.
> Likes to play Starcraft on line but he can use the other box for that.
>
> Although I've resisted it (I work at home and DON'T WANT to be able to
work
> anywhere), I'm thinking a laptop would have some uses for me as well as my
> wife, the writer.
>
> So it's got to be powerful enough to do Access development, although I'll
> only be using it when I travel which is not much.
>
> The idea of the mobile chip is attractive because you can sit down in a
> coffeehouse anywhere and be on the internet.  But I suppose you can just
get
> a PCMCIA Access Point and that will do the same thing?
>
> Fry's was pushing the Sony Vaio the other day for about $1200 with 512mb
> RAM, DVD, etc.
>
> Dell looks like they've got some good deals now.
>
> So that's the motivation and the needs.  What's everybody think?
>
>
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