03-28-2003, 01:29 AM
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Thinking of Purchasing a Laptop
I really value the opinion of this community so here goes. At some point over the next 12 months or so I will likely be looking for a laptop. We already have a desktop but it is a three to fours years old and I think I'm ready for something new.
I have yet to take the wireless network plunge, but will likely do so when I get the laptop. I've seen the Intel ad's about the new mobile chip though the commercials don't really tell how these chips are any different.
Yahoo sent me an email with the following link and I've got to admit that I'm quite intriqued. My question and request is simply for anyones opinion on this Fujitsu, or any other recommendations for a laptop. Being a non-IS person, I don't need all the bells and whistles, but I would like a fairly fast processor (no celeron), and built-in wireless.
http://webshop.fujitsupc.com/fpc/Eco...n.do?series=P2
Any advice or opinions are appreciated.
Never tried to attach a link. Hope this works.
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03-28-2003, 01:37 AM
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Thinker
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Maybe it's just me, but I don't think the links work. :?
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03-28-2003, 01:44 AM
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Intellectual
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I can't the link to work either.
Basically the new mobile chip ( the Pentium-M) is faster than the P4-M at the same clockspeed. So a 1.5 GHz P-M is faster than a 1.5 GHz P4-M. In addition, the new P-M requires less power and the new laptops can last at least 5 hours on a single charge, if memory serves correct. Also, some of these new laptops with the P-M and built-in WiFi will be classified as Centrino laptops. So if you can afford it, I'd definately suggest one of the new laptops since they fulfill both your requirements.
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03-28-2003, 02:41 AM
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03-28-2003, 02:51 AM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by Eitel
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Eitel,
Thanx!
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03-28-2003, 03:11 AM
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Intellectual
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BTW, Fujitsu laptops have an excellent reputation. When I was shopping for my laptop most of my friends suggested Fujitsu. Why I got an IBM is another story (althought their laptops are excellent too).
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03-28-2003, 03:24 AM
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Thinker
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ok... go to www.cnet.com , although I usually dont trust their reviews they have a very comprehensive feature about the new Intel chipset and what notebooks have it. Personally I've had very good experience with toshiba laptops but out of the presented bunch, the acer is the clear performance winner while the IBM takes the 1st place among battery life
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03-28-2003, 04:36 AM
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While I've heard good things about Fujitsu laptops, and I personally am looking at something like the linked laptop, I wouldn't recommend it for a primary machine. If you look, it's smaller than your average tiny laptop, and has an unusual form factor. It's a "wide-screen" format, not the aspect ratio that is normally used. I think this is good for travel, but too restricting for general use unless you plan to have an external monitor most of the time.
Also, while the price is actually pretty good for what you get, there's a lot of laptops for cheaper with faster processors....
Basically, there's nothing *worng* with that laptop, but you may want to look at something a bit bigger...
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03-28-2003, 02:43 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Mar 2004
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the link I checked showed a laptop using the crusoe 933mhz processor. I personally wouldn't recommend that processor for anything other than light travel - it is very sluggish (the tradeoff is longer battery life - or in this case, a smaller battery). The specs of the centrino chips look great, I heard they will get better when integrated wifi is incorporated later this year.
also, particular to that fuji, there is no wristrest - if you do alot of typing you'll have to attach an external keyboard.
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03-28-2003, 05:16 PM
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Magi
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Check this out:
http://www.dynamism.com/mm1/main.shtml
Interesting concept, 1/2" thick, built-in WiFi, optional 9.5 hour battery, and it has a cradle. 8O
Plus, they have an "Open Box" version for $1499. |
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