Author Topic: suggetions for laptop (Read 1003 times)

Skuzzy · « **Reply #15 on:** February 28, 2008, 08:21:28 AM »

If you are stuck with Vista on a laptop, I would stay away from AMD dual core CPU's due to the clock bug which has yet to be addressed.

Easycor, not sure where you are getting your information, but the mobile line of CPU's from Intel are designed by another division of Intel. They have been so successful, they took the design and used it for the basis of the Core 2 Duo family of CPU's.

I got to spend some time with a foundry manager from AMD and that is exactly what he said AMD was concerned about when AMD was king of the hill.

dkff49 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 28, 2008, 10:10:20 AM »

I have made a purchase through Dell. The laptop I chose was the one I posted above, only I added in 2 more gig of RAM (totaling 4 gig) for 100 dollars more. The total charge was a little less than $1100 before taxes. I will post when it arrives to let anyone interested how it performs. Thanks for all the imputs. I did check all the avenues that everyone here posted and with the little knowledge that I have in this field I think that this was the most bang for my buck.

Again thanks for all the input and I know some of you put some time in for me. Thanks again.

Supaf1y · « **Reply #17 on:** February 28, 2008, 11:18:43 AM »

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Originally posted by dkff49
I have made a purchase through Dell. The laptop I chose was the one I posted above, only I added in 2 more gig of RAM (totaling 4 gig) for 100 dollars more. The total charge was a little less than $1100 before taxes. I will post when it arrives to let anyone interested how it performs. Thanks for all the imputs. I did check all the avenues that everyone here posted and with the little knowledge that I have in this field I think that this was the most bang for my buck.

Again thanks for all the input and I know some of you put some time in for me. Thanks again.

~~Awesome! Nothing like seeing that delivery person come to your door with a new toy! Good luck and have fun with your new laptop.~~

Easyscor · « **Reply #18 on:** February 28, 2008, 02:14:02 PM »

Skuzzy I'll see if I still have the link from last June when I was researching laptops to replace my mothers' computer. If I still have it, or can find it, I'll post in here again, it was a well written article.

Fulmar · « **Reply #19 on:** February 28, 2008, 03:00:22 PM »

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Originally posted by Hoarach
I absolutely love my laptop. It is great for gaming and I got it for $747. I paid an extra $140 so I could get another battery.

Interesting, that site claims your laptop uses a 3.7V 2200mah battery. Most laptop batteries average 11.1 to 14+ volts and 4000-6000mah. What kind of run time do you get on your laptop? I've never heard of something that small.

Hoarach · « **Reply #20 on:** February 28, 2008, 03:00:47 PM »

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Originally posted by MrRiplEy[H]
You can't get a good gaming laptop for $1000 unless you get lucky and find a high-end one second hand (maybe consult the local crack dealership for premium pre-owned stuff? )

You can get MUCH better bang for buck by compiling a desktop instead. Do you absolutely need a laptop? This is literally a $1000 question.

Look at the laptop I posted above mrripley. My laptop does absolutely great at gaming.