Question:
Im gonna try this again.
I just can't seem to justify spending 2,000 dollars on a notebook. I recently purchased a dv4000 with a 1.7ghz p M centrino wxga etc etc etc. However, I fobbed up a few months ago when I bought it and didnt realize it wouldnt play any(most) games i like which demand a mainstream gpu.
EDIT: It has a built in Intell 900...whatever it is.
I have placed two orders and cancelled them both. Anyways, it might seem stupid, but I JUST WANT TO PLAY GAMES on my computer. I plan on trading or selling my computer and figure I can get 500-800 for it. So anyways, Im gonna try to fill this out again----but thinking a bit more practical this time.
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) What is your budget? $1,000
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
a. Ultraportable; 12" screen or less
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Gaming, internet, email.
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Leaving it at home.
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
WoW, CoD2, FEAR(hopefully) and other similar games
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
No
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
I dont care.
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
Not at all.
9) What country are you buying this in?
US
Screen Specifics
10) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
a. XGA = eXtended Graphics Array; 1024x768; This resolution will give you the largest viewable text and images while offering the least amount of screen real estate.
b. SXGA = Super eXtended Graphics Array; 1400x1050; This resolution offers a middle ground between XGA and UXGA.
c. UXGA = Ultra eXtended Graphics Array; 1600x1200; This resolution will give you the smallest viewable text and images while offering the greatest amount of screen real estate.
d. WXGA = Widescreen eXtended Graphics Array; 1280x768 or 1280x800; This resolution offers the same as XGA except that there is more horizontal real estate; 1280 versus 1024. Popular for movie viewing due to support for widescreen.
e. WXGA+ = Widescreen eXtended Graphics Array+; 1440x900; This resolution is offered on 17" widescreen notebooks and is comparable to WXGA in terms of text and icon size versus available screen real estate. Popular for movie viewing due to support for widescreen.
f. WSXGA+ = Widescreen Super eXtended Graphics Array; 1680x1050; This resolution is comparable to SXGA in that it offers a middle ground between WXGA/WXGA+ and WUXGA. Popular for movie viewing due to support for widescreen.
g. WUXGA = Widescreen Ultra eXtended Graphics Array; 1920x1200; This resolution offers the smallest viewable text and images while offering the greatest amount of screen real estate.
11) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
Dont care.
Build Quality and Design
12) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
I just want to play games.
13) How long do you want this laptop to last?
I want to play games for 2 years.
Notebook Components
14) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB?
Enough to hold a couple games.
15) Do you need a DVD, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-R drive?
Only if games require it.
Answer:
Re: Im gonna try this again.
You can order the dv4000 with Ati x700 from compaq. It´s almost the same as your first notebook, and would let you play all the game at medium-high settings (Depends on each agme).
You can also get the E1705, wich with the coupon in the tab "dell coupons" you could get it for around 1k, and you could get the Nvidea go 7800, wich is a great gpu.
The 1505 is suposed to come with a mainstream gpu in one month, so maybe you could wait too.
I think for your budget the 1705 would be your best shot if you can lower the price with one coupon.
Answer:
Re: Im gonna try this again.
You can order the dv4000 with Ati x700 from compaq. Itīs almost the same as your first notebook, and would let you play all the game at medium-high settings (Depends on each agme).
You can also get the E1705, wich with the coupon in the tab "dell coupons" you could get it for around 1k, and you could get the Nvidea go 7800, wich is a great gpu.
The 1505 is suposed to come with a mainstream gpu in one month, so maybe you could wait too.
I think for your budget the 1705 would be your best shot if you can lower the price with one coupon.
The HP DV4000 no longer has the option of the ATI x700 so I would not consider that. I agree the E1705 would be a good option if it could be gotten for $1000 but I rather doubt it will be possible. I think your best bet at this price range is to look at the HP DV5000z at HP.com. You could get one of these decently spec'd out at around $1000. Bear in mind that at this price range it is going to be practically impossible to get a laptop with discrete graphics. However, the DV5000z comes with the best currently available Integrated graphics solution, the ATI Radeon Xpress 200M. While this is not blazingly fast by any means it is much, much better than the Intel Integrated Graphics that you currently have. I believe it would run the games you listed at least at lower settings. If this does not work then you really have no choice but to bump your price up to about $1500 to get something with a decent graphics solution. Anyway, good luck and happy computing!
P.S. If you order the DV5000z just make sure you get the 200M with 128 MB rather than the one with 32 MB. It is only a $25.00 upgrade and well worth it.
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Re: Im gonna try this again.
If you can stretch your budget a bit, the Acer 4404 with the x700 is worth a look.
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Re: Im gonna try this again.
Thanks for the replies.
Can you all post some links to online vendors or name a few brick and mortar retailers that might carry your recommendations?
I have googled them but can seem to find them in the price range discussed.
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Re: Im gonna try this again.
Thanks for the replies.
Can you all post some links to online vendors or name a few brick and mortar retailers that might carry your recommendations?
I have googled them but can seem to find them in the price range discussed.
For the HP DV5000z just go to www.hpshopping.com and go to the HP notebooks and look under the DV5000 series. You will see options for the DV5000t and the DV5000z. Just pick the DV5000z option and configure to the specs you want and can afford. Just remember, get the ATI 200M with 128MB not the one with 32MB. Good luck!
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Re: Im gonna try this again.
For the HP DV5000z just go to www.hpshopping.com and go to the HP notebooks and look under the DV5000 series. You will see options for the DV5000t and the DV5000z. Just pick the DV5000z option and configure to the specs you want and can afford. Just remember, get the ATI 200M with 128MB not the one with 32MB. Good luck!
Just an FYI, they also have a new model out the dv5000t and that can be customized with a core duo and a 128MB Nvidia 7400 video card, which will probably be out of your budget, but maybe you can spring for it if you really want to play some FPS games.
Matt