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Should I Buy My Own Gaming Laptop Or Build My Own? I was wondering if i should buy my own gaming laptop or should i build my own? ok what i was looking at was getting a Dell XPS M1730 is that good or not? Or should I make my own and if you think that's what i should do (make my own) than can you give me a website that has everything I need to do to make my own such as what exactly i need to do like how to build it and everything needed to build it the game i was going to build was Guild Wars and i would like to have max requirements. BTW i only hav a limited budget (not much btw) and if you know of a cheaper just as good gaming laptop that would be great. sorry if this is long and confusing i just need to know what to do and answers excepted except stuff like "gaming laptops stink get a notebook" i don't want a note book or one that is not portable because im all ways moving. ANYWAY THANKS FOR THE HELP BEST ANSWER GETS A COOKIE!!!!!
Help with gaming PC components? I'm gonna buy a new custom-built Alienware m17 or m15x gaming notebook, but I need to be sure of how I'm gonna buy it. I know about all the different components, but some things have me confused, for example: 1. Which is better: a 3.2 GHz single-core, 2.8 GHz dual-core, or 2.26 GHz quad-core processor and by how much? 2. Do I need a faster processor for 4GB RAM than for 2GB RAM? 3.Do dual graphics cards need a faster processor or more RAM than single graphics cards? 4.Will a dual-layer blu-ray drive read game CD's and DVD's slower than an 8X dual-layer DVD-ROM drive? 5. Do i need a faster CPU or more RAM for multiple hard drives? 6. Does the built-in digital TV tuner need anything else (cable\satellite subscription, antenna) to receive channels? Also, if you have any recommendations for components like processor types/speeds, graphics cards types,etc., to be able to run the latest graphics-intensive games, please tell me. Also, please answer only if you actually know what you're talking about because that's a couple thousand bucks I'll be throwing down the drain if I order a laptop with parts that won't work right together. Thanks. I have a $3000 limit. maybe up to $3500 I know I might sound like an idiot (cause I do know about computers), but I needed to dumb myself down to make sure I got all the info I need; its better than pretending like I know everything and not getting any info.
need help with buying a gaming laptop for diablo 3? i want to buy a gaming laptop so i could play diablo 3 and only diablo 3, so i don't want a really high end, expensive computer, just enough to play diablo 3 on high settings. i would buy a desktop but i am going to college next year so i am not buying a desktop and a laptop for college. here are the specs for diablo 3 http://us.battle.net/support/en/article/diablo-iii-system-requirements and here is the laptop that i am thinking about from cyberpowerpc http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Xplorer_X7-8100_Gaming_Notebook/ 1. is cyberpower reliable for building laptops and do they build it for me or do i have to build it?? 2. on the diablo 3 specs it says i need a 2.4 ghz processor for recommended settings but this processor only has a 2.3 ghz, how can that be i now that newegg sells i3 processors that have a 3.0ghz while this is an i7, shouldn't it be much faster?? and if you know any better options please let me know. thanks!!!
Thoughts on laptop??? Im getting this from CyberpowerPC... Notebook: MSI MS-16F2 Gaming Notebook 15.6" FHD LED-Backlit 1920x1080 Display w/ Built-in 2.0MP Webcam, HDMI Port, Li-Ion Battery, & Universal AC Adapter Notebook Color: Xplorer X6 Gaming Notebook Cover CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-2720QM Mobile Processor 2.20 GHz 6M Intel Smart Cache, Max Turbo Freq. 3.30 GHz Motherboard: Intel HM67 Express Chipset Mainboard Memory: 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3-1333 SODIMM Memory (Corsair or Major Brand) Video Card: NVIDIA GTX 460M 1.5GB PCIe Video Hard Drive: 500GB 7200RPM SATA300 Hard Drive [+34] Data Hard Drive: 500GB 7200RPM SATA300 Hard Drive [+99] RAID: Non-RAID Storage Optical Drive: 8X DVD±R/RW/4X + DL Super-Multi Drive (NB-359-DVDRW) Sound: Built-in 3D Premium Surround Sound Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230 - 802.11A/B/G/N Wireless LAN + Bluetooth Combo Module [Intel WiDi Ready] Speakers: Built-in Stereo Speakers System Network: Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Card Keyboard: Built-in Keyboard Mouse: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mous Bluetooth: Built-in Bluetooth Flash Media Reader/Writer: Built-In 4in1 Media Reader Battery: 9 cells Smart Lithium-Ion battery pack, 48.84WH Carrying Bag: Free Deluxe Carrying Bag for 15.6 Inch Notebook AC Adapter: Universal AC-DC Adapter Video Camera: Built-in HD 1280x720 Webcam Headset: Connectland™ Stereo Headphone with Microphone HDMI Output Port: Built-in HDMI Port I want to run games like Fallout New Vegas, GTA 4, and Just Cause 2 as well as games in the future... what are you thoughts on this build, and how high of settings will i be able to run these on
Thoughts on a laptop?!?!?!?!? Im getting this from CyberpowerPC... Notebook: MSI MS-16F2 Gaming Notebook 15.6" FHD LED-Backlit 1920x1080 Display w/ Built-in 2.0MP Webcam, HDMI Port, Li-Ion Battery, & Universal AC Adapter Notebook Color: Xplorer X6 Gaming Notebook Cover CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-2720QM Mobile Processor 2.20 GHz 6M Intel Smart Cache, Max Turbo Freq. 3.30 GHz Motherboard: Intel HM67 Express Chipset Mainboard Memory: 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3-1333 SODIMM Memory (Corsair or Major Brand) Video Card: NVIDIA GTX 460M 1.5GB PCIe Video Hard Drive: 500GB 7200RPM SATA300 Hard Drive [+34] Data Hard Drive: 500GB 7200RPM SATA300 Hard Drive [+99] RAID: Non-RAID Storage Optical Drive: 8X DVD±R/RW/4X + DL Super-Multi Drive (NB-359-DVDRW) Sound: Built-in 3D Premium Surround Sound Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230 - 802.11A/B/G/N Wireless LAN + Bluetooth Combo Module [Intel WiDi Ready] Speakers: Built-in Stereo Speakers System Network: Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Card Keyboard: Built-in Keyboard Mouse: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mous Bluetooth: Built-in Bluetooth Flash Media Reader/Writer: Built-In 4in1 Media Reader Battery: 9 cells Smart Lithium-Ion battery pack, 48.84WH Carrying Bag: Free Deluxe Carrying Bag for 15.6 Inch Notebook AC Adapter: Universal AC-DC Adapter Video Camera: Built-in HD 1280x720 Webcam Headset: Connectland™ Stereo Headphone with Microphone HDMI Output Port: Built-in HDMI Port I want to run games like Fallout New Vegas, GTA 4, and Just Cause 2 as well as games in the future... what are you thoughts on this build, and how high of settings will i be able to run these on
how to build a nvidia ion notebook/netbook/laptop barebone? is there any way to build a barebone nvidia ion laptop. I saw the ion and how it can play gears of war and now i really want it. I already have a gaming pc but i think i need an ion for my music composition (i cant bring my pc to the piano) and gaming on the go
I am looking for a gaming laptop? 1) What is your budget?Does not matter 2) What size notebook would you prefer? E a. Netbook; 10” screen or less b. Ultraportable; 11" - 12” screen c. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen e. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen 3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator. 4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? a. Like: alienware , Dell all the gaming laptop= brands i know b. Dislike:anything thats not gaming ;D 5) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? Gaming... 6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? uhh i would probally bring it to local LAN tournaments uhh and maybe on the road etc 7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games or types of games? i would play TF2 Left 4 Dead and other games just would like to play any games withought problems 8) How many hours of battery life do you need? Does not matter 9) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? Does Not Matter 10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc. Does Not Matter Screen Specifics 11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer? Does Not Matter a. WXGA – 1280x800 or occasionally 1280x768; For people who like big text and icons that are easy to read. Less stuff fits on the screen, which translates into more scrolling. b. WXGA+ – 1440x900; A modest bump over WXGA. Text and icons are a bit smaller. A little more stuff fits on the screen. c. WSXGA+ – 1680x1050; The middle ground. Again, text and icons are smaller than WXGA+, and more stuff fits onto the screen. Good for having applications open side by side, like a web browser while playing a video. d. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Very small text and icons, that can be hard to read. Lots of stuff fits on the screen, which means less scrolling. Good for applications that require a high level of detail like CAD or Photo Editing. 12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? Does Not matter Build Quality and Design 13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?Yes 14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? Well how long do laptops last im really srry not that great with computers Notebook Components 15) How much hard drive space do you want; 80GB to 500GB? Do you want a SSD drive? Sorry i dont get that either 16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive? Does not matter What is the best gaming laptop? I'm looking for a laptop that is very high end, sleek, and is great for gaming. Money isn't a problem, but i want the money to be well spent. I was thinking of the Alienware m17x. i enjoy how it has LED backlit keyboard and other lighting effects it looks like it could play every game i can throw at it i will probally play WoW, Far cry 2, Team fortress 2, left 4 dead, and Fallout 3 and more but i would like to play all my games maxed out graphics,and i want to go on internet multitasking while waiting for my game to start without anything slowing down like my game lagging etc please help i want the best of the best I enjoy backlit keyboard etc but that doesent have to be nesscarry thx i really apreciate your time and patience on my question
