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When I used desktops, I built my own because I knew how and I could
purchase the very best of components, install they with ease, and handle the
repairs from spare parts.
When I switched to laptops I went with Dell (8000) and a 3 year home
service warranty. Laptops are virtually impossible to handle with self-repair
and replacement screens are a fortune. When I needed an inexpensive laptop for
my wife, I did the same (2350). When it came time to replace my 3 year old Dell
with a new one I did the same thing (8500 @ 1920x1200) except I was able to buy
a 4 year warranty. When this laptop is 3 years old, I will sell it on eBay with
a year of warranty remaining and purchase another Dell.
Why do I stick with Dell ... because I do everything on my laptop and when
it breaks I want it fixed immediately. I have had 1 screen, 1 keyboard, 1
dial-up modem, and 1 disk drive replaced so has it been worth it ... YES. Also,
I paid $2,100+- for that first laptop and sold it on eBay for $750 with a month
of warranty remaining which is a lot more than I would have gotten for a no-name
brand with no transferable warranty.
And believe me once you have a laptop you will use it more than you think.
Aside from travel, mine goes everywhere around the house ... on my lap in the
easy chair and to the deck in my lounge chair.
Earl
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 1:02
PM
Subject: [RT] LAPTOPS/ TRADESTATION
Group-
I'd surely value any feedback I can get regards
this issue. I'm looking at the Fijitsu 3511 vs the Averatech
6100A.
(15.4" screen) Both these models pretty
well meet the specs I think I'll need.
Thoughts or comments re the necessity or luxury
of a 17" screen?
I now have TradeStation and it would only be used like on trips to monitor the market, visit
relevent websites and place orders over the internet. Someone posted
the pro-star info to another list; but they
appear to be somewhat pricy for someone like myself who has never owned a
laptop.
Thank you for any thoughts or
comments.
Chas
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