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    Sony, Dell or Levono

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by josh17, Apr 4, 2007.

  1. josh17

    josh17 Newbie

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    Looking for recommendations on a better brand in terms of reliability and service. I am looking at either the Sony SZ or the Dell Latitude D620, both with Win XP. Currently have a Dell M700 which is ok. Sonys look nice, do they last? I really hate all the preloaded software, if I just unload the programs, which brand would give me the best performance. Thanks


    General Questions

    1) What is your budget? Less than $ 2500 with Docking Station

    2) What size notebook would you prefer?
    Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen

    3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in. US

    4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
    prefer Sony, Dell or Lenovo

    5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
    Basic office applications, speach recognition software

    6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? Moving around the office a lot

    7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
    No games

    8) How many hours of battery life do you need?
    looking for at least 3 hours

    9) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
    Does not matter

    Screen Specifics
    10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
    Wide

    11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
    e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050

    12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
    Does not matter, glossy i guess

    Build Quality and Design
    13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
    Yes

    14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? 3 to 5 years

    Notebook Components
    15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 200GB?
    At least 120 GB

    16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive? Yes, prefer DVD-RW
     
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  2. Homer_Jay_Thompson

    Homer_Jay_Thompson blathering blatherskite

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    This is a personal preference. I prefer the Dell Latitude D620. I do not know of any 13.3"-14.1" laptop with a WSXGA+ screen. The D620 has the closest so far with WXGA+. I hear rumors that the 14.1" Lenovo T61 arriving in May will have a WSXGA+ option.
     
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  3. josh17

    josh17 Newbie

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    Sorry posted in wrong area, reposted in "what should I buy". Thank you for your recommendations and please reply in the other thread.
     
    josh17, Apr 4, 2007
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  4. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    I'm going to close this thread because it is a duplicate of the one in WSIB.
     
    Metamorphical, Apr 4, 2007
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