Thanks in advance for any info you can provide!
I'm looking to get a laptop that I would like to use for word processing, burning cds, watching DVDs (while plugged in), recording guitar/vox (for fun), playing games (not going to break my heart if I can't play Doom 3 or whatever), and surfing the web. I am looking to spend 1500 can.
bonus questions.
Should I go Pent 4 or Centrino?
How much Ghz can I afford?
Am I better off buying from a london drugs/ future shop or a boutique store or online?
What about going cheap with a Pentium III 800Mhz?
Which of these three spec/price layouts is the best-
>>>Gateway520s > , 4200rpm, 24XCD-RW/DVD,WinXP,40Gb,2.8Ghz,Pent4,512ram,wireless,10/100=can1739$aftertax
>>>ToshibaSatelliteA40-CXV > ,24XCD-RW/DVD,WinXPandMicrosoft office one note(what is this),2.66Ghz Pent4,512ram (expandable to 2GB via 2 slots same for 520s?), 802.11gWireless Card, Parallel+RGB+4USB2.0+External Mic Port+TV-out,10/100=1822can$ after tax
>>>ASUS P4? > Pent4,3Ghz, 256MBRam,7200RPM,52x32x52 1.44 or 16x DVDrom, 3D Video Card, 3D Sound LAN or BO, ATX Case, 400W Power, PS2 Internet Keyboard, Labtec Speakers, 17" BenQ = 911$ Can after tax what do i need to know about this deal
Thanks so much for any help,
Paul