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43064	2002-04-10 08:43:00	I'm looking at purchasing a laptop computer and was just wondering where the best place to buy one would be. I would be wanting to connect it to my home network and also do some movie editing on it. Any suggestions for specs and price?	Guest (0)
43065	2002-04-10 08:58:00	As for specs, go for an AMD Athlon 1.2ghz 256mb of DDRRAM (I think you can get DDR in laptops now) and they come standard with 20GB hard drives. A lot come with onboard network too.	Guest (0)
43066	2002-04-10 08:59:00	Also go for DVD drive that doubles as a CD writer	Guest (0)
43067	2002-04-10 09:15:00	i suggest that u go on to cnet and look for a one u like and but it on a US site. Even though US currency doubles in NZD it still is cheaper. Toshiba Satellites and Satellite Pro seem to come with pretty good speciments for a reasonable price.	Guest (0)
43068	2002-04-10 11:14:00	But you're not covered by the Consumer Guarantees Act on goods from the States. I personally would go with a Compaq Pressario 712AU. Has all you need unless you need really good graphics. These are ~$4500 they were ~$4050 the other month due to a misprint. JM	Guest (0)
43069	2002-04-11 01:47:00	i'm now using a laptop (2nd one) from USA. Fine and although no agaurantee act the better ones have 3yr intl warranty. I say go with P3-4, or athlon, athlon more heat, less batt. P3-M tends to be faster than athlon. cd writer + dvd is v $$$ so u may need to go with external- .a good one for power is dell buy heavy. i would stick to big names with laptops.	Guest (0)
43070	2002-04-11 02:09:00	Cool, that sounds good. What are some US websites I can look at to get prices etc? Do you guys get them shipped or are you talking about getting them when you're over there? Cheers for your responses.	Guest (0)
43071	2002-04-11 02:10:00	Cool, that sounds good. What are some US websites I can look at to get prices etc? Do you guys get them shipped or are you talking about getting them when you're over there? Cheers for your responses.	Guest (0)
43072	2002-04-11 02:12:00	Cool, that sounds good. What are some US websites I can look at to get prices etc? Do you guys get them shipped or are you talking about getting them when you're over there? Cheers for your responses.	Guest (0)
43073	2002-04-11 06:28:00	goto www.pricewatch.com i think .... i got my ones from ebay via seller with heaps of +ve feedbacks. bware nz customs charge u for 12.5% gst on delcared values and shipping is generally 2 weeks. under 400$nz. customs will not ship unless gst is cleared b4 ..... even if it is declared as gift!	Guest (0)
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