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Hey, I'm dizzy too!
Really, I know I'm not the only one completely confused by all of the options in a notebook, so I'll not be ashamed!
I'm just now starting to do some reading on laptops. I'm a photographer, so I need to run CS2 photoshop on my new system. I'd like to have a DVD burner too. And, that is about it. All the other stuff is important, I'm sure...
Dual core, 1 maybe 2 gigs of Ram, and a 7200rpm HD seem like good things to get for now. I was at my local Best Buy, and this was the laptop suggested
but, after doing some reading, I think I might be better to get a unit with the 7200 HD. Not sure. I have been warned not to get my stuff at Best Buy already, and that is why I'm here attempting to get schooled, fast!
General Questions
1) What is your budget? $1500
2) What size notebook would you prefer? Never had one, so I have no idea, but I'll use it to edit photography, so maybe the 15"
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? Edit photography, download photography into while on site shoots. Use while on vacation (beach) to conduct photography business!
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? taking it...
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? No games, for now
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? The more the better.
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person? I'd buy online
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? Don't know the difference, maybe wide
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
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.
I'll be using it to view fine photography, you tell me what is best, please.
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? I have no idea what would be best.
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? No
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? Today would be great, or tomorrow!
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB? 120 or more
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive? DVD-CD/plus or minus RW is what I have on my desktop burner
OK, I hope that helps a bit. Again, thanks.
Kevin
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Re: Hey, I'm dizzy too!
The FAQ would help us help you find a suitable notebook.
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Re: Hey, I'm dizzy too!
you should really fill out the what i should buy FAQ so we know what your needs are or if you game, where you buy from , perfered res
also, if you do photo shop, your main priority should be a powerful cpu (t7200 or t7400) which is much more powerful then the turon, and 2 gb ram
please fill out the formal faq so one can help you better
you can most likely get a better lappy then that, retail store imo sucks for laptop pricing: performance ratio
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OK, I updated the extra info. Thanks all...
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Re: Hey, I'm dizzy too!
HP dv2000t with Core 2 Duo and 2Gb RAM would be a good option. It's lighter than the dv6000 and packs pretty much the same power. That one for sale at Best Buy is a dv6000z, which has AMD Turion X2 dual-core processor. It's not bad, at all, but why buy that if you can have Intel's Core 2 Duo for virtually the same price.
C.
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Re: Hey, I'm dizzy too!
The ThinkPad T60 with FlexView screen is the best matte screen you'll get. Plus it will offer better quality and support than the HPs.
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Lenovo Thinkpads are much better quality than HP laptops, although HPs are not bad at all. They are top-notch quality, Thinkpads.