I usually hook my computer into this one when when viewing those giant graphics what's his name posts here.
Posted on 09/07/2006 7:39:01 AM PDT by MotleyGirl70
My niece is a nursing student in Tucson, AZ and I need help guiding her as to which laptop she needs to buy.
She needs the basics for now; MS Word and Excel to do her homework on.
A computer that is very resonably priced and of good quality is the goal.
spending a little more. this is a solid laptop that not become obsolete overnight.
Inspiron E1705
Base System
1.73GHz Intel Core Duo
1GB SDRAM memory
80GB harddrive
combo DVD/CD burner
Microsoft Works (no Word though)
Wireless card
1yr warranty
http://www.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/entnb_e1705?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
Dell charges $134 for adding Office Basic
Microsoft Office Basic - Includes Word, Excel, and Outlook email [add $134 or $4/month1]
But in cases like this, where I don't know just what I want, a place such as DiscountLaptops.com is better, since it guides one to good choices.
Dell bump.
Dell bump.
I usually hook my computer into this one when when viewing those giant graphics what's his name posts here.
If so, Larry, Mr. Brightside and myself are coming over to your crib tonight! We'll bring pizza, popcorn, beer and have a blast! :)
Ahhhhh.
No trouble believing all your points. Thanks.
Poor donkeys.
I'm there!
I bought a close-out Fujitsu from Fry's at a tremendous discount. The bang for the buck was at its best with that brand. Don't forget looking at them.
1. 128MB video card,Thanks in advance.
2. 15" screen,
3. Windows XP Professional,
4. Cheap.
To get this thread back on subject. Did you ever notice the computer in Jerry's apartment? It's a Mac.
Not that there's anything wrong with it.
Eve had an Apple and Adam had a Wang.
The Kanguru Bio Drive 
Reads thumbprint to access the 'puter.
Unfortunately, serious video requires serious power, as in electrical watts. So laptop manufacturers have a hard choice - either design the system to be able to run for several hours on battery power, or put in gaming class video and to heck with the battery life.
The laptop manufacturer I recommended above, Sager Notebooks, is the leading producer of gaming laptops. I'd suggest dealing directly with them, or with their leading retailer, DiscountLaptops.com. See for example the Gaming Laptops recommendations at Discount Laptops.
I'm not a hard-core gamer, but I understand what you're saying. In fact, the only game I'm interested in at the moment is Eve Online, and the specifications I requested (I am told) would work on a laptop just fine.
I will be bringing enough Kenny Roaster's Chicken, Jr. Mints and Drakes for everybody.
lol
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