Pman wants a laptop

degator · Post by **degator** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:54 am

He wants one that can be dropped, I don't know one he has seen on tv. What is the best lap top for the bucks. I am willing to spend under 2 thou. I also want one that he can use for a while.

radbag · Post by **radbag** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:55 am

can't go wrong with the macbook tek. i just got one about a month ago....apple is the way to go.

radbag · Post by **radbag** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:03 am

there's no price differential either tek so you've got piece of mind that you can't get the product cheaper elsewhere...apple demands that of their distributors.

base macbook = 1099 i think...suits my purposes

TheTodd · Post by **TheTodd** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:07 am

I don't know what shock protection the Apples have so you might want to look into that. I know my Lenovo has very good shock protection. I've had it fall off a table and the HD was still good. Now, the shell is a little cracked but unless you get one made of metal that weighs 15 lbs you'll have to deal with that.

radbag · Post by **radbag** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:24 am

why does he want something that can be dropped?

how bout buying something good and being careful with it?

DocZaius · Post by **DocZaius** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:39 am

The Panasonic Toughbook (TM) was made to take serious abuse. I have no idea what they cost or how good they are.

IHateUGAlyDawgs · Post by **IHateUGAlyDawgs** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:53 am

Apple, IMO, unless you're going to do a lot of photshop/image editing is no better than a Microsoft based laptop - at that point it becomes a matter of personal preference.

degator · Post by **degator** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:56 pm

Thanks, we will go looking the next couple of weeks. I will get you stamp of approval before I buy.