Re: OT: laptop recomendations

[Ron Johnson <ron.l.johnson@cox.net>]

On 01/02/09 12:20, Douglas A. Tutty wrote:
> On Fri, Jan 02, 2009 at 11:22:39AM -0500, Damon L. Chesser wrote:
>  
> > had my Dell Vostro 1500 for one year now.  No issues.  I can run it for 5 or 6 
> > hours on battery.  As for price, I never buy anything > $500 USD as you can 
> > boy three or four of those per every expensive machine. So Even if it breaks 
> > after one year, technology moved forwared, spend another $500 USD, and buy a 
> > slightly newer version.  After three years you are greatly ahead in terms of 
> > $$ and, if you had to replace your cheap box, technology.  Just my 2c worth.
>
> Treating laptops as disposable is a bit hard on the environment.

He must be a Republican.  Or Al Gore.

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Ron Johnson, Jr.
Jefferson LA  USA

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