gaming laptop for 1000 usd? 1) What is your budget? USD1000 2) What size notebook would you prefer? d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen e. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen 3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator. US and maybe Malaysia 4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? a. Like:used to be Dell but Im open for best bang for the buck b. Dislike:Acer 5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed? yup 6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? gaming, movies, net. 7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? rare movement, most fixed on one place. 8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games? i like to try all new games that come out. Preferred games would be crysis, COD, prototype and so on. 9) How many hours of battery life do you need? the longer the better, willing to sacrifice this to have a better gpu within my budget 10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? online is ok. 11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc. win7 Screen Specifics 12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Everyone is different. Some like really small text, while others like their text big and easy to read. Click here for Screen resolution information. would prefer fhd,gpu comes first though 13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen? doesn't matter Build Quality and Design 14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? nope 15) When are you buying this laptop? next month 16) How long do you want this laptop to last? 3 good years at least. Notebook Components 17) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive? no need ssd, would prefer 500 if possible 18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive? dvd-rom would do. im willing to sacrifice anything to get the best gpu possible within my budget. would even consider adding another 100 i can get a significantly better gpu. Thanks guys. I know u guys are trying to help but no desktop pls. I'll be moving out of country and I cant be carrying a desktop around.
What kind of laptop for gaming should I buy tonight? I'm having a hard time picking one for the following two reasons. First, I can't find one with a powerful enough graphics card It seems. I have an 8800GT in my current rig, and nothing I research seems to match or beat that. That 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT doesn't look like it will cut it on the HP HDX18t, and the ATI Mobility RADEON® HD 3670 - 512MB benchmarks on the Dell aren't any better. Second, I'm worried about huge resolutions. Yes that included full high def screen is nice, but that 1920x1200 native resolution is going to kill my FPS! I know when you don't run native on an LCD, everything looks blurry. Thanks! General Questions 1) What is your budget? About 1500 max bottom line. I will use financing. Don't forget that a quick Google search can reveal coupons up to 20% off, and some up to $500 off. Also, you can find programs where if you buy through a certain website's link, like Treasure Trooper or something, you get a small percentage back. So potentially, I can get a 2000 dollar laptop down to my price range. 2) What size notebook would you prefer? 15-17"+ screen. I would prefer as close to a full size keyboard as possible, nothing worse than typing on a scrunched up keyboard. 3) Where will you buying this notebook? USA. Online. 4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? a. Like: HP and Dell because I get a discount through school, but I can't combine this with any other offers like coupons. b. Dislike: I've always had issues with Compaq. 5) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? Gaming, gaming, gaming, gaming, and maybe typing a report if I have any downtime in my gaming. 6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? Mainly on my desk at home and work and school. 7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games or types of games? X³: TERRAN CONFLICT, EVE Online, WoW, Spore, Oblivion, Warhammer, EQ2, Command and Conquer 3, etc. Crysis maybe. 8) How many hours of battery life do you need? It will be mainly on my desk and plugged in. I'm sure anything over an hour or two is fine. 9) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? I can go without seeing it. 10) What OS do you prefer? Windows Vista. I need DX10! Screen Specifics 11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer? Doesn't matter, I hear that 1280x800 is bad for gaming though. Any resolution that is good for gaming. 12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? Doesn't matter really, as long as it's clear and bright. I think glossy screens are attractive, but its not a requirement. 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? I can buy as soon as I find something I like! I would like it to last as long as possible. Notebook Components 15) How much hard drive space do you want; 80GB to 500GB? Do you want a SSD drive? I would say 250gb minimum... but I still haven't filled my 120gb at home ... 16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive? Of course! I rarely burn anything and I don't have any Blu-Ray disks, but its always nice to have! You never know...
Budget Gaming Laptop? General Questions 1) What is your budget? $1000 MAX 2) What size notebook would you prefer? Probably 13"-16" The smaller the better, but I have no problem with a 16 inch screen since with my ideal specs I doubt I will find anything smaller. 3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? Game, lost of games, school work of course, some video editing, multitasking. 4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? It will be on my desk most of the time (maybe hook up another monitor and an external mouse to it even, but if I go somewhere for the weekend its going with me. Its not big deal how heavy it is. 5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? Bf3, CSS, Hl2, GTA IV., Starcraft, Nothing of crysis level, but still some high end games. 6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? I hate toshiba, I just hate the way they look. Other than that I don't have a problem as long as its a pretty established brand (not some back water company just starting out). 7) How many hours of battery life do you need? If I can get an hour and a half or two while doing stuff on it (maybe not gaming) I would be happy, I plan on buying whatever battery upgrades (if any) they have. 8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person? Nope, don't mind buying online as long as I can see a few pics of the laptop first. 9) What country are you buying this in? The USA Screen Specifics 10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen? Standard 11) Screen Resolutions Standard SXGA - 1400x1050 - Compromise resolution between XGA and UXGA. 12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? Makes no difference to me. Build Quality and Design 13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? Not really, I just don't want it to look like someone's VCR. I don't like how toshiba's look for some reason. 14) How long do you want this laptop to last? As long as it possibly can. I plan on driving this cp into the ground. Notebook Components 15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB? 80 gig is a must, the more the better. 16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive? Yeah, I need a dvd-cd-rw. Graphics card needs to be dedicated. I dont plan on playing any ridiculusly system straining games but i still want as good of a card as i can get. Sound card, ehhh i dont think those are that important. I just want to have a good enough card. as in average. any other questions just ask and ill add more details. Thanks! Thanks Matt, but for future answers add hp to brands i dont want. 2 years ago i would have nt said this but i have had a very bad experience with 2 hp laptops and i hear they are slowly moving away from actual computers. Thanks again!
