Any opinions on this laptop?

[sylvar]

The specs look good enough to me, but I don't know anything about modern CPUs.

http://bfads.net/HP-154-Pavilion-Laptop-w-AMD-Athlon-64-X2-DualCore-at-Circuit-City

$549.99 AFTER $150 MIR
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TK-53, 2GB memory, 160GB hard drive, wireless b/g, DVDRW, Webcam, Vista Home Premium.

What do you think, sirs?

Comments

[fizzgig-bites.livejournal.com]

I'm not a sir but I would think this computer is pretty good for you. I would try to get XP and make sure the hardware has drivers for XP and not just Vista.

I'm constantly VNC/VPNing in and my laptop is several years old. The net is still the slowest point and nothing I can do about that. I would see what programs you can use locally to speed yourself up and make sure they can run on the laptop. You didn't list how many USB ports but I would make sure to have two and some hubs. I have three with a 4 port hub on one and still switching stuff out. Laptop keyboards suck and track pads are not far behind. Ed has a lot of trouble because of his size and you are close. Plan on buying a keyboard and mouse (wireless optical) at least.

[sylvar.livejournal.com]

"What do you think, sirs?" was just a quote from MST3K. :)

I do have a powered USB hub cum iPod dock, though.

[sylvar.livejournal.com]

Also, how would I get XP at this point? I remember hearing that MSFT was offering a downgrade option, but I don't know more than that.

[fizzgig-bites.livejournal.com]

Ask for it? I know Dell is taking orders for it. Check Ebay for used copies that have their license.

[sylvar.livejournal.com]

Ah, never mind. "There are no downgrade rights granted for Windows Vista Home Basic or Windows Vista Home Premium", according to Microsoft. Maybe if I can find a cheap business laptop, but I'm not holding my breath.

[froglettewriter.livejournal.com]

i'm glad you didn't hold your breath but you foundone for both of us. *smoochies* toad is happy to have me be the copyfrogcat. :0)