I have another off-topic question, wrto a laptop for GIS (mapping) focus rather than coding - the main requirement is a good graphics card.
I have been looking at Toshiba Tecra M11 models and the Tecra M11 (PTME3A-00J00R) with i5 processor looks good to me. Price incl GST is $1925. I'm not familiar with Dell laptops. International warranty is important (incl India). Important features in this Toshiba Tecra model: * 3-year warranty (limited) * 64-bit machine, Windows 7 Professional, adequate RAM * excellent graphics card for GIS (512Mb NVIDIA QUADRO NVS 2100M with CUDA technology) * 320Gb HDD (7200rpm) * Gigabit Ethernet, adequate wireless (802.11agn), Bluetooth * dialup modem (still useful in some areas / situations) * size, weight, 14" screen size OK, webcam, DVD R/W * enough USB ports, eSATA port, card slot for expansion Con * Battery life is a bit low at 4 hours (but can buy an additional 6-cell battery). * Supplied with 4Gb (expandable to 8Gb) Other stuff like inbuilt card reader for SD/CF/MSP etc are not important. Any recommendations? ________________________________ Ian Thomas Victoria Park, Western Australia
