Bad Time to buy a laptop?

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Sand · #1 Post by **Sand** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 2:30 pm

Hi, Can anyone tell me if this is a bad time to buy a laptop, with a new model coming out soon, as it may lower prices of current models, or doesn't it make a difference?

Also, does anyone have an opinion pro or con of slanted bottom on G Series, and purpose of it?

Thank you,
Sand

Steve007 · #2 Post by **Steve007** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 2:39 pm

Sand wrote:Hi, Can anyone tell me if this is a bad time to buy a laptop, with a new model coming out soon, as it may lower prices of current models, or doesn't it make a difference?

There's never a 'best time' to buy a laptop. If you keep waiting for the next-big thing or the next price drop you'll end up never buying a machine!

All I can say is look out for good some good deals. Rumour has it that Bill sells ThinkPad's (

) so why not see what he's got on offer at the moment?

BILLCROCKER · #3 Post by **BILLCROCKER** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 2:42 pm

I can't really say whether it's a good or a bad time, because I don't know what you're looking for in a notebook.

As far as the G-series is concerned, they're the bulkiest and least flexible ThinkPad's around. Needless to say, they're easily my least favorite ThinkPad line.

#4 Post by **daeojkim** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 3:19 pm

I think it is a good time to buy T42 series since new T43 are coming out their prices have been falling quite a bit.

Sand · #5 Post by **Sand** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 3:54 pm

The reason why I was looking at the G series is because mobility is not the first priority, but a desktop replacement. But since I've never owned a laptop before, all the choices of styles and specifications are mind boggling to me, so I am trying to narrow it down somewhat. I've been working on this for weeks, and have not figured it out yet. I just thought I could save on the price if they go down after the new models are released.

I use it primarily for email, research, etc. no gaming or music, but I would like speed, as it is not easily or if at all, upgradable.

Thanks for your help, I appreciate any suggestions,
Sand

Leon · #6 Post by **Leon** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 3:55 pm

It's ALWAYS a great time to buy the greatest laptop in the world. As always, get the best deal you can, and YES, Bill has some great sales right now....