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laptop or desktop, help me decide please
hi
i currently own a laptop that i bought 3 years ago when i started my study in business administration, it's a compaq pressario 700. Now i'm going to study in computer science and i need to buy me a new computer beacause this one is nearly broken. hi
i currently own a laptop that i bought 3 years ago when i started my study in business administration, it's a compaq pressario 700. Now i'm going to study in computer science and i need to buy me a new computer beacause this one is getting old and it's nearly broken.
i already own a old desktop pc (P 1.3GHz 512 RAM i bought it 4 years ago) and i gave it to my little brother but we live together.
i just need to decide between a desktop or a laptop.
my new computer will be mostly used for programming, surfing on the web, typing, downloding, music , videos. i'm not a big gamer and i don't think i'll be doing lot's of photo editing. i'll be working home or at school most of time.
Can you help me decide.
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Re: laptop or desktop, help me decide please
Considering you're not a gamer, I'd say laptop. As long as you don't need stellar graphics performance, there's just so many good values in laptops. Then you'll have the option of bringing your computer to the library or class or wherever to code.
Two recommendations though:
Get a big high resolution screen. You'll be looking at it a lot, and basic 1024x768 doesn't display many lines of code, 1400x1050 or something similar will be much better.
Additionally, or as an alternative to getting a better screen, consider an external display as well. For me, programming is much easier when I can have a second display open with some documentaition or other code to work off of.
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Re: laptop or desktop, help me decide please
Well, this is a forum for notebooks, so I'm sure a lot will recommend a notebook for you.
I would recommend a notebook just because its so convenient to take around and do your work anywhere. A laptop will be significantly more expensive than a desktop with the same specs though.
Now, if you want to decide on a notebook, you'll have to tell us your budget and other things like what size screen you want and such.
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Re: laptop or desktop, help me decide please
What's your budget?
If possible, I'd go with a 700m with a coupon for the laptop, and you can easily get a mid spec'd AMD 64, 512 ram(Upgrade later), 160gb HD for under $500~ or so. Again, upgrade when needed :)
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Re: laptop or desktop, help me decide please
thanks guys for your answers.
Now let's say that i want to buy a laptop.
my budget will be 1700 US$(maybe more). What model should i get and what what kind of spec can i expect for that of price.
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Re: laptop or desktop, help me decide please
y don't u answer the FAQ that's stickied in the hardware section??...then we'll know what your needs are and can help u selecting a notebook that's right for you
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Re: laptop or desktop, help me decide please
General Usage
What will you be using the notebook mainly for? Will you be using it to play games? Will you be using it for word processing / general productivity? etc.
programming, surfing on the web, typing, downloding, music , videos
Are you looking more at a very small notebook, a standard notebook, or a large desktop replacement?
a standard 14 inch screen notebook
Will you be carrying the notebook around a lot or be keeping it stationary most of the time?
i'll be using this notebook most of the time at school and home, let's say i'll have to carry it twice a day.
How important is battery life to you?
it's not a big deal beacause most of the time i'll be on the plug
How long do you intend on using this laptop?
3 or 4 years
Features
Do you need lots of hard drive space?
at least 60 gB
Will you be burning DVD's or just CD's?
just CD's but i don't mind not having a burner at all
Do you tend to work with a lot of applications at once?
yes at least 5 each time
Graphics & Display
How big would you like your screen to be? Do you care if it's widescreen or not?
a 14 inch screen would be fine , i don't care about widescreen
Are you willing to pay more for premium screens enhanced by XBRITE, Crystal View, or Bright View? (Go to the bottom of this post for an explanation)
no
Will you be playing casual games or the latest games?
casual
Will you be doing work in a 3D modeling program like 3D Studio Max or Maya?
no
Miscellaneous
Do you care if your notebook looks good or not?
i don't care about the look as long as it's solid
Are there particular brands you prefer or won't buy from?
IBM or HP
How much are you willing to pay for this notebook?
arround 1700 $US maybe a little more
Are there particular models you have already looked at?
IBM T42, HP NC8000
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Re: laptop or desktop, help me decide please
Go for T42 or T43 all the way. Perfect fit for you. Just get 1GB RAM though.
Also consider Fujitsu. They are not a big player like IBM or HP but their machines are great. If not better than IBM, it's equal. Also make sure what kind of RPM HDD comes with it. Get at least 5400RPM.
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I'd second the T42.
Check out the ASUS z63a as well.
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Re: laptop or desktop, help me decide please
the T42 is great for u...u could upgrade the RAM later..if it's cheaper wen u upgrade it later