Dell Laptop question

[Ted Frater]

Nigel Ridley wrote:

>I was interested in buying one of those Dell/Ubuntu laptops but they are not yet 
>available here in Israel.
>
>BUT, I found a retailer that sells all their laptops without an installed OS - if 
>I want! :-)
>So what, of the cheaper range, models would you recommend? What are the Turion 
>processors like as opposed to the Intel core duo? I did have a quick Google but 
>their is way too much info out there to digest easily/quickly.
>
>Blessings,
>
>Nigel
>
>  
>
Dell have a consumer range and their business range.
  The former  is Inspiron the latter is the Latitude.
  If your going to use it for business do purchase 3 yr on site next 
business working day warranty.
 Essential.
As for build  quality , IBM lenovo are still the best.
whats just as important tho is where the nearest service depot is. Talk 
to them first to see what support your going to get
you need a laptop that has an installed base of 1000's. there will be 
more spares for those around than say the latest  high flying model
I personally always go for a second hand ex corporate leasing laptop.
 If its survived 3  yearsof leasing it will have has a good burn in.
 Never failed me.
 And I supply laptops to friends.
 Only IBM tho.
 hope this helps.