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"back again baby, and this time it for keeps!"
Hey all, need a labtop for college. Filled out FAQ check it out and any input will be apperciated.
General Questions
1) What is your budget?
$1000 - $1500
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
Like the bigger screen though, but which ever one is right for my FAQ i want the most.
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Programing, need to run be able to run language compliers(c++, java), math softwar(mat lab),unix,solaris,xemacs,visual studio.
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Taking it with me alot and leaving on my desk.
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
Not a lot,would like the play next gen game though(fear, doom3, c&c tiberan wars)
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
After reading reviews dell would now be my least favorite.
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
3-5 hours.
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
As long as there many good looking pics.
9) What country are you buying this in?
U.S.
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
Not sure? little help would be nice.
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
Once again not sure? want to be able to look at screen long time without eyestrain.Need to use Lost of editors and windows on one screen with lots of text. Would like to look at movie and play games as well.
Some adive would help me out alot.(seriously cannot afford painfull of stressfull viewing)
Standard
a. XGA -1024x768 - Large and easy to read text + graphics icons, but you fit less stuff on the screen.
b. SXGA - 1400x1050 - Compromise resolution between XGA and UXGA.
c. UXGA - 1600x1200 - Very small text and graphics icons, you can fit lots of stuff on the screen.
Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
f. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Wider viewing version of UXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
I think Ill go with matte on this one.
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
No.
14) How long do you want this laptop to last?
5 years.
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB?
60 - 100GB.
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
DVD-CD/RW.
As you can see i am really needing some help in certain areas. If anyone out there has a laptop and has good programing exp please help.
Thanks in advance! :)
P.S got some time until purchase(9-06) so I am in no rush.
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Re: "back again baby, and this time it for keeps!"
I'd go with the Core Duo Compals or the Asus available at www.powernotebooks.com since they are the only durable ones having an X1600 or the 7600Go that your gaming needs demand. As far as I know the Asus is on back order.
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Re: "back again baby, and this time it for keeps!"
Do you think the those laptop from power notebooks will last long, let say compared to a IBM/Leevno? or have the same durablility to take the bumps or possible fall? Also need matte screen looks like powerbooks notebooks all have glossy.
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Re: "back again baby, and this time it for keeps!"
Sagers defenitely have good build quality. It defenitely will last as long as teh IBM,if not longer. I do believe that they can take a beating. I don't get your last part. Check out our sager section to have a feel on what build quality they have,
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Re: "back again baby, and this time it for keeps!"
HP nc8430 might be worth a look. It is a business class notebook.
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Re: "back again baby, and this time it for keeps!"
Sagers defenitely have good build quality. It defenitely will last as long as teh IBM,if not longer. I do believe that they can take a beating. I don't get your last part. Check out our sager section to have a feel on what build quality they have,
Yeah Baby, that what i like;) just configured a sager 5750 and was just in my budget. thanks .zoXan, also do you think i should go with the 3 year warranty it will really put me over budget and give me second thouhgts, but do not want to be left out if my notebook is faulty. thx
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Re: "back again baby, and this time it for keeps!"
by how much will it exceed the budget? It's worth it if it's like say 100-150.
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Re: "back again baby, and this time it for keeps!"
Just did some research, and the hp looks great, but way to expensive if it where in my budget i would consider butying it thx ZaZ. Also what does "discrete video memory" mean? is it shared or dedicated.
Also look into the 5750 not to pleased with the graphics card, it is a 128mb with shared memory. Is there any other sager out there besided the 5760 i could look into.
by how much will it exceed the budget? It's worth it if it's like say 100-150.
It will put me over 300, that is a bit much and would rather not go that high.thx .zoXan still considering though, many option what to do?
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Re: "back again baby, and this time it for keeps!"
There's still these:
Compal EL80
PowerPro A 2:24 based on the Asus S96J
The 7600 and the X1600 perform similarly,but I'd prefer the X1600.But on teh downside,it's still on backorder,so you'd have to wait a while to get it. A review on the S96J.
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Re: "back again baby, and this time it for keeps!"
if you are willing to up your budget a little ($100), then the portableone mx (asus a8jm) would be an option. also, the compal hgl30 is another one to keep your eye out for. it is a barebones 14" with the 7600go