New lightweight laptop advice

jk2001

Hi,

I am looking to buy a laptop for my own [business] use. We use only Dell PCs in the office so I have checked out Dells range of laptops but none of them grab me (apart from a couple of the high-end Precisions that are 2.5k+).

I will be replacing my office PC with this laptop so I will require a docking station in the office, allowing me to connect it to keyboard, mouse and our network. I will be bringing it home each day and plan to use it on my wireless (802.11g) network at home.

Ideally I would like it to be fairly lightweight (say 2.5kg or less) with a 15.4 or 17" screen. Would be willing to pay up to about EUR 2k and would like a "cool looking" laptop for that money. None of the Dells look cool to me, they all seem to have the same boring design.

I will be using it for some business travel but most of the time it will be connected to the mains so a long battery life is not critical.

Anyone got any suggestions?

Much appreciated.

jayo

jozi

I've found my self looking at Acers and Asus laptops, neither in you price range thou (1000-1500).
I'm not sure if you can get Asus anywhere in ireland but i think they make fine laptops, gotten good reviews from user to on a dutch forum.
just my 2 cents

Jozi

pclancy

With that kind of a budget your options are plenty and theres some gorgeous laptops from several vendors that would suit. Sony VAIOs are probably one of the sexiest looking IMO, Fujitsu Siemens as well but you'd probably like the look of the VAIOs better. For that kind of money you'd get a top end Acer, maybe have a look at the ferrari models if they float your boat. More bank for buck with Acer but more style with Sony or FSC. They all have good aftersales as well. IMO as well Sony displays are the best lookin slim/sexy but high end FSC or Acer should be as good performance wise, maybe not as good weight/style wise.

You can pretty much be sure all laptops over 1K will have 802.11G, DVDRW and all the other bits you need so make sure and get a look somewhere at the pysical size/shape/weight and give the screen a good ogle. Its amazing the difference between displays.

Google will give you plenty of places selling all the above or head into your local shop.

Binka

No contest.

http://www.digiuk.com/productdetail.asp?id=5830&c=1074035&guid=&s=2&sm=

thelad

There are a few on my site that might suit you..
www.upmanu.com

jk2001

Hi all,

Many thanks for your excellent advice. I decided on a brand new Acer Ferrari 4005WLMi from dabs.com (http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=3SBK&SearchType=1&SearchTerms=ferrari&PageMode=3&SearchKey=All&SearchMode=All&NavigationKey=0). Can't wait for the postman to arrive some time next week

Thanks again

jayo

thelad

Good laptop (-;
You would have saved over €120 on my site but good luck with it anyway (-;

Creamy Goodness

don't know where you get 120 euros cheaper i make it out to be 13 euros.

also the picture you have on your site for a ferrari 4000 is a picture of the 3000.

Skyuser

jk2001 wrote:

Hi all,

Many thanks for your excellent advice. I decided on a brand new Acer Ferrari 4005WLMi from dabs.com (http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=3SBK&SearchType=1&SearchTerms=ferrari&PageMode=3&SearchKey=All&SearchMode=All&NavigationKey=0). Can't wait for the postman to arrive some time next week

Thanks again

jayo

aww maybe u might not get it as quick as u thought thanks to our wonderful postal service.

thelad

I added a laptop bag, shipping and the extra 3.5% VAT that Irish customers have to pay here, thanks for tip about picture..changed now (-;

jk2001

Hi all, I received the laptop today - will be spending most of the night in front of it I suspect

thelad, sorry about not getting it from your site - I did check out the site but somehow I missed the 4005 on your site. One point I wanna make though is the lack on contact information on your site (apart from a mobile number) - I would be kinda cautious buying from a site with those dtls missing.

Cheers
jayo

Wannes acer

Acer travelmate 4100 series
They have a battery life of +- 4 hours
512Ram
80gigs
1.7ghz cpu
Intel centrino...
1200€