Buying a Laptop - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

doc1911 · 12-07-2008, 10:01 PM

I'm trying to get some opinions about purchasing a laptop. I will use it mainly for internet, watching movies, word processing, power point and other basic stuff. It will not be used for gaming. I am in the military and travel to some pretty spartan places some durability is an issue.I will keep it for a while so I don't mind getting a good one that will not be outdated in 2 months.

Any ideas on makes, models, prcessor speed, momory etc. would be great.

sinnet112 · 12-07-2008, 10:04 PM

Panasonic Toughbook withstands almost anything, my Lenovo X61 is pretty durable as well. I also have an Apple MacBook Pro, and it's far from durable. Decent computer but will fall apart if not taken care of.

Processor speed, anything 2.X GHz Core 2 Duo would suffice, 2GB RAM and 7200RPM HD with whatever size you think you need.

igotaweinerdog · 12-07-2008, 10:23 PM

Get A Macbook

Sara504 · 12-07-2008, 10:28 PM

I have a macbook. <3 it

SDTopless · 12-07-2008, 10:36 PM

You're in the military, not in coffee shops.

Don't get a Macbook.

MadDog · 12-07-2008, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDTopless

You're in the military, not in coffee shops.

Don't get a Macbook.

+1. You just need some $3-400 machine. Don't buy an Acer, they suck. HP, Compaq, Toshiba, even Dell should work fine.

EZ_TUR90 · 12-07-2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDTopless

You're in the military, not in coffee shops.

Don't get a Macbook.

+1

darkphantom · 12-08-2008, 03:29 PM

get the toughbook or lenovos, they're very sturdy machines.

EZ_TUR90 · 12-08-2008, 03:37 PM

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wtf what?

UltimateBMW · 12-08-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by EZ_TUR90

wtf what?

You quoted a post from a completely different thread.

sinnet112 · 12-08-2008, 07:27 PM

Nah, the guy got banned. It was there before.

I335 · 12-09-2008, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MadDog

+1. You just need some $3-400 machine. Don't buy an Acer, they suck. HP, Compaq, Toshiba, even Dell should work fine.

Skip the Dell. My work laptop is a Dell and it's got to be the most fragile laptop there is. In fact, many people in my company have them and the number of problems and complaints are off the charts. Very flimsy machine...

UltimateBMW · 12-09-2008, 10:20 AM

I don't mean to assume, but most of the time when I hear poeple complaining about the frailty of thier computers, and how they always break or don't work properly it can be chalked up to user error or misuse.

If you want the latest and greatest laptop, with current high end parts. Its going to carry with it a bit of fragility. Most laptops can take some bumps here and there. But if you flat out drop it, only a very select few laptops will be able to take any number of those types of hits. And laptops in this category typically don't have the top of the line, latest and greatest components. (Not bad components mind you, but average in terms of current availability.)

I've had a few Dell laptops, and I've never experienced any issue with them at all. I also had an IBM laptop that I just dropped into a packback with no extra padding and it seemed to last quite a while with no problems.

Also, just like in cars sometimes there are lemons.

doc1911 · 12-09-2008, 08:50 PM

Thcx for the help. If am looking at the Toughbook line and a couple others.

Ultimate BMW---Love your quote.....best show on TV!

UltimateBMW · 12-10-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by doc1911

Thcx for the help. If am looking at the Toughbook line and a couple others.

Ultimate BMW---Love your quote.....best show on TV!

Thanks! Refresh the page, get a new quote every time.

TK-421 · 12-10-2008, 11:05 PM

You can find crazy deals on laptops with today's economy I would check CNet for the best prices.

12-07-2008, 10:01 PM	#1
doc1911 First Lieutenant Drives: Sold my 335i and looking Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pinehurst, NC Posts: 361 iTrader: (0)	Buying a Laptop I'm trying to get some opinions about purchasing a laptop. I will use it mainly for internet, watching movies, word processing, power point and other basic stuff. It will not be used for gaming. I am in the military and travel to some pretty spartan places some durability is an issue.I will keep it for a while so I don't mind getting a good one that will not be outdated in 2 months. Any ideas on makes, models, prcessor speed, momory etc. would be great.
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sinnet112 Major Drives: 2009 E89 Z4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,119 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00] 2007 328xi Sedan [0.00]	Panasonic Toughbook withstands almost anything, my Lenovo X61 is pretty durable as well. I also have an Apple MacBook Pro, and it's far from durable. Decent computer but will fall apart if not taken care of. Processor speed, anything 2.X GHz Core 2 Duo would suffice, 2GB RAM and 7200RPM HD with whatever size you think you need. __________________ Z4 sdrive30i \| Deep Sea Blue \| Ivory White Nappa Extended Leather \| ZSP

12-07-2008, 10:28 PM	#4
Sara504 ///Miss E92 Drives: 2013 335is Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 17,086 iTrader: (5)	I have a macbook. <3 it __________________ 2013 335is-Current 2011 335i -Sold 4/13 2006 325i-Sold 7/11

12-07-2008, 10:36 PM	#5
SDTopless I just wanna do my car Drives: 350z RevUp =) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Diego Posts: 134 iTrader: (0)	You're in the military, not in coffee shops. Don't get a Macbook. __________________ missing my z4...

12-08-2008, 07:27 PM	#11
sinnet112 Major Drives: 2009 E89 Z4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,119 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00] 2007 328xi Sedan [0.00]	Nah, the guy got banned. It was there before. __________________ Z4 sdrive30i \| Deep Sea Blue \| Ivory White Nappa Extended Leather \| ZSP

12-07-2008, 10:23 PM	#3
igotaweinerdog Second Lieutenant Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 207 iTrader: (0)	Get A Macbook

12-08-2008, 03:29 PM	#8
darkphantom Banned Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers Posts: 5,955 iTrader: (4)	get the toughbook or lenovos, they're very sturdy machines.

12-09-2008, 10:20 AM	#13
UltimateBMW Brigadier General Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Posts: 3,290 iTrader: (0)	I don't mean to assume, but most of the time when I hear poeple complaining about the frailty of thier computers, and how they always break or don't work properly it can be chalked up to user error or misuse. If you want the latest and greatest laptop, with current high end parts. Its going to carry with it a bit of fragility. Most laptops can take some bumps here and there. But if you flat out drop it, only a very select few laptops will be able to take any number of those types of hits. And laptops in this category typically don't have the top of the line, latest and greatest components. (Not bad components mind you, but average in terms of current availability.) I've had a few Dell laptops, and I've never experienced any issue with them at all. I also had an IBM laptop that I just dropped into a packback with no extra padding and it seemed to last quite a while with no problems. Also, just like in cars sometimes there are lemons. __________________ Last edited by UltimateBMW; 12-10-2008 at 11:34 AM. Reason: spelling

12-09-2008, 08:50 PM	#14
doc1911 First Lieutenant Drives: Sold my 335i and looking Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pinehurst, NC Posts: 361 iTrader: (0)	Thcx for the help. If am looking at the Toughbook line and a couple others. Ultimate BMW---Love your quote.....best show on TV!

12-10-2008, 11:05 PM	#16
TK-421 Registered Sex Offender Drives: E30 \| E46 M3 \| S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,681 iTrader: (0)	You can find crazy deals on laptops with today's economy I would check CNet for the best prices. __________________ Stop putting stuff like painted reflectors and premium package in your signature. You're embarrassing.

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