What laptop would you recommend?

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Originally Posted by bruiser69

Hi Ron,

Sounds like a real bargain! I am after a second laptop for field service work.
Does your Dell have serial port (9 pin socket)? I need this as most of the gear I need to connect to uses serial, and I've found the USB to serial converters a bit 'hit& miss'
You mentioned buying laptop from EvilBay. Was this thru a US site? If so how much was delivery. and is warranty honoured in Aust?

cheers..Bruiser

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There's a whole slew of Dell D600's on TradeMe - New Zealand Online Auctions and Classifieds at the moment. They're about 4 years old and ex-lease, all have serial ports but the spec varies.
Mind you, my brand new Dell precision also has a serial port.

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Originally Posted by HangOver

sounds like a reasonable price, well done.
here's a tip though, find the Dell Service Tag number on the bottom of the notebook. It'll look something like DG374CN or simmilar.

Enter the service tag number here:

It'll show you all the info Dell have about your notebook, CPU, RAM, Video, any repairs, upgrades, length of warranty, support etc etc.

I looked mine up about 3 months ago and found out I still have 2 years of support left, I think they slipped up ;)

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Great advice,

I checked my dell inspiron I purchased in 12/04.
Still have warranty until 12/10.
Computer has been great. Only a couple of minor switch faults whcih dell sent parts and I fitted myself. ( I am no computer tech either)
I got a virus and reloaded the whole system. Works fine again.

As I use this for photos and movies I think next one will be a mac. I have attempted a few times on mac, a little frustrating learning again but believe it will be worth it in the long run.

Dave

In answer to the question re NEC, I have a P7200 which I bought for 1499? about 2 years ago.
I am very happy with it and no probs so far.
Except my wife's makeup on her fingers which takes the paint off the keys.
Recently took along the Strezlecki, and use outside.
Regards Philip A

Black macBook. 160 or 250 gb hd. just sensational. about $2g. Less about $300 if you really want a white one.

Comes loaded with wik, utube google map, yahoo, itunes, iphoto, garage band, imovie, etc, etc. Pretty much plug and play.

The disclaimer is that I've only ever used Macs and struggle to use a pc. I have never used a 'mouse' for example.

HTH