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please help me choose..i copied and pasted
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General Questions
1) What is your budget?
not more than 5-600.00
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
mainstream?? havnt thought about it
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?
downloading my daughters ipod, my pictures, power point, microsoft word and if not too costly cd/dvd burner
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? not really-mostly at home
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
not really
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
i really have liked my dell
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
never thought about it. will stay at home mostly
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, i dont see any flags to post
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
i need to see what im doing, but it cant bee too small
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?
not so much
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? in the next few weeks - unless i decide to go desk top
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
no idea
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
i would like to burn cd's and dvd's
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GLOSSARY AND EXPLANATION FOR SOME TERMS USED ABOVE
Glossy vs. Matte Screen
Glossy screens have a reflective coating. Colors appear sharper and more vibrant. They do however produce more glare. Some people like them, others do not. The glare problem is most acute in well lit environments, like an office. Glossy screens tend to be better for multimedia uses like viewing DVDs or photos. If you are unfamiliar with the screen types, we would highly recommend you check some of each type out before you buy. The screen is one of the more important parts on a notebook. You do not want to get stuck with something you do not like.
Screen Size & Resolution
Please note screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Everyone is different. Some can view SXGA resolution on a 14? screen all day while others think it is horribly small. Again, we would recommend you check some notebook screens before you buy to see what best fits your needs. (see notebook screen guide article for more info)
Where to buy?
Wondering where to look for that certain notebook? Consider SSJ3Goku's Mega-reseller thread. It lists resellers and where they ship.
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Answer:
Re: please help me choose..i copied and pasted
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834228002
that will do every thing you want it to
64 bit ( so it is not to out of date )
burns dvd and cds
has a good graphics card for the price
for the price it is a great system.
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Re: please help me choose..i copied and pasted
thank you for your suggestion. any others? this will be my 1st laptop, and I am a little nervous. I have a 6yr old dell desktop, and it has been great. we had awsome support before. it is just old and a little slow. I am in college and cant afford to not like what I buy. I am a little concerned about a notebook at this point after browsing this forum. would i be better off with a desk computer. we just download family pictures, itunes to an ipod and for school use word for papers and powerpoint for projects. nothing advanced on either. i just want a cd-dvd burner for my children to have their own (tv in rooms). it is not a necessity. please, if anyone has any suggestions or advice. this is the only forum i could find.
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Re: please help me choose..i copied and pasted
Is there anything specific about having a laptop that interests you?
It sounds like portability isn't a huge concern for you, in which case you might be better off getting a new desktop. Keep in mind that with a flat monitor, newer desktops take up less space than those from 5-6 years ago.