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BigDongedHoe · 08-23-2007, 12:48 PM

I'm not the most computer savvy person in the world. I have an idea of what I want out of a new notebook but was wondering if some of the more computer literate people out there (Gaz') would be able to help me with this.

It's primary uses will be internet at my house and school related (word, excel, and powerpoint). I'm looking into Dell inspirons as well as a new HP. I'm looking to spend no more than $1500 and do not want to go the MacBook route (I'm not an apple fan). Any feed back on good deals or reliable notebooks would be greatly appreciated.

Cocktooth · 08-23-2007, 01:47 PM

If you are looking at Dell's, I get a nice discount rate here at work.

Heaven Can Wait · 08-23-2007, 04:35 PM

$1500 is way too much for a word processor.
What screen size do you need? 15.4 or 17 for dvd's, if your gonna be carrying it around 15.4 is probably best.
Processor? the main processors around that range are the t5500/
5600, decent cores, can overclock them a little, though it doesnt sound like youll want to, so maybe a single core is best.
do you plan on upgrading it?
Graphics card.. for that price maybe a radeon x2300, again big waste unless you want to game.

In short, what is it that you need exactly? the internet and school related is a bit vague, every laptop going will easily surpass these needs, how much porn and what sort of games/amount?

Mr. Blonde · 08-23-2007, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heaven Can Wait

In short, what is it that you need exactly? the internet and school related is a bit vague, every laptop going will easily surpass these needs, how much porn and what sort of games/amount?

lol

BigDongedHoe · 08-23-2007, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heaven Can Wait

$1500 is way too much for a word processor.
What screen size do you need? 15.4 or 17 for dvd's, if your gonna be carrying it around 15.4 is probably best.
Processor? the main processors around that range are the t5500/
5600, decent cores, can overclock them a little, though it doesnt sound like youll want to, so maybe a single core is best.
do you plan on upgrading it?
Graphics card.. for that price maybe a radeon x2300, again big waste unless you want to game.

In short, what is it that you need exactly? the internet and school related is a bit vague, every laptop going will easily surpass these needs, how much porn and what sort of games/amount?

Thanks for the reply.... I would prefer a 15.4 or smaller for the simple fact I plan on using this laptop post graduation for business purposes and want to be able to haul it around easily. I don't know much about current processors, I haven't followed up on current technology. I want a decent graphics card because I play a game or two every once in a while.

I'll be using the laptop for internet, music, mass storage of movies and music, word processing, spreadsheet applications on excel (for my some of the business classes I have remaining). I'm thinking that a 120-200mb of memory would suffice but I'm not real sure. I'm interested in a notebook that will be extremely quick and can fit what I've listed above.

You seem pretty knowledgeable so I'll take your opinion seriously. Thanks in advance.

Edit: As a sidenote I've found out that I get discounts on dell through my college as well as what Shaw said. So an Inspiron would be preferable from a price standpoint. If you have major problems with them though and know of a better laptop please let me know.

Mr. Blonde · 08-23-2007, 08:18 PM

Cocktooth · 08-23-2007, 08:40 PM

I have an ispiron 8130 and it has worked very well for me! I bought it last year around this time. Have had no problems with it at all!

ninjaface · 08-23-2007, 08:50 PM

My parents bought a laptop from dell a couple of years ago. I'm not sure what kind, but it's performed well for them thus far. No problems.

Orgazmo · 08-23-2007, 09:03 PM

I have two dell laptops, they're both tits.

One of them is a refurb which I got for Christmas. Because of this, I have no idea how much it was...but, if you're looking for a good deal with no risk (same warranties and all that shit), check dell outlet. May be worth it to you.

Heaven Can Wait · 08-27-2007, 08:20 AM

Found anything yet? post the specs when you do

BigDongedHoe · 08-28-2007, 01:46 AM

I got my new laptop today and drove to Ft. Wayne to circuit city to purchase it.

I won't tell the name brand and simply have you take a look at the specs then see the price and tell me if you think I recieved and okay deal.

Processor
Processor brand Intel®
Processor type Core 2 Duo
Processor speed 1.66GHz
Bus speed 667MHz
Level 2 cache 2MB
Memory
RAM 2GB
Memory type (RAM) Info unavailable
RAM expandable to: 4GB
Storage/Drives
Hard drive speed 4200RPM
Hard drive size 200GB
Burns DVDs Yes
Graphics and sound
Screen size (diagonal) 15.4"
Maximum screen resolution 1280 x 800
Video memory 256MB
Video memory type Shared
Ports
USB 2.0 4
Firewire 1
Infrared port No
PC card No
Express card Yes
S-video out Yes
Media card slot Yes
VGA Yes
TV tuner No
Internet/networking
Dial-up modem Included
Ethernet Yes
Wireless 802.11a/g/n
Bluetooth No
Built-in webcam Yes
General features
Operating system Windows® Vista Home Premium
Warranty Parts 12 Months
Warranty Labor 12 Months
Dimensions
Height 1.6 inches
Width 14.3 inches
Depth 10.5 inches
Weight 6.0 lbs

