Hi, I'm currently searching for a nice lightweight notebook and I was hoping you guys might be able to give me some advice.
First, what I'd be using it for:
Mostly schoolwork (coding), typing, surfing the web. All application type stuff. If it can handle it, more intensive applications like 3d modelling apps. Maybe watching some movies or video files but that isn't a high priority. I've pretty much given up finding a light, thin laptop with a high power video card, so gaming is out of the picture (my desktop is good enough for that :P )
Size and such:
I don't want a really tiny screen. When I work on the computer, I have multiple windows open often and lots of text, so 12 inch screens are a bit too small. So I guess that leaves me with 14 inch screens.
Weight would be nice if it were around 5 lbs or less. And pretty thin would be nice too.
Stats:
Pentium M and a wireless connection.
Video card doesn't matter.
nice amount of RAM (512 or more)
HD doesn't matter too much either.
nice battery life would be nice, but that's not a deciding factor. I can live with a couple hours of juice if I must.
price range: about $1500, but I can go a bit higher if its worth it
Any suggestions? So far I've found one laptop that has fit the bill and that would be the Asus M2N. The problem is, that's the only laptop I've found. Are there any others out there like it (so I can have a choice)?
I plan to buy my laptop in 1.5-2 months, so maybe there's a new laptop coming out in the future?
And also, is it worth springing a hundred or more dollars just to upgrade to a Dothan Pentium M? What are the possible advantages of that kind of processor as opposed to the cheaper (what was it, Banias?) processor in the type of use that I described above.
Thanks a ton
First, what I'd be using it for:
Mostly schoolwork (coding), typing, surfing the web. All application type stuff. If it can handle it, more intensive applications like 3d modelling apps. Maybe watching some movies or video files but that isn't a high priority. I've pretty much given up finding a light, thin laptop with a high power video card, so gaming is out of the picture (my desktop is good enough for that :P )
Size and such:
I don't want a really tiny screen. When I work on the computer, I have multiple windows open often and lots of text, so 12 inch screens are a bit too small. So I guess that leaves me with 14 inch screens.
Weight would be nice if it were around 5 lbs or less. And pretty thin would be nice too.
Stats:
Pentium M and a wireless connection.
Video card doesn't matter.
nice amount of RAM (512 or more)
HD doesn't matter too much either.
nice battery life would be nice, but that's not a deciding factor. I can live with a couple hours of juice if I must.
price range: about $1500, but I can go a bit higher if its worth it
Any suggestions? So far I've found one laptop that has fit the bill and that would be the Asus M2N. The problem is, that's the only laptop I've found. Are there any others out there like it (so I can have a choice)?
I plan to buy my laptop in 1.5-2 months, so maybe there's a new laptop coming out in the future?
And also, is it worth springing a hundred or more dollars just to upgrade to a Dothan Pentium M? What are the possible advantages of that kind of processor as opposed to the cheaper (what was it, Banias?) processor in the type of use that I described above.
Thanks a ton
