Kemble, Hi! Well, I am still getting the WinBook at work. I had such a clear, well-defined, researched argument to sell him on buying Dell's, but I was over-ruled everytime. My Boss says that I never give up and he likes that. It translates into sales and benefits the company. I am tenacious, but I must be doing something wrong. He has the final say. I own a new Dell personally, at least. Maybe I should start my own company, then I can make these decisions!
Look at this link. What name do you see twice at on this list of 5 Notebooks? Dell! What else can I do? They have not ordered yet, and he expects me to counter his decision. It has been the discussion in my office and he keeps asking me what I like Dell so much?! That is a no-brainer. I wish you could have talked to him. We would have bought 500 Dell's by the time you were done talking!
This is fun for me! Any advice? :)Leigh
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The Top 5 Leading-Edge Notebooks
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The first notebooks functioned better as showpieces than as powerful computing machines. The times, however, have certainly changed. Today's leading-edge laptops provide as much performance as do many desktop computers--sometimes more. If you're looking for a full-featured computer that you can sling over your shoulder, peruse our Top 5 list.
1. Dell Inspiron 7500 G650VT
The good: More speed and battery power than a locomotive; about every high-end component you can get.
The bad: Heavy; steep price.
The bottom line: Although this notebook's heft would disappoint any frequent traveler, its specs, speed, and battery life can only impress.
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2. Dell Latitude CPx H500GT
The good: Superspeedy; lengthy service and support; solid manageability.
The bad: Smallish hard drive.
The bottom line: This notebook answers most corporate and consumer concerns.
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3. HP OmniBook 4150
The good: Plenty of power in a highly portable package; incredible battery life; DMI compliance.
The bad: Takes a significant performance hit at its lowest clock speed; pricey.
The bottom line: You'll get a lot of uptime with this notebook's long battery life, but its SpeedStep technology affects performance a little too drastically.
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4. Quantex W-511
The good: Low price and base weight; impressive specs.
The bad: Slower performance than its SpeedStep competitors.
The bottom line: This is the best SpeedStep bargain you'll find--but not the best performance deal.
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5. Apple PowerBook G3/400-DVD
The good: Slim; great battery life; excellent display.
The bad: Expensive.
The bottom line: This PowerBook will please any Mac OS user seeking a solid, professional portable.
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