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Kokuten

threw this together in like five minutes as an off-the-cuff reply to Bob in another thread, but here goes.
2000$ "SRS MONEYS, SRS LAPTOP, SRSLY" edition:
Quote:[table][*]Inspiron 1720
[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][table][table][tr][td][table][tr][td][table][tr][td][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Date 4/2/2008 12:23:25 PM Central Standard Time[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Catalog Number 29 Retail 19[Image: spacer.gif][/table][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Catalog Number / Description Product Code SKU Id[Image: spacer.gif][Image: shad.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]System Color:
Espresso Brown BRN [313-5475] 2[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Inspiron 1720:
Intel® Coreâ„¢ 2 Duo T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB/3MB cache) GT83HN [223-5668] 1[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Operating System:
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition VHP3E [313-5195][420-5769][420-5924][420-6436][420-6813][420-7026][420-7622][463-2282] 11[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]LCD Panel:
High Resolution, glossy widescreen 17.0 inch display (1920 x 1200) 17UXGAT [320-5504] 5[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Video Card:
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT 256NV86 [320-5468] 6[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]MEMORY:
4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz 4G2D [311-7220] 3[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Hard Drive:
Size: 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) 250GB [341-5010] 8[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Optical Drive:
CD / DVD writer (DVDRW Drive) 8XDVDRW [341-4716][420-8183] 16[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Wireless Networking Cards:
Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-Card IP4965 [430-2337] 19[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Bluetooth and Wireless USB:
Built-in Bluetooth capability (2.0 EDR) TM355I [430-2348] 121[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Bluetooth and Wireless USB:
Dell Bluetooth Keyboard and Optical Mouse BTHWKM [310-8691] 121[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Bluetooth and Wireless USB:
ExpressCard Media Remote for Bluetooth-enabled Notebook 710431 [A0710431] 121[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Camera:
Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Webcam DCAMERA [320-5681] 21[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Battery Options:
85Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell) 9BAT [312-0520] 27[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Sound Card:
High Definition Audio 2.0 IS [313-4783] 17[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Network Card:
Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem INTNIC [430-0493] 13[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Adobe Software:
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1 ADOBER [420-7468] 15[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Labels:
Windows Vistaâ„¢ Premium VPN [310-8628] 750[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Processor Branding:
Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor ICNSNB [310-9348] 749[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]DOMS Camera Mod:
Premium Dark Chocolate with Soft Touch LCD back color w/ 2.0M pixel Camera DBRNWC [320-5802] 748[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Miscellaneous:
Inspiron 1720 I172001 [466-7740] 82[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Anti-Virus/ Security suite (pre-install):
No Security NOAV [461-8389] 25[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Misc Productivity Software:
No Productivity software pre-installed MSONO [412-1397] 22[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Dell Digital Entertainment:
No Entertainment software pre-installed NODE [466-3921] 399[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Color Coordinated Mice:
Logitech V220 Wireless Mouse - Espresso Brown A1201640 [A1201640] 1429[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Power Adapter:
90 Watt Spare AC Adapter 90WS [310-7253] 57[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Warranty & Service:
1Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor,24x7 Phone Support S1OS [412-0360][950-3337][960-2780][983-3100][987-5447][987-8109] 29[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]CompleteCare Accidental Damage Service:
Add Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 1Yr Warr. CCLJ1 [412-0358][960-9187][986-3577][A0767893] 33[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]DataSafe Online Backup:
Included 3 GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Yr DATSF3G [420-7091][420-7092][987-4817][988-0099] 813[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Dial-Up Internet Access:
No ISP requested NISP [412-0148][/table][/td][/tr][/table][/td][/tr][/table][/td][/tr][/table]