What is your recommendation: [Gaming Laptop] ASUS G53JW-XA1 VS. MSI GX640-260? [1) What is your budget? $500 - $1,300 2) What size notebook would you prefer? 1. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen [OR] 2. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen 3) Where will you buying this notebook? USA 4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? Personally, I don't mind whatever the brands. 6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? GAMING, graphic works sometime 7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? Most of the time, I'll bring it with me to different places. 8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games? Assassin's Creed, SHIFT, COD, CRYSIS, The Sims 3, PES. 9) How many hours of battery life do you need? >2 Hours 11) What OS do you prefer? WINDOWS! Screen Specifics 12) What screen resolution(s) would you prefer? * Maximum Resolutions: WSXGA+, WUXGA, FHD, 1080p * Actual resolutions: 1680x1050, 1920x1200 and 1920x1080 Build Quality and Design 14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? I can say, yes, but it's not my priority, though! Notebook Components 16) How much hard drive space do you need? > or 500GB I've narrowed my option on these two Laptops. I. ASUS G53JW-XA1 ($1,200) Product Features * Intel Core i7-740QM (1.73GHz Quad-Core with Turbo Boost up to 2.93GHz) * 6GB DDR3 1066MHz, 4 SODIMM Sockets, up to 16GB; Illuminated Keyboard * Nvidia GTX 460M Graphics with 1.5GB GDDR5 * 500GB HDD (7200RPM); Super-Multi Optical Drive; 802.11 b/g/n; 1x USB 3.0; 3x USB 2.0; 8-in-1 card reader; 2.0MP Webcam * 15.6-Inch Full HD (1920x1080) LED Display; Windows Home Premium 64-bit Operating System Processor, Memory, and Motherboard * Processor: 1.73 hertz Intel Core i7 * RAM: 6 GB * Memory Slots: 4 Hard Drive * Size: 500 GB * Speed: 7200 rpm Graphics and Display * Graphics RAM: 1536 MB Ports and Connectivity * USB Ports: 4 Cases and Expandability * Size (LWH): 15.6 inches, 11.9 inches, 2 inches * Weight: 7.9 pounds II. MSI GX640-260 ($1,099) Product Features * Core i5-450M 2.4 GHz 1066 MHz 3MB L2 Cache Processor, * ATI Radeon HD5850 1GB DDR5 VRAM, * 4GB DDR3 RAM, * 500GB 7200rpm Hard Drive * Windows 7 HP 64 bit, * 15.4 inch LCD 1680x1050, 9 cell, 2.0 MP Webcam * 2 x USB port, Wireless 802.11 a/g/n, 4 IN 1 (SD/MMC/MS/XD), HDMI-out Processor, Memory, and Motherboard * Hardware Platform: PC * Processor: 2.26 GHz Intel Core i5 * Number of Processors: 2 * RAM: 4 GB * RAM Type: SODIMM Hard Drive * Size: 500 GB * Type: Serial ATA Ports and Connectivity * USB Ports: 2 Cases and Expandability * Size (LWH): 14.1 inches, 10.24 inches, 1.22 inches * Weight: 6.3 pounds So, what do you guys think from my choices above? And if you want to give me a recommendation, I would gladly appreciate it.
How is this Notebook build? It's an HP dv2700t Operating system = Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) Processor = Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.40GHz) Display = 14.1" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800) e Memory = 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) Graphics card = 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS Personalization =- HP Imprint Finish (Verve) + Microphone + Webcam Networking = Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Hard drive = FREE Upgrade to 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive from 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive!! Primary CD/DVD = drive SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support Primary battery = 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery ---- I'll be using the laptop for school work. And very, very light gaming. Sims 2 (and three). I'd like to know if I could play Viva Pinata on normal settings as well as Spore. Thanks! =)
Is this a good gaming laptop? I'm thinking of ordering the following notebook off of AVA Direct. How well will this thing be able to handle modern and slightly older games? Clevo D900F Core™i7 Gaming Notebook, 17.1" WUXGA TFT LCD, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 280M Graphics CLEVO, D900F/N10EGTX/UG Core i7 Notebook Barebone, Intel® X58, 17.1" TFT WUXGA, PCIe x16 MXM-III Discrete Graphics INTEL, Core™ i7-940 Quad-Core 2.93GHz, LGA1366, 4.8 GT/s QPI, 8MB L3 Cache, 45nm, 130W, EM64T EIST VT XD, Retail ARCTIC COOLING, MX-2 High-Performance Thermal Compound, Non-Electrical Conductive VIDEO, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 280M 1GB GDDR3 Mobile Graphics Card for D900F CRUCIAL, 3GB (3 x 1GB) PC3-8500 DDR3 1066MHz SDRAM SODIMM, CL7, Non-ECC SEAGATE, 320GB Momentus 7200.3, 7200 RPM, 16MB cache, 2.5-Inch, SATA 3 Gb/s, w/ G-Force Protection, OEM RAID, No RAID, Independent HDD Drives CLEVO, Blu-Ray Reader and Super-Multi DVD±RW Optical Drive for Clevo D900F NETWORK, Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN Card INTEL, Wireless WiFi Link 5300, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/Draft N, 11/54/450 Mbps, Internal PCIe Mini Card LINKSYS, WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router, IEEE 802.11b/g, 54Mbps MODEM, 56K V90/92 Fax/Modem (Integrated) NOTEBOOK ACCESSORY, AC Adapter 100-240V (Included) ACCESSORY, Standard Carrying Bag w/ Strap Included (Choose upgrade) NZXT, Cryo LX Black Notebook Cooler, 120 mm Fan, Aluminum MICROSOFT, Windows XP Professional Edition w/ SP3, OEM SERVICE, OEM System Recovery (secure HDD partition only) SERVICE, System Binder WARRANTY, Standard 1 Year Warranty for Clevo Notebooks
How much can I get if i sell my Dell XPS laptop .? Full details on the laptop about 2 years old and have to replace battery . Dell's Inspiron XPS gaming notebook. Dell's new gaming notebook series, the Inspiron XPS, combines top-tier Intel desktop processing oomph, via the 3.4-GHz Pentium 4 Extreme Edition chip, with a 128MB ATI Radeon 9700 graphics chip for smooth video and game playback. It will cost you a hefty $4349, but that includes access to a special queue of tech support reps with gaming know-how. For an additional fee, a Dell technician will come to you to install graphics upgrades. Our shipping unit performed well, scoring 125 on PC WorldBench 4 (not a specific gaming test). That wasn't quite enough to beat a Voodoo Envy M:855 gaming laptop with a 134 score at a resolution of 1024 by 768 pixels, but the XPS was on a par with 1.7-GHz and 1.6-GHz Pentium M systems we have tested. The XPS's high native resolution of 1920 by 1200 probably slowed performance; a lower resolution likely would up the score. (See more test results involving the P4 EE.) This laptop carries pretty much everything a traveling gamer would want, including 1GB of RAM, a 60GB hard disk, a 15.4-inch wide-aspect LCD screen, and a 4X/4X/8X DVD+R/RW and 16X/10X/24X CD-RW combination drive in a modular bay. You also get external controls for sound and the optical drive, as well as one FireWire port, four USB 2.0 ports, an ethernet port, a 56-kbps modem port, a PC Card slot, and built-in Wi-Fi. Game images were smooth. The stereo sound, complete with a subwoofer, produced good bass and above-average notebook audio. Like those on most gaming laptops, the XPS's 12-cell battery died young (after 1 hour, 44 minutes). The XPS weighs 11.8 pounds with AC adapter. Still, its top-notch video and good sound will please deep-pocketed gaming fans. They info I got from it is from 2009 .and it not exact mine... I was modified by owner and Im replacing the batter myself 70g and I think its 2-3 g ram , The graphic card is a newer one aswell
HP laptop!! Is it a good build for what I will be using it for? I will be using this laptop for internet, college work, itunes and Sims 3 when it comes out. Maybe a couple of other games. I built it at hp.com and I was wondering if it is a good build for the things I need it for. I was considering adding more hard drive but if that is enough I'd like to stay with that since it is less evpensive. QUESTIONS: 1. Is it a good build for what I will be using it for? 2.Should I raise the hard drive to 320GB? 3. Is 5400rpm good enough or should I get a 7200rpm drive? 4. What would you change, if anything? 5. How many years warranty should I get? Is one okay or should I go for two? Remember I want what is good enough for what I'm using it for and I'd like to keep it low priced! HP Pavilion Entertainment dv5t customizable Notebook PC – Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) – Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T5800 (2.0GHz) – 15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800) – 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) – 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT – FREE Upgrade to 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection – Wireless-G Card – SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support – High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery $808.99 Answer all my Q's please. I'm looking for a best answer!
