My boss' laptop was stolen a few weeks ago. It was a brand new IBM T41 that cost around $2000. It had waaay more power and capabilities than she needed or would ever use. Despite my advice to the contrary, she insisted on spending the extra cash to get something "nicer." So, we bought it anyway.
Now that we need a replacement she's willing to go cheaper. I have $1000 to spend and was wondering what people could suggest. I didn't really enjoy shopping for a laptop last time and even less this time. What I'm looking for is simple and basic. It needs to be able to run Office applications, check email, surf the internet, and that's about it. Nothing at all spectacular. It also should come installed with XP Pro, not Home.
However, she would like it to be small, if it can be in the price range. I know the Sony T Series is really tiny, but also expensive. Are there any other notebooks out there this size that aren't quite so well equipped?
I've been looking at Dell and Toshiba at her request, and I'm comfortable with both of those brands (though I'm inclined to steer clear of Dell, I've heard their laptops aren't too shabby these days). I've found a number of cheaper systems that will fit the bill. The Toshiba A60-S159 is what I'm currently looking at.
I just thought I'd ask for some advice on this since it's driving me somewhat mad. I don't know if it's just me, or is Dell's website a clumsy, slow, disorganized way to try and shop? Trying to customize things just.. pages of worthless add-on crap.. all I wanted to do was upgrade from Home to Pro.. arrgh..
oo.. time to go home.
Now that we need a replacement she's willing to go cheaper. I have $1000 to spend and was wondering what people could suggest. I didn't really enjoy shopping for a laptop last time and even less this time. What I'm looking for is simple and basic. It needs to be able to run Office applications, check email, surf the internet, and that's about it. Nothing at all spectacular. It also should come installed with XP Pro, not Home.
However, she would like it to be small, if it can be in the price range. I know the Sony T Series is really tiny, but also expensive. Are there any other notebooks out there this size that aren't quite so well equipped?
I've been looking at Dell and Toshiba at her request, and I'm comfortable with both of those brands (though I'm inclined to steer clear of Dell, I've heard their laptops aren't too shabby these days). I've found a number of cheaper systems that will fit the bill. The Toshiba A60-S159 is what I'm currently looking at.
I just thought I'd ask for some advice on this since it's driving me somewhat mad. I don't know if it's just me, or is Dell's website a clumsy, slow, disorganized way to try and shop? Trying to customize things just.. pages of worthless add-on crap.. all I wanted to do was upgrade from Home to Pro.. arrgh..