the $4,600 "OMG I has a ton of money" option - you can drop this 1000$ by losing one of the video cards.
Quote:[table][*]XPS M1730
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Bone White BWHT [310-9523] 2[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]XPS M1730:
Intel® Coreâ„¢ 2 Duo T9500 (2.6GHz/800Mhz FSB/6MB cache) SP95HN [223-6311] 1[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Operating System:
Genuine Windows® XP Professional - English WPXP [310-8617][412-0689][412-1056][420-4775][420-4928][420-5769][420-5924][420-7622][420-8143][463-2282] 11[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]LCD Panel:
17 inch UltraSharp TrueLife Wide-screen WUXGA 17UXGAT [320-5788] 5[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Memory:
4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz 4G2D6 [311-7447] 3[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Hard Drive:
Speed: 200GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) Free Fall Sensor 200GB72 [341-6253] 8[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Combo or DVD+RW Drive:
CD / DVD Burner (DVDRW Drive) 8XDVDRW [313-5591][420-8183] 16[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Video Card:
NVIDIA® SLIâ„¢ Dual GeForce® 8800M GTX with 1GB GDDR3 Memory 1GBNV88 [320-6384] 6[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Wireless Networking:
Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965a/g/n Mini Card IP4965 [430-2582] 19[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Bluetooth and Wireless USB:
Built-in Bluetooth capability (2.0 EDR) TM355I [430-2655] 121[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Bluetooth and Wireless USB:
Dell Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Bundle BTHWKM [310-8691] 121[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Bluetooth and Wireless USB:
ExpressCard Media Remote for Bluetooth-enabled Notebook 710431 [A0710431] 121[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Primary Battery:
85 WHr Lithium Ion Battery (9-cell) 9BAT [312-0603] 27[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Sound Options:
High Definition Audio 2.0 IS [313-4217] 17[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Cables and Accessories:
Multimedia Cable Kit MMCBL [310-9519] 20[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Physics Game Accelerator:
AGEIA PhysXâ„¢ 100M Processor PHYSX [320-6171] 200[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Labels:
Windows XPâ„¢ VCN [310-8624] 750[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]GAMING LCD:
Logitech® GamePanel Display GLCD [320-5789] 24[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Adobe Software:
Adobe® Reader 8.1.1 - English ADOBER [420-7468] 15[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Processor Branding:
Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor ICNSNB [310-9348] 749[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed):
No Security NOAV [461-8389] 25[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed):
No Productivity software pre-installed MSONO [412-1397] 22[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Carrying Case:
Dell XPS Notebook Backpack BACKPAK [310-9521] 28[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Dell Digital Entertainment:
No Entertainment software pre-installed NODE [464-9572] 399[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Warranty & Service:
1Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor,24x7 Phone Support S1OS [412-0360][950-3337][950-9797][960-8710][983-8450][988-0307] 29[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Accident and Theft Protection:
Add Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 1Yr Warr. CCLJ1 [412-0358][960-9187][988-0659][A0767893] 33[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]DataSafe Online Backup:
Included 3 GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Yr DATSF3G [420-7091][420-7092][987-4817][988-0099] 813[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Dial-Up Internet Access:
No ISP requested NISP [412-0148] 37[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Environmental Options:
Free Recycling Kit RECYCL [310-5408] 129[Image: spacer.gif][/table][/td][/tr][/table][/td][/tr][/table][/td][/tr][/table]

