I’m in the market for a laptop/notebook
Atleast of 80GB/516mb tft 15.4" + cd romRW/dvdRW+ Mob tech with atleast 802.11b upto 22mbps - ( will consider excellent used condition/off lease as well)
Concerns : Battery life/endurane, Price $$$, Tech support/warranty
Is it cheaper in Canada or elsewhere? Who can help ?
Lets hear from you guys :elmo:
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Stick with Dell or ThinkPad, if price-performance and reliability/support are your main concerns. Lenovo ThinkPad now generally is a bit overpriced compared to Dell, but I don't know about Canada.
I have heard enough horror stories about HP/Compaq (though I personally like them, and their prices are fairly competitive), Sony and Fujitsu tend to be over-priced (you can, if you search carefully, find good deals) and Toshiba is definitely over-priced but is an absolutely smashing piece of hardware (only on the high end, though)
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HP these days are producing some nice machines. Check out their prices and compare with similar config Toshiba or IBM(Lenovo).
In the middle east Hp/IBM/Toshiba all have good support. But IBM and Toshiba gives you international warranty which I think others dont give.
HP Price *1.5 = Toshiba/IBM Price (same config)
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WHATEVER u do..stay away from toronto's brand of "MDG" .. eventhough prices are nice..
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Stay away from 2nd hand laptops, if you can't go for newer cutting edge models then lower your standard to a basic minimum brand new unit. You won't regret it…
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I am using a compaq presario X1020 bought over a year ago from bestbuy (USA). Its working greatly, has everything you mentioned above. CDRW (not DVD-RW) though. 802.11g with 80GB HDD.
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your budget ?
here is few links:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7367841&type=product&id=1125465158222
Start at the EEP site..
2: Select an Inspiron Notebook to customize
3: Select Gold or Silver warrenty policy to receive 12% off your notebook
4: Configure Notebook
5: Add the following coupons to your cart
Z22$QGT5CW$$L8 for $200 off if your order over $2000 Expries Dec 22, 05
7WTRV3QTQ9NCVR for 25% off Inspiron notebooks $1499 or more! Expires Dec 7, 05
5.5: Apply or use DPA for an aditional 2% off.
Depending on the cost of your notebook the % of savings will vary. With a notebook costing $2000, you save 49% with all of this. The % is varied do to the $200 coupon, which is 10% for a $2000 notebook, but only 7% off on a $3000 notebook.
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I hear yaa ! 
Tks Najim,CB,Faisal,BS and todd. Some sound opinions.
BS my budget cannot exceed over CAD 1200.-- Your idea sounds like quite a headache yara, 
:k: any follow on to add ? The BB web is in US funds correct ?
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yes, i think BB is for US..
but, for Dell though its headache, but you can get upto 50% of on laptop.
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I just saw two laptops from dell ranging from 700-1200. take a look at dell.ca
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Hmmm ^ lemme me check
Tks BS , Let me put my lazy fingers to work yara :elmo::k:
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I have heard enough horror stories about HP/Compaq (though I personally like them, and their prices are fairly competitive), Sony and Fujitsu tend to be over-priced (you can, if you search carefully, find good deals) and Toshiba is definitely over-priced but is an absolutely smashing piece of hardware (only on the high end, though)
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Finally bought Toshiba-Satellite M10-R10 with freebie UG memory to 1 gig. 100GB HD ++. It amazes me as I use it more often. The ping & scan radar for w/conectivity and Toshiba's onboard software is simply awesome and enhances your computing experience. :D
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Stick to a IBM Thinkpad you wont look bad. if you want something a bit smaller X series is superb.
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check out the Toshiba M70-SR3 series. I picked one up recently myself, and it's just great. They are continuously going down in price also.
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Thanks Guys ! I have bought Toshiba M10-R10 - Satellite ,, Just Love it!