If you could have just one computer, what would you pick?

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Bookworm · #31 Post by **Bookworm** » Fri Sep 09, 2011 9:04 pm

My first choice would be my Tandy Color Computer 3.

It doesn't crash.

jdk · #32 Post by **jdk** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:07 pm

Well, I am down to one computer for myself now (wife keeps the MBA), and it is a HP DX2400. I got it off lease several months ago for $200 with monitor and product keys for Vista Business and Office 2007. It runs fine, and is upgradable to 8GB of RAM and an Intel Quad core, although I don't think I'll do that for years. I don't like the look of the case -- too glossy, but at least the monitor has a matte finish. Speaking of which, I still think the Sun Ultra was one of the nicest looking computers ever built:

I also like the clean two-tone look of newer Fujitsu desktops:

smugiri · #33 Post by **smugiri** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:29 pm

paul*robertson wrote:X61

Ditto.

I did the SXGA+ mod and will be putting in 8GB RAM at which point I will be done till it breaks.

ThinkRob · #34 Post by **ThinkRob** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 10:58 pm

jdk wrote:Speaking of which, I still think the Sun Ultra was one of the nicest looking computers ever built:

I dunno... what about the SGI O2 and the SGI Octane?

Temetka · #35 Post by **Temetka** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 2:04 am

To be honest I will probably still be using my T43 in 2 years.

That being said if I had a choice I would have my T43 chassis with a Core i5, 8GB of RAM, and SSD and a 512MB GPU of some flavor.

But since we have to go with real machines, that Sun Ultra 24 sure is a nice pick. I could live with that quite easily. Also, Solaris FTW!

ausmike · #36 Post by **ausmike** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 4:41 am

Ahh,,,,,,<remebering days of...> SUN

machines ... sleek fresh clean SQUARE box !
and SUPER FAST for that money.............as I always used toi drool while working on AIX boxes !!
but I will stick to my DEC Alpha (currently does my PRINT SERVER @ home network).... still OUTPERFORMS most intel based systems in OUTPUT even woith NT4.0 OS ( never been switched off since 2007) - apaprt from being a WATTAGE drag on my Utility bill ......still keeps on going on ! crazy !!

pianowizard · #37 Post by **pianowizard** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 7:00 am

pianowizard wrote:I have to settle for the Panasonic CF-Y7: Core2 Duo, Windows Vista COA (my favorite OS), 14.1" 1400x1050, internal DVD burner, and 3.5 lb.

I have changed my mind. I have traveled with my 3.5-lb Panasonic Y5 a few times and found that even that is too heavy. So, I am changing my answer to this question to the 2.6-lb Sony Z2. Its 1600x900 resolution isn't as good as the Y5/Y7's 1400x1050, but the weight advantage is huge. Unfortunately, I will have to wait for 4 to 5 years before the prices of Z2's drop below $500.

(Of course I am aware that the Z2 also has the 1920x1080 option, but I don't want such a high res on a 13.1" screen.)

asiafish · #38 Post by **asiafish** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 9:11 am

I thought I had found it in the IPS screen X220, but alas mine kept destroying SSDs, and so it went back to Lenovo.

I guess the 11" MacBook Air remains my top choice, even though I wish for a few more hours of battery life. The 13" is better if I can have only computer, but since I am able to have more than one, I bought (and prefer) the 11". I have a 15" MacBook Pro for those times I need more display or power.

ausmike · #39 Post by **ausmike** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 3:46 pm

pianowizard wrote:[quote="......... I am aware that the Z2 also has the 1920x1080 option, but I don't want such a high res on a 13.1" screen.)

not to make you all jelious...... but am running around with a Sleek Carbon Fibre Black ,,,if the VPCZ2190X CTO >paste...

> Internal lithium polymer battery (4000mAh) Intel® Core™ i7-2620M processor (2.70GHz) with Turbo Boost up to 3.40GHz 8GB (4GB x2 fixed onboard) DDR3-SDRAM-1333 Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit Power Media Dock™ with AMD Radeon™ HD 6650M (1GB ) graphics and Blu-ray Disc™ player / burner 13.1" LED backlit Full HD display (1920 x 1080) No additional AntiVirus Software 256GB (128GB x2) solid state drive with RAID 0 Black No Engraving Fresh Star < / paste

Docking sation = @ office
I can say ...so far its a SHOW STOPPER !! a pure joy to use and carry around on flights!!

Love it!

asiafish · #40 Post by **asiafish** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:51 pm

ausmike wrote:
not to make you all jelious...... but am running around with a Sleek Carbon Fibre Black ,,,if the VPCZ2190X CTO >paste...

> Internal lithium polymer battery (4000mAh) Intel® Core™ i7-2620M processor (2.70GHz) with Turbo Boost up to 3.40GHz 8GB (4GB x2 fixed onboard) DDR3-SDRAM-1333 Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit Power Media Dock™ with AMD Radeon™ HD 6650M (1GB ) graphics and Blu-ray Disc™ player / burner 13.1" LED backlit Full HD display (1920 x 1080) No additional AntiVirus Software 256GB (128GB x2) solid state drive with RAID 0 Black No Engraving Fresh Star < / paste

Docking sation = @ office
I can say ...so far its a SHOW STOPPER !! a pure joy to use and carry around on flights!!

Love it!

Wow, how much did that baby cost?

ausmike · #41 Post by **ausmike** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 9:11 pm

........company picked up the tab! . think with raid+dock+ extras like sony backpck etc etvc ,,,, was not much change from $4k! - thats what I heard .....my view - so far its WORTH EVERY CENT !!!!

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