Hrm., This was supposed to be the 'budget' option, but it ended up being almost 2 grand..  oh well, at $1750, here's the budget option - I'll have to revisit this.
Quote:[table][*]Inspiron 1420
[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][table][table][tr][td][table][tr][td][table][tr][td][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Date 4/2/2008 12:34:08 PM Central Standard Time[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Catalog Number 29 Retail 19[Image: spacer.gif][/table][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Catalog Number / Description Product Code SKU Id[Image: spacer.gif][Image: shad.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]System Color:
Midnight Blue BLUWC [320-5528] 2[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Inspiron 1420:
Intel® Coreâ„¢ 2 Duo T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB/3MB cache) LT83HN [223-5811] 1[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Operating System:
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition VHP3E [310-9171][420-5769][420-5924][420-6436][420-6813][420-7076][420-7622][463-2282] 11[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]LCD Panel:
High Resolution, glossy widescreen 14.1 inch display (1440x900) 14XGAL [320-5521] 5[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Video Card:
128MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS 128NV84 [320-5496] 6[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Memory:
4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz 4G2D [311-7256] 3[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Hard Drive:
Size: 120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) 120GB [341-4864] 8[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Optical Drive:
CD / DVD writer (DVDRW Drive) 8XDVDRW [313-5277][420-8183] 16[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Wireless Networking Cards:
Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card IP4965 [430-2337] 19[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Bluetooth Options:
Built-in Bluetooth capability (2.0 EDR) TM355I [430-2348] 121[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Bluetooth Options:
Dell Bluetooth Keyboard and Optical Mouse BTHWKM [310-8691] 121[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Bluetooth Options:
ExpressCard Media Remote for Bluetooth-enabled Notebook 710431 [A0710431] 121[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Camera:
Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Webcam CAMERA [320-5522] 21[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Battery Options:
85Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell) 9BAT [312-0540] 27[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Sound Card:
High Definition Audio 2.0 IS [313-4783] 17[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Integrated NIC and Modem:
Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem INTNIC [430-0493] 13[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Adobe Software:
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1 ADOBER [420-7468] 15[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Labels:
Windows Vistaâ„¢ Premium VPN [310-8628] 750[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Processor Branding:
Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor ICNSNB [310-9348] 749[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Miscellaneous:
Inspiron 1420 I142001 [466-7693] 82[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Anti-Virus/ Security suite (pre-install):
No Security NOAV [461-8389] 25[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Misc Productivity Software:
No Productivity software pre-installed MSONO [412-1397] 22[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Color Coordinated Mice:
Logitech V220 Wireless Mouse - Midnight Blue A1201639 [A1201639] 1429[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Power Adapter:
90 Watt Spare AC Adapter 90WS [310-7253] 57[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Warranty & Service:
1Yr Ltd Warranty and Mail-In Service ST111RR [950-3337][960-2780][983-3180][987-5397][987-8139] 29[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Accident and Theft Protection:
Add Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 1Yr Warr. CCLJ1 [412-0358][960-9187][986-3577][A0767893] 33[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]DataSafe Online Backup:
Included 3 GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Yr DATSF3G [420-7091][420-7092][987-4817][988-0099] 813[Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif][Image: spacer.gif]Dial-Up Internet Access:
No ISP requested NISPFSS [461-3063][/table][/td][/tr][/table][/td][/tr][/table][/td][/tr][/table]
Wire Geek - Burning the weak and trampling the dead since 1979
Wow. Thanks!

Mm. At the beginning of the year, Dell's Vostro series had a major discount on it as a promotional thing, but the first and last look to be in the same
ballpark as the machine we were looking at. I should note the Peggy's specs included a widescreen display (just like the desktop) and Windows XP (because
no one in his right mind wants Vista).
-- Bob
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Then the horns kicked in...
...and my shoes began to squeak.

Kokuten

tough to get a modern Delltop without Vista anymore

And Vista's proven out enough that it's not the 'oh god no' that it used to be.Wire Geek - Burning the weak and trampling the dead since 1979

CrimsonKMR

Major thing with getting a laptop, do NOT scrimp on the vid card. CoH runs pretty well on a lower speed system (1.4g) but you need that vid card...
There is no coincidence, only necessity....
- Clow Reed
I lucked into my laptop which does pretty well on a "we're renovating, we gotta get these things outta here before we drop an I-beam on 'em"
sale.
''We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat
them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary.''

