[nmglug] piece of iron

[Andrew Farnsworth]

Correction, the HP Laptop is an i3 not an i5...

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=notebooks&a1=Category&v1=Everyday+computing&a2=Screen+size&v2=15.0+-+16.9&series_name=g6x_series&jumpid=in_R329_prodexp/hhoslp/psg/notebooks/Everyday_computing/g6x_series

Andy

On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 8:52 PM, Andrew Farnsworth <farnsaw at stonedoor.com>wrote:

> I will second Lenovo.  It really depends on what kind of processing power
> you need.  If you just need a basic laptop, I would almost suggest something
> like a basic $500 Dell or HP (HP has quite a nice i5 laptop for $500 right
> now).  The money you save this way can then be set aside for it's
> replacement in 4-5 years.
>
> Bets are off if you need a more serious machine with real graphics.
>
> Andy
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 8:37 PM, nick pitlosh <nickpitlosh at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> hey there, seems that the list isnt really into iron as you put it.
>> Honestly for the build quality, i go with asus or lenovo. Both have
>> good keyboards in their lineups. I'll take your t61 if you dont want
>> it anymore though;)
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 10:47 PM, Andres Paglayan <andres at paglayan.com>
>> wrote:
>> > Every three or four years comes a time when you gotta take the saddle
>> out
>> > and shoot your horse.
>> >
>> > My 4 year old T61 is still serving me good, a year ago changed the old
>> HD
>> > for a SSD that brought her fresh live,
>> > but I am now replacing a noisy fan and makes me worry just about the
>> next
>> > thing that can happen to my workhorse.
>> >
>> > budget shouldn't be a problem as I type on this thing 24/7/365 x 4
>> >
>> > I am looking at system76, lenovo T520, and mac hardware
>> >
>> > So I wonder, what the list thinks is the best iron out there these days?
>> >
>> >
>> >
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