I am a student so my budget is not that high. I will be using my loans to purchase a new notebook when I get my loan refund check next semester. I am fairly tech savvy, and know mainly what I need.
I am looking for a notebook with:
Core2duo CPU
Minimum amount of RAM (I'm going to make sure I have 2GB by buying the RAM off newegg and installing it myself)
Dedicated video card
14.1 inch screen
Light weight (around 5lbs)
Hard drive space at least 60GB
Under $1000 USD
I'm going to try vista out and if I don't like it, I have a copy of XP Pro that I can install.
My problem has been finding a good brand that has these options and is light weight. My current notebook weighs 6.5lbs. I am looking for one that weighs closer to 5lbs.
I have been looking at the Dell Vostro 1400 and configured everything for about $850USD.
I have reservations about Dell, and I like to keep my options open.
Basically, what are some good brands to go with?
Is Lenovo any good now that they sell IBM products?
What about MSI, HP, ASUS?
I plan on using it for mainly school work (Engineering software such as MatLab, Circuitmaker, etc), internet browsing, and maybe light game use (My desktop is my power house for games).
Thanks,
Soloman02
I am looking for a notebook with:
Core2duo CPU
Minimum amount of RAM (I'm going to make sure I have 2GB by buying the RAM off newegg and installing it myself)
Dedicated video card
14.1 inch screen
Light weight (around 5lbs)
Hard drive space at least 60GB
Under $1000 USD
I'm going to try vista out and if I don't like it, I have a copy of XP Pro that I can install.
My problem has been finding a good brand that has these options and is light weight. My current notebook weighs 6.5lbs. I am looking for one that weighs closer to 5lbs.
I have been looking at the Dell Vostro 1400 and configured everything for about $850USD.
I have reservations about Dell, and I like to keep my options open.
Basically, what are some good brands to go with?
Is Lenovo any good now that they sell IBM products?
What about MSI, HP, ASUS?
I plan on using it for mainly school work (Engineering software such as MatLab, Circuitmaker, etc), internet browsing, and maybe light game use (My desktop is my power house for games).
Thanks,
Soloman02