Re: seeking a recommendation for a laptop

You actually got support from Toshiba? They're like David Spade on
the Capital One commercials...instead of saying "NO" the only thing
they say is "go to a local Toshiba repair shop". HP only provides
on-site support for desktops, not laptops...and even that will cost
extra.

I personally tore apart my Toshiba and cleaned the spot where someone
spilled soda on it. Also replaced the battery charger/hard drive
board. Makes a great pseudo-desktop computer, and even works for
about a half-hour with a battery (doesn't charge, though...needs an
external charger).

Dan

On Tue, 18 Oct 2005 12:57:36 GMT, "Tom Scales" <tomtoo@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>I guess that's the beauty of Usenet -- lots of opinions. Personally, I
>would never own another Toshiba or HP. My experiences have been absolutely
>terrible. Unreliable, horrible support ... just bad.
>
>IBM's cost more and are worth it. Rock solid reliable. Indestructable.
>
>
>"NoNoBadDog!" <no_@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>news:vB55f.16270$l_2.9256@xxxxxxxxxxx
>> If you are recommending Quality over price, then neither Dell or IBM
>> should be recommended. If you want a quality 32 bit laptop, look at
>> Toshiba. If you want a 64 bit laptop, look at HP/Compaq.
>> While there is nothing inherently "bad" about Dell or IBM, one can
>> generally find a model of a different brand (in the same price range) that
>> has better hardware and performance.
>>
>> IBMs tend to be overpriced. Dells tend to offer average performance (i.e.
>> nothing exceptional).
>>
>> Stick with internal wireless; many units have a button that will turn the
>> radio off when not needed to extend battery life.
>>
>> If he wants to access the internet while on the road, and not be at the
>> mercy of finding a hotspot, many of the newer machines come with a Verizon
>> Wireless chipset built-in, but you would have to have an account with
>> them...but it would give access to the internet anywhere where there is
>> Verizon service.
>>
>> Bobby
>>
>>
>>
>> "bullseye" <bullseye@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:kw45f.3067$h25.2592@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>>
>>> If you wish to reply using e-mail, please add a 35 (the number) after
>>> bullseye.
>>
>>
>

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