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Great computer but you can get a lesser window PC for less money.
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Great computer but you can get a lesser window PC for less money.
That is definitely a fact. She didn't mention a budget though .
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Just like getting a Volvo instead of a BMW
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Lenovo (aka IBM Thinkpad) is my recommendation
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VAIO SZ is what I use at the moment and it's a nice laptop with a very nice screen, albeit on the flimsy side. If you're looking for reliability/durability there is nothing better than a thinkpad t series, imo. That is unless you're looking into the panasonic toughbook line!
i have one too!

love it...it has the nicest screen of all current laptops, hands-down...how can you beat sony screens with LED backlighting

oh yeah, macs are good...
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Cheeper isn't always better though.

BTW are we gonna get those pictures of your X5???

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Lenova Thinkpad, T series. Robust, reliable. We have thousands at work, currently T42, T43, and T60. I bought a T60 for my daughter last weekend for university.

If you don't want to spend that much, go as cheap as you can and consider it disposable.
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Lenova Thinkpad, T series. Robust, reliable. We have thousands at work, currently T42, T43, and T60. I bought a T60 for my daughter last weekend for university.

If you don't want to spend that much, go as cheap as you can and consider it disposable.

Also, you said that he needs it for just checking e-mail and going on the internet - not much point paying more for options and upgrades that he will never need.
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...how can you beat sony screens with LED backlighting

oh yeah, macs are good...
You can beat them with a MacBook Pro that has LED backlighting
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My brother in law wants a laptop for his 40th birthday. He's just going to use it to check emails and go on the internet, stupid stuff.
Lenovo is the best laptop for business, but $$$. I had a X60T and sold it to get the newer X61T (Santa Rosa chipset).

If he is just a light user, get a Compaq! Should last a long time and a great value. Also the lighter the better.

I do think the Apple has a pretty unit, but a learning curve for that old man over 40. Ha! I am 45...
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