[dba-Tech] Laptop Recommendation

Tempting.  I like it when they put 512MB RAM in a machine.  Lots of 'deal'
only sport 128 then you have to figure the extra cost of RAM to make it a
real machine.  How does the Athlon compare to the Pentium?

Rocky

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jwcolby" <jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com>
To: "'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'"
<dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 4:34 AM
Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] Laptop Recommendation


> For those looking for a great value in laptops:
>
> http://www.emachines.com/products/products.html?prod=eMachines_M6809
>
> Available at Best Buy right now with a $250 rebate.  I just bought one and
> this is an awsome machine, well built, all the features you need for a
> "desktop replacement" kind of system.  Best value out there in the $1250
> range.
>
> John W. Colby
> www.ColbyConsulting.com
>
> -----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 3:00 PM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: Re: [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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