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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: Sled on January 20, 2006, 09:31:57 PM

Title: Laptop?
Post by: 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

Title: Laptop?
Post by: Hoarach on January 20, 2006, 09:36:30 PM

Take a look at alienwares.

Title: Laptop?
Post by: Delirium 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%.

Title: Laptop?
Post by: x0847Marine 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+

Title: Laptop?
Post by: ClevMan 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

Title: Laptop?
Post by: SVIGGEN on January 25, 2006, 07:05:19 PM

try http://www.saveateagle.com