Jon_Are
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I'm out of the loop for laptop technology, so here we go.
Do I need...
1. Bluetooth capability?
(I use no PDA/Blackberry/fancy phone devices. But is Bluetooth necessary or recommended to use a wireless mouse/keyboard with the notebook?)
2. Next-gen wireless card?
(I use a standard wireless connection with my home desktop and it works perfectly; would the next-gen give some adavantage in the near future?)
3. Duo-core vs. Duo-core Centrino processor?
(Supposedly the Centrino configuration creates a stronger, smoother wireless connection, but that info seems to be coming straight from the manufacturer. Hype?)
4. Glossy vs. non-glare screen?
(I know this is a matter of personal taste, just wondering which y'all prefer)
5. 14 vs. 15 vs. 17-inch screen?
(I've heard folks say that 17 is too dang big. I won't be toting the laptop very often, but I'm wondering if 17" is too unwieldly to, say, sit on a recliner with the machine on my lap and browse the web or watch a movie on it. Alternatively, is a 14 or 15-incher too small to enjoy a DVD on?
Guess that's it for now; appreciate any input.
Jon
Do I need...
1. Bluetooth capability?
(I use no PDA/Blackberry/fancy phone devices. But is Bluetooth necessary or recommended to use a wireless mouse/keyboard with the notebook?)
2. Next-gen wireless card?
(I use a standard wireless connection with my home desktop and it works perfectly; would the next-gen give some adavantage in the near future?)
3. Duo-core vs. Duo-core Centrino processor?
(Supposedly the Centrino configuration creates a stronger, smoother wireless connection, but that info seems to be coming straight from the manufacturer. Hype?)
4. Glossy vs. non-glare screen?
(I know this is a matter of personal taste, just wondering which y'all prefer)
5. 14 vs. 15 vs. 17-inch screen?
(I've heard folks say that 17 is too dang big. I won't be toting the laptop very often, but I'm wondering if 17" is too unwieldly to, say, sit on a recliner with the machine on my lap and browse the web or watch a movie on it. Alternatively, is a 14 or 15-incher too small to enjoy a DVD on?
Guess that's it for now; appreciate any input.
Jon