Question:
Graphic design notebook
Hi there,
I am going to buy my first notebook and I need some help which one suits best. I answered all the question. I would also like to have 2 GB of
RAM and nVidia gfx on board.
1) What is your budget?
up to 1200 - 1400 Euro
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
mainly 2D graphic (photoshop, illustrator, quark; files over 200MB), some 3ds max stuff (in future), some gaming however not very important, internet, movies, office applications
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Using as DTR.
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
yes, Pro Evolution Soccer 6, some emulation (mame, snes etc, no any 32/64 bit platform)
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Prefer rather Dell or HP.
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
ideally 2+
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
yes
9) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in?
Ireland
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
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?
Rather matte/non-glossy. Whatever suits for graphic.
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
No at all.
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
Willing to buy within one month. For 2 or 3 years.
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
100 GB+
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
Yes, DVD-RW.
Thank you for hepl
Answer:
Re: Graphic design notebook
Check out the HP nc8430 if it fits your budget.
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Consider the Asus S96J and/or the Compal HEL80.
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Thanks for suggestions. I've never heard of Compal?? Is it worth to but them?? Anything with nVidia GPU??
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Compal HEL 80 is called Zepto Znote 2425W in UK and it's a great notebook.
http://uk.zepto.com/Default.aspx?pag...7BPnzhGEJwoxDf
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I'll second the Compal HEL80 recommendation, it is a very solid machine and has a lot of unique features (webcam, fingerprint reader, extended battery).
Another machine to consider is the Dell Latitude D820.