NEED help for COMPUTER

Hello. I am currently thinking about buying the thinkpad z60t 14-inch. I am going to college next year so I wasn't sure if the z60t was right for me because of its business appeal. That is why I was wondering if I should settle for a dell m140 instead. The dell has a better dvd burner, faster hard drive, Bluetooth, brighter screen, longer battery life, instant on multimedia, express pci, and is cheaper, but the thinkpad is just more solid, lighter, and better looking. Thank you in advanced for your replies.

 

Always wanted to say this, please fill out the FAQ (in Hardware) so we know what your requirements are, haha

 

1) What size notebook would you prefer?
14" wide screen

2) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
mostly internet and typing but i need a powerful notebook: one that will multi task and start fast : )

3) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
mostly on desk but occasional travels

4) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
no: I’ll just watch a lot of movies on it

5) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
I really only like dells and thinkpads cause of their good keyboard qualities and 14 widescreen avalibility.

6) How many hours of battery life do you need?
3-5 hours

7) What is your budget?
about $2000

8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
Yes: I have already seen the dell in a kiosk store, its build quality was very bad, my sister's 4 year old dell was stronger. I have never seen the thinkpad

9) What country are you buying this in?
USA

Screen Specifics

10) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
WXGA

11) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
No preference.

Build Quality and Design

12) Are the notebook’s looks and stylishness important to you?
Sort of: the dell's white trims, in my opinion, are horrendous and crack easily(as seen in the kiosk).

13) How long do you want this laptop to last?
4-5 years: I would like a long lasting notebook.

Notebook Components

14) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB?
At least 80GB

15) Do you need a DVD, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-R drive?
DVD-R burner/CD burner

 

The Asus W3vis a 14" widescreen notebook with built-in Bluetooth. It does have a slower hard drive than the z60 so you may want to upgrade that. The dealers aren't supposed to do so you would probably have to do it yourself. If you can live without bluetooth, the Asus Z63a is a nice fit. It is similar to the W3v, but it has a different cover, no bluetooth and an integrated video card. It will also offer much better build quality than the Dell. If you can go with out widescreen, the Fujitsu S series like the s2110 or s6240 are very good. They are well built with some of the best laptop glossy screens available. Good Luck.