Notebooks

[Azadre]

This is the notebook I might get,

Compaq Armada 4220T Notebook
Internet Ready
266MHz Intel Pentium MMX Processor
64 MB RAM
3.9 GB Hard Drive
20X CD-ROM
56K Modem
1.44MB Floppy
Sound And Video
12.1 Inch Active Matrix Display
Microsoft Windows 98SE
Grade A Condition
30 Day Depot Warranty

Is it worth getting for internet use, Clutchcity Chat, and Roms/Emu's?

It's only like $200 so I am happy.

[rockHEAD]

try to upgrade the HD and RAM and I don't think it would be a problem for surfing...

ROMS/EMU's are those online games or something?? Since the laptop is a plain Pentium (correct, not a P2?) you may need to check on particular games minimum requirements...

happy mobile surfing!

[Azadre]

Here's the specs,

Manufacturer Compaq
Model Armada 4220T
Processor Intel Pentium
Processor Speed 266MHz
Memory Installed 64MB
Hard Drive 3.91GB
Display Size/Type 12.1" Active Matrix
CD-ROM or DVD External 20x CD-ROM Drive
Floppy Internal 1.44MB Floppy Drive
Modem 56K
Network Card Optional Upgrade Available
Pointing Device Touch Pad
Video Card 2MB VRAM Armada 1700
Sound Card ESS ES1878
Ports Serial, Parallel, Mouse, Keyboard, Speaker
Operating System MicroSoft Windows 98 Second Edition
PCMCIA Slots Two Type II or One Type III
Product Includes Battery, Media, AC Adapter, License

[Azadre]

Originally posted by rockHEAD
try to upgrade the HD and RAM and I don't think it would be a problem for surfing...

ROMS/EMU's are those online games or something?? Since the laptop is a plain Pentium (correct, not a P2?) you may need to check on particular games minimum requirements...

happy mobile surfing! A rom is a copy of any old games, and an emulator is a program to run them.

[TedRuxpin]

upgrade the RAM to 192 or 256mb .
you can upgrade the HD but it will be expensive (an external solution would be cheaper)

you need more video ram (well you dont' if you aren't playing games) 2 mb is kind of skimpy.

[TedRuxpin]

Well forget about the upgrades unless it is $100, because for $700 you can get a kick ass toshiba on buy.com with a 14.1 tft screen and 400mhz processor.

[davo]

If you just want it for internet/email and basic apps, that will be plenty - great value too! Just yesterday, I bought a router and set up my old laptop as a "kitchen" internet terminal and it seems to work OK. It is only a P166Mhz, 32M Ram with Windows 95.

One of the more important things is the battery - is it new or reconditioned? If the battery is no good, you might as well call it a desktop with a small screen and keyboard (Which is what mine is) If the battery is good, you can go wireless, which would be very cool!

[Woofer]

After you buy it, let us know where you got it.

[Rocket River]

Originally posted by Woofer
After you buy it, let us know where you got it.

forreal
looking for a cheap GOOD laptop
[for Web and Word . . not much else[]
and
a cheap GOOD computer too
[Have a 30 Gig drive at home]

Rocket River

[Azadre]

Have no fear www.affordablecomputers.com is here:)

[lpbman]

be prepared to buy new batteries as well