Question:
I'm looking for a new laptop in the Netherlands
I'm looking for a new laptop, but I find it difficult to select one. I would prefer a laptop with:
- Duo Core 1.83Ghz 667Mhz Fsb
- min. 60 GB 7200 rpm
- min. X1400 256 MB or equivalent GPU
1) What is your budget? 1000-1100
2) What size notebook would you prefer? Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? Several usual tasks, including gaming, but i don't mind playing the newest games in lower resolution
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? I'll take it sometimes
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? Yes, games like COD 2
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? Not really, but i want a reliable brand
7) How many hours of battery life do you need? Preferable 4 or more
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person? No, not really but i prefer a shop
9) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in? The Netherlands
Thanks all!
Answer:
Quality Ranking
Is there any laptop expert who is able to give a (subjective) overal quality ranking of the main laptop brands?
For example:
IBM/Lenovo
Sony
Asus
Fujitsu Siemens
Dell
Acer
Answer:
Re: I'm looking for a new laptop in the Netherlands
The Acer 5670 series is worth a look. There are not a lot of notebooks in that price range that can handle demanding games like CoD 2.
Answer:
Re: I'm looking for a new laptop in the Netherlands
What do you think about this Dell inspiron 6400?
Intel ® Core™ Duo Processor T2400 (1.83 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB)
Microsoft® Windows® XP (With Media)
2048MB 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2x1024)!!
256MB ATI® MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 graphics card, PCI-Express x16
80GB (7,200 rpm) Hard Drive
Gedis Bundle Reference 6400 Hi Performance N08647
Microsoft® software Microsoft® Works 7.0 (OEM)
Standaard Garantie 1 Jaar Collect & Return service
LCD Scherm 15.4" W Screen XGA TFT Display resolution: 1280x800 with TrueLife™
Price: € 1.089,27 at Dell.nl
I than only need to ask an upgrade to 2 GB 667MHZ and a 9 cells accu.