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Laptop...

PostPosted: May 14, 2004 @ 7:26am
by chuck
Mac or pc? As a student I can get the payments on a mac down to like $11 a month for a pretty decent 12" powerbook. This is strictly for school, i'm going to sell my pocket pc... I'm tired of it's lack of usefulness. Anyone know of a better deal than that mac... or should i say screw mac because they're unuseful in the first place. i don't care how crappy this post is worded gramatically, it's late and i'm just doing it anyways.

PostPosted: May 14, 2004 @ 7:29am
by Chad
Get a nice lappie from TigerDirect, they are cheap and warrantied. Mac's are dead useless because most of the teachers on a college campus have Windows based computers and networks. Besides, you can actually use your old software on your new computer with a Windows based lappie.

PostPosted: May 14, 2004 @ 7:40am
by chuck
Also, I'll try and sell it here before I put it up on ebay.

Dell Axim X5 (WM2003)
400mhz version
Dell Foldable Keyboard
128mb CF card
D-Link Wifi CF card


everything is in good working order.
asking $300 o.b.o

PostPosted: May 14, 2004 @ 7:42am
by chuck
well i already have a desktop, i want it specifically because i can get such a low loan rate, i like the mac UI too.

PostPosted: May 14, 2004 @ 8:13am
by James S
Go to www.motioncomputing.com and check out the M1300. They give a 10-15% student discount off of the $1500 pricetag but you have to specifically ask for it, either in email or over the phone. I'm not sure if they finance or not, but you could put it on a credit card and just pay off your card slowly.

I'm a Tablet fan, you knew it was coming.

If you just want something portable and cheap, check out Dell. I'd suggest NOT an Apple. They're cool, but I don't think I could actually use one to work on.

PostPosted: May 14, 2004 @ 8:47am
by chuck
Well i used one for a night a couple days ago... and i really like the interface, it's intuitive and really easy to switch between programs and whatnot. Remember, i don't need power or anything, just a small laptop that's good for taking notes. I finally admit, a pocket pc isn't the right fit for me at all. The screen's to small, the application selection is limited and well i just need to be able to format notes better than pocket word allows. tablets are just too expensive for what they're worth. I know you're a tablet guy and I think it'd be awesome to have one, but with a 12" powerbook... do you really think that's going to make me feel 'impersonal' to the teacher? And, apple's are cute, i won't look like such a geek with one. Also, I am starting my junior year of college I have finished all my note taking classes that require any form of drawing or diagrams. I'm a poli. sci. major and I hate writing, so I need something with a keyboard. A tablet just isn't the right solution for me.

PostPosted: May 14, 2004 @ 8:55am
by Kzinti
Just get the Apple and get over it. It's a wonderful toy. You will love it. You only live once. Go.

PostPosted: May 14, 2004 @ 12:28pm
by Cameron
Get the mac. You'll love OS X.

PostPosted: May 14, 2004 @ 5:52pm
by chuck

PostPosted: May 14, 2004 @ 6:00pm
by James S

PostPosted: May 14, 2004 @ 6:46pm
by Maf54

PostPosted: May 14, 2004 @ 8:41pm
by (TSC)Bender

PostPosted: May 14, 2004 @ 8:57pm
by Andy

PostPosted: May 14, 2004 @ 9:15pm
by RChickenMan

PostPosted: May 14, 2004 @ 9:46pm
by Cameron