Laptop requirements

[mro]

To buy, or not to buy (that is the ?)

hey Parr8hed


Go to one of the big stores (like Fry's) that have a bunch of computers up and running on display and check em out. You don't have to buy from them but you can see what would meet your expectations. Get processor/mem/lcd specs and then you can start shopping for price.


mro

XS1100 80G
XS1100 80LG (project)
9 running computers
2 running lap tops
a bunch of junk computers

[strom]

Re: Laptop Love, Portable player puke!

Originally posted by TopCatGr58
Hey Travis,

From what I've read about DVD software players, you will need at least a 750Mhz processor. I could be difficult to find a used laptop AND get WinXP on it, since each one is registered and verified with MS, necessary to use for accessing the NET, and getting access to MS Updates, they require Verfication of OS!

OK, there are plenty of ways around that, google win xp crack and viola! Or you can get a wxp cd that has it cracked. Its just a javascript command, so no worries! But I guess its not legal

The combo drives are usually DVD player/CD-RW type drives, not DVD-RW!! The wireless cards are available, so the WI-FI isn't necessary to have it "BUILT IN"!!

From what I gathered, you dont need to burn dvds on this notebook. But yep, what TC said!

The battery life for laptops are about 1-2 hours, possibly enough for 1 movie, but if you're talking a multi-hour trip, then you'll need to consider OTHER power options! I've not seen 12 volt auto type adapters for laptops? But I have seen POWER INVERTORS, that you can generate 120volts from your Cig. Ligher outlet, that you can then plug your laptop AC adapter into to be able to have unlimited power for those extended trips!

Inverters are a tad expensive, but you can get a 12V car adapter for your laptop. They are cheaper than the cheapest inverter. At least here.

We got a little cheap Dell Inspiron 1000 bottom of the class, and it had DVDrom/CDrw, 256MB, WinXP home, media center for playing DVD movies, wireless card, 14" screen, about $600.00, been working just fine for over a year! I don't bother with those Xtended warranties, if it works for a few months, it'll work for a long time. IF it does die after a few years, will probably be cheaper getting new replacement, than the hassles trying to get it repaired!?
T.C.

XP home OK... but dont install the media center. Not worth the trouble, nothing works, LOAD of bugs, so don't bother. Install pro or home.

LP