XPS m1210 or Macbook or Thinkpad X61 or T61 ???

[jtplayte]

Hi All,

In a bit of a dilemma looking for some sound advice.

Here are my options with pricing (all taxes etc. included)

Macbook - Core2Duo 2.0Ghz, 1GB, 80GB, DVD Superdrive, 13.3". 1yr wty etc. etc.
$1250

Dell XPS m1210 - (barely used) Core2Duo 2.16Ghz, 2GB, 100GB 7200RPM, 7400 Video, 9cell battery, 1 yr wty, 12.1:, Vista Home Premium etc. etc.
$1375

Thinkpad X61 - XP Pro or Vista Business?, Core2Duo 2.0Ghz, X3100, 2GB, 80GB 5400RPM, 12.1", 3yr wty etc. etc
$1664

Thinkpad T61 - Vista Business, Core2Duo 2.0Ghz, 2GB, 120GB 5400RPM, CDRW /DVDROm, X3100, 15.4", 3yr wty etc. etc.
$1549

Thinkpad T61 - Vista Ultimate, Core2Duo 2.0Ghz, 2GB, 160GB 5400RPM, DVDRW, Nvidia 140M, 14.1", 3 yr wty etc. etc
$1708

Please Help !!!! What would you do?

Thanks In Advance,

jtp

[Aspyred]

Well, to be honest, it'd help if we knew what you wanted for a laptop machine. Very difficult to recommend you anything as we all have different needs/ideas of what a good laptop should have.

I don't know about the other models, but I do have an M1210 myself and it's a solid performer, especially with the configuration you have there. Do note though, because of the glossiness of the screen, it can be harder to view in the daylight/when there are strong sources of light in the background.

Otherwise, though the laptop is small, it can be a bit thick and it definitely isn't the lightest thing around (especially with the options you have there).

If possible, check out Dell's website, and look into the M1330 if you're interested in the M1210. It's essentially the successor to the M1210, and it's sleek, man. Better LCD screen, a lot more modern looking and it's a very thin laptop. Definitely worth a look at.

[jtplayte]

Well, to be honest, it'd help if we knew what you wanted for a laptop machine. Very difficult to recommend you anything as we all have different needs/ideas of what a good laptop should have.

I don't know about the other models, but I do have an M1210 myself and it's a solid performer, especially with the configuration you have there. Do note though, because of the glossiness of the screen, it can be harder to view in the daylight/when there are strong sources of light in the background.

Otherwise, though the laptop is small, it can be a bit thick and it definitely isn't the lightest thing around (especially with the options you have there).

If possible, check out Dell's website, and look into the M1330 if you're interested in the M1210. It's essentially the successor to the M1210, and it's sleek, man. Better LCD screen, a lot more modern looking and it's a very thin laptop. Definitely worth a look at.

Thanks for the advice...it is appreciated.

I would love an m1330, but can't justify the premium in cost and it is likely out of my budget range (the prices quoted in original post include taxes etc.)

I currently own a Dell 710m and have been pretty pleased....starting to crack, speakers crapped out a while back (wire in hinge, pain in the a## to fix). Prefer portability, but not sure on the trade off for power yet...that is part of the problem....basically looking for the best deal I can dig up to put through an interest free plan at work.

Thanks Again...Take Care

jtp

[Cyrus the Great]

Have u looked at Lenovo 3000 V200? It's $1200, good specs.

Configuration Type: Notebook,
Installed Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Business
Processor Type: Intel® Core 2 Duo T7300 2000MHz
Memory: 1024MB
Disc Capacity: 160GB
Graphic subsystem: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

[KorruptioN]

Have u looked at Lenovo 3000 V200? It's $1200, good specs.

Configuration Type: Notebook,
Installed Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Business
Processor Type: Intel® Core 2 Duo T7300 2000MHz
Memory: 1024MB
Disc Capacity: 160GB
Graphic subsystem: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

Does not come close to Thinkpad build quality, and even the XPS M1210 is miles ahead. Lenovo's basic stuff is crap - they're riding on the Thinkpad name to sell units.

[df329]

get dell it's the best!

[KorruptioN]

get dell it's the best!

Blanket statements like this do not help... at all. Good job justifying your own purchase.

[df329]

Blanket statements like this do not help... at all. Good job justifying your own purchase.

it's pretty self explanitory...

[matkun]

I priced out an XPS M1330 not too long ago at sub 1700 after tax..

Did you use any coupons/discount on the Dell site?

#1 Rule when buying anything from Dell. Don't ever pay full price because you can easily get atleast 10-20% off by just buying during a sale, using a coupon or haggling on the phone.

[KorruptioN]

it's pretty self explanitory...

No it isn't, you didn't explain yourself at all. Dells definitely aren't the best, as your blanket statement concludes.

[df329]

No it isn't, you didn't explain yourself at all. Dells definitely aren't the best, as your blanket statement concludes.

dell sold most pcs in 2006. maybe cuz they're the best?

[KorruptioN]

dell sold most pcs in 2006. maybe cuz they're the best?

Faulty logic.

Acer also has high sales volumes. They're nowhere near good for a lot of the products they offer.

[df329]

Faulty logic.

Acer also has high sales volumes. They're nowhere near good for a lot of the products they offer.

ipods suck too

seriously though i would easily say that dell is by far the best "value" notebook offering. complete care warranty is unparalled and amazing, worth the $300 or whatever.

personally I have an XPS and love it. even their desktops offer pretty good value

their monitors are > *

[KorruptioN]

seriously though i would easily say that dell is by far the best "value" notebook offering. complete care warranty is unparalled and amazing, worth the $300 or whatever.

personally I have an XPS and love it. even their desktops offer pretty good value

their monitors are > *

At least you give a reason now. "Dell is best" is not enough really.

[charliebrown]

Portability?

just got a T60 (15" model) recently...and to be honest, it's not too portable...seems heavier/bulkier than the T40 that i had previously