Recommend a notebook and PDA please - Page 5

Ulysses · #41 03-28-2005, 06:08 PM

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You think it will be too small? I used to use a 10" Sony screen a couple of years ago, but I can't remember what the resolution was. I may try and check it out in a store and see what it looks like.

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You should go to the Sony store and check out the laptops. Big difference between the S series and T series. Some people find the high-resolution on the T series screens too small. Others love it. Also, you should check out whether or not you like the XBRITE screen. It is extra reflective (Dell has the same thing on their 700m) and extra bright. I personally don't like it. If you don't like it, you can get some Sony models without that screen option.

astroglide · #42 03-28-2005, 06:10 PM

if it's for word processing the keyboard is probably going to make you want to blow your brains out. cranking the resolution down is more of an issue on widescreen displays, something like 1024x640 is going to be a pretty big loss of real estate.

astroglide · #43 03-28-2005, 06:15 PM

start with the next model up. there's also a 'build your own' option on the site.

also note that as a rule of thumb, don't ever buy thinkpads online from ibm. spec them out and call their salespeople and you'll get a healthy discount, even on custom builds. you can also get standard models at places like buy.com.