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#79251 - 02/04/07 09:19 PM Laptop shopping - any advice?
moneyguru Prime Rib Registered: 12/02/00 Posts: 10659 Loc: Between Mrs. MG's legs w/ came...	I am shopping for a laptop to replace my aging Dell Inspiron 8100 Yeah it's an oldie! It will be taken portable ~ 50% of the time, prefer a screen no bigger than say 14", and minimal weight would be nice. I also need the battery to last 6-8 hours if possible. Would like one with an integrated fingerprint swiper (scanner) that digitalpersona's U are U will work with. So far I know it works with Lenovo, Fujitsu and some Toshiba, I'll be using Windows XP Pro, would prefer to not have to buy another copy if possible...already own it so why pay the microsoft tax? Would prefer 1gb or more of ram DVD/RW drive capabilities of a port replicator with USB, ethernet and VGA connections. Any favorites or suggestions? _________________________
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#79259 - 02/04/07 11:42 PM Re: Laptop shopping - any advice? [Re: moneyguru]
Oddjob Prime Rib Registered: 03/27/01 Posts: 5378 Loc: A Rubber Room	I would take a Toshiba or a Fujitsu over Lenova any day. You do know that there are hacks for bypassing some of the fingerprint scanners? _________________________
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#79271 - 02/05/07 01:12 AM Re: Laptop shopping - any advice? [Re: Oddjob]
mrhappy Prime Rib Registered: 02/23/01 Posts: 4624 Loc: In My Happy Place!	The T60 Lenovo's aren't bad (get the 9 cell battery for about 4hrs of life with the bigger 15" screen)... stay away from their entry level stuff, it's crap.
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#79281 - 02/05/07 08:31 AM Re: Laptop shopping - any advice? [Re: Oddjob]
moneyguru Prime Rib Registered: 12/02/00 Posts: 10659 Loc: Between Mrs. MG's legs w/ came...	Originally Posted By: Oddjob I would take a Toshiba or a Fujitsu over Lenova any day. You do know that there are hacks for bypassing some of the fingerprint scanners? Tell me more about these hacks, do they allow access to password protected items? Is it a hack for the laptops swipers or fingerprint scanners in general? What do you dislike about Lenovo, I've never owned anything other than a Dell laptop. Thanks _________________________
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#79540 - 02/07/07 12:48 AM Re: Laptop shopping - any advice? [Re: moneyguru]
Oddjob Prime Rib Registered: 03/27/01 Posts: 5378 Loc: A Rubber Room	Here is just one example. And also the Mythbusters did it. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2002/05/16/gummi_bears_defeat_fingerprint_sensors/ As far as Lenov0, I just do not think they have same suport as the other two. Have heard some bad stories. Dell still makes a good laptop. _________________________
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#80295 - 02/18/07 10:41 AM Re: Laptop shopping - any advice? [Re: Oddjob]
PPMan Prime Rib Registered: 07/03/03 Posts: 6711 Loc: Just Call me Phil	MG, I replaced my Latitude 600 with a Latitude 820, it has a 15.4" screen, 2GB of Ram, Centrino Duo T2500 2.0 GHZ, it is awesome with XP, and So So with Vista, mainly due to the Vista, IE, and Office 2007 bugs. It cost me about $1800 with XP Pro and the free Vista upgrade. You can buy all of the Dells without an OS. Yeah I do always suggest dells, nothing like 4 hour support. My laptop is only 6 months old and they replaced my LCD in 4 hours after my son "played with it" with no questions asked... _________________________ I drive a Yellow Sports Car and have an IPhone, does that make me Gay?
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#80320 - 02/18/07 02:46 PM Re: Laptop shopping - any advice? [Re: PPMan]
moneyguru Prime Rib Registered: 12/02/00 Posts: 10659 Loc: Between Mrs. MG's legs w/ came...	How do you buy a Dell with no O/S? I called and asked Dell if I could buy one with no O/S andwas told no. The latitude D820 can come with a fingerprint scanner and was on my list..it becomes more attractive if I can get it with no O/S. Can ya help a guy buy one with no O/S? _________________________
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#80337 - 02/18/07 10:43 PM Re: Laptop shopping - any advice? [Re: moneyguru]
mak Old Fuck Registered: 03/21/04 Posts: 6771 Loc: Towing JJ's Van	Anyone looking for cheap cheap cheap? $549 Toshiba http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?id=323678 $200 rebate http://forms.young-america.com/63903_OD6302652-02142007.pdf Office Depot has the Toshiba Satellite® A135-S2246 15.4" Widescreen Notebook Computer selling for $549.99 with a $200 rebate (exp. 2/24/07) making your cost $349.99 with free shipping. Also toss the Coby® MP-CD475 MP3/CD Stereo With AM/FM Radio And USB Port in your cart for $49.99 and apply coupon code 52193489 (free boombox with $100 order - exp. 2/26/07) and it's yours free at checkout. You can also toss in the PBH-8W Bluetooth Wireless Phone Earloop Headset, Blue/Silver for $29.99 and apply coupon code 33853576 (free headset with $100 order - exp. 7/01/07) and that should be free for you as well. Features: 15.4"-diagonal widescreen WXGA (1280 x 800) TruBrite LCD screen Intel Celeron M processor 430 operating at 1.73GHz 1MB L2 cache 533MHz frontside bus 512MB of PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory, upgradable to 2.0GB 80GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive (8x/24x24x24x), to play DVDs and burn and play CDs Atheros® 802.11b/g wireless LAN 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN port 56K V.92 software modem 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 S-video out port 1 PC Card slot: supports Type I/Type II PC Card, PCMCIA ATI Mobility Radeon X200M graphics with up to 128MB of shared memory (dynamically allocated) Windows-compatible audio; built-in stereo speakers; headphone output jack and microphone input jack 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery (4000 mAh), providing approximately 2 hours of operation Dimensions: 1 1/2"H x 14 1/5"W x 10 1/2"D Weight: 6.0 lbs _________________________ I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every damn minute of it.
