Guest wab8611 Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 well since i am commuting, at least for first year, i decided that i am going to get a laptop. i originally wanted to get a dell, but it seems that i cant find anything the fits most of my needs. the reason im keen on getting a dell is due to my mom's "connections";) .. but i dont want to settle for something im going to need for 3-4 years. these are the models i have to work with at dell.. also my moms "connections" are telling me its better to choose a latitude rather then a inspiron. i came across a computer company called eurocom - has anyone heard of it? - and it seems to have everything i want.. mainly these models; M120 voyage M360c Milano i just wanted to know if anyone has ever heard of this brand and if its good? and any of your opinions would be greatly appreciated. thanks wab8611 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Icarus Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 I have never personally used a eurocom computer. I do know one friend who has a eurocom laptop and he loves it. I'm not sure if that's of any use to you, but at least you know that there is 1 satisfied eurocom customer. I, on the other hand, own a Dell, so I don't think you'll go wrong either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wab8611 Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 I, on the other hand, own a Dell which dell do u own.. and do u find it easy to use in mobile situations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest clinicalchief Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 I've had a Dell 600m for about over a year now and it is amazing. I took it to school / lab every day (lots of wear and tear) for a full year so far with no problems. It is small and lightweight (compared to most) and it hasn't broken down at all. I've used it in many situations and hooked it up to a projector many times for presentations etc. My only complaint is that it only has 2 USB ports, which can be a pain sometimes. However, my friend just got a 700m, and I am seriously thinking about buying one. It is much more compact than the 600m (and widescreen) and looks like a much nicer computer. If I had my time back I would have definitely got the 700. You can't go wrong with the 600, and possibly the 700 (I haven't really used the 700 much). You could also look into the new Mac powerbooks, although I don't know much about them. cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kellyl20 Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 for about $1000 Cad. and is better than the dell 600M which is costlier but lighter. Not too heavy for a man or strong woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest little endian Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Well, I dont' have a dell or a eurocom, but I love my laptop. I have a Toshiba Satellite M45 and I love it. It weighs in at 6.2 pounds, I carry it everywhere, Intel Centrino Mobile Technology, an 80GB HDD, an IEEE 1394 port, and high speed wireless LAN. It has 4 USB2 ports and I've never run out. The sound on it is also pretty good. All I can say it, make sure you go look at computers and get a feel for them before you buy them, buying something sight unseen can make for unpleasant surprises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest clinicalchief Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Whatever you do, try to play with the laptop before you buy it. The Toshibas are good computers, but they are MASSIVE. I can't imagine having to carry it around, being used to my Dell. The base model 700 weighs 4.1 lbs. cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Icarus Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 I have owned the Dell Inspiron 1100 for two years now. I always thought it was quite heavy, but I really have no frame of reference. I've never had too many problems with mobility and I carried it on campus every day for two years. It's performance has been stellar. I bought it off eBay for a great price and I don't have any complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ronin Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 My only advice is to avoid Thinkpads. I had to use these craptops for 4 years at Acadia, and it was hellish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Elliott Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 I too, have a toshiba. I have lugged it everywhere and amassed a collection of crumbs in the key board enviable to small rodents... It has and continues to serve me well. I would recommend it for general purpose. My dislikes are: -only two USB ports -CD ROM gets too hot sometimes and has a little temper tantrum -Esthetically not that pleasing I have a Dell as my PC at home and have been extremely pleased with it as well. On that note, I will need a new laptop in the next few years. I have decided at that time to go with a Mac. Although it depends what you want it for, there is just nothing that compares to Mac when it comes to putting together an impressive paper, presentation, etc. Also, they look pretty hot! Best of luck, Elliott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KJ Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 I have a Sony VAIO and I believe it is 14". The only thing I would suggest is not to get a laptop that is too small. For me, 12" is too small because the keyboard is small and modified by removing some keys here and there or keys are made smaller (ie. squarish instead of rectangular). Other than that, I'm no laptop expert so I'm not sure what else to suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AspiringMedStudent Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 My only advice is to avoid Thinkpads. I had to use these craptops for 4 years at Acadia, and it was hellish. What is so hellish about Thinkpads? IBM Thinkpads are renowned for their amazing keyboards and reliability. What Thinkpad model did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Windig0 Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 I have a VAIO as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wab8611 Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 but from what i have read.. vaio's only have upto a 3hr battery life.. and i heard that is standby time life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ronin Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 I have no idea what models they gave us, but they were updated to the "best on the market" every 2 years. I'm not sure what would make a keyboard "amazing", so I can't really comment on that. But as for reliable, I'd like to point out that my laptop managed to spectacularly crash 3 times in one summer. Just about every student at Acadia hated their computer, it's a fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skofu Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 whatever you do, don't buy a compaq. s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Silverbullet Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 I worked in a computer store for two years and saw many laptops fail, and may laptops live long happy lives. Avoid ---------- MDG LIKE THE PLAGUE MDG is an afwul company built by souless monsters who want to steal your money and give you terrible equipment Dell inspirons...The latitudes are good the inspirons are cheaper..and may not last you 4 years of med school + beyond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wab8611 Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 ok i recently changed my mind.. im currently looking at the ibm thinkpad t42 - with addons i dont think its going to come up to anything more than $2200, and shipping is free. also the battery life for ibm t42 is pretty good, with a total of 9.5 hrs with 2 batteries. im also looking at lg laptops. from my readings it seems that its pretty powerful, light, and the battery life is amazing. (it says 10hrs.. depending on the battery) the model im currently looking at is LS50 which is anywhere from $1999-2759, and the LM40 which is $2699. these are the 2 name brands im looking at, and as of right now im not looking at any others. please tell me your opinions, thanks wab8611 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrancophoneRN Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 This is what we're getting at U of O for first years. www.pc.ibm.com/ca/thinkpa...tures.html I think the price is around 3100-3500$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest noncestvrai Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 I have an inspiron 9100 P4 3.2GHz and a 256 MB video card. I also have a small penis. noncestvrai P.S. Mine is a desktop alternative and was meant to save room on my desk at home. I would recommend a lighter one for travel home and back to school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cracked30 Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Ibook, 12" screen Love it Just have the occasional software issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jixe Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Dell 700m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wab8611 Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 does anyone know anything about fujitsu?...mainly this model LifeBook S6231 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iceapatel Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 My vote is for the IBM T series Thinkpads... I have a friend who owns a T42 and he loves it (he works for Micro$oft now). From what I've seen they are awesome machines... in fact, I'm gonna order up a T43 probably next week... they are pricey, but totally worth it! Anish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leafsone Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 any thoughts on mac's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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