[omaha] Laptop Recommendations

[Jeff Hinrichs - DM&T]

Based on feedback, I'm currently looking at a T530 w/4GB+ i5(i3210)
 1600x900 antiglare  for ~810.00   off of shop.lenovo,  Does that sound
like a decent price?  From what I'm seeing from Dell, et al, that seems to
be a decent price point for something above a consumer grade lappy.

They've got a 1920x1080 option but want +200 for that over what I've listed
above.  Anyone running 1920x1080 on a 15.6 monitor?  What do you think?
 Time to run to a store and see if I can find something to look at, anyone
carry thinkpads locally?


Best,

Jeff


On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 12:06 PM, Shawn Hermans <shawnhermans at gmail.com>wrote:

> About two years ago I picked up an Alienware M15x.  Based on my experience
> with this laptop, I recommend against going with it. It has good specs, but
> has a lot of little issues.  I have also been using some variation of a
> ThinkPad for the last 8 years.  I personally like the ThinkPads.  They are
> pretty solid and affordable.
>
> On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 8:27 AM, Mike Hostetler
> <mike at squarepegsystems.com>wrote:
>
> > If you don't mind spending a bit more, I recommend one from System76:
> >
> > https://www.system76.com/laptops/
> >
> > I bought mine a couple of years ago and I really can't be happier. The
> > machine just works, and they always have instructions on how to upgrade
> > Ubuntu when a new version comes out. The one or two times I had to ask
> for
> > support they were extremely fast and courteous.
> >
> > They come with Ubuntu installed but they give you instructions to install
> > and duel-boot into Windows if that's your thing (it's not mine . . . )
> >
> > You can customize it and they will built it after you order. I have a
> code
> > for 10% off (essentially free shipping)
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 11:15 PM, Jeff Hinrichs - DM&T
> > <jeffh at dundeemt.com>wrote:
> >
> > > I am looking to replace my aging laptop and I'm looking for a
> programmer
> > > and *nix friendly system.  I5 or I3 + High resolution screen  (won't go
> > for
> > > 1366x768 ick) and a good keyboard (not a fan of the chiclet kb's -- I
> > touch
> > > type)   Anyone bought something similar recently that they would
> > recommend?
> > >  T series thinkpads?  I don't have a problem filling it up with after
> > > market memory or SSDs most vendors charge way too much compared to
> after
> > > market prices.  I've looked at system76 but those chiclet keys and
> > consumer
> > > displays are a no-go for me.
> > >
> > > Also, I could stand to update my wireless router.  I've got a boatload
> of
> > > wireless devices in the house, many stream video (roku boxes) and
> > laptops.
> > >  Anyone want to recommend something?  Cisco ea3500, Netgear n750 or
> cisco
> > > e4200??
> > >
> > > --
> > > Best,
> > >
> > > Jeff Hinrichs
> > > 402.218.1473
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Best,

Jeff Hinrichs
402.218.1473