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Assuming you are installing Vista in there, here's my recommendation.
(Recently bought Sony Vaio TT Series)

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Intel Core2 Duo processor P8600 (2.40GHz, 3MB L2, 1066MHz FSB)
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Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
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12.1 WXGA (1280x800), 2x2 UltraConnect II antenna , WWAN, Camera
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4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)
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TrackPoint
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160GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
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3-1 Media Card Reader without Modem
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Integrated Bluetooth PAN
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ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter III
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Integrated AT&T Mobile Broadband (3G)
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ThinkPad X200 Series 6 cell Li-Ion Battery
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Country Pack North America with Line cord & 65W AC adapter

Just a quick reminder that Windows 7 release date is scheduled for Oct/Nov 2009. Most PC manufacturers will give you a free upgrade to the newest OS if you're buying close to the release date. Be sure to ask!

Unless Windows 7 is going to be another disaster like Vista.....

Actually it sounds like windows 7 is going to be a vast improvement over vista.

The beta is available to download for free from microsoft... While i didn't mess around with it too much, the 30 min or so i did spend were enjoyable.

On the contrary, Windows 7 is like a supercharged vista, taking all the goodness and leaving (almost) all the junk behind. IMO, Windows 7 is what Vista intended to be.

Anyone got a good review on the new Lenovo Thinkpad series such as X200 or X300? How was the keyboard sturdiness? Is it anything compared to previous generation (T6x, T43, etc)

I have the lenovo X200 and I love it. The size is perfect, the widescreen is nice, and the keyboard is spectacular. Nothing beats Thinkpad keyboards. The perfect touch.

And you can get a good system for about $1300 if you have an employee discount.

Which processor do you have with it? Any issues performance wise?

I think I have the top end one, 2.4GHz dual core. Zero performance issues. It runs very fast. Battery life if you're actively using the computer (word, internet, etc...) is roughly 6-ish hours for a 9-cell battery, using level 5 brightness (out of 15).

I am a touchpad lover, so I would have to go with the X300. With the options I want, it's just too damned pricey. I will probably end up going with one of the new Dell Studio XPS 13 inchers.

yeah, if you love touchpad, then check out the new Lenovo IdeaPad netbooks. My classmate got one and they're pretty sweet (11" screen, 2 lb weight, 90% sized keyboards, $300-400)

Do you think netbooks (or whatever those baby laptop things are called) are sufficient for working on assignments/cases/projects on-campus if we have a solid desktop at home?

Who owns a desktop anymore? What is this the 90's?

I have an iMac. You want to reconsider?

be careful what you say on this forum, you're treading in dangerous territory.

But to answer ryguy, yes, Netbook should be enough if you have a solid desktop at home (like I do). I just wanted something more powerful so I can just use the laptop when I need to (like to play games or stuff).

I do have an iMac home too, a 24" and I just can't stand work with laptops anymore, hehehehe.


As for the netbooks, I could use for a week one, and they are very limited as far as performance, don't expect too much from them, especially if you will do spread sheets with several data inside it, seriously, running windows already take too much from it.

I mentioned the power thing once and got vehemently attacked by Netbook lovers. but it seems that some of the newer ones are powerful enough to do good web surfing, MS Office, and some simple media stuff. Enough to get you by while you're on the road. That's why if you have a good desktop at home, you can consider a netbook.

Hold on to your laptop purchase plans until July 1 2009.

Microsoft will give new PC buyers a free upgrade to Windows 7 (from Vista) starting this date.


https://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=1791