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#80472 - 02/20/07 12:07 PM Re: Laptop shopping - any advice? [Re: mak]
PPMan Prime Rib Registered: 07/03/03 Posts: 6711 Loc: Just Call me Phil	I can't beat those prices, but I can get you a copy of Vista Ultimate for your new machine... Please don't start a me too on this guys unless you want to blow me..... Cuz I aint getting in trouble with MS. I have one free copy from the Microsoft New Day release I went to. MG I can always buy from dell with no OS. Maybe because I work with Higher Education and we use volume licensing agreements with MS. I know I can get better prices, but you don't live very close to me... _________________________ I drive a Yellow Sports Car and have an IPhone, does that make me Gay?
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#80481 - 02/20/07 01:29 PM Re: Laptop shopping - any advice? [Re: PPMan]
moneyguru Prime Rib Registered: 12/02/00 Posts: 10659 Loc: Between Mrs. MG's legs w/ came...	I can get Vista if I want it....what I really want is to not have to pay for ANOTHER copy of Windows XP! I know you can buy desktops without an O/S but unfortunately don't know how to get a laptop without an O/S. _________________________
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#80506 - 02/20/07 04:09 PM Re: Laptop shopping - any advice? [Re: moneyguru]
PPMan Prime Rib Registered: 07/03/03 Posts: 6711 Loc: Just Call me Phil	Let me check on my Dell site MG. If I can do a friends and family thing I will. _________________________ I drive a Yellow Sports Car and have an IPhone, does that make me Gay?
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#80551 - 02/20/07 10:28 PM Re: Laptop shopping - any advice? [Re: mak]
Rocket Dumbass Registered: 04/05/01 Posts: 19551563	Originally Posted By: mak Anyone looking for cheap cheap cheap? $549 Toshiba http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?id=323678 $200 rebate http://forms.young-america.com/63903_OD6302652-02142007.pdf Office Depot has the Toshiba Satellite® A135-S2246 15.4" Widescreen Notebook Computer selling for $549.99 with a $200 rebate (exp. 2/24/07) making your cost $349.99 with free shipping. Also toss the Coby® MP-CD475 MP3/CD Stereo With AM/FM Radio And USB Port in your cart for $49.99 and apply coupon code 52193489 (free boombox with $100 order - exp. 2/26/07) and it's yours free at checkout. You can also toss in the PBH-8W Bluetooth Wireless Phone Earloop Headset, Blue/Silver for $29.99 and apply coupon code 33853576 (free headset with $100 order - exp. 7/01/07) and that should be free for you as well. Features: 15.4"-diagonal widescreen WXGA (1280 x 800) TruBrite LCD screen Intel Celeron M processor 430 operating at 1.73GHz 1MB L2 cache 533MHz frontside bus 512MB of PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory, upgradable to 2.0GB 80GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive (8x/24x24x24x), to play DVDs and burn and play CDs Atheros® 802.11b/g wireless LAN 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN port 56K V.92 software modem 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 S-video out port 1 PC Card slot: supports Type I/Type II PC Card, PCMCIA ATI Mobility Radeon X200M graphics with up to 128MB of shared memory (dynamically allocated) Windows-compatible audio; built-in stereo speakers; headphone output jack and microphone input jack 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery (4000 mAh), providing approximately 2 hours of operation Dimensions: 1 1/2"H x 14 1/5"W x 10 1/2"D Weight: 6.0 lbs Hey Mak, How do I get this? The link to the laptop says its not available to purchase online And the rebate form isnt available either.
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#80553 - 02/20/07 10:44 PM Re: Laptop shopping - any advice? [Re: Rocket]
Comp Prime Rib Registered: 05/10/04 Posts: 13362 Loc: Up your ass if your out of lin...	It did when he posted it but the rebate didn't.
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#80562 - 02/21/07 02:24 AM Re: Laptop shopping - any advice? [Re: Rocket]
mak Old Fuck Registered: 03/21/04 Posts: 6771 Loc: Towing JJ's Van	It was all active when I posted it.It timed out. _________________________ I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every damn minute of it.
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