Typing this on something new...

[Jason Boggs]

Well, I finally took the plunge and got a brand new laptop! I went shopping today at best buy and saw the perfect computer with a $200 instant rebate. its an HP dv5000z series. Here are a few specs on it:

AMD turion processor at 2.2 Ghz
1 gig memory (I can always upgrade later)
80 gig HD
wireless LAN
DVD/RW/R
3 USB ports
firewire port
expansion port 2 connector
PC card slot
S video TV-out port
RJ-45 port
RJ-11 port
microphone port
headphone port
VGA monitor port
security lock
3 year accidental coverage

The suprising thing is when I got home and powered it up it automatically detected a wireless internet connection. I guess someone in my apartment complex has wireless internet. I will just be using this for GPS and wireless internet when I'm chasing. ThreatNet will have to wait until next year. I'm so excited...now I really can't wait until spring!

 

[Bill Hamilton]

Congrats on the new laptop!
Having a new "toy" is always fun. I bought my new one about three weeks ago.

 

[David Drummond]

Welcome to SCWLHP <Storm Chasers Who Love HPs>

 

[Jason Boggs]

I love it so far!!! :wink:

 

[Joey Ketcham]

Congrats on the new laptop! That along with WiFi is nice while chasing.

 

[Jason Boggs]

Originally posted by David Drummond
Welcome to SCWLHP <Storm Chasers Who Love HPs>

Yea, I couldn't pass up a laptop named HP. Since I got a $200 instant rebate I guess you could say that I got an HP SUPERSALE!!! :lol:

 

[Marko Korosec]

Congrats & welcome to HP chasers group! I got a HP Nx6125 two months ago, especially for chasing of course

 

[Jay McCoy]

Jason you will love your HP. I will give you my list of wireless sites next time we have lunch. Now just get a jotto desk to mount it on.

As for ram I think 1gig will be more than enough for what you are doing with it.

Also if you want some music I have about 15gig (almost 4000 songs) worth I can transfer from my laptop to yours.

 

[Jason Boggs]

Sounds good to me Jay! I really appreciate it!