paid with tax: $1,006.00

I wanted to make sure I got something with 2GB of Ram as I've been told this makes a big difference in preformance. Having a 200GB Hard Drive to go along with everything else was only bonus. 90% of other laptops in the $1,000.00 range had 1GB of ram and also anywhere from 120-160GB Hard Drives. From what I gained in knowledge I was told my graphics card isn't quite as good as others, which for someone who doesn't game like me didn't make a damn bit of difference.

Orgazmo · 08-28-2007, 07:50 AM

Ya, looks solid. Looks very similar to my work laptop...just with a smaller screen/resolution and more storage. I believe that laptop was about $1700 retail from dell.

BigDongedHoe · 08-28-2007, 09:43 AM

Good deal...the laptop is a Toshiba which I wasn't crazy about but the specs were better than many of the HPs or other laptops around the same price range.

Orgazmo · 08-28-2007, 01:18 PM

Nothing wrong with a Toshiba. I'd probably take a Toshiba over HP or Gateway anyway based solely past personal experiences.

Ugly Bastard · 08-28-2007, 01:41 PM

A friend alleges that Toshiba is the best laptop brand out there.

DJ FC · 08-28-2007, 07:11 PM

Toshiba has always been good.

Heaven Can Wait · 08-28-2007, 08:12 PM

Not keen on the 'HP is best, toshiba is good too' thing, the brands only count for how well the laptop is made, the parts are bought from other companies.
Laptop is nice, any idea what the graphics card is? and the core?
Not that it really matters with laptops, but for a desktop, buying the right components makes a huge difference.

Ugly Bastard · 11-12-2007, 07:49 PM

I just bought a new laptop today. Comparing its specs to yours, BDH, I think we bought almost identical machines. Mine is a Toshiba A215-S3474. It's processor is a AMD and not an Intel, which might be why it was $700 (on sale from regularly $850). Have you had any problems with it?

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 11-12-2007, 08:11 PM

If you got an AMD platform youre gonna have a shit ton different components than an intel machine. its not the same puter at all. AMD is good though.

BigDongedHoe · 11-13-2007, 02:18 AM

None whatsoever, the thing is ultra fast and I love it.

Heaven Can Wait · 11-13-2007, 06:49 AM

Intel are in a different league to AMD, not that AMD aren't good, they just dont compare to the E6800+ cores around.

08-23-2007, 12:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
BigDongedHoe Sex Kitten Milf fuuucck Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,704 Internets: 55974	Buying a new laptop... I'm not the most computer savvy person in the world. I have an idea of what I want out of a new notebook but was wondering if some of the more computer literate people out there (Gaz') would be able to help me with this. It's primary uses will be internet at my house and school related (word, excel, and powerpoint). I'm looking into Dell inspirons as well as a new HP. I'm looking to spend no more than $1500 and do not want to go the MacBook route (I'm not an apple fan). Any feed back on good deals or reliable notebooks would be greatly appreciated.
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08-23-2007, 01:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cocktooth Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warsaw Posts: 4,220 Internets: 124047	If you are looking at Dell's, I get a nice discount rate here at work.
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08-23-2007, 04:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Heaven Can Wait English. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Posts: 868 Internets: 179	$1500 is way too much for a word processor. What screen size do you need? 15.4 or 17 for dvd's, if your gonna be carrying it around 15.4 is probably best. Processor? the main processors around that range are the t5500/ 5600, decent cores, can overclock them a little, though it doesnt sound like youll want to, so maybe a single core is best. do you plan on upgrading it? Graphics card.. for that price maybe a radeon x2300, again big waste unless you want to game. In short, what is it that you need exactly? the internet and school related is a bit vague, every laptop going will easily surpass these needs, how much porn and what sort of games/amount?
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08-23-2007, 08:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cocktooth Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warsaw Posts: 4,220 Internets: 124047	I have an ispiron 8130 and it has worked very well for me! I bought it last year around this time. Have had no problems with it at all!
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08-23-2007, 08:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
ninjaface Level 20 Holothetan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Space Posts: 5,245 Internets: 210144	My parents bought a laptop from dell a couple of years ago. I'm not sure what kind, but it's performed well for them thus far. No problems.

08-23-2007, 09:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Orgazmo COME ON YOU YANKS Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 15,733 Internets: 311447	I have two dell laptops, they're both tits. One of them is a refurb which I got for Christmas. Because of this, I have no idea how much it was...but, if you're looking for a good deal with no risk (same warranties and all that shit), check dell outlet. May be worth it to you.

