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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Erik,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I’m a little Dell biased, but I’ve bought almost 20 Dell’s in the last 12 years and have been very happy. So if you decide to go Dell, one thing I suggest is not buying the cheapest in-store model. I would order directly from Dell and use their Small Business sales force. You only need to be a ‘business’ of one person (me) to qualify. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Here’s the deal that I learned by buying a number of machines. If you buy a Dell through Walmart, Costco, Best Buy, etc. you might get a great price because Dell constructs these machines for that client in large quantities. They go out for parts low-bid for that group of machines. So one e6530 from Costco is not the same parts as one from Walmart or even one bought through Dell consumer! If you purchase through the business group, the machines are standardized (or at least better) AND they have higher quality components. So, if you purchase an e6530 through the business group, it does not have the same components. WHAT? YOU SAY??? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The consumer grade markets demand “fast, light, cheap”. That’s what is offered. The business grade machines are “fast, strong, reliable”. They’re heavier built, which improves reliability immensely! So you’ll pay some in weight. Other model numbers may be offered instead of the e6530. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Anyway, I’ve found that the Dell business group treats me VERY well, the machines have been solid and the sales people all speak English as a first language! (Sorry, I don’t mean to Diss anyone… but sometimes an accent is just too difficult for me to understand.) Yes, the machines are a bit more expensive… about $50 to $100 more, but I get exactly what I want. Additionally, they often throw in some extras (particularly if you’re nice and like to chat) for free! I’ve gotten all sorts of extras that aren’t listed on the normal parts list just by telling them what I do, that I’m a small company struggling along, etc., etc. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#951E3D'>Bruce Kessler, MS, GISP, CTT+<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#951E3D'><img width=155 height=106 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CE6C37.0CFAD7D0" alt=test></span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#951E3D'>Pure GIS Service!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#951E3D'>Kessler GIS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#951E3D'>20414 W Baker Rd.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#951E3D'>Cheney, WA 99004<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#951E3D'>+1 (509) 235-5500<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#951E3D'><a href="http://www.kesslergis.com/">www.kesslergis.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#951E3D'><a href="www.kesslergis.blogspot.com">www.kesslergis.blogspot.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><img border=0 width=182 height=57 id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image002.jpg@01CE6C37.0CFAD7D0" alt=ESRICertifiedDesktopAssoc.bmp> <img border=0 width=181 height=57 id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image004.png@01CE6C39.5FD98670" alt="esri-CertTrainer_sRGB.png"></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.kesslergis.com/webclasses.html">Web</a></span><span style='color:#951E3D'>, </span><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.kesslergis.com/onsiteclasses.html">On-Site</a></span><span style='color:#951E3D'>, and </span><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.kesslergis.com/customcoursework.html">Custom</a></span><span style='color:#951E3D'> classes available. </span><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.kesslergis.com/coaching.html">Coaching</a></span><span style='color:#951E3D'> provided for your convenience.</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>New! </span><span style='color:#858585'><a href="http://www.kesslergis.com/AnythingGoes.html">Anything Goes GIS ™</a></span><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> gis_info-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:gis_info-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Erik Fernandez<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 18, 2013 2:09 PM<br><b>To:</b> gis_info@listsmart.osl.state.or.us<br><b>Subject:</b> [gis_info] GIS computer question/recommendation<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I'm hoping someone out there might have some insight on a recommendation for a new GIS laptop. Generally looking for something with some kick, but I'm not running GIS processes that are going to be setting any records. I'm considering a Dell Latitude e6530 and the Lenovo ThinkPad W530. I've had a trusted tech friend suggest leaning away from Lenovo but two GIS colleagues strongly recommending them. Is there a consensus out there on Lenovo as being solid or best to avoid? Thanks for any input- folks can just respond to me and I'll send out a single email with any feedback if there's consensus. <br>Thanks,<br>Erik<br clear=all><br>-- <br>Erik Fernandez<br>Wilderness Coordinator<br>Oregon Wild, formerly ONRC<br>(503) 283-6343 x202<o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oregon-Wild/105124331915" target="_blank"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1780/images/facebook32.png"></span></a><a href="http://twitter.com/oregonwild" target="_blank"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1780/images/twitter32.png"></span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#999999'>Protecting Oregon's wildlands, wildlife, and waters as an enduring legacy since 1974.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>