KJT
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I'm starting business school in about a month and need to get a new laptop. Minimum specs are below. This computer will be used only for school and work - I'd like it to last at least a few years. I've got another computer and a ipad for downloads and having fun on the net. Budget is somewhat variable, but I'd like to keep costs on the low end. Say <$1,200. I have no desire to get a mac and don't care about aesthetics other than I'd like it to be a light computer. None of that alienware gamer crap though.
FWIW, I work in consulting and plan on continuing in this industry. Thinkpads seem to be sort of the business standard - I've been looking at the Lenovo x220 and x1 because they come well recommended but can't really tell much of a difference. Frankly, I don't really know what I'm looking for. Love to get your suggestions.
From what I can tell these specs are pretty low end, so feel free to push anything up to an acceptable level.
FWIW, I work in consulting and plan on continuing in this industry. Thinkpads seem to be sort of the business standard - I've been looking at the Lenovo x220 and x1 because they come well recommended but can't really tell much of a difference. Frankly, I don't really know what I'm looking for. Love to get your suggestions.
From what I can tell these specs are pretty low end, so feel free to push anything up to an acceptable level.
Minimum Specs include at least:
§ Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
§ Windows 7 Professional
§ 2 GB RAM. Be ready to get more
§ PCI Video with 128 MB RAM. Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver
§ 128 GB of hard drive, 5600 RPM.
§ Color Display (12.1" or better)
§ 128 MB of video RAM
§ Built in wired (100 MB) and wireless (802.11G) networking
§ Built in modem and fax
§ Documentation
§ 1 Year parts and labor
§ Est. cost, $500 to $1200