Perfect college and gaming laptop? General Questions 1) What is your budget? Basically anywhere, less than $1,500 would be nice 2) What size notebook would you prefer? c. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen 3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator. Probably online, within the U.S. 4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? a. Like: Quality b. Dislike: Crap 5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed? Preferably not, but I'd consider it 6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? Internet Browsing, writing essays, taking notes, moderate gaming 7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? Both, traveling from class to class most likely 8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games? Yes, but nothing too heavy. Maybe an MMO like Guild Wars or Aion 9) How many hours of battery life do you need? The higher the better, I'm hoping for at least 2 hours, preferably more 10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? It'd be nice to see it, but it doesn't really matter 11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc. Windows 7 Premium 64-bit Screen Specifics 12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Doesn't really matter. 13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? Doesn't matter Build Quality and Design 14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? A nice looking laptop would be cool, but is definitely not a deciding factor 15) When are you buying this laptop? Withing the next few months 16) How long do you want this laptop to last? A long time! Hopefully a good 5 years. Notebook Components 17) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive? 500gb would be great, 320gb would do 18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive? Yes, CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner So overall, I want a powerful laptop that will stay fast for a while. One laptop that I am seriously considering is the Asus G51JX-A1 Intel core i7-720QM Processor, 1.6 Ghz, 2.8 with Turboboost 6gb DDR3 1066MHZ DRAM, 2 slots 500gb SATA Hard drive, 7200 RPM Super multi-touch optical drive 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 LED LCD Display NVidia GTS 360M with 1gb GDDR5 dedicated VRAM Backlit Keyboard The Specs are amazing and it sells for about $1,400 The only worry I have is the battery. Considering I want to use it for classes, I was hoping for something that could last a while, and the Asus only has a battery life of a miserable 1 hour. Although, a friend of mine told me that, with the i7 processors, that I could pull of 3 hours if only using internet and Word. Any opinions on the Asus, or any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you =) Also, how does this G51JX-A1 compare to to Asus G60JX and the Asus N61JQ-X1? Which one is best/worst?
How good of a gaming laptop is this (a desktop is not an option for me)? - i messed up on the first post.? My budget is $1500, feel free to suggest other laptops in my price range. I do not know alot about computers. Sorry for the repeated post, i messed up on my frist one. Battalion 101 CZ-7 Notebook Processor (Intel® Core 2 Duo Mobile T7300 Dual-Core Processor (2x 2.0GHz/4MB Cache/800FSB) ) Memory ( 2048MB(1024MB X2) DDR2-667 PC5300 Mushkin ) Video Card ( Mobility 256MB NVIDIA® Geforce® Go 8400M-G PCI-Express 3D Video ) Hard Drive ( 100 GB 7200rpm Serial-ATA-150) CD-RW/DVD-RW Drive ( 8x Dual Format DVD±R/±RW + 16x CD-R/RW Combo Drive ) Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard ) Fax Modem ( Build-in 56K V.92 Fax Modem ) Network Card ( Build-in 10/100/1000 Network LAN ) Flash Media Reader/Writer ( Build-in 4-in-1 Media Card Reader/Writer ) Operation System ( Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium ) IEEE-1394 Fire Wire Card ( Build-in 1x IEEE-1394 Firewire Port ) Wireless Network Adapter ( Wireless 802.11 a/b/g 3945 how much of an impact will reducing the ram to 1024MB(512MB X2) have on playing demanding games?
Checklist for custom gaming PC? Hey, i want to upgrade from my Notebook to a gaming PC. Just wondering how to go about this, I am not too bad with PCs and know a little about components and things, yet have never built my own PC so am not aware of how i would make sure that all of the components would work together and all fit on the same motherboard. Things like RAM and a Processor, cooling system (only ever used heat-sinks, don't know about other devices) Would anybody be able to give me a checklist for what i would need? I would like to build it and not have to spend as much as i would if i bought one pre-built. Does not have to be top-end stuff but something that can run all current PC games on high settings with a good frame rate. I know the sort of numbers i am after for things like Processor, RAM and HDD space, but it is making sure that everything is compatible. Thanks! I know the numbers i am looking for and the operating system that i would need, it was more like: Video card Processor RAM (and the sort of ram, i dont know the difference) motherboard IDE ribbon cables (not sure if these are used anymore, i have used a laptop for years now) Power supply This is the sort of info i want, a list that i can check things of when i obtain them, thanks!
Which new laptop should I buy on Boxing Day? It's difficult to see all my options, so I'm asking the community! Which laptop should I buy on Boxing Day? The "MSI M6275-419US Notebook" is roughly what I am looking for in a PC. Here's the link : http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5536346&csid=ITD&body=MAIN I found the following checklist on a notebookreview forum, General Questions: 1) What is your budget? Maximum of $1000 with taxes included. Less is always better, and on Boxing Day it should be reasonably less. 2) What size notebook would you prefer? 15" - 16" is fine. I'm not really too particular. 3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in. Canada 4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? I'm not picky. As long as it generally has good reviews. 5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? Gaming (so a dedicated video card is nice. It would be cool to be able to play games like Left For Dead 2, but that's hard to find for under $1000 I think), MS Word, Streaming 6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? Occasionally, but that's not a big deal. 7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? Left For Dead 2, Warcraft 3, newer games if possible 8) How many hours of battery life do you need? Minimal; this is not that important to me. 9) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person? I buy online often. 10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc. Windows 7 preferred ! Screen Specifics: 11) Would you prefer standard or widescreen? Widescreen 12) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer? Higher resolution is better, right? Widescreen preferred 13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? Matte/non-glossy preferred, but it doesn't really matter. Build Quality and Design: 14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? No 15) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? During boxing day sales, and it should last for 3 years minimum Notebook Components 16) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 200GB? More is better 17) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD, Blu-Ray or HD-DVD drive? DVD burner Please state any additional features you need. It's also helpful if you can indicate how experienced you are with computers. If you're a novice and don't know how to answer some questions just say so! 2 gb would be nice, but I can upgrade later if itcosts too much to include it. RAM is often cheaper when you pout it in yourself ! I know more than most of my friends about computers, and know most of the lingo, but can't be considered a guru. I have built a few desktop pcs in the past. Thanks again! I am looking forward to the recommendations! Happy Holidays, eh!
