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Hi, Just looking for some real input....
Hi all....
I haven't bought a computer since 2001 and could use some guidance as I am needing to be more mobile. I have been told that I should forget Intel and get a Turion cuz if it ain't 64-bit I'm gonna get screwed...:confused: I think that advisor id full of doody. Vista is close but it hasn't gotten anywhere and will not take over right-away, if at all.
I'd like a stylish design and strong build and for some reason the HP 6000/2000 seems to fit the bill. I'm sure I'll prolly go with the 6000 due to the GO7400 GPU option. I want Bluetooth built-in and a good overall feel. Gaming is not the main goal but I like havin the option...:D
General Questions
1) What is your budget?
..................0-$1000
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?
Graphic Design(Adobe, QuarkXpress, etc.)
Gaming -Madden, Oblivion at a medium pace, Adventure
Microsoft Word and other busness and Person Appa for Real Estate
Internet
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Both. I like a lil size but not completely immobile. I have a 19"
LCD monitor with a VGA chord.
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Really like style and look of new HP 6000, 2000
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
2-3 hours should do it away from outlet.
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
Yes. I like to be hands-on.
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
Widescreen.....movies and a BIG Multi-tasker.
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
Standard
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.
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
Not sure. I seem to like the Glossy more for color saturation.
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Yes. I'm a Pre-Professional..
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
Looking for laptop ASAP...but 2-3 years will do
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
No Less than 80GB
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
I'd like an Optical DVD drive...maybe even Lightscribe
Answer:
Re: Hi, Just looking for some real input....
I personaly think that the HP dv6000t - 15.4'' is a nice option with good quality and design, it also has Core 2 Duo which is a 64-bit and the best CPU in the world for the time being.
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Re: Hi, Just looking for some real input....
Core Cuo is 32bit
Core 2 duo is 64bit. so AMD can't compare with Core 2 duo, but is cheaper and is not that much weaker (ony slightl).
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Re: Hi, Just looking for some real input....
I'm afraid I'm not sure what laptop to recommend that is under a grand that can really play Oblivion. You need a good video card for that, and I dunno if you can find a new laptop with a good enough dedicated card to really play it.
And no, you wouldn't be screwed if you got a 32 bit cpu. It will still be many years before 64 bit software starts to dominate. Vista will be in both 32 and 64 bit formats, just like XP. Plus, both intel and amd support 64 bit (if you get intels core 2 duo).
I would personally recommend intel over AMD for a laptop.
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Re: Hi, Just looking for some real input....
Core Cuo is 32bit
Core 2 duo is 64bit. so AMD can't compare with Core 2 duo, but is cheaper and is not that much weaker (ony slightl).
Core Cuo is probably a new model I haven't heard about... I'm joking :D
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Re: Hi, Just looking for some real input....
Yea Wave, that's what i thought the comparison of Intel/AMD was too. Amd was slightly slower with more power consumption.
Box store geeks are worthless!!! Tried telling me I was idiot if i didn't buy AMD....MORON. I guess they talik to people all day who have no idea what is really in a computer.. And a NVIDIA 6150 will run new games....:rolleyes: right...
Thx Dreamer. My one vice is if I can wait a few months and then personally upgrade the RAM to about 2GB. And I should be able to hit my target $$.
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Re: Hi, Just looking for some real input....
From the charts and info I think the 7400 would run Oblivion at a Medium-Low setting, which I can live with. I still haven't finished Morrowind.
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Re: Hi, Just looking for some real input....
I need to build my Sig but here's my current Desktop:
Gateway Custom build from Nov 2001
P4 1.8 CPU
80GB Hard Drive
GForce FX5500
CD-RW
DVD-Rom
512MB Ram
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Re: Hi, Just looking for some real input....
I suppose that the Go 7400 can run Oblivion on low-med settings with about 25 FPS.
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Re: Hi, Just looking for some real input....
:eek: shoot....25FPS?
Dreamer droppin Bombs on my Perfect Plan....