Notebook for Engineer

Any type of laptop on the market can be satisfied with your needing.

I like the 8 1/2 x 11 inch format (A4 to you euro types out there). Lightweight, flexible, available in many different colors (colours to you Anglo-types), multi-platformed, recyclable as spitwads or firestarter... Just can't beat it

St John: Try Dell. Get on their website. They make quality products at very reasonable prices with good guarantees. With Auto Cad, etc., stick with a Pentium 4

Regards,

Tom

"Try Dell. Get on their website. They make quality products at very reasonable prices with good guarantees."

I've had just the opposite experience with Dell. Will never buy from them again.

I completely agree. I am stuck with a Dell laptop that was marginally acceptable when new and is a real dog 4 years later. It is totally unreliable on battery power! If I had the choice I would never use another Dell. Corporate policy dictates otherwise.

This what I wish I'd gotten http://www.linuxcertified.com/linux-laptop-lc2464dc.html

Real 2X 64 bit system.

Brad

Pity AutoCAD does not run on Linux....

Any recent Laptop with windows should do. If you can, get more RAM installed.

Good luck

Rolf

I run AutoCAD 2006 on my Acer 5610. I got this one because it has the numerical keyboard (that makes it a wider screen). Screen real estate being important. 2Gb of ram. It's a year old but still gives bang for bucks!

Dell, HP, IBM are ok for your working.

With CPU intel dual 2 cores, 4GB RAM (best, normal 2 GB), 128MB GPU (ATI mobility or NIVIDA mobility), 100 GB HDD, 15.4 inches, and Windows OS.

If battery operation time is important for you, should use graphic card is intergrated in mainboard e.g: intel; and 14.1 inches monitor.

After buying the laptop please tell us about it.

I'll go for a notebook that can be customized with the main specs listed as follows:

1. Fast CPU (true dual core) from Intel or AMD (my preference)
2. OS: Windows XP Professional SP2
3. Widescreen Monitor size not less than 14" nor more than 15.4" with anti-glare coating and not the glossy (true-life) monitor
4. Resolution: WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050), or WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
5. Memory (RAM): 2 GB normal or 4GB (if you're willing to pay more)
6. Video Card/Memory: not less than 256 MB dedicated (not integrated/shared)
7. Hard Drive: 80-120 GB 7200 RPM

Other features can be added depending on your other requirements, i.e. Bluetooth, Wireless LAN card, DVD +/- RW (DL), etc., etc.

try find one with dedicated graphic chip and graphic memory. This won't bring down your system memory.

My first stop whenever I'm looking for a new computer is dell - try their outlet website for good deals, and I've always found their support and the computer reliability to be first rate. Another option if you have the budget is the Alienware - not only will they run Autocad, but you can fire up Quake or Doom in your off time.

From compaqs ,IBM ,lenova , sony ,dell ,acer , apple mac , hitachi,panasonic to name few all are equally good with latest technology apple has different system of operation so it is out of consideration for you so as autocad application . Goto multi brand showroom for thin & light comparision but i advice for that large screen display for simulation and auto cad designs workputs , touch screen will be added advantage , with good configuration of RAM , Graphics interface ,embeded bluetooth , lots of usb ports , even though dell , acer , sony have popped up in the market , i will stay with IBM and compaq - HP for there age old reliablity ...........thank you

We use SolidWorks not AutoCad and given the need to render 3D images, I cannot see anything but the very highest spec noterbook getting even close to what is needed for graphics processing. If you must have a notebook (why?) try a top end Acer. Or go to AutoCad forums and spec. up a serious PC that wont waste yours and your employers time.

St.j,

Consumers' Union has recently rated laptop/notebook computers. I trust their evaluations, because they are totally independent and look at performance, support, frequency of repair, cost, etc.

Regarding the OS (operating system), I believe that Apple is now making a dual-boot unit, so it is not automatically out (and their quality is pretty good). I don't know how well a Linux box will work if its running AutoCAD in a Windows emulation program. I do know that the Linux OS is probably the most robust and safest around.

If having a rugged notebook is important, then consider the Panasonic Toughbook series, which is close to standard notebook size and very very robust. It is significantly more expensive, however.

--JMM

The Apple option is better than dual boot. An application called "Parallels" allows applications from both MS and Apple to be run without the need to reboot.

Fujistu Siemens

It is notebook for everyone, engineer used to love the desktop, now also the notebook if only the battery doesn't fire up.