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    Notebook for journalist

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lucas37, May 17, 2007.

  1. lucas37

    lucas37 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    After two not so good notebook experience with two different trademarks (problems with hard drive and hinges of display) at the moment I am looking a 3rd notebook.

    What I am looking is:

    Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.8GHz or 2GHz)
    Windows XP Profesional
    Memory: 1.0GB, 667 Mhz DDR2 SDRAM
    Hard drive: 100GB or 120GB (7200RPM)
    8xDVD +/- RW Drive
    Display: 15.4 WXGA or SXGA (1280x800)

    Working as a journalist the notebook should have also a very good and durable keyboard. Also S-video connector is must as well as 3 year (international) warranty.

    Which would be a good notebook for me?

    I looked Dell Latitude D820 (but it not has S-video). Any experience about Dell’s Latitudes notebook – are they good ones?

    The maximum price should be 1300 euros (including international warranty. Any hope to find some good notebook?
     
    lucas37, May 17, 2007
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  2. jtom

    jtom Notebook Evangelist

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    I think Lenovo (IBM) T60 is your best option. Best keyboard in the industry and I believe it has an international warranty.
     
    jtom, May 17, 2007
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  3. s4iscool

    s4iscool Notebook Deity

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    ask your buddies! they will know better than we do..
     
    s4iscool, May 17, 2007
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  4. Notebook Solutions

    Notebook Solutions Company Representative NBR Reviewer

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    S4iscool, we are notebook guru's here, no-one knows more about notebooks then us here :)

    I would go for the T61.
     
    Notebook Solutions, May 17, 2007
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  5. s4iscool

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    ok in that case, i vote Panasonic Toughbook!
     
    s4iscool, May 17, 2007
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    oops just saw the budget part...ok Lenovo it is
     
    s4iscool, May 17, 2007
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  7. mini

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    The Latitude D830 (and D820 too I think) has S-video. I think the Lenovo T60/61 or the D830 are both really good options.
     
    mini, May 17, 2007
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