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Im lookin for a new computer, dont really kno where to start....any recommendations??
Kay, im looking for a computer, I copy n pasted the FAQ's LOL :p cuz i dont really know where to start... :decision:
if any of you guyz have any recommendations feel free to message me...
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General Questions
1) What size notebook would you prefer?
a. Ultraportable; 12" screen or less
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
**-c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
2) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
**homework..surfing the internet, projects, games, media software
3) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
**leaving at desk, occasional travel
4) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
**-solitare, tetrus
5) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
**I prefer…IBM, HP:hp: , Sony VAIO
6) How many hours of battery life do you need?
**-Longest amount of power
7) What is your budget?
**-max. $1500.00:budget:
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
**-no, as long as there is a decent return policy
9) What country are you buying this in?
**-Canada
Screen Specifics
10) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
a. XGA = eXtended Graphics Array; 1024x768; This resolution will give you the largest viewable text and images while offering the least amount of screen real estate.
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.
****(OR anything standard, and decent)
** 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?
**-matte/non gloss….
Build Quality and Design
12) Are the notebook’s looks and stylishness important to you?
***-Yes somewhat… Something modern
13) How long do you want this laptop to last?
***- I would hope up to 10 years…. maybe 5-7years
Notebook Components
14) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB?
**-120GB
15) Do you need a DVD, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-R drive?
**-DVD-CD/RW
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Answer:
Re: Im lookin for a new computer, dont really kno where to start....any recommendations??
I recommend the HP dv4000 - great notebook for the money, quality is above average. The display is very nice too, great for multimedia, etc. I'd check some local stores to see what kind of configurations they have. Futureshop should have them. ;)
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Re: Im lookin for a new computer, dont really kno where to start....any recommendations??
You might want to consider an R51 Thinkpad. Finding a 120 GB hard drive may be difficult, though.
But I do suggest you re-evaluate looking for a notebook that will last 10 years. There really is just too much rapid improvement in the computer industry, and three years pretty much constitutes a "generation" in the computer world.