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shocky123
06-23-2005, 11:43 PM
Comments/Opinions on the best laptop's that weigh in at LESS THAN 5lbs?


I'm not looking for any type of gaming system by any means, I know with a low weight requirement I'll never get a powerful system (that's why I built my new desktop).

Just needs to be good and light, preferably with a 12.1" or bigger screen.
(likely only going to use for browsing and taking to/from classes)


Comments/Recommendations gladly accepted :)


~Kyle
kimchicowboy
06-23-2005, 11:49 PM
i have a 12" powerbook. 4.9 lbs. i love it. :)
brainsmile
06-24-2005, 01:10 AM
thinkpad
shocky123
06-24-2005, 05:26 AM
I've been leaning towards an IBM system since the laptop is for my g/f.. and she can get a discount on it, not to mention they are very reliable, and overall good systems. I only wish I could find an IBM laptop that ran an AMD chip, or for that matter a PPC chip.

Anything/Anyone else?

~Kyle
gear02
06-24-2005, 06:19 AM
Thinkpad, definately. Get a X40 or X41.

Other light and good laptops include the powerbook/ibook, the dell ultra light one (forget the model), and maybe a few others. But your decision should stop right at the X40/41 if you need a PC. The powerbook is a sweet machine though.
Jeffbx
06-24-2005, 09:03 AM
Thinkpad. But I'd recommend the T series over the X. It's not much heavier (starts at 4.5 lbs), but is a more powerful & nicer (IMHO) machine. Go for a T42 w/14.1" screen - they're rolling out the T43s, so you should see some discounts on the 42s. Here's one to look at: http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=699585

What's your budget?
AlpineJay
06-24-2005, 12:03 PM
I second both the X and the T. Otherwise the Dell Latitude X1 is a great machine too.
gear02
06-24-2005, 12:08 PM
Thinkpad. But I'd recommend the T series over the X. It's not much heavier (starts at 4.5 lbs), but is a more powerful & nicer (IMHO) machine. Go for a T42 w/14.1" screen - they're rolling out the T43s, so you should see some discounts on the 42s. Here's one to look at: http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=699585

What's your budget?

I like very light laptops and I don't think my x40 is underpowered. I got the IntelŪ PentiumŪ M Processor 738 Low Voltage 1.40GHz with 1GB of ram and its pretty fast. My only two regrets is not getting a larger hard drive (though impossible since the 2.5 inch HDs can't go very high) and not getting an X41 with the fingerprint reader.
Jeffbx
06-24-2005, 01:14 PM
Well, the only reason I say underpowered is that you pay extra for the convenience of the tiny size - so for the same cost as the X with a 1.4, you can get a T series with a 1.8Ghz, but it'll weigh a pound or 2 more. Guess it all depends on what your priorities are.
gear02
06-24-2005, 01:36 PM
Well, the only reason I say underpowered is that you pay extra for the convenience of the tiny size - so for the same cost as the X with a 1.4, you can get a T series with a 1.8Ghz, but it'll weigh a pound or 2 more. Guess it all depends on what your priorities are.

yeah very true...with portability you pay for it in many ways, price, performance, and features. Btw the X series doesn't have built in optical drive.
shocky123
06-24-2005, 04:56 PM
I noticed that, which is part of the reason I'm hesitant to look too much further into the X series. I guess they're nice for writing....

~Kyle
gear02
06-24-2005, 05:07 PM
I noticed that, which is part of the reason I'm hesitant to look too much further into the X series. I guess they're nice for writing....

~Kyle

It keeps the weight down which is very nice for a work laptop or a school laptop, but definately not good if it's your main computer. You can, however, get an ultrabay that can hold an optical drive.