Buying new laptop: Advice? Hi all. Looking for some advice. I have finally decided to retire my Dell D600 from 2004... If you have any advice on suggested laptop models, please reply. Thanks in advance! Criteria are below: - under $1000 - 13 to 15 inch screen - 4 GB ram - at least 1GB dedicated graphics card - cd/dvd drive (blue ray not needed) - can be new or manufacturer refurb. optional, but desired features - media card reader multi - no OS I realize it might be kinda hard to find a no-OS laptop. If it's cheaper I would go that way, but if it's more worth it to just get one, then I would go with a Win 7 rig. I have copies of Win 7 and XP both. I am looking to be able to play current games with ease, otherwise just regular stuff. It's also entirely possible my listed requirements are too strict. Let me know. Thanks!! Additional info: 1) What is your budget? Under 1000 2) What size notebook would you prefer? 13-15 inch 3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator. USA 4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? doesn't matter 5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed? yes, absolutely. 6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? gaming, internet, watching dvds, photo editing 7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? 70/30 desk/on the go 8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games? Dragon Age 2, Crysis, GTA IV, Dirt 2 and 3, Civ 5 9) How many hours of battery life do you need? at least 3. prefer 4+ 10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? no need to see it. 11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc. no OS, or Windows 7. Screen Specifics 12) 1600x900 best, otherwise 1440x900, last 1366x768 13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? prefer matte but can do any. Build Quality and Design 14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? not so much 15) When are you buying this laptop? ASAP 16) How long do you want this laptop to last? as long as I can make it go Notebook Components 17) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive? no SSD. 200 GB is fine. larger also fine. 18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive? DVD super multi preferred
My first laptop: Help finding the right notebook for me by Christmas...? o, the holiday season is quickly approaching, and I'm in the market for a notebook that suits me. Unfortunately, cant decide for myself, not to mention Im dumb when it comes to the current technology now, so I'm gonna need some help . Also, Ive never owned a laptop so yeahhhh :\ ========== General Questions 1) What is your budget? $1600-$1800 2) What size notebook would you prefer? 15" - 17" 3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in. USA <3 4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? Ive read some about ASUS and Im liking what I am hearing but I am open to any brand as long as it's good. I just want this notebook to last me for the next 2.5 years 5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? Basic tasks, college work, IMing, and some gaming hopefully 6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? I just plan on carrying it around the house at most.. 7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? I'd like this notebook to be able to handle the Half Life Orange Box (love me some team fortress) and Starcraft 2 in the future. Those are about the only two games I see myself playing in the foreseeable future 8) How many hours of battery life do you need? Ive never owned a laptop, so honestly I dont know what is good 9) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person? Online 10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc. Windows Vista I guess Screen Specifics 11) Would you prefer standard or widescreen? ummm, whatever looks pretty 12) 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. The one that's good 13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? Come again? Build Quality and Design 14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? Not especially, I dont mind showing off something that's ugly ;o 15) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? Within the next month Notebook Components 16) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 200GB? atleast 120 GBs 17) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD, Blu-Ray or HD-DVD drive? Nope, dont care
Can you help me buy a notebook? I sort of took up a nomadic life & I can't keep hauling a desktop around. It's nuts. I need a good, tough, cheap notebook. I watch movies sometimes, so a 15.4" screen is a good idea. Also, I take billions of digital photos, & am crazy about mix tapes. I might want to play some games sometime (I played Resident Evil the other day & nearly peed my pants, so I kind of want a scary game now). I think it's ok if I only have 80g - it makes me nervous to have everything all in one place & I don't mind a few USB drives. I hear good things about Toshiba, bad things about Dell, and can't afford a Mac. I don't want to spend a ton of money - maybe around $700USD. More or less is negotiable, but things change so fast it seems senseless to invest too much. I mean, none of them seem built to last, no matter how much I pay. What about processors, drivers, that sort of thing? What am I looking for? Please answer thoroughly, w/ specific examples and links to recommended models if possible. Thx! MacGeek, that's waaayy too much for something I can't pass down to my grandkids! I'm sure they are lovely, though. I'm not experienced enough with computers to know why Apple everything is purportedly superior. Why is it so expensive? Are there compatibility issues? Convince me it's worth the price of a used car and I will consider it. I would really love some details about why Macs are better, why Dells are acceptable, why a Toshiba is good. Do you know anything about the guts of the machines? If something is poor, why? Does the screen break, does the doodad come apart, does the B-9A Whatever have a stronger thingamabob? Something concrete to take to the electronics store.
How does this look for Laptop Gaming? Price and Features? I am going to be playing games like AOE III , COD 2 , WWC , Doom 3 , COD 4 , Oblivion and other fps and RPGs This is the Specs and the Price is $1,174 Please say if it is good or not, and say why Case ( Battalion 101 CZ-7 Ultra+ 15.4" WXGA+ 1440x900 Processor ( [New !!!] Intel® Core 2 Duo Mobile T7700 Dual-Core Processor (2x 2.4GHz/4MB Cache/800FSB) ) Memory ( 2048MB(1024MB X2) DDR2-667 PC5300 Video Card ( Mobility 512MB NVIDIA GeForce GO 8600GT PCI-Express 3D Video ) Hard Drive ( 120 GB 5400rpm Serial-ATA-150 CD-RW/DVD-RW Drive ( 8x Dual Format DVD±R/±RW + 16x CD-R/RW Combo Drive [CZ-7 Ultra] ) Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard ) Fax Modem ( Build-in 56K V.92 Fax Modem [Notebook] ) Network Card ( Build-in 10/100/1000 Network LAN [Notebook] Operation System ( MS Windows XP Media Center 2005 Edition ) Video Camera ( Build-in 2.0 Mega Pixels Digital Web Video Camera ) Internal Wireless Network Adapter 802.11 a/b/g/n bluetooth 1 Firewire Port
How well do you think this notebook will handel games.? So I'm laptop shopping and I have a lowish budget. The specs on this MSI notebook look pretty good, but it's really cheap... do you think it'll be able to run games like Starcraft 2, Civ 5, and newer games wihout too much trouble? CPU Type Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T6600 Speed 2.2GHz Front-side Bus 800 MHz Cache 2MB OPERATING SYSTEM Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium COLOR Color Gray LCD Size 16" TFT-LCD Display 16:9 Backlight WXGA / Glossy Type Resolution 1366 x 768 CHIPSET Chipset NVIDIA® MCP79MVL GRAPHICS GPU GeForce® 8200M G Video Memory Share AUDIO Audio HD Audio Speaker Internal Speaker x 2 (1W x 2) SYSTEM MEMORY Spec 4GB Memory(2GB x2) Max Memory Supported 4GB HDD HDD Capacity 320GB HDD Interface SATA OPTICAL DRIVE Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi COMMUNICATION LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet WLAN Built-in 802.11b/g/n WLAN Card Bluetooth N/A SUPPLEMENTAL DRIVE Card Reader 4 in 1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro) WEBCAM RESOLUTION Webcam 1.3 MP Webcam I/O PORT USB USB2.0 X 3 Video Port VGA (15-pin, D-Sub) X 1, HDMI X 1 Audio Port Mic-in X 1, Line-in X 1, Headphone X 1 Express Card Express card / 34 AC ADAPTOR AC Power Adaptor Output: 19V DC, 65W Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal BATTERY Battery Pack 6 cells PHYSICAL SPEC Dimension 14.73"(L) x 9.73"(D) x 0.63"~1.18"(H) Weight 5.46 lbs (6 cell) ADDITIONAL INFO Accessory N/A WARRANTY Manufacturer Warranty 3 Year Limited Warranty (include 1 Year Global Warranty)
Will I be able to play any games on my new notebook PC? [Specs included]? I have so many problems trying to play games on my PC; it's old and can hardly handle web-based/flash-based games, let alone today's newest games (like Crysis, NFS:UC, FEAR). So I ordered an Alienware M17 notebook but a friend told me they are crap; now I worry it will be just as bad as my current PC. I don't know how to read the specs but I have them here for both: *=new CPU- 1.2Ghz CPU*- Dual 2.53Ghz GPU- nVidia GeForce 6600GT GPU*- Dual ATi Radeon HD3870 CrossfireX 15" CRT Monitor w/ built in speakers 17" WUXGA 1920x1200(1200p) w/ ClearView* Windows XP Home Windows Vista Ultimate(64-bit)* 512Mb RAM 4GB RAM* Thanks for your help! 100GB Hard-drive 20GB Hard-drive 320GB Hard-drive* Sorry that I didn't included that originally.
