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Further queries on laptops
Well. The laptop I am considering getting is, I think, a Toshiba Satellite A100 S2311TD, with RAM upgraded to 512MB, for about $1,200.
This is on the basis that someone I knew got it and is quite happy with it, and my young man seems to think it's a good option.
Basically, I want something that I can write on, internet, and use endnote on, with enough storage to fit my thesis, thesis notes, photos and maybe some music on. Wireless is a plus. It doesn't need to be particularly fit for games or DVDs or anything like that. I'd also like it to be good enough that I don't have to upgrade it for a few years.
Additional extras:
* I'd really like to be able to use linux or something similar. Not sure how that would work out with google chat, endnote, all my documents are currently in word, &tc.
* If anyone has ideas for a non-coal-powered option for charging(solar cells, energy from spinach, whatever), I would like to hear!
Comments?
This is on the basis that someone I knew got it and is quite happy with it, and my young man seems to think it's a good option.
Basically, I want something that I can write on, internet, and use endnote on, with enough storage to fit my thesis, thesis notes, photos and maybe some music on. Wireless is a plus. It doesn't need to be particularly fit for games or DVDs or anything like that. I'd also like it to be good enough that I don't have to upgrade it for a few years.
Additional extras:
* I'd really like to be able to use linux or something similar. Not sure how that would work out with google chat, endnote, all my documents are currently in word, &tc.
* If anyone has ideas for a non-coal-powered option for charging(solar cells, energy from spinach, whatever), I would like to hear!
Comments?
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1) You're paying too much.
2) Ubuntu Linux will work just fine for nearly all your apps and 512 MB of RAM is more than enough (it's what I'm using right now). You won't have any problems with your Word docs (OpenOffice.org is just fine). You won't have any problems with chat (GAIM is just fine). I think you will have problems with Endnote.
3) Solar cells shouldn't be a problem.
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2) Anything I can do about problems with Endnote?
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1) Find a nice spotter (e.g., me). Set yourself a budget. Set them to work.
2) There's Linux alternatives to Endnote (e.g., http://www.pybliographer.org/). Or you could run WINE (a windows emulator for Linux).
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I think I'll put an upper limit of $1600 (preferably including non-fossil-fuel powering), but if less can be managed and my requirements are still met I'd be delighted.
Thank you so much for offering to help!
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Seriously, it's a pleasure. I'll be in touch shortly.