Computer Stuff

Current laptop offerings I would consider:

Gateway - FX Edition Laptop with Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology

Model: P-7805u $1149

I have Model P-7811FX (the older brother) and love it. This is more computer than most people need. The graphics are powerful, the screen is beautiful, the camera (Skype you know) works great. It takes 2 hard drives for big time storage. It is the best bang for your buck today and has been for several months. Gaming is what is does best so everything else is a piece of cake.

The only negative is the 7805u has the WXGA screen and mine has WUXGA. Some of the 7805’s have WUXGA but how you get one is mysterious. WXGA is fine but once you have WUXGA going back is tough. The difference is resolution and not a deal killer. Some people prefer WXGA. If I had to buy one today, this would be my choice. Yes, I would try to get the WUXGA but would settle for WXGA.

Sound on this model is nothing to brag about and the right palm rest gets toasty with 2 HD’s but the machine itself runs cool for all its power. Just keep the back propped up so it can breathe.

What about sound?

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Sony MDR-7506 Circumaural Closed-Back Professional Monitor Headphone

I love this head set. No microphone, only sound but what wonderful sound. They are a little snug at first but I’m getting accustomed to them or they are loosening up. Either way they are a winner. Again these are more than anyone needs but top shelf. They fold up well for portability.

Just want to surf and email?

Acer Extensa EX4630-4922 NoteBook Intel Pentium dual-core T3400(2.16GHz)

I may give this a try for $399 and free shipping. It’s only 14 inch but that is enough. Really it is more portable with 14 and isn’t that the idea? I’d throw another 2GB of ram in it. Dual core at 2+GHz is important. I don’t have one but would not be afraid of it. Don’t plan on playing the most recent hot game offering and it will be fine.