Question:
Ferrari 4006 or TravelMate 8204
Hi,
I have around a $2000 budget, and I am set at buying either the F4006 or the TM8204. One question I have: is it worth it to buying a laptop with a 64 bit chip in it? Is the graphics card in the Ferrari upgradeable? What are the major cons of both? I have heard that the TM has some heat problems. Is this true, and, if so, does it really matter? Lastly, which one do you guys think I should buy?
Thanks.
Answer:
Re: Ferrari 4006 or TravelMate 8204
Hi,
I have around a $2000 budget, and I am set at buying either the F4006 or the TM8204. One question I have: is it worth it to buying a laptop with a 64 bit chip in it? Is the graphics card in the Ferrari upgradeable? What are the major cons of both? I have heard that the TM has some heat problems. Is this true, and, if so, does it really matter? Lastly, which one do you guys think I should buy?
Thanks.
between thses 2 computers, I would choose the TM8204. The graphics is not upggradeable in any of them. I would fill the FAQ if you're considering other choices. for this budget, you do have better choices but then it really depends on what you're planing to do with your laptop.
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Re: Ferrari 4006 or TravelMate 8204
1) What is your budget?
$2000
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
either b or c
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
mainly college work but some gaming
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
taking it different places
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
hl2 etc
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
not really
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
doesn't matter but around 2 or 3 would be nice
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
i don't mind as long as i have the reviews of other people and can ask them question about the notebook (which is why i love this forum)
9) What country are you buying this in?
usa
Screen Specifics
10) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
doesn't matter to me
11) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
doesn't matter to me
Build Quality and Design
12) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
yes unless power beats it
13) How long do you want this laptop to last?
around 3 years
Notebook Components
14) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB?
more than 80gb
15) Do you need a DVD, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-R drive?
yes i need a dvd burner
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Re: Ferrari 4006 or TravelMate 8204
If you want to save a bit of cash the ASUS S96j is worth a look.
And if you want to go smaller there's the ASUS W3J and A8jm.
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Re: Ferrari 4006 or TravelMate 8204
-hp nx9420 is powerful and portable at 7lbs. you can get the one with 1.83 Ghz core duo. X1600, 100 HDD and 2 GB RAM around $1900 or just $1600 with 1GB RAM.but it's a 17''.
-macbook pro
also the sony sz110 like mine is great