The discussion revolves around selecting a laptop that meets specific specifications, including RAM, processor speed, and compatibility with OpenGL/SDL. Participants explore various brands and models, share personal preferences, and discuss the merits of different options within a specified budget range of $2.5-3.5K CDN.
Participants express differing opinions on the best laptop brands and models, with no clear consensus reached regarding the superiority of one option over another. The discussion includes both support for and skepticism about TabletPCs, indicating a lack of agreement on their value.
Participants' recommendations are based on personal preferences and experiences, which may not apply universally. The discussion includes various assumptions about budget constraints and specific needs that are not fully articulated.
Individuals seeking advice on laptop purchases, particularly those interested in specifications related to gaming, graphics, and portability, may find this discussion relevant.
Well for me it is more a matter of personal preference. I like toshiba, acer, averatec, etc. because they give you the technology at a cheaper price; in fact I have an acer laptop. I respect the IBM brand and I consider them high-end. If by CDN you mean Canadian dollars then that is a lot of money... you should be able to get the best vaio for that.neurocomp2003 said:yeah I'm leaning towards an ibm ...but what i wanted to know is why should i choose one brand over another...like ibm over toshiba.
robphy said:When you come up with a "short-list"... I'd search amazon, google/google-groups, etc... for reviews and complaints on your specific model.
Are you looking for an ultraportable? a desktop replacement? a gaming laptop? something with a long battery life?
Have you considered a TabletPC (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/tabletpc/) like
the IBM/Lenovo X41 http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/thinkpad/xseries/tablet/
the Motion LE1600 http://www.motioncomputing.com/products/tablet_pc_le.asp - https://www.motioncomputing.com/sto...CE=wtcategoryDetails&Category=Input DevicesLE
the HP Compaq tc4200 http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/tabletpc/tc4200/
the Acer tabletPCs http://global.acer.com/products/tablet_pc/ ?
They certainly have not lived up to the hype [Some blame poor marketing by Microsoft.]... and they're probably not for everybody right now. However, mine (a Motion M1200) has been just what I have needed for the past 2.5 years. I lecture with it (and a projector). I'll probably buy another tabletPC when I upgrade. If and when the tabletPCs become more mainstream, the prices would probably drop.ComputerGeek said:tablets are not what they are cracked up to be.
tablets are not what they are cracked up to be.