08-27-2007, 08:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
Heaven Can Wait English. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Posts: 868 Internets: 179	Found anything yet? post the specs when you do
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08-28-2007, 01:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
BigDongedHoe Sex Kitten Milf fuuucck Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,704 Internets: 55974	Finally got a new laptop I got my new laptop today and drove to Ft. Wayne to circuit city to purchase it. I won't tell the name brand and simply have you take a look at the specs then see the price and tell me if you think I recieved and okay deal. Processor Processor brand Intel® Processor type Core 2 Duo Processor speed 1.66GHz Bus speed 667MHz Level 2 cache 2MB Memory RAM 2GB Memory type (RAM) Info unavailable RAM expandable to: 4GB Storage/Drives Hard drive speed 4200RPM Hard drive size 200GB Burns DVDs Yes Graphics and sound Screen size (diagonal) 15.4" Maximum screen resolution 1280 x 800 Video memory 256MB Video memory type Shared Ports USB 2.0 4 Firewire 1 Infrared port No PC card No Express card Yes S-video out Yes Media card slot Yes VGA Yes TV tuner No Internet/networking Dial-up modem Included Ethernet Yes Wireless 802.11a/g/n Bluetooth No Built-in webcam Yes General features Operating system Windows® Vista Home Premium Warranty Parts 12 Months Warranty Labor 12 Months Dimensions Height 1.6 inches Width 14.3 inches Depth 10.5 inches Weight 6.0 lbs paid with tax: $1,006.00 I wanted to make sure I got something with 2GB of Ram as I've been told this makes a big difference in preformance. Having a 200GB Hard Drive to go along with everything else was only bonus. 90% of other laptops in the $1,000.00 range had 1GB of ram and also anywhere from 120-160GB Hard Drives. From what I gained in knowledge I was told my graphics card isn't quite as good as others, which for someone who doesn't game like me didn't make a damn bit of difference.
	There's life and then there is Cubs baseball, it's a chore to seperate the two.

08-28-2007, 07:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
Orgazmo COME ON YOU YANKS Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 15,733 Internets: 311447	Ya, looks solid. Looks very similar to my work laptop...just with a smaller screen/resolution and more storage. I believe that laptop was about $1700 retail from dell.

08-28-2007, 09:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
BigDongedHoe Sex Kitten Milf fuuucck Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,704 Internets: 55974	Good deal...the laptop is a Toshiba which I wasn't crazy about but the specs were better than many of the HPs or other laptops around the same price range.
	There's life and then there is Cubs baseball, it's a chore to seperate the two.

08-28-2007, 01:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
Orgazmo COME ON YOU YANKS Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 15,733 Internets: 311447	Nothing wrong with a Toshiba. I'd probably take a Toshiba over HP or Gateway anyway based solely past personal experiences.

08-28-2007, 01:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ugly Bastard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 13,643 Internets: 247330	A friend alleges that Toshiba is the best laptop brand out there.

08-28-2007, 07:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
DJ FC MURICAN Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,136 Internets: 253094	Toshiba has always been good.
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08-28-2007, 08:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
Heaven Can Wait English. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Posts: 868 Internets: 179	Not keen on the 'HP is best, toshiba is good too' thing, the brands only count for how well the laptop is made, the parts are bought from other companies. Laptop is nice, any idea what the graphics card is? and the core? Not that it really matters with laptops, but for a desktop, buying the right components makes a huge difference.
	there is little I wouldn't do for a dolphin.

11-12-2007, 07:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
Ugly Bastard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 13,643 Internets: 247330	I just bought a new laptop today. Comparing its specs to yours, BDH, I think we bought almost identical machines. Mine is a Toshiba A215-S3474. It's processor is a AMD and not an Intel, which might be why it was $700 (on sale from regularly $850). Have you had any problems with it?
	Last edited by Ugly Bastard; 11-12-2007 at 07:50 PM.

11-12-2007, 08:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,353 Internets: 290966	If you got an AMD platform youre gonna have a shit ton different components than an intel machine. its not the same puter at all. AMD is good though.
	#YOLO

11-13-2007, 02:18 AM	#20 (permalink)
BigDongedHoe Sex Kitten Milf fuuucck Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,704 Internets: 55974	None whatsoever, the thing is ultra fast and I love it.
	There's life and then there is Cubs baseball, it's a chore to seperate the two.

11-13-2007, 06:49 AM	#21 (permalink)
Heaven Can Wait English. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Posts: 868 Internets: 179	Intel are in a different league to AMD, not that AMD aren't good, they just dont compare to the E6800+ cores around.
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