[dba-Tech] Is this laptop any good?

Well, I did it.  Got the box described below.  I went for Fry's service
plan, too.  I never get service plans on any computer or appliance but I've
heard so many stories about portables for some reason I felt like I should -
$250 for three years.  Karma says my insurance will prevent any and all
hardware problems.

Plugged it in and it connected to my network over the wireless right away.

Lots of fun stuff to do now - Zone Alarm, Pop Up Stopper, test the email,
load Office.  Sounds like a late night. :))))

Rocky

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Bartow" <john at winhaven.net>
To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues"
<dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 9:05 AM
Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] Is this laptop any good?


> Rocky,
> Last time I checked (a couple of years ago) none of the big name brand
> companies (including Apple) made their own laptops - they rebranded them.
I
> don't know if this is still so.
>
> I have 2 Compaqs PCs behind me right now (including the one I'm using to
> type this.) No problems. I have many on client sites - no problems. But
yes,
> I have had problems with Compaq's proprietary ways in the past and its a
> hard thing to shake off. I have had just as many problems with HP, Dell,
> IBM, eMachines, MPC, etc.
>
> IMO it matters not what brand name you purchase but what cost level of
said
> brand name you purchase.
>
> John B.
>
> -----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: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 10:26 AM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Is this laptop any good?
>
>
> No haggling at Fry's.  Pick it up. Pay for it.  End of discussion.
>
> I don't know about displays.  Do you know what XGA TFT is and as opposed
to
> what?
>
> Also, I don't know why, but I've got a bias against COMPAQ.  I know they
> make good stuff.  Seems they always do something to tweak their hardware
so
> you have to buy parts from them.  Or something.
>
> 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: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 8:00 AM
> Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] Is this laptop any good?
>
>
> > Sounds good to me - try and get an upgrade to XP Pro and more RAM
> > (haggle!!!) but otherwise it's very good.
> >
> >
> > Jon
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software [mailto:bchacc at san.rr.com]
> > Sent: 23 June 2004 15:59
> > To: dba-tech
> > Subject: [dba-Tech] Is this laptop any good?
> >
> >
> > Fry's today:
> >
> > Compaq
> > AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3200+
> > 15.4 XGA TFT display
> > 512MB RAM DDR
> > 80GB HD
> > DVD+R/+RW Combo drive
> > Integrated WiFi (802.11g)
> > 56k, Ethernet & USB
> > Windows XP Home
> > $1500
> >
> > Opinions?
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Rocky
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