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    Wait for the Sonoma or stick with the Dothan?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by titaniummd, Jan 20, 2005.

  1. titaniummd

    titaniummd Notebook Deity

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    What should prospective buyers do? There has been some hype about the Sonoma recently. For a budget laptop buyer, I don't see the Sonoma craze helping me. The 6000 configured to basic standards of a Dothan run a steep price right now. Am I better off waiting until the dust settles? I know the manufacturers will want to clean out their current stock of Dothans and Banias processors.
     
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    jherber Notebook Consultant

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    it is all about your needs.

    go read tom's hardware's article on sonoma, it may help you decide:

    http://www20.tomshardware.com/mobile/20050119/index.html

     
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    If you're on a budget, Sonoma is a waste of money.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, Jan 21, 2005
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    jherber,

    Very good article. It is better for me to pass on the Sonoma. The initial impression seems to stick with the Dothan - For the sub $1500 budget, it's still a good value.
     
    titaniummd, Jan 21, 2005
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