Re: seeking a recommendation for a laptop

If you are recommending Quality over price, then neither Dell or IBM should
be recommended. If you want a quality 32 bit laptop, look at Toshiba. If
you want a 64 bit laptop, look at HP/Compaq.
While there is nothing inherently "bad" about Dell or IBM, one can generally
find a model of a different brand (in the same price range) that has better
hardware and performance.

IBMs tend to be overpriced. Dells tend to offer average performance (i.e.
nothing exceptional).

Stick with internal wireless; many units have a button that will turn the
radio off when not needed to extend battery life.

If he wants to access the internet while on the road, and not be at the
mercy of finding a hotspot, many of the newer machines come with a Verizon
Wireless chipset built-in, but you would have to have an account with
them...but it would give access to the internet anywhere where there is
Verizon service.

Bobby



"bullseye" <bullseye@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I have read in here that IBM makes the best. I have a friend who needs a
> laptop. He will be using it primarily for e-mail and to access the web
> using Verizon's wireless broadband service from a car (over their
> cellphone network?).
>
> 1. Any comments on wireless broadband (in NYC, Washington, Boston
> corridor in particular)? Are there any other broadband wireless providers
> worth investigating? He will be primarily in NYC and the wireless
> broadband needs to be reliable.
>
> 2. Should he get a built in wireless card or a removable one? (I am
> thinking of desktops where people recommend removable video cards that you
> can upgrade in the future or for better repair and maintenance).
>
> 3. Whether he gets a Dell or an IBM, I recommend that he gets the most
> complete warranty coverage (next day on site, drops, coffee on the
> keyboard, accidents anything). Who has better coverage, IBM or Dell?
>
> 4. How reliable are chargers for use in a car? And, when using one,
> would you recommend he remove the batteries?
>
> 5. I am recommending quality, warranty, and performance over price. Sexy
> is the least important feature even though it is appreciated. He is
> willing to spend between $1500 and $2000. I trust it is a workable
> budget.
>
>
> thanking you all in advance
>
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