-- James Nicoll
I know it's hard to get a laptop without Vista. I'm planning on buying a couple XP install discs before the end of June.
-- Bob
---------
Then the horns kicked in...
...and my shoes began to squeak.
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Lenovo is offering sales until the 7th. Base price is about the same as the Dell ($1737) but it comes down to $1287.25




Operating System Language: Genuine Windows XP Professional - US English
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Display type: 14.1 WXGA TFT
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System graphics: nVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M
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Total memory: 2 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)
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Keyboard: Keyboard US English
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Pointing device: UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad)
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Hard drive: 160GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
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Optical device: DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer, Ultrabay Slim
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System expansion slots: PC Card Slot & Express Card Slot
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Wireless card: ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wi-Fi wireless LAN Mini-PCIe US/EMEA/LA/ANZ
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Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth PAN
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Battery: 6 cell Li-Ion Battery
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Power cord: Country Pack North America
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Language Pack: Language Pack US English




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ThinkPad 90W AC Adapter (US/Can/LA)
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I like the Lenovo mostly, but the warranties are able to jack up the cost, and they make you buy an AC Adapter instead of giving it with the laptop, which irks
me. Also note that is a extra $22 for XP, and you'll need to get a mouse.
---

The Master said: "It is all in vain! I have never yet seen a man who can perceive his own faults and bring the charge home against himself."

>Analects: Book V, Chaper XXVI

Kokuten

The lenovo has a lesser graphics card, from what I can tell - the nVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M is supposed to be between a 7400m and a 7600mWire Geek - Burning the weak and trampling the dead since 1979
What's the CPU in the Lenovo? And to fulfill Peggy's requirements, I do need something in the 8000 range for the graphics card.
-- Bob
---------
Then the horns kicked in...
...and my shoes began to squeak.
Huh. It didn't show that? It was a Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T9300 (2.5GHz 800MHz 6MBL2). As for Graphics, Dell has one up over Lenovo on that.
---

The Master said: "It is all in vain! I have never yet seen a man who can perceive his own faults and bring the charge home against himself."

>Analects: Book V, Chaper XXVI
Hn. Laptops, Feh!
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"V, did you do something foolish?"
"Yes, and it was glorious."
It's what Peggy wants.
-- Bob
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Then the horns kicked in...
...and my shoes began to squeak.
I don't usually recommend HP, or used, laptops, BUT.

If Peggy's insistent on a laptop, and one that can handle CoX, might I suggest the HP zd8000 series if you can find one in good condition? They're a
couple years old now, but that's what I just landed (for only $500), and it's my gaming rig. It handles CoX without a hitch. Battery life is poor at
best, but it's meant as a 'desktop replacement' laptop, which means it was designed to be plugged in most of the time anyway. I figure, as long as
I get a year or two out of it it'll be worth the investment, as my current rig couldn't handle CoX any more (started crashing again, dagnabbit).

Quick stats:

* XP pro

* Intel Pentium 4 640 w/HT Technology, 3.2GHz

* 17" WSXGA+ blah de blah screen, 1680 x 1050 resolution

* 2 GB DDR2, 120GB HD, 8x DVDRW, etc

* FULL KEYBOARD WITH NUMERIC KEYPAD -- this is a big win for me

* 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon X600 -- I get warnings about drivers being out of date (and HP seems to have stopped updating them), but it hasn't been a
problem at all yet for any game I've tried

* built in bluetooth, wifi, etc... usual stuff

Anyway, point is, if you're looking to save a buck or three, used might be a way to go, if you can find one that works. This one came to me by way of a
former coworker who upgraded to something else, but he was planning on listing it for $500 on eBay, and a quick search turns up several in that same price
range (under $1000).

(This is meant more as a "here's a model that works for CoX" rather than a "you should buy THIS brand instead!" thing, if that makes
sense. I normally avoid HP like the plague, but this one's been incredible for me.)

--sofaspud
--"Listening to your kid is the audio equivalent of a Salvador Dali painting, Spud." --OpMegs
Thanks for the suggestion, Spud, but I think she's planning on really being portable with it, and something that needs that much tethering might not be up
to her needs.
-- Bob
---------
Then the horns kicked in...
...and my shoes began to squeak.