Re: Speedy laptop suggestions

From: The Siebrands <siebrand_at_bigpond.com>
Date: 2000/06/27
Message-ID: <Y8165.1188$c5.4504@newsfeeds.bigpond.com>#1/1

I use a compaq notebook running Informix and Oracle with no problems.

Angel Delacruz <angeld_at_alum.mit.edu> wrote in message news:slfig7rijev102_at_corp.supernews.com...
> I am looking to purchase a laptop on which I will be running
> demanding database applications on top of Oracle Server.
> I am trying to find one with the fastest hard drive possible,
> but such information is not available in brochures and reviews.
> I have had a bad experience with the Dell Inspiron (5000).
> The performance is awful, despite being loaded with 192MB RAM
> and a fast processor, because the disk is so slow.
>
> The Dell Inspiron 3800 P3-700 looks like a good deal, but I am afraid
> it will have the same slow HD as the 5000.
>
> I would appreciate any suggestions and past experiences.
>
>
>
Received on Tue Jun 27 2000 - 00:00:00 CDT