Damian Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 ThinkPad or MBP. Both are quality products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMaster23 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I wouldn't go for MBP. Despite them being excellent products, I don't consider them exactly 'lightweight' for a person that wants mobility. Sure they are below 3kg which for me means "lightweight", but still.SO... +1 for the lenovos You do know the 15" MBP is one of the lightest 15" on the block right ? .. about 2.5 ~ 2.6kg ... 17" is 3.1kg yeah .. which is normal for a 17" Oh and one more tip to topicstarter .. Just say NO to the Macbook Air .. sure you'll fap all over it in the store and it's a marble... But you just can't use it. Go for the 14" HPs ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deletedforeverhaha Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Do you know that almost all office products are only compatible with Windows right? ThinkPad is the best way to go. I've used so many laptops from Sony to Dell to the HP laptop I'm typing on right now. Lenovo's ThinkPad for some reason could hold a charge for hours without fail. If you want durability and mobility, then go for the ThinkPad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewJW Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 ThinkPad or MBP.Both are quality products. I agree, I mainly chose the Macbook over the Thinkpad because I am SICK of Windows, but saying that I use it daily but for my internet workhorse and relax machine I want to be as far from Windows as I can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primexx Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 +1 for ThinkPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpu killer Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I do believe the ThinkPad is hands down the winner here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoXY Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I have a MBP and I'd say +1 for ThinkPad. Come on...the man is using it for business applications and needs to be light weight. I love me 15", but its not exactly "lightweight" is it? ThinkPads are built like a tank, and will run on forever. Reliability is top notch, right up there with MBP build quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysah Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 No more Mac suggestions please. I should have said this earlier but he does not want a Mac. Which specific ThinkPad model should he get? What about the Dell M1530? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApuBo Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 never realy like Laptops but, +1 for Lenovo x61. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se7en.hu Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 +1 for a MBP, if his budget allows it, why the **** not? You can run any OS on it. Its got a 5-hour+ battery. It looks great. And full of features you wouldn't find on many other laptops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysah Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 He just does not want a Mac! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpu killer Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Crazysah, the ThinkPad he might want to be looking at is the X61s: http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/control...678EA089EF892A3 When you build it, you might want to look into giving it a bigger hard drive, more RAM (unless you're comfortable with buying RAM yourself and installing it), integrated bluetooth, and a larger battery. The 4-cell battery is good, but you definitely want the 8-cell battery if he wants a longer battery life. If you decide to go with Lenovo, don't forget to use the coupon code USPSAVEMORENOW so that you get a 10% discount from your purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Frank Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 +1 for the Thinkpad x61 or the HP Business Class Notebooks I would have never recommended HP in the same line as the Thinkpad until I got my hands on a couple of newer HP laptop's. I purchased a Used L2000 and for the price I was surprised at how well it held up. I now have a HP/Compaq nc6400 and I love it. I bought my wife a Compaq Presario F700 for $299.00 at Staples a few weeks ago and for the price it is a great laptop. I would have him take a look and see if he can find a Lonovo Retailer local so he can take a look at the design and the feel of the laptop before he buys it. Some people hate the design of the Thinkpad's but they are rock solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcdefg Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 He just does not want a Mac! Do not torture him with Windows! Poor dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJo Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 If your Dad is anything like mine, he will need you to help him with the tech support side of things. With a mac, you really don't have this problem: it's very very easy to maintain and set everything up yourself. Things like printers are a pain on windows but a breeze on mac. Depending on the priority of being lightweight, I would either go for a MacBook Pro, or if he really wants it light, a Lenovo X300 (I personally don't like the MBA) That said, Lenovos are FUGLY. Just look at the lip at the top of the screen. Yeugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysah Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Yeah... what about the Dell XPS M1530? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackBauer87 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 MBP's are for fanboys. Pretty over priced too. (dont care what anyone says it is) Thinkpad wins here. HP is decent but not a great traveler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deletedforeverhaha Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 ThinkPad's only seem ugly because they're durable and rugged. The upper lip is because of the clasps to prevent it from being opened while in a backpack or suitcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J400uk Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 macbook pro or a fully loaded dell vostro 1510 gets my vote. ibm and hp make nice laptops but personally i don't like them as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deletedforeverhaha Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I forgot to mention that the X61 is the flagship model for ThinkPad's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notuptome2004 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 i know your Dad siad no Macs but look at this http://www.apple.com/macbook/specs.html Tell your dad that he can install windows on a Mac no and run both OSX and Windows and that windows will run natively and besides your dad said he wanted battery life right? well the Macbook runs 4.5hrs with Wirless N enabled and or the Macbook pro offers 5hrs of life http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/specs.html Agian he can run windows on a Mac so he would be getting 2 systems in 1 a Mac and a windows PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funciona Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Again What part of "NO MAC" do you not understand? Well OK, since you oviously have no brain you are problably thinking about a Big Mac. No. You fail. He does not want a Apple laptop. Period. That being said Id go with a custom Thinkpad for your needs without a doubt :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Gibs Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thinkpad or a Dell Vostro gets my vote. People who complain about dells customer support are slightly wrong. Whilst I agree with them in that the home segment has pretty poor customer support. The business segment has a lot lot lot better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysah Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Ok ok... So the Thinkpad X61's are the best or the T61's? And what about Dell XPS M1530? Which Vostro model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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