Question:
I'd like to know what notebook is best for me :)
Generally I'd like at least a 1.5GHz processor, with a dedicated ATI graphics card and 1GB RAM. If that is at all possible with the price range I've listed below I have no idea. If not, shared graphics would be acceptable so long as it's capable of performing to my specifications listed below.
General Questions
1) What is your budget?
up to $1500 CAD, ~$1350 USD
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" scree
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
For university (taking political science), so things associated with that. Also personal use, so music, movie playing. I'd like a laptop that can play World of Warcraft at full specs with no problem.
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
I'll be taking it mostly only to school.
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
Yes, World of Warcraft.
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
n/a
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
around 2.5-3h is fine
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
Buying online is okay.
9) What country are you buying this in?
Canada
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
Widescreen is preferred.
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
It doesn't matter to me.
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Somewhat. A good design is always preferred, but it's not a huge factor.
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
A few years.
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB?
The more the better. 80GB should be fine however.
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
DVD-CD/RW preferred.
Thank you for any help. I've been looking around at laptops for a little while, but it can be somewhat confusing. I'm more used to desktop hardware, so the switch to notebook threw me off somewhat.
Answer:
Re: I'd like to know what notebook is best for me :)
The ASUS S96j is a good option, fully customizable to your needs and such.
For 1386~ CDN + tax of course, the S96j can be equipped with 1.83ghz Core Duo, 1gb RAM, 80gb 5400rpm HD, x1600, and DVD+-RW. Try www.MileStonePC.com
The Compal HEL80 is another option, though you may have to import that from the US.
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The Asus S96J is a nice choice.
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Thanks :)
Is there a huge difference between having 1GB of 533MHz and 1GB 667MHz RAM?
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How much are they charging for the 533 --> 667 upgrade? I suggest a single stick of 1GB, so another slot is open for later expansion. The speed difference won't do much performance-wise.
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1024M / SODIMM ( DDR2 / 533, Spectek ) - $89
1024M / SODIMM ( DDR2 / 667, Corsair, OCZ ) - $119
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I would upgrade everything else you want to upgrade first, and if you have room left in your budget to go to 667MHz RAM, then go for it. Otherwise, don't tax yourself.
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Okay, thanks for the advice.
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My friends liked IBM when they are at a high price. Now the reduced price is not a barrier btween IBM and us.
You can take a look at it in
http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/thinkpad/3d...html?re=tpt_US
or select what you like in
http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/notebooks/t...s_byo_t60.html
To my knowlege, T60 is the most powerful one in all of IBM series.