Question:
Help me pick a laptop will ya?? :)
Yeah, I seriously need help here :)
1) What is your budget?
9000 - 10000 NOK == Around 1500 USD and that's the absolute limit.
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
School (programming, notes, word), some gaming, dvds, music, all kinds
of things really.
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Yeah I'll bring it with me to school AND other places
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
Oblivion, Football Manager, CS, hitman (the latest one), +++
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
don't really like Fujitsu seimens, just too bad design, and feels so...plastic?
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
AT LEAST 3 hour of battery life
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
nah, but some pictures would be nice
9) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in?
NORWAY
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
Definitely widescreen
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.
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?
Yes, it should be nice to look at and not be too bulky
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
2-3 years
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
At least 80+ of hard drive space
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
DVD burner dual layer
Should be a duo/dual core cpu on it, 1gb memory, and have all kinds of ports (included firewire). The hard drive needs to have at least 5400 rpm.
Iv'e been looking at HP dv2000t, Dell I6400, Asus A6T(Z92T).
How is the A6t compared to I6400 in terms of size and portability? Dell looks kind of big and heavy, while I can't really tell by the pictures of the Asus laptop. The Hp is ideal really in terms of size, but the gpu just aint good enough according to what I've been reading here in the forum. It has to be light enough to be carrying around.
Well, hope you guys can help me out!
Answer:
Re: Help me pick a laptop will ya?? :)
Perhaps the Asus A8jm or Compal HGL30 are worth a look. 14" or under is ideal for mobility on my opinion.
Answer:
Re: Help me pick a laptop will ya?? :)
well, the only netshop in norway which does sell compal hgl30 has a bad reputation saying they often sell defect laptops and their service are horrible, so I've ruled out that one. A8jm is also too expensive here :(
Answer:
Re: Help me pick a laptop will ya?? :)
I would take a look at what Zepto has. They offer a 14" with a Go7600, and also a 15.4". As ZaZ mentioned, 14" is the sweet spot for portability + power.