Wolf2Wolf - 15 old laptops compared running Windows 98

After bricking my Oberheim OB-12 due to usiing a modern computer, I started on an adventure testing and fixing older laptops in search of a winner. All have compromises, but I had months of fun along the way. The goal was a computer that could run Wolfenstein 3D with full dos sound to Return to Castle Wolfenstein at over 800x600 at 30fps.

Wolf2Wolf has a total possible score of 20. Display and Sound are a subjective 10 points, and could vary depending on wear on the model I have. The final 10 points are (mostly) simple yes/no questions.

All systems had SSDs installed. All but two have 128GB drives. Some laptops dual boot on the same fat32 partition with Windows XP. The entire process of getting these all repaired and loaded with software took 4 months.

0:00 - Intro
3:16 - Sony PCG-F580
6:58 - Gateway 600YG2
10:06 - Toshiba Portege M200
13:30 - Sony GRT260G
17:10 - Dell Lattitude C840
20:16 - Dell Inspiron 8100
21:40 Toshiba Satellite 3000
24:01 Toshiba Satellite Pro 6100
28:16 - Toshiba Satellite Pro 4280XDVD
34:58 - Compaq EVO N600c
39:50 - Compaq EVO N620c
44:44 - Dell Precision M20
49:20 - IBM Thnkpad A22p
53:35 - IBM Thinkpad T43p
58:44 - Dell Precision M70
1:02:54 - Alienware M5700
1:07:58 - Acer Aspire 1703sm
1:16:02 - Compaq Presario 1800T XL4
1:24:25 - END CARD

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