Question:
hi i need help picking a laptop
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General Questions
1) What is your budget?$1000-$1500
2) What size notebook would you prefer?c or d
a. Ultraportable; 12" screen or less
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? for school and gaming
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
a little of both mostly for school
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?nfs most wanted halo
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? not too keen on hp but if it ill meat my requirments thenbring it on
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
3 hours or more
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?no
9) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in?usa
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?widescreen
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
anything widescreen
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?
glossy
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?a litle
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? atleast 3
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?80 -120
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
dvd-rw
Answer:
Re: hi i need help picking a laptop
Take a look at the ASUS S96J/Z96J and F3Jm, or the Compal HEL80. A little more expensive but worth a look is the HP nc8430.
Filling out the FAQ would help users give you more informed suggestions.
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Re: hi i need help picking a laptop
Macbook pro
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Re: hi i need help picking a laptop
dell 6400/e1505
and theres halo2 for pc??? i have ony halo
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Re: hi i need help picking a laptop
The MBP isn't the best gaming machine. It runs hot, and alot of things aren't mac compatible, or have some struggles on it. I would vote on the HEL80/nc8430 that has been previously mentioned.
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Re: hi i need help picking a laptop
thanx illstart filling the faq now
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Re: hi i need help picking a laptop
I think for your needs and budget, you'd want to stick with a 15.4" system. You may even want to consider a 14.1" system for greater portability, especially if WXGA is a resolution you'd consider (you didn't specify in your FAQ).
The ASUS Z96J is definitely worth a look for you since you prefer a glossy screen.
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Re: hi i need help picking a laptop
which screen would you recommend? it doesnt rally matter
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Re: hi i need help picking a laptop
The screen is an important part of the notebook because you cannot upgrade/change it. What resolution screen do you use now?
WSXGA+ (1680x1050) offers a lot more screen space than WXGA (1280x800), so you can see a lot more on screen.
As far as recommendations go, the Asus Z96J is a nice choice, and I think the Compal HEL80 is well worth considering too - great battery life (close to or over four hours) and a lot of features for the money.
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Re: hi i need help picking a laptop
which screen would you recommend? it doesnt rally matter
Screen resolution and size is a very personal choice. I personally need something higher than WXGA--but it's fine for many of our users here. Take a look at your current screen and see what resolution you're running at. Consider the monitor's size too and that may give you an idea.
Going down to a local PC shop will allow you to see both 14.1" and 15.4" WXGA resolutions. I doubt you'll find WSXGA+ on display though.