Recommend me a laptop???

[droodles]

apple.com/au

[KryptoN_]

If I use Linux does that mean I can still have Word etc

You can't run Microsoft Word natively, but there are alternatives.

Dunno bout CrossOffice, prolly best alternative. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CrossOver

- OpenOffice
- Abiword

[joshuamorgan]

I'm a Linux dude also (my server runs it), but I would never use it as a desktop OS, not at the moment at least. I recommend a Macbook or Dell laptop (with XP, not Vista).

[aidansteele]

I'm using the same setup as joshuamorgan, almost quite literally - we share a server.

That said, Linux is just not ready for the desktop yet. I love my Macbook to bits, but I make use of the POSIX underpinnings and don't play games - I realise that OS X is not for everyone.

[excal]

And neither is, unfortunately, quite ready for those who play a lot of games.

That said, I'd die without my linux server!

[Kopite]

hey Obsolete Chaos,

is your dell computer heavy/big??? would you consider carrying it around 4-5 hours a day uni in a messenger bag??

[Mao]

hey Obsolete Chaos,

is your dell computer heavy/big??? would you consider carrying it around 4-5 hours a day uni in a messenger bag??

I would, u might want to work out a bit though

it's not light, by far, no wai man.. but~ it's nice and shiny and i like it

[Odette]

OMG that reminds me I'll have to be lifting mine everywhere i go at uni it's a bit heavy I might swap with mum's it's lighter ^_^

[excal]

I carry around a 17" WS laptop loaded with a GeForce 7950... =)

Can be hard, but it's a good workout

[ninwa]

OMG that reminds me I'll have to be lifting mine everywhere i go at uni it's a bit heavy I might swap with mum's it's lighter ^_^

lol if you want a REALLY light one ....
http://www.packardbell.co.uk/products/notebooks/easynote-xs/easynote-xs20-006---coming-soon/productsheet-PC02F00501-1256.html

Isn't it cute lol

Don't ask me where to get one though, I wouldn't have a clue

[Odette]

OMG that reminds me I'll have to be lifting mine everywhere i go at uni it's a bit heavy I might swap with mum's it's lighter ^_^

lol if you want a REALLY light one ....
http://www.packardbell.co.uk/products/notebooks/easynote-xs/easynote-xs20-006---coming-soon/productsheet-PC02F00501-1256.html

Isn't it cute lol

Don't ask me where to get one though, I wouldn't have a clue

Lol thats adorable
Mine's about 3kg i think that's not even 1kg lol

[Mao]

OMG that reminds me I'll have to be lifting mine everywhere i go at uni it's a bit heavy I might swap with mum's it's lighter ^_^

lol if you want a REALLY light one ....
http://www.packardbell.co.uk/products/notebooks/easynote-xs/easynote-xs20-006---coming-soon/productsheet-PC02F00501-1256.html

Isn't it cute lol

Don't ask me where to get one though, I wouldn't have a clue

LOL 1.2 GHz celeron + 30 Gb hard drive - optical drive, LOL
sorry

that's probably an earlier model, but if you want a lighter option and is prepared to spend a bit more $$$ then have a shark around the shops, they do have some relatively small laptops (10" or thereabouts) that weighs a lot less than a normal 15.4", and performance doesnt give up either.

[Eriny]

How do people like the Dell Inspiron 1501? It's got everything I want, and it's not a bad price ($690 new)...

[Mao]

its not bad, 1Gb with integrated graphics could be interesting, you wouldnt want to run vista unless you're also planning to get some ReadyBoost to up that RAM... but overall for $700 it's a pretty good deal
it's also just over 14", smaller than normal laptops, pretty cool,

but if you can spare another $400 i'd suggest the Inspirion 1525, it'll run a bit smoother, even though the graphics is Intel Integrated, it shouldnt be THAT bad, you're not going to play hardcore games, right?
even though it's normal size, it feels a lot lighter (i was undecided between that and my M1530), and you get to pick from a range of colours

[excal]

OMG that reminds me I'll have to be lifting mine everywhere i go at uni it's a bit heavy I might swap with mum's it's lighter ^_^

lol if you want a REALLY light one ....
http://www.packardbell.co.uk/products/notebooks/easynote-xs/easynote-xs20-006---coming-soon/productsheet-PC02F00501-1256.html

Isn't it cute lol

Don't ask me where to get one though, I wouldn't have a clue

Lol thats adorable
Mine's about 3kg i think that's not even 1kg lol

If you want something light, get the Eee PC.

It's fairly light on the wallet too.