will this laptop be good enough for programming

[tkblackbelt]

Hi i was going to buy a used compaq m700 for $80 and only need it for programming so I dont have to sit at my desktop all the time. would this laptop be good enough for c++ /qt and java programming?

heres specs
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/10382_na/10382_na.HTML

[chessnerd]

The only thing I can see that might stop you is the 128 MB of RAM. That's not very much.

If you want to program with a simple text editor like vim or gedit, you'll have no problem. If you want to use Eclipse, then you'll run into some issues...

[J V]

Yes, but don't expect to build something the likes of open office on that...

Install glade, learn python, and you can make apps in no time...

[tkblackbelt]

I actually have a extra 1gig of ram I was going to put in it

[chessnerd]

I actually have a extra 1gig of ram I was going to put in it

According to this, it is designed for 100 MHz SDRAM and is only upgradable to 576 MB (one 512 MB and one 64 MB module):


Intel Mobile Pentium III 1.0 GHz, 850, 750, 700, MHz processors with Intel SpeedStep technology
Up to 14.1-inch TFT XGA display
Configurations as light as 4.8 lb/2.2 kg weight
1.2 in/3.048 cm thin
128 MB or 64 MB SDRAM (100 MHz), Upgradable to 576 MB
Up to 30 GB SMART hard drives
User removable hard drive
Full-size keyboard
Microsoft Windows 2000/Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (Dual Install) or Microsoft Windows 98 SE

[blur xc]

I wonder if anyone else here would pay $80 for it... I'd pass- there's gotta be more modern hardware in that price range...

BM

[tkblackbelt]

O ya I just noticed that.the guy said it has 192 mb of ram and I have a legal retail of xp so I'll probably install micro xp it only uses 27mb of ram so that leaves me with a decent amount left.

[tkblackbelt]

ya would any of you pay $80 for it

[szymon_g]

on your place- i'd rather take something from IBM, like T43 (Centrino) or T23 (Pentium 3)- anyway, do not take anything with less than 1gb or ram.

//// ok, i haven't see your post about that 1 giga you have got...

[tkblackbelt]

I found this one here its a thinkpad r32 for $150 is it good deal?

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[JT9161]

You don't seem to be getting much more for a $70 price increase, but perhaps the seller is willing to negotiate. I think your first choice, particularly with the RAM upgrade, could do well if all your going to be doing is programing than it could work well, after all software performance depends on software and hardware.