Re: [Thinkpad] ThinkPad Recommendations?

Actually, it was $900
I have no idea what that converts to in fake European money
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Bell" <RobDBell@netscape.net>
To: <info@instantsupersites.com>
Cc: <thinkpad@stderr.org>
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 10:45 AM
Subject: Re: [Thinkpad] ThinkPad Recommendations?

> An A21 might be a good choice for you. They are generally in the 800MHz
> and up range, which I've found to be more than adequate for business
> apps like you mention. My wife uses Dreamweaver and PhotoShop on our
> A21p under Win2K and it works super. These can probably be had for the
> upper end of your price range.
>
> An example of A21p specs:
> - P-III 850MHz
> - up to 512MB (maybe more?)
> - usually 20-32GB HD
> - awesome 15" LCD
>
> Someone offered one on the list a few days ago for about US$800, so
> that's what I'm judging the prices by. Your findings may differ.
>
> Later,
> Rob
>
>
> info@instantsupersites.com wrote:
> > Hi
> >
> > Firstly, thanks for all the help with my last query regarding my
> > friend's 560 ...
> >
> > I'm thinking about buying a ThinkPad to use as my day-to-day machine ...
> >
> > The main programs I use are:
> >
> > * Dreamweaver MX
> > * Photoshop 6.1
> > * Office XP (inc. Outlook)
> >
> > OS: Windows XP Pro SP1
> >
> > I was wondering what sort of spec I should be aiming for to ensure
> > everything doesn't grind to a halt when I'm working ... :o\
> >
> > As an example, my current workstation is a Cel 300 with 256MB RAM and
> > isn't too bad, so long as I don't open lots of programs at the same time
> > ...
> >
> > My budget is quite small (below £500) ... is this do-able?
> >
> > All help gratefully received!
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Nick
>
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