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> OT...My agency is springing for a laptop, Can ya give me some direction?
Britain Smith
post Apr 7 2004, 02:57 PM
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I agree about the T series IBM laptops. I work at Intel making the P4 and Centrino processors and I use a T40 on wireless all day, every day...

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post Apr 7 2004, 02:59 PM
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I've been buying IBM laptops since 1996 or so and had a perfect track record with them.

I am using a heavily loaded (and -heavy-) A31 something-or-other as my main work machine right now; I use a port replicator at the office with a regular keyboard, 20" LCD, speakers, printer etc. The machine can hot-undock in like 1 second to carry off to a meeting, or toss into standby mode and bring home, where it immediately detects my wireless lan when I power back up.

This beats the hell out of my old setup where I had a work desktop and laptop, and a home desktop and laptop. Keeping all that stuff maintained and "in synch" was a royal PITA.

I have used Dell for almost all of our desktops and Intel-based servers since the early 90's with good results. They farked up my most recent order and I ended up cancelling it. I think they are having some supply-chain / ordering system problems lately.
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post Apr 7 2004, 03:05 PM
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OK....so who can get me a deal on a IBM?

Or who do I go to online?
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post Apr 7 2004, 03:18 PM
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I'm in the tech field also, Dell's....high failure rate, HP's (ex Compaq's) burn through batteries like you can't believe.....IBM Thinkpads are the best!
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post Apr 7 2004, 03:20 PM
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I would use only an autorized IBM reseller or IBM themselves. Read the fine print. They are just like Rolex. Warrenty may be void if not purchased thru an IBM partner.
I have had great luck with CDW. Melissa Richardson is my TAM. She beat IBM's price on single unit purchace of a T-41 recenly. Her email is MeliRic@cdw.com
Be sure that you know what you want and how much MRSP is. They are good, but they are also in the Retail biz...
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360networks (just in case you do go there. It might be worth something)
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post Apr 7 2004, 03:25 PM
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Thanks....

BTW your avatar needs more skin.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Apr 7 2004, 03:31 PM
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oooh new PC smell argggg yum
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post Apr 7 2004, 03:36 PM
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Just emailed her....she ever send ya any nekkid pics?

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post Apr 7 2004, 03:55 PM
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ummm no, she is nice and has a great personallity...
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post Apr 7 2004, 03:56 PM
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I asked and she said ya never asked....bummer.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Nice gal....
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post Apr 7 2004, 04:01 PM
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And I didn't see that coming? I am gettin slow on the draw...
Good Luch, Mike. Keep us posted...
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post Apr 7 2004, 06:13 PM
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Z, You have a PM.
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post Apr 7 2004, 06:33 PM
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I agree with the IBM we have X30's for work and 600Es before that (and a 360 or something before that with a Toshiba 660 in between.

They take a beating and keep on going. Very nice feel and good solid build.

I disagree in part about Sony. I've had one for about 4 years and it as well has been a fine machine. They do suport windows upgrades, usually issue new drivers to make all of the quite nice sony software work with new windows versions.

(by the way, there are 2 other Sony computers (Desktops) in the house which perform flawlessly as well)

You can't change much in the way of components anyway in most laptops so there isn't much need for much more.

All things being equal, I'd chose the IBM though. (when I purchased mine an IBM with the same spec was nearly 1000.00 more)

Also IBM has a goverment sales program, call them.
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post Apr 7 2004, 06:35 PM
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Been using Toshiba Portege's for the last 4 years. Worked very well. (but that depends on how much you care about function over weight -- lighter matters to me. ymmv)

Others around me are very happy with IBM 'pads.

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post Apr 7 2004, 06:36 PM
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I have an older (2001-ish) Sony "ultraportable" at home and it has worked out well...runs Win2K and is 2.5lbs so great for traveling or reading email out by the pool etc. The main gripe with that machine is the hard drive is super slow (which is relatively true of all laptops).
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post Apr 7 2004, 07:41 PM
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Mike - I work at IBM - contact me with your e-mail and I'll forward you our latest special employee friends and family deals -my personal e-mail is t_loevenich@hotmail.com - I am sure they are within your budget - Theo
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post Apr 7 2004, 07:46 PM
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QUOTE(theol00 @ Apr 7 2004, 09:41 PM)
Mike - I work at IBM - contact me with your e-mail and I'll forward you our latest special employee friends and family deals

Well there you have it!

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post Apr 7 2004, 07:55 PM
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HI - Mike - check your e-mail at 356@cox.net I send you the info!
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post Apr 7 2004, 11:21 PM
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HEy Theo, I might need a F&F deal on an Enterprise Exchange server
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post Apr 8 2004, 08:32 AM
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HI Dino -- works only on Pcs - but I got a washer and dryer at a good price (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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