... I want one of those next.
Complete and total BS. Intel Pentium (or Centrino used in laptops) is top of the line. There's a reason they cost more. There's a reason every single mission critical computer in the world uses Intel chips. You will find no AMD processors at NASA. You will find no AMD processors in the US military. You will find no AMD processors running nuclear power plants. You will find no AMD processors in the servers running corporate websites. They're all Intel for a reason.<br /><br />Of course the Celerons are slower, that's their purpose. They're cheaper. It's like comparing a Honda to a Corvette. Of course the honda is slower and uglier - it's still reliable and will get the job done.<br /><br /><br />As for what laptop you should get, without a doubt Dell. About 2 years ago I bought my first new laptop. A Toshiaba. It was such a POS that I had to return it to the store 3 times to get a different one before I said just give me my money back. Each time there was a different problem.<br /><br />Then I tried to buy a Gateway. It was shocking how horribly they treated me. I ended up loosing about 50 bucks for no reason and when I found myself SCREAMING at a manager over the phone I decided to cut my losses and move on. Their computers don't have a great reputation either.<br /><br />Then I bought an HP. It was ok. Good value. No problems. I sold it about a year later and bought a Dell because Dell was having such a good deal I could buy a new laptop for the same price I could sell my year old HP for!<br /><br />The Dell is great! I use it several hours a day and it has held up really well. Overall it seems to be much higher quality than the HP was. Their warranty is unbeatable. I strongly recommend paying extra for 3+ years of warranty. Anything happens and you have a new part delivered the next day.<br /><br />Wireless is definately the way to go. I love sitting out on my deck in the summer while posting on the internet. Right now I'm relaxing on the couch.
<br /><br />In your own words, Complete and total BS.<br /><br />Actually the P4 is the first chip Intel has had that rivals or is the equal to an AMD chip, Amd has for a long time made a far Superior Chip for less money then Intel's over priced, over-hyped slooooow junk.<br />The Pentium 2 and 3 chips are a joke and were/are a waste of money compared to an AMD chip it's not even arguable but go ahead if you like.<br /><br />
Yes and it has nothing to do with being better it has to do with the Illegal corrupt Business practices of Intel.<br />AMD finally struck back and sued INTEL in June, Intel is now in the process of explaining in FEDERAL COURT why it needed to force OEMS NOT to use AMD by using bribes and threats. And, Alas, look at the effect! AMD's CPU revenues have grown 26% in one quarter after the lawsuit.
It's a dirty job, but somebody has to do it.
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They're good, but about 50% more expensive then dell.<br /><br />One thing that made me like my Dell more than the HP was because the Dell has a smaller screen. 15" screens on any brand are just big. Much happier with my 14.1" screen.<br /><br />If you get a dell look around the internet for various deals and coupon codes. I've bought several new computers from dell and made money with them on ebay with the right coupon.
That would be the Intel Centrino. That's another thing about AMD - they are not well suited to laptops. They run warmer and use more power - two things you do not want.<br /><br />
Yep, very cost effective. No matter how well you treat your laptop batteries, lithium ion batteries will only last about 3 years max. Plus if you drop it or something along the way they'll fix that too! <br /><br />If you get a 4 year full replacement warranty from dell they have to replace the laptop after any sort of accident. If in 3.5 years you "accidently" drop your laptop on the freeway, you get another one! And in 3.5 years your laptop will be out dated and no longer available to replace - so you'll get a brand new updated one!
