Question:
Help me find a notebook! So many to choose from!
General Questions
1) What is your budget?
$1500-$2000
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Light gaming, browsing the internet, e-mail, watching anime in a 4:3 screen ratio, and occasionally listening to music.
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
On my desk a majority of the time; taking it places only occasionally.
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
DAoC, WoW, maybe some older FPS and Real-Time Strategy games
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
I really like Toshiba and Asus, I don't care for Dell laptops.
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
2+ hours would be nice
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
No
9) What country are you buying this in?
United States
Screen Specifics
10) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
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.
I absolutely do not want widescreen. I watch a ton of anime in 4:3 screen aspect ratio and I hate those little black bars on the side. Stretching the picture is no good.
11) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
I want a glossy/reflective screen but will settle for matte/non-glossy if that's what it comes down to.
Build Quality and Design
12) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Yes. This is the reason I don't like Dell, I don't like how it looks. I would like something very sleek and stylish.
13) How long do you want this laptop to last?
1.5-2 years. By that time I'm sure I'll be itching to buy a new one. =)
Notebook Components
14) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB?
100GB+ is a must. Again, I download lots of anime and like to listen to music.
15) Do you need a DVD, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-R drive?
DVD-R drive. It's one of those things that even if you don't use it often, you'll be glad you have it when you do need to use it.
Thank you! :)
Answer:
Re: Help me find a notebook! So many to choose from!
take a look at the asus v6j. i would recommend the s96j with the better gpu, but it is only wxga. if you want the higher resolutions, you should check out also the dell e1505 or the fujitsu e8210.
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Re: Help me find a notebook! So many to choose from!
Pickin's are slim for non widescreens but they do exist:
ASUS V6J or ASUS V6Va
Toshiba M5 or S3
I know you don't like Dell but the Latitudes are a different level of service/quality:
Dell D520
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Re: Help me find a notebook! So many to choose from!
Thank you guys, that was incredibly fast. I'll look at all of them. =)
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Re: Help me find a notebook! So many to choose from!
I really like the Asus V6J. I was hoping to get an X1600 or 7600GO but I suppose the 7400GO might be good enough. The TurboCache memory is what worries me.
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Anime does have alot of widescreen nowadays, about 30% WS, 70% standard ;)
The 7400 isn't bad, it will do fine for what you are gonna play right now.
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Re: Help me find a notebook! So many to choose from!
almost all gaming notebooks are widescreen. i don't know of a single notebook with the x1600 that isn't.