Software/game for building a model "town"? I am trying to find something that I think would make an excellent gift for someone I know... she writes a lot of stories, and keeps little notebooks with details about the people and places in her stories. I was thinking that she would really like a software program/game that would allow her to create a virtual model of all that. Similar to SIMS, I guess you could say, but that is NOT what I am looking for (I do not think she would enjoy that at all). Do you know how some people build miniature cities/towns as a hobby? I am thinking a virtual mode of that. It needs to be appropriate for a teenager. Thank you.
Gaming Laptop Suggestion Request? I need help selecting a gaming laptop. Please suggest any laptops that you think I should consider. Additional comments are more than welcome. I have provided the following information as a guide. Thanks for your help. 1) What is your budget? Definitely not more than $2000. Ideally, I don’t want to spend more than $1600. 2) What size notebook would you prefer? Desktop Replacement - 17” screen. 18” is too big for me. 3) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? I will be primarily leaving the laptop on the desk, but would like some portability for travel. 4) Where will you buying this notebook? Buying in the US. 5) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? I’m open to any brand. 6) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed? Yes. 7) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? I will be primarily gaming with this laptop. I also want to use it for video and photo editing. 8) Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)? Gaming will be the primary purpose of the laptop. I’d like to be able to play games such as Metro 2033, Crysis 1 and 2, The Witcher 2, World of Warcraft (multiple clients running at once), Rift, and Starcraft. Maximum video settings would be great, but at least high settings. I will NOT be playing in 3-D. 9) How many hours of battery life do you need? Not much battery life needed - maybe an hour or two. 10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? I just want to be able to see images of the laptop so that I know the location of ports and buttons. 11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc. Windows 7. 12) When are you buying this laptop? Buying sometime within the next week or two. 13) If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links. I’ve been looking at sites such as AVADirect, ProStar, Digital Storm, GenTech PC, Xotic PC, powernotebooks, Malibal, Agearnotebooks, etc. I have no idea which are good. Maybe there’s a supplier that is a hidden gem out there that I missed. 14) Additional Information I think the GPU should be the primary focus of this laptop build. I don’t’ think I can afford the GTX 580M, but I’d like to have something that is better than the GTX560M. 15) What screen resolution(s) would you prefer? I would like full HD. 1920x1080, I suppose. I love small text. I do not want 3-D. 16) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen? Not exactly sure if I want glossy or matte. I play games in well-lit rooms so matte would be better, but I do prefer the more vibrant colors from glossy screens. This won’t be a dealbreaker either way. Maybe someone can convince me one way or another. I’ve also been reading about “Gamut”. Should I focus much on this? Might be out of my budget. 17) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? Performance and functionality come first. Style would be great as an added bonus, but not a requirement. The laptop can look plain – I don’t need fancy lighting or designs, but it shouldn’t look like an eyesore. 18) How long do you want this laptop to last? How long do you want to keep your laptop? I purchase a new PC about every four years so I don’t need the best of the best components. 19) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive? 320 GB is more than enough. The solid state drives might be out of my budget, but would be nice to have. I would prefer Raid 0 capability. 20) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive? A basic optical drive is sufficient. 21) Other I would like to have an integrated card reader and integrated camera. Various components should be standard: HDMI output, USB3.0 and 2.0 ports, Ethernet/modem jack, etc. I don’t need any additional software nor accessories.
I need the perfect laptop within my budget? Help guys, my dad agreed to buy me a laptop as a graduation gift. I'm from the Philippines, but my dad decided to buy the laptop in Riyadh since laptops there are way cheaper and because he works there. Please help me find the best laptop to buy within my budget range. I filled up some basic questions here. General Question 1) What is your budget? We are not rich hence the price would be.. I guess a maximum of $850 or SAR 3187.50 2) What size notebook would you prefer? About 14" to 16" I guess 3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator. Like I've said I am from the Philippines but my dad wants to buy it in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? a. Like: Preferably Asus or Toshiba or Dell, but Acer would be fine too b. Dislike: Macs, I do not totally dislike it but it was way expensive and out of my price range 5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed? No 6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? I will be using Photoshop and Illustrator with it and I'm also planning to study After Effects, Cinema 4D or 3DS Max, and Corel Painter on it. I guess that would need a lot of multi-tasking so i want it to have at least 4GB RAM 7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? Both, I don't care if it's heavy or not it doesn't matter. 8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games? I'm not so much into gaming but I think the Graphics Card that I would want for it will be at least an nVidia GeForce 310M with 1GB vRAM, but maybe it would be fun if it can run Left4Dead and Modern Warfare or even at least PvZ on it. 9) How many hours of battery life do you need? About 3 to 4 hours or maybe longer 10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? My dad doesn't want to buy anything via on-line 11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc. Windows 7 (64-bit) Screen Specifics 12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Actual resolutions: 1440x900 or higher 13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? Any will be fine Build Quality and Design 14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? Not really 15) When are you buying this laptop? By February I guess 16) How long do you want this laptop to last? 3 years or longer Notebook Components 17) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive? 320GB SATA or higher, preferably 7200rpm but 5400rpm is fine. SSD would not be necessary 18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive? DVD +/- RW Please guys help me, laptop models available in Riyadh that are posted will be much appreciated but those that are available in other countries will be fine too, it's just that it will be easier for us to buy the laptop if the model you recommended is available in Saudi Arabia. In SUMMARY the specs that i would like are as follows: PROCESSOR: at least Intel Core i3-370M or higher MEMORY: at least 4GB HDD: 320GB SATA (preferably 7200rpm but 5400rpm is fine) GRAPHICS: at least nVidia GeForce 310M with 1GB vRAM or higher graphics card (preferably supports CUDA and nVidia Optimus Technology but none would be fine as long at it still supports CUDA) SCREEN SIZE: 14" to 16" SCREEN RESOLUTION: 1440x900 WEIGHT: not important PRICE: maximum of $850 / SAR 3187.50 WHERE to BUY: Riyadh Stores recommended + laptop model and brand + exact price will be highly appreciated. hoping for your help guys. :D I forgot to add something on the summary. OPTICAL DRIVE: DVD +/- RW
How can I change my CPU and other things on my computer for gaming? Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.100218-0019) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard System Model: Compaq Presario CQ60 Notebook PC BIOS: Default System BIOS Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T3400 @ 2.16GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.2GHz Memory: 1978MB RAM Page File: 1834MB used, 2365MB available Windows Dir: C:\Windows DirectX Version: DirectX 10 I want to get my computer to run smoother with games such as Alliance of Valiant Arms or other games and I really just don't know how. I was thinking of buying a new CPU but I wanted to get it installed at a store or something. What stores would do this and for what price? I want to get a CPU with atleast like 2.4 ghz.
