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I'm looking for a laptop sub 1200, the lower the better that will let me be able to multi task and hold up as both a desktop replacement (until Jan.) and be able to go portable. A decent battery life is also a plus.

I've been looking at alot of laptops. I've also owned a Dell (700m), HP (p4 heat monster), and a G4 mac (Need windows now) . For the dell lovers - I agree dell has good prices, but to be honest the quality just doesnt seem there. I've been recommended sagers but as shallow as it sounds, i dont like the looks. I'm looking for something that is at least 15.4, doesnt weigh so much, performs great, and look slick.

The only game i would ever play on my lappy is counter strike source, and maybe not even at all.

I do alot web design, photography and image work.

Who makes quality laptops for decent $$$. Which models to look at.

I love the look of Asus, but not the price. Maybe i could pull one cheap off ebay.

Acer seems like a good alternative as long as i dont go ferrari. I'm sure the ferrari will get old fast and be way to $$ up front.

Alienware still seems to be ok, as long as i dont go for a neon color. Though they are expensive, they look to hold value well.

Any help is appreciated. Thank you.
post #2 of 7
look for Dell laptops with those realllly beefy discounts/rebates. That should suit your needs.
post #3 of 7
i would be more inclined to look into a fancy looking desktop with one of those towers that looks like an alien head and that glows like a nightlight. you could get like a duffle bag to carry it around with you but get one with a strap thats padded real well trust me. ull need to find a socket of course but theres no battery to die on you. and make sure u pick up one of those european A/C converters so u can use it if u carry it over to brussels or something.
post #4 of 7
Maybe apple+Bootcamp?

ifnot sounds like a cheap dell and a good warranty is your best bet.
post #5 of 7
First of all, if you want a laptop that is portable, then I would say the screen size should be no more than 15.4". Anything bigger than that just gets too heavy.

I agree with you that Dells don't seem to have much quality. I personally love the HP laptops. The new dv2000t model should suit your needs perfectly. Go to HP.com and cuztomize one, and I bet you can get a decent model for under $1200.

Good luck!
post #6 of 7
Asus S96j. For about $1,200 you can get it with following:

Core Duo T2300 1.66 GHz
ATI X1600 256mb graphics card
512 mb ram
60 gb 5,400 rpm hard drive
DVD/CD-RW drive
Windows XP Home
3 Year Warranty - Next Business Day Shipping - Lifetime 24/7 Tech Support

http://www.powernotebooks.com/configure.php?special=337
post #7 of 7
sounds like a winner to me...
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