Lappy for $3500

MATTATHOME · 24th December 2005, 11:31 AM

Hi, After a laptop upperlimit budget is $3500.

It is for work, internet, DVD's,Photoshop not realy games but..

Not sure on system specs for laptops.

But I would like a

P4 ??? or P Mobile Centreno Not sure on all this stuff
1 gig ram
80 gig hard drive
17 widescreen ultra bright( Not nessesray widesccreen)
dvd burner
Prefer full keyboard but again can live without
3 yrs warrenty

Was looking at the HP's at HardlyNormal

Any input would be good, thanks

MATT

jreicher · 27th December 2005, 6:13 AM

for 3500 you could pick an inspiron 9300 with a about $500 spare change, nice machine all round 2. other than that maybe wait 2 months as it hear rumours of a dual core laptop processors being released maybe. thats if the dual core processor tickles your fancy.

browniezz · 27th December 2005, 1:12 PM

Hi Matt,

You can get a really good laptop for $3500 with some to spare. May i suggest a Mellenia 8000. The people who i know who have them have never had a problem! They are fairly well priced compared to the Dell 9300. If your more interested here is the website:

http://www.itchannel.com.au/Products/Millennia-8000.asp

I will also send you a PM with my msn details so we can talk more about it

MWP · 28th December 2005, 3:18 AM

LG LW75.
Awesome laptops... well built, nice LCDs, run cool, full very nice keyboard (has numpad), etc, etc.

Kelvin · 28th December 2005, 8:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by browniezz

Hi Matt,

You can get a really good laptop for $3500 with some to spare. May i suggest a Mellenia 8000. The people who i know who have them have never had a problem! They are fairly well priced compared to the Dell 9300. If your more interested here is the website:

http://www.itchannel.com.au/Products/Millennia-8000.asp

I will also send you a PM with my msn details so we can talk more about it

Definitely another vote for the Dell 9300... (there are very, very few unhappy 9300 owners)... Most of the problems are about the screen... people either like it or hate it....

http://www.notebookforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=153

there's an amazing amount end user support... unofficial 7800GTX upgrade for $259 USD (cheaper than the destop equivalent) and about 3hours battery life (with the 9 cell battery)

Also the 3 year complete care warranty has accidental damage cover as well..
Also Dell has a total satication policy... basically if you don't like it intiall (about 7 days) send it back or a full refund....(takes about 3-4 weeks though for the money to come back)...

Plus dell is slightly negotiable on prices and don't forget the coupons available..

Machine is only around 3.6-3.7 kg...

Very happy with my machine... the 1920x1200 screen is just amazing....
(PS. dont forget to get the bluetooth option, 9 cell baterry and the spare ac adpator, and the TV-out cable)

wIcKeD_33 · 2nd January 2006, 9:59 PM

Yah i have a Dell i9300.. very good laptop, on it right now.. Love it!!

Cost me 3k for 2gig cpu, 1gig ram, 6800gt, 17ich widescreen truelife, etc etc..

As kelvin said go look over at notebookforums, theres a few reviews and tips on there.. helped me on making my decision.

Only took about a week to be delivered.. well worth it

power · 3rd January 2006, 7:42 AM

dual core will be hitting notebooks early this year, gotta be worth the wait

Gierke · 3rd January 2006, 6:14 PM

the other day i saw an AMD X2 in a clevo chassis /me drools

24th December 2005, 11:31 AM	#1
MATTATHOME Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bilo CQ... Posts: 759	Lappy for $3500 Hi, After a laptop upperlimit budget is $3500. It is for work, internet, DVD's,Photoshop not realy games but.. Not sure on system specs for laptops. But I would like a P4 ??? or P Mobile Centreno Not sure on all this stuff 1 gig ram 80 gig hard drive 17 widescreen ultra bright( Not nessesray widesccreen) dvd burner Prefer full keyboard but again can live without 3 yrs warrenty Was looking at the HP's at HardlyNormal Any input would be good, thanks MATT

28th December 2005, 3:18 AM	#4
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2nd January 2006, 9:59 PM	#6
wIcKeD_33 Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 64	Yah i have a Dell i9300.. very good laptop, on it right now.. Love it!! Cost me 3k for 2gig cpu, 1gig ram, 6800gt, 17ich widescreen truelife, etc etc.. As kelvin said go look over at notebookforums, theres a few reviews and tips on there.. helped me on making my decision. Only took about a week to be delivered.. well worth it __________________ Dell inspiron 9300 - 2gig mhz, 1gig ram, 6800gt, 17inch Truelife screen..

3rd January 2006, 7:42 AM	#7
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27th December 2005, 6:13 AM	#2
jreicher Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 17	for 3500 you could pick an inspiron 9300 with a about $500 spare change, nice machine all round 2. other than that maybe wait 2 months as it hear rumours of a dual core laptop processors being released maybe. thats if the dual core processor tickles your fancy.

27th December 2005, 1:12 PM	#3
browniezz Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 43	Hi Matt, You can get a really good laptop for $3500 with some to spare. May i suggest a Mellenia 8000. The people who i know who have them have never had a problem! They are fairly well priced compared to the Dell 9300. If your more interested here is the website: http://www.itchannel.com.au/Products/Millennia-8000.asp I will also send you a PM with my msn details so we can talk more about it

3rd January 2006, 6:14 PM	#8
Gierke Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Barossa Valley Posts: 1,562	the other day i saw an AMD X2 in a clevo chassis /me drools