What should I do to upgrade my computer specs to accommodate for gaming? I have a HP HDX16 Notebook PC w/: Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo CPU P7450 @ 2.13 Ghz(2 CPUs), ~2.1Ghz RAM: 4.0 GB System: 64-bit Windows Vista Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 130m w/ DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC Approx. Total Memory: 2779 MB and Current Display Mode: 1360 x 768 (32-bit) (60hz) I can provide any other information that could help you help me (just let me know how I look up that information). My goal is try and boost this existing computer as cheaply and effectively as possible if I can in order for it to better adapt to top-of-the-line video games like Call of Duty, WoW, SW:TOR, etc. I'm just not a computer person in this respect so I was hoping someone could assist me. Thanks.
How well would the Sims 3 run on this notebook computer? I've been looking around for a notebook that will run smoothly. However, I cannot find a good notebook that will play the Sims 3 smoothly, so I'm going to ask those who understand a bit more than me. Will this machine work on a 3 of 4 star scale without it being slow and unstable? The notebook I'm currently looking at is: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit HP Pavilion HDZ16t 2.26 GHz Intel Core2 Duo CPU 4 GB DDR2 Memory/RAM 500 GB Hard Drive 1GB nVidia GeForce GT130M Now, it's saying that I need a CPU that's at least 2.4GHz P4 or equivalent. Now at the bottom shows that for "For computers using built-in graphics chipsets under Windows, the game requires at least: •Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA 3-Series or above •2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent •0.5 GB additional RAM" My question on this is, if the built-in graphics are at least 1.8 GHz with a Core2 Duo, shouldn't it be the same if you had a 3rd party graphics like nVidia or ATI? The following Windows Vista system requirements are for the Sims 3. The video card above (1GB nVidia GeForce 130M) is supported by the Sims 3, so I know I have no issue there will determine how well this machine will run this game: •2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent •1.5 GB RAM •128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 •Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 •At least 6.1 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB of additional space for custom content and saved games The 2.4GHz Pentium 4 and equivalent are sort of confusing to me, because I've been thinking that the 2.26GHz isn't sufficent and I may have to upgrade it to the 2.66GHz Core2 Duo by customizing the notebook on HP.com which is about $175 extra to do so! So, my overall questionto you, do you believe this game will run sufficient to perfect, or should I upgrade something before this purchase such as the CPU or RAM? Actually, it only cost about $979.99 plus s/h would be $1,000. The link below is where I'm going to purchase it. http://www.shopping.hp.com/product/computers/notebooks/HDX16t_series/rts/4/computer_store/NV032UA%2523ABA
high school students-which laptop??! help!? I am looking for a laptop to do school work, internet surfing, download music/movies and a bit of gaming. General Questions 1) What is your budget? $400-$800 2) What size notebook would you prefer? a. Netbook; 10” screen or less b. Ultraportable; 11" - 12” screen c. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen e. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen Between 12" and 15" 3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator. USA! 4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? a. Like: b. Dislike: something HP but not too picky! 5) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? School work, gaming, playing music/movies 6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? It will stay in one place most of the time, but will travel on occasion. 7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games or types of games? a bit of gaming like the sims but nothing major! 8) How many hours of battery life do you need? at least 3 hours or so. 9) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? Need to see it before I buy 10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc. Any type of windows. Screen Specifics 11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer? a. WXGA – 1280x800 or occasionally 1280x768; For people who like big text and icons that are easy to read. Less stuff fits on the screen, which translates into more scrolling. b. WXGA+ – 1440x900; A modest bump over WXGA. Text and icons are a bit smaller. A little more stuff fits on the screen. c. WSXGA+ – 1680x1050; The middle ground. Again, text and icons are smaller than WXGA+, and more stuff fits onto the screen. Good for having applications open side by side, like a web browser while playing a video. d. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Very small text and icons, that can be hard to read. Lots of stuff fits on the screen, which means less scrolling. Good for applications that require a high level of detail like CAD or Photo Editing. No clue 12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? Matte/non-glossy screen, but I'm not really picky Build Quality and Design 13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? It has to look good 14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? Anywhere from 2-5 years Notebook Components 15) How much hard drive space do you want; 80GB to 500GB? Do you want a SSD drive? I honestly don't know how much space I need, maybe 120GB - 250 GB? And I don't know what a SSD drive is. 16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive? CDRW/DVD-ROM which laptop would be best? something specific if u can! thanx!
How about the pc which I'm going to build? Hi, I'm going to build a pc and I have chosen these parts: Case: Coolermaster Elite 310 (silver/black) ATX Motherboard: Asus P7P55 LX (S1156) ATX CPU: Intel Core i3 540 (3 GHz) RAM: 2x2 GB corsair DDR3 1333 Mhz XMS3 HDD: Western Digital caviar blue 500 GB 7200 RPM 3,5" SATA Optical device: Sony NEC DVD-RW GPU: ATI 5670HD (1 GB) PSU: OCZ StealthXStreame 2 500W OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit Display: Already have a Samsung P2270HD (22" full hd 1080p) I'm going to use it as a replacement for my current notebook. Using it for school, watching movies, listening music and playing some games. I won't be needing extreme graphics or anything, just decent frame rates and decent graphics. I do hope the display isn't too "good" compared to my GPU. Thanks and all the help and opinions are welcome ;-) The GPU is 1 GB DDR5.
Toshiba Satellite A665D-S5172 Graphics Upgrade? So this is my first laptop, and it seems to be struggling in the graphics department (figuratively speaking). I already upgraded to 8gb of ram but programs are really laggy, especially when running more than one at once. Games and CAD programs are slow and crash often. I have built a gaming desktop before, but i am pretty new to the notebook game and cant seem to figure out how to beef up the display capability. Are the graphics integrated or something? Help much appreciated.
How will this older game perform on my newer laptop? So, I have an HP Pavilion dv6-2157wm laptop. Well, let's just say that the first thing that came to mind when purchasing it was NOT gaming. But, for the heck of it I wanted to try out a game called War Leaders Clash of Nations, because I used to love that kind of game. Anyway, here are my specs: HP Pavilion dv6-2157wm Entertainment Notebook Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (64-bit) 320GB Hard Drive 8GB DDR3 RAM Intel Core I3 M330 at 2.13Ghz Intel Integrated HD Graphics As you may or may not already know, War Leaders: Clash of Nations was built for windows XP. So, how would this older game perform? Will I have a bunch of Freezes and lags (I always have my laptop elevated and on a cooling stand by the way)? If not, what can kind of settings could I play the game on? Medium, High, Ultra? Thanks!
I want to pay someone to build my site, come to my house and do it.? I need someone near south carolina who is a professional at using the imac and dreamweaver ( MUST ) ,flash professional (MUST),fireworks,dvd studio pro,photoshop( MUST ), illustrator,final cut pro, imovie, motion, soundtrack pro, and livetype. I am a guy who is making videos under the name Classicstube, i do want someone to build the site while im there telling the person how i want it to look. This person should also be good at html and css. I willwatch and learn while i tell the person how i want it. They also need to know javascript. Im going to have this on the site: a home,videos,blog,forums,"playground",games,contests,and store. I will need a domain name and a constant contact account and a e-commerce site for the store with yahoo! The site wil be colorful so i hope you can make a lot of images that look professional on photoshop. I hope its not too much money. I also need some one to make some banners for my youtube and myspace , and some back grounds as well ( ill tell you later ). I want this person to edit the site WITH dreamweaver only please. It will be hard to fin that person. The reason i want a site is to keep my videos and extras on and add fun stuff like 3 flash games, contests, and the ability to sign up and have a small simple profile to favorite our videos and games and be able to post forums and leave comments. The style will look like torn notebook paper colored ( to look like ) " colored pencils" colored it.
