Question:
Help choosing a laptop.
I am able to get half-price laptops through my Dads work every year, and its that time of year again. It can only be certain brands though. Which are LG, Toshiba, HP and Sony. I am looking to spend around AU$1500 so the real price will be around AU$3000.
It also has to be better than my current laptop, which is a COMPAQ with specs of:
Intel Pentium M processor 1.80 Ghz
1.00GB Ram
ATI Mobility Radeon 9700
Any suggestions?
I will be using it for general purpose use. A student, with the occasional gaming.
If you don't want to look at the prices, just tell me the models and i will work it all out.
Cheers. ;)
Answer:
Re: Help choosing a laptop.
I just saw the questions.
1) What is your budget?
AU$3000
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
General student activity with some gaming. Lots of photoshop and video editing programs too.
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Leaving it on my desk generally.
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
Basic games. Far Cry 2, Grand Theft Auto, etc
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
It must be LG, Sony, Toshiba or HP.
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
Unknown. But it will generally be on my desk.
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
It has to be from a certain store for me to get the discount.
9) What country are you buying this in?
Australia.
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
Standard. But doesn't matter too much.
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
b. SXGA - 1400x1050 - Compromise resolution between XGA and UXGA.
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
Doesn't matter.
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Yes.
14) How long do you want this laptop to last?
1 + years
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB?
100GB minimum
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
DVD and CD Burner
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Re: Help choosing a laptop.
you should consider either the lg p1/s1 or the toshiba tecra a7. something with the x1600/7600go is what you should be looking for.
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I was looking at this one.
http://au.lge.com/md/product/prodcat...tId=1100000867
I don't really understand that much about computer specs, sorry.
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interesting....the p1 in north america comes with the x1600, while the one in australia comes with the weaker x1400. this is what you should be looking for:
http://au.lge.com/md/product/prodcat...del=1100000873
http://www.isd.toshiba.com.au/71/liv...8&CATOID=-8159
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I can't seem to find the RAM on this one.
http://au.lge.com/md/product/prodcat...del=1100000873
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check the specs page....2x512mb 667 mhz.
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Oh. Thank you very much. And this is my current laptop...(Not me selling)
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/COMPAQ-PRESAR...QQcmdZViewItem
Is that LG better than my current one?
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the x1600 is a stronger card and the core duo is a more powerful processor. so i would think that it is definitely better than your older one.
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Re: Help choosing a laptop.
I ordered this one today.
http://au.lge.com/md/product/prodcat...del=1100000873
Cheers for all the help.