Question:
[BELGIUM] Student in need!!!
A friend of mine needs a new laptop. He's a product design student. Uses 3D modeling and rendering software, AutoCAD, photoshop, illustrator and some office apps.
Also have heard that AMD chips are better than Intel for 3D work. Is this true?
General Questions
1) What is your budget?
-> max 1000 euro
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?
-> 3D modeling & rendering, Adobe apps, Office Apps
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
-> taking places
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
-> no
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
-> no
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
-> as much as possible
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
-> a little...
9) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in?
-> live in belgium
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
-> wide
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?
-> matte, more realastic colors
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
-> need something not too loud, prefer all black
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
-> long, op to 5 years
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
-> 100GB - 160GB
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
-> DVD-CD/RW
also need bluetooth, wireless internet, cardreader