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In response to "I may be in the market for a new computer sooner than I would like. What do we think of this? -- (link)" by Reagen

You want a laptop? I'd agree with the choice of a HP. The only thing I don't like about them is the on switch.

Posted by Mop (aka rburriel) Oct 15 '08, 13:28

It's more of a sliding trigger than a button, and it's totally a pain in the ass.

If you want a desktop, the Dell XPS 420 is the ONLY choice on my radar right now. This will be my next desktop.

If you're going smaller than a laptop (not a desktop replacement), I recommend HIGHLY the HP tx1200 laptop/tablet PC. It's about $1,000 and it's the cheapest tablet out there by about a thousand dollars (seriously, something about using plastic components rather than metal). I own this.

If you want a netbook, I'd recommend the Dell Inspiron Mini 9. I'm not particularly fond of netbooks because I feel that for about the same price, if you're bargain hunting, you can get a much more powerful laptop that weighs not much more.

Raul

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Yes. I'm trying to wean myself out of being hooked to a desk. - Reagen Oct 15, 13:30 4
- HP will allow some customization on their site, but not to the degree of Dell. You may be looking for too much if you want a desktop replacement, tho. - Mop Oct 15, 13:34 3
  - I take your point, but I like as large a screen as is possible. - Reagen Oct 15, 13:38 2
    - this is the reason why I won't give up the desktop. Too tiring to hunch over the little screen. -- nm - loosilu Oct 15, 13:39 1
      - .. get a taller desk? -- nm - colin Oct 15, 13:47

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You want a laptop? I'd agree with the choice of a HP. The only thing I don't like about them is the on switch.

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