Need an opinion

whiterabbit · 9th October 2005, 5:00 AM

I've been looking around for a very low spec/cheap notebook to do my word processing and web/software coding on(as well as browse the net).

No more than three minutes ago, I was directed to this page....

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/453...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

I've never heard of this brand but then again, I know nothing about laptops so help is definitely needed.

Any thoughts, opinions or ideas?

Thanks.

SezaGeoff · 9th October 2005, 4:03 PM

Doesn't matter, as it says not available for export - and it is Fry's in the US.

whiterabbit · 9th October 2005, 5:43 PM

Ah, just noticed that but I was referring more to the brand and quality of what the product.

Thanks.

whiterabbit · 9th October 2005, 7:49 PM

Found these...

IBM Thinkpad T20

http://www.notebooksrus.com.au/catal...roductID=74309

Specs are:

PENTIUM 3/700MHZ, 256MB RAM, 12GB HDD, 14.1" TFT, DVD ROM, FDD, 56K, LAN, WIN 2000, 3 MONTHS WARRANTY.

Detailed Description

Width: 304 mm (12.0 in)
Depth: 250 mm (9.8 in)
Height: 33.1 mm (1.3 in)
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.6 lb) with Li-Ion battery
pack and weight saver bezel only
Weight: 2.35 kg (5.2 lb) with Li-Ion battery
pack, and DVD drive

I take it that this doesn't have wireless internet capability. Is it possible to have it installed and does "lan" allow me to connect via broadband internet?(probably a very stupid question)

Here's another....

TOSHIBA SATELITTE PRO 4600

http://www.notebooksrus.com.au/catal...roductID=74312

Specs:

256MB RAM
18.6GB HDD
DVD ROM
FDD
14.1" TFT
56K,
10/100
USB
WIN 98

I'd love some advice. Thanks.

whiterabbit · 9th October 2005, 9:23 PM

Going with the thinkpad.

NuttZ · 10th October 2005, 4:04 AM

yeah thinkpads are pretty reliable units. and there are heaps around so if repairs are needed its pretty easy.

but i hope u dont load to much apps on your laptop cos it can get very slow.

whiterabbit · 10th October 2005, 7:20 AM

It'll be mainly used for web browsing, web/software coding, a little music listening and DVD watching when possible.

Might even put another 256mb RAM in it if things get a little slow.

4saken · 10th October 2005, 8:25 AM

I gots me a Thunkpad and I luves it.

Seriously, I like IBM's, they're solid.

9th October 2005, 5:00 AM	#1
whiterabbit (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: nth balwyn.melbourne Posts: 128	Need an opinion I've been looking around for a very low spec/cheap notebook to do my word processing and web/software coding on(as well as browse the net). No more than three minutes ago, I was directed to this page.... http://shop1.outpost.com/product/453...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG I've never heard of this brand but then again, I know nothing about laptops so help is definitely needed. Any thoughts, opinions or ideas? Thanks.

9th October 2005, 7:49 PM	#4
whiterabbit (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: nth balwyn.melbourne Posts: 128	Found these... IBM Thinkpad T20 http://www.notebooksrus.com.au/catal...roductID=74309 Specs are: PENTIUM 3/700MHZ, 256MB RAM, 12GB HDD, 14.1" TFT, DVD ROM, FDD, 56K, LAN, WIN 2000, 3 MONTHS WARRANTY. Detailed Description Width: 304 mm (12.0 in) Depth: 250 mm (9.8 in) Height: 33.1 mm (1.3 in) Weight: 2.1 kg (4.6 lb) with Li-Ion battery pack and weight saver bezel only Weight: 2.35 kg (5.2 lb) with Li-Ion battery pack, and DVD drive I take it that this doesn't have wireless internet capability. Is it possible to have it installed and does "lan" allow me to connect via broadband internet?(probably a very stupid question) Here's another.... TOSHIBA SATELITTE PRO 4600 http://www.notebooksrus.com.au/catal...roductID=74312 Specs: 256MB RAM 18.6GB HDD DVD ROM FDD 14.1" TFT 56K, 10/100 USB WIN 98 I'd love some advice. Thanks. Last edited by whiterabbit; 9th October 2005 at 9:02 PM.

10th October 2005, 7:20 AM	#7
whiterabbit (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: nth balwyn.melbourne Posts: 128	It'll be mainly used for web browsing, web/software coding, a little music listening and DVD watching when possible. Might even put another 256mb RAM in it if things get a little slow. Last edited by whiterabbit; 10th October 2005 at 7:21 AM.

9th October 2005, 4:03 PM	#2
SezaGeoff Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: East Bentleigh, Vic Posts: 303	Doesn't matter, as it says not available for export - and it is Fry's in the US.

9th October 2005, 5:43 PM	#3
whiterabbit (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: nth balwyn.melbourne Posts: 128	Ah, just noticed that but I was referring more to the brand and quality of what the product. Thanks.

9th October 2005, 9:23 PM	#5
whiterabbit (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: nth balwyn.melbourne Posts: 128	Going with the thinkpad.

10th October 2005, 4:04 AM	#6
NuttZ Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Melb,VIC Posts: 126	yeah thinkpads are pretty reliable units. and there are heaps around so if repairs are needed its pretty easy. but i hope u dont load to much apps on your laptop cos it can get very slow.

10th October 2005, 8:25 AM	#8
4saken Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 711	I gots me a Thunkpad and I luves it. Seriously, I like IBM's, they're solid.