My laptop died suddenly so I am in need of a new laptop urgently -
like today if poss.
I cannot wait for more than a week or so for delivery etc.
Windows laptop preferably ( not mac)
Please let me know your recommendations for a RELIABLE, Sturdy
laptop...
My main requirements are as follows:
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- as fast as poss ( I hate it when it hangs or runs slowly)
- as lightweight as poss
The following are the main programs I use
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- gmail, yahoo mail etc
- MS Word, Notepad or pdf doc
- MS Outlook
Typically I have about 6 to 7 Mozilla/ Firefox pages open and MS
Outlook and Word or Notepad open - all day - open all at once- at any
point in time.
So I use quite a bit of resources.
My Budget is as follows:
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prefer around US $1000 ( if the laptop is on sale)
But could go as high as US $1500 or so
Simplicity
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Since I am not a techie, I would prefer a very simple plug and play
laptop.
Would like a well known sturdy branded laptop.
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Do not need the following
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I do not need features for games, graphics, entertainment etc. etc.
Just a fast, lightweight sturdy laptop.
Would any one pls recommend a laptop based on the above.
Which brand ? What model #? Approx price ? Where to buy it ?
> My main requirements are as follows:
> - as fast as poss ( I hate it when it hangs or runs slowly)
> - as lightweight as poss
> The following are the main programs I use
> - gmail, yahoo mail etc
> - MS Word, Notepad or pdf doc
> - MS Outlook
> Typically I have about 6 to 7 Mozilla/ Firefox pages open and MS
> Outlook and Word or Notepad open - all day - open all at once- at any
> point in time.
> So I use quite a bit of resources.
Actually, not a lot of resources by contemporary standards. Just about any
laptop today would work for you.
I'm partial to IBM/Lenovo, though they are a bit more expensive than some
others. You have to pay a bit more for a more rugged machine. Also, you have
to pay more for the light weight and small size...
The balance of price, size, and performance today may be at the T series. With
the 14" screen you can save a little money and size, and still get good
performance. From your description, I'd go for the T61, 14.1" screen, T8300
CPU, 3 GB RAM, 100 GB 7200 RPM HD, 6-cell battery. That runs to $985: http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/c...76AD5FB80FA5D8
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