Author Topic: Laptop? (Read 270 times)

Sled · « **on:** January 20, 2006, 09:31:57 PM »

I was wondering if I could get some recommendations for a Laptop. I do not intend on running AH on it, but it is possible that I might want it to do that at some point. I do plane on using it to watch AH films, with the AH film viewer.

I would like to spend < 1000.00, preferably < 800.00.

It will mainly be used in the house on a wireless network, as the mobile computer for surfing the web, and checking e-mail around the house.

I guess I would say I am looking for the best "bang" for the buck, but who isn't?

I have been looking at some with the Turion processor, I guess the "power now" feature helps with battery life.

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance

Hoarach · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2006, 09:36:30 PM »

Take a look at alienwares.

Delirium · « **Reply #2 on:** January 21, 2006, 06:55:45 AM »

Check out Clevo... they make or made Alienware laptops and that company just put their own case on it with the Alienware logo and charged an extra 10%.

x0847Marine · « **Reply #3 on:** January 21, 2006, 06:52:13 PM »

I got this baby, eh, 10 weeks ago, and it plays AH and every game pretty well. I don't use my tower anymore, much.

I got the P-M 2.2 / 128M 6600go and 1G RAM

http://www.pcclub.com/product_system_details.cfm?itemno=ENP61104

At PCclub it's a tad out of your desired price range, but this is actually called a "Quanta barebook", which I've seen for less. PCclub re-names it "nPower", a truely ghey name...

I felt a bit dirty buying an Intel, always had AMD's... even my old Vaio, but I must say the P-M kicks and the 6600go aint too shabby.

Also check out this new one:
http://www.pcclub.com/product_system_details.cfm?itemno=ENP77104

$999 Athlon64 3000+, 128M X600, 512M, 15" XGA... holds up to a 3400+

ClevMan · « **Reply #4 on:** January 21, 2006, 10:13:32 PM »

I personally have a Sony VAIO. I got it for like $875 new 8 months ago, and it has been very good for me. I usually play on my desktop with the upgraded video card, but I can still get at least 45-50 fps on the stock video card in my laptop when I'm away from home. So, I really don't miss a beat. Also, it has a built in Wireless adapter to pick up internet from a router. Plus, the warranty and customer service Sony offers is 2nd to none.

Just my $.02

SVIGGEN · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2006, 07:05:19 PM »

try http://www.saveateagle.com