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Advice requested - which notebook to buy - FAQ completed
Hi,
Thanks in advance for any suggestions you might have. :)
I currently have an ASUS W3V which I purchased last year based on suggestions here (THANK YOU!) and while I have enjoyed it, there are two things I want to do differently this time. The first is that I would like a larger screen with higher resolution and the second is that I don't want a right side air vent. :( (I am one of those people who find it too hot and I use a mouse exclusively.)
General Questions
1) What is your budget? any price
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?
Internet browsing, downloading music, word processing.
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Leaving on desk.
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
Not really -- Free Cell or Scrabble types only.
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
I don't like Dell due to prior bad experience with hardware and with customer service. I'd also would prefer not to have Acer or IBM/Lenovo.
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
1-2
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?
e or f
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?
either is fine
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
somewhat
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
next month, 2 - 3 years
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
100GB
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
any
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Thanks for your time. And Happy New Year.
Answer:
Re: Advice requested - which notebook to buy - FAQ completed
You have tons of options since you don't have many specific requirements with an x amount of budget costs, I'll start with the ASUS W2jc, it's quite expensive, but will fit into your categories well(Though so do alot others).
The HP dv9000 is another option for a less expensive machine.
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Re: Advice requested - which notebook to buy - FAQ completed
I'd toss in the HP nx7400 which you can get with a WSXGA+ screen.
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ASUS V1Jp is really good.Plus it has a docking station and a you can find a full review @ computer-notebook.com.
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Re: Advice requested - which notebook to buy - FAQ completed
Asus G1 is an option, although I'm not sure about the vent.
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Re: Advice requested - which notebook to buy - FAQ completed
Thank you for your replies! I have begun checking out the suggestions.
Unfortunately for me, both the ASUS W2JC and V1JP have the right side vents. But the ASUS G1 remains in the running! (the vent has been moved to the rear)
I also looked at the HP choices and both remain in the running, though my preference so far is for the dv9000 which I find aesthetically more pleasing than the nx7400.
I'll check again later in the day to see if there are any other options you all think might be good. Otherwise, I will probably go ahead and look at both the G1 and dv9000 again and make my choice.
Muchas gracias
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Re: Advice requested - which notebook to buy - FAQ completed
You may also like the Compal HEL80 or HP nc8430 or Asus Z96J, but I don't think you need that much GPU.
Perhaps something like the Fujitsu E8210 would be a good fit for you.
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Re: Advice requested - which notebook to buy - FAQ completed
Have you tried this?:
Of the possible notebooks, I forgot about the LG S1.
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Re: Advice requested - which notebook to buy - FAQ completed
The dv9000t is a killer machine, I just received mine and couldn't be happier. You can find my review over it .
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Re: Advice requested - which notebook to buy - FAQ completed
Have you tried this?:
Of the possible notebooks, I forgot about the LG S1.
That's pretty high-tech ;p.