Question:
What should i buy?
Hey guys,
I want a laptop and basically I want a semi portable notebook. Things that it must really have are:
1. X1600 or up.
2. Really good screen. (i like the sony lcd's :P)
It's going to be a gaming notebook.
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General Questions
1) What is your budget? 2000-3500 (will pay more if it's worth it)
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
Would like it to be fairly portable. Don't want a huge notebook to lug around.
1. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
2. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? Mainly Gaming. I basically want a desktop replacement but don't want the size.
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? I will be taking my notebook with me to different places. Not too often but occasionally.
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? I wanna get back into playing the latest games out there. Doom3, HL2, etc
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? no acers or dell's unless u can convince me otherwise of their build quality.
7) How many hours of battery life do you need? Not so fussed since i'll always be near a powerpoint.
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person? no
9) What country are you buying this in? Australia
Screen Specifics
10) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
Would like a really good screen. The screen is very important to me. High res, clear and bright.!
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?
I'd like a glossy screen
Build Quality and Design
12) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Yes. Would like it to look good.
13) How long do you want this laptop to last?
2 years
Notebook Components
14) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB?
More the better. at least 80Gb
15) Do you need a DVD, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-R drive?
Yes. need a dvd burner. Dual layer would be a bonus.!
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Answer:
Re: What should i buy?
asus w3j or a8jm (not out yet); acer 8204 (though some people say the screen is bad); macbook pro; ms-1039 (turion not dual core)
don't know if all will be available in australia. there are some samsung and lg models with the x1600 that you might be able to get.
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Re: What should i buy?
Acer 8204
Intel Duo Core
x1600 256mb
WSXGA+ 15.4"
Or the upcoming MSI 1039
Intel Duo Core
x1600
WSXGA+
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Re: What should i buy?
Asus W3J would probably fit your needs. It'll be out pretty soon.
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Re: What should i buy?
ok maybe i should have added in the post that i'm not too happy with acers. I support acers and i think their build quality isn't great.
yeah i'm not sure if us aussies will get the w3j. would be sweet!
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Re: What should i buy?
the ms-1039 is a turion, not a dual core....
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Re: What should i buy?
WOW!!! Amazing Budget!!! (2000-3500)!!!
With that you could buy almost any Laptop out now (I know I Know he couldn't buy some of the insanely priced Voodoos but besides that...)
If you want to get back into gaming you coulkd get back into it WITH A BANG!!
Look at the Sager 5950 It is coming out soon and is the ONLY notebook with SLI 7800GTXs (dual 7800GTXs)
It has a 19" (Yes 19") WSXGA+...
Check it out: http://www.sagernotebook.com/pages/go_np5950.html
You could do some serious PWNING with that Laptop...
Yeah that is what I would recommend (Sorry no dual-core)
Or For a dual-core you could look at:
Sager 9750
a single 7800GTX (Still amazing graphics)
It has a 17" WUXGA screen
Check that one out here: http://www.sagernotebook.com/pages/n...oductType=9750Now that is another AMAZING laptop
Sorry if you think I am psycho I am just get excited about laptops
Hope this helps (and that you don't think I am a psycho..:o ),
-TBird
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Re: What should i buy?
That is Australian Dollars, around $2600 US.