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A Laptop Recommendation Thread
Zen Vulgarity
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Hey errybody.
My old laptop, an Inspiron 8600 with a 1.8 Centrino M is about to hit the death throes on me.
So, if I wanted a laptop for around 1000 American Pesos, is there anyone you'd recommend?
Also, are any of the non-major-brands (like CyberPC) worthwhile going to?
Thanks errybody!
My old laptop, an Inspiron 8600 with a 1.8 Centrino M is about to hit the death throes on me.
So, if I wanted a laptop for around 1000 American Pesos, is there anyone you'd recommend?
Also, are any of the non-major-brands (like CyberPC) worthwhile going to?
Thanks errybody!
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Gaming? basic internets stuff? Carting it around to and from collage/work?
What software do you need to run?
Multi-core
2GB RAM+
Dedicated/Discrete Graphics
Even the last is optional, depending on the application. Lenovo is a great all around brand, their direct-from-site sales are usually pretty good. A friend of mine just ordered a 2.4ghz dual core system with discrete graphics and 2gb of ram for around $700.
TBH, the best way (imo) is to configure the laptop direct from the vendor
Moderate graphic performance for minor video editing and gaming (not a priority)
Connectivity (Bluetooth, Wireless-N)
Configurability (which would mean someone I can configure direct from vendor)
Tech support isn't really an issue for me.
I have a 320 GB external drive, so anything above 80+ would be perfectly fine.
Software:
Office Suite Programs, Vista (god damnit), VoIP, Ventrillo Server. Nothing too intensive for the most part.
And yes, I'll need to be mobile, but don't worry about weight. I have an eight-pounder now and it barely even makes me notice at this point.
You want to do one thing... Watch Slickdeals.net, and buy when the timing is right. For a grand, you'll get the most amazing laptop ever. For 400-750, you'll get a good one.
Watch Tom's Hardware for CPU and GPU information. Chose your best price/performance ratio.
Don't worry about software - most are identical, worry about hardware, especially the cpu, which is artificially gimped on laptops to take advantage of retards and window lickers.
PS - I'm drunk, but I think I'm telling the truth.
The only thing I would be slightly hesitent about is if nVidia is about to release a better mobile graphics chip for 15" chasis, but I've not really heard anything.
The game-capable XPSes are eating too much into Alienware sales, which are much more profitable, for Dell's liking.
I got an Inspiron 1720 for 800 dollars (that includes tax and shipping).
Core 2 Duo in the 7000 family
2GB RAM
GeForce 8400M 256MB.
The video card isn't that hot but it will get the job done for games in the 2-3 years and older category. Runs HL2 at moderate detail smoothly, plays Civ 4 just fine with all but the heaviest settings turned on.
For 200 more dollars you could probably move up into a refurb XPS which will push you over the performance hump to play more games at higher detail.
*edit*
Oh yeah, and it was a 17 inch widescreen.
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That would depend on how small a priority gaming is. And it'd better be very small, as you'd be limited to the Intel X3100.
For the time being. Who knows what'll happen at WWDC, which I would suggest waiting for if Zen were to actually consider a MacBook.
Best value out there IMO.