Question:
Im better help me pick
Jk but i do need some help picking a new laptop. my old one was top of the line... 5 years ago.
General Questions
1) What is your budget?
1500-1600
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
OR
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Gaming, image editing, browsing the web, standard text editing w/ Word
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
To school every so often but usually on my desk
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
Counter Strike, Half Life 2, World of Warcraft, Halo
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Toshiba (crappy hard drives)
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
like 3 to 4 ish
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
Um from a reputable buyer no but yes from something like a random reseller
9) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in?
Flag didnt work for me US though
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.
OR
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?
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Yes sleek and sexy are important i dont want some hunk of metal
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? ASAP and i hope it will last 3 to4 years
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 200GB?
100-120
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
DVD-CD/RW
Answer:
Re: Im better help me pick
The Compal HEL80 sounds like an ideal choice for your needs:
Great quality, good battery life, and plenty of power.
Toshiba (crappy hard drives)
Agreed, and their laptops are not of the greatest quality either. ;)