Does a Dell Studio Laptop/notebook come with a built in webcam ? I was thinking about buying a dell webcam but dell.co.uk didn't provide a lot of information about the laptop and I just wanted to no the answer the a couple questions: - Does it come with a built-in webcam? (it appeard to have a webcam when I looked at the photo but it didn't say so) - Will I be able to play games like Sims 2 on it regarding it's memory space and how fast and upgraded it is? - Will I be able to put my xD Camera memory card into it rather than the USB port (does it have space to do so?) I've looked around but I can only find deals just under £500 -m The reviews didn't really answer my questions but overall they were well and I am quite pleased with the product. People with Exsperience with computers/ this laptop will be a bit more helpfull but thanks otherwise aswell! x
Asus notebook purchase help.....? hi there i was looking to buy a brand new Asus G73JH for my personal use and wanted to know a few things ... 1. Since the laptop is not available in India, I will most probably be getting it from UK. So I wanted to know how can I get it serviced if I experience some issues... 2. How is the build quality of asus laptops... I mean are they sturdy enough for rough handling.. 3. How good is the performance of the ATi Radeon 5870. Will I be a ble to play most games on high and full HD 4. And, most importantly is it value for money or can I get a better one in the same price range(about USD 1500-1600) Thanks a lot for your help in advance :-)
Teach me how to upgrade my notebook!!! (please)? Okay, I have no idea what I'm doing. I was watching crysis on youtube and it is FREAKIN SWEET. I must have this game. But I can't run it. Just the demo crashes my system. I also will be playing Gears and COD4 on it as well. I have a Compaq presario F700. Specs: CPU: 2 processors running - AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-58 CPU Speed: 1.90 GHz Performance Rated at 3.85 GHz System RAM: 1.9 GB PASS OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Edition (Build 6000) Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7000M / nForce 610M So, once I buy the stuff i need, what do I do? Is it as simple as cracking open my case and taking out the old stuff and putting in the new? What's the price range I am looking to spend for minimum to top of the line? In the "System requirements lab" I don't even meet the minimum. Not even close. But on the game settings tab I go to "Detect Settings" and it sets them to "medium." I also closed all programs before starting.
A light (-5 lbs) but wide (15"+) notebook? Looking around for a laptop, cause my current one (a Dell Vostro 1000) is dying in it's fourth year (no battery, screen falling off). #1 My main want it something durable. The guts of my Dell, other than being outdated seem to be doing okay, but the plastic body is creaky and broken off in horrible places, and it has missing keys and a taped down shift key, again the fault of touchy plastic. I'd like for a new one to last me a good five years, inside and out, before I have to start looking again (ignoring the battery which I expect will need replacing before then). #2 Specs-- At least an i3 processor, and at least 3GB of RAM, though 2 GB would be an improvement on what I have, so 2GB with the option to upgrade it would be okay too. Harddrive size isn't important. I store almost everything externally, and might switch the HDD for an SSD anyway. A webcam. #3 Size-- I would love something thin and light but with a bigger screen. An optical drive isn't mandatory. I don't see why a bigger screen would have to make for a much heftier machine. I mean the screen is what, 25% of the power? You make the screen 50% bigger, it's only a 12% increase in battery needs. What I want is one that's 15" or more and 5 lbs or less, but you guys tell me if that's possible. #4 cost-- less than $800 I would loooove a matte screen, but I know they are the minority. I would also looove a long battery life, but who wouldn't. Note-- I'm gonna be installing Ubuntu anyway, so the OS and how it works with the computer isn't too important. Also of Note-- 90% of my computer use is just web browsing. The rest is movie watching, word processing, photo editing. And I'd like to be able to edit videos occasionally without my laptop overheating. I don't really ever play games. The best I've found so far-- Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420, Dell Inspiron 14R, ASUS U43JC, or maybe a refurbished Macbook? Let me know if any of these are terrible, or obviously if you have any better suggestions. I feel like there are simultaneously way too many options and not enough. And how much do you think I should expect to pay for what I want? Another question-- has anyone used a System76 laptop? I wouldn't exactly fit the lightweight wish, and their battery life is apparently sad, but if the build quality is great, I'd still consider them. Let me know! Thanks, if you read all this! :)
How about the pc which I'm going to build? Hi, I'm going to build a pc and I have chosen these parts: Case: Coolermaster Elite 310 (silver/black) ATX Motherboard: Asus P7P55 LX (S1156) ATX CPU: Intel Core i3 540 (3 GHz) RAM: 2x2 GB corsair DDR3 1333 Mhz XMS3 HDD: Western Digital caviar blue 500 GB 7200 RPM 3,5" SATA Optical device: Sony NEC DVD-RW GPU: ATI 5670HD (1 GB DDR5) PSU: OCZ StealthXStreame 2 500W OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit Display: Already have a Samsung P2270HD (22" full hd 1080p) I'm going to use it as a replacement for my current notebook. Using it for school, watching movies, listening music and playing some games. I won't be needing extreme graphics or anything, just decent frame rates and decent graphics. I do hope the display isn't too "good" compared to my GPU. Thanks and all the help and opinions are welcome ;-)
Is this a good laptop for gaming and Internet downloading? Includes XPS 15 notebook, 6-cell lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, manual, setup diagram 2.7GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM processor, up to 2.9 GHz with Turbo Boost 15.6" diagonal widescreen HD WLED TrueLife display with 720p signal support, 1366x768 resolution 6GB shared dual-channel DDR3 memory 500GB 7200 RPM hard drive 8X DVD+/-RW dual-layer drive Dell 2GB DataSafe online backup/storage for one year Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 wireless half mini card Bluetooth 3.0 NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M 2GB graphics with Optimus Intel HD audio 2.0 Built-in 2.0 megapixel webcam with facial recognition Backlit keyboard 10/100/1000 ethernet 9-in-1 media card reader Two USB 3.0 ports HDMI 1.4, eSATA/USB 2.0 combo with Power Share, mini display, RJ-45 ports Two headphone jacks, one with S/PDIF support Mic jack Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-bit Microsoft Office Starter 2010 15 months of McAfee Security Center Measures approximately 15"W x 10-3/8"D x 1-3/8"H UL listed adapter; 2-year LMW Also how many programs could I have open before it start to effect the performance?
how do you bypass a system requirement checking of a game? i want to play command and conquer 3 tiberium wars of my notebook but the video card is not supported. i know that my notebook can run it because it can run America's Army 2.8h and that game has better graphics. pls.. help me.. i want to play the demo.. show me the forums how to make it work without upgrading the graphics card.. i cant because its built in.. thanks in advance!
Looking for a fairly high performance laptop? Three years ago I purchased an Alienware Area-51 laptop. I regretted it--- I realized later that it was a bit of a lemon, and had no end of technical issues. Now I'm looking for a new one. As you can see from my old laptop, I'm looking for a gaming laptop, but it also needs to be a good laptop for a student. That said, I don't play a lot of FPSes, so I don't need a bleeding-edge laptop--- just one that can, say, run World of Warcraft smoothly on the high settings and run something like Left 4 Dead well. 1) What is your budget? - As much as $3,000 dollars if it's the perfect fit. Ideally, $2500 or less 2) What size notebook would you prefer? a. Netbook; 10” screen or less b. Ultraportable; 11" - 12” screen c. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen e. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen - 17''+ is ideal, and I won't go smaller then 16''. 3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator. 4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? a. Like: None in particular, though HP is ok. Also, I've liked the specs I've seen on some ASUS products. b. Dislike: Dell, Mac 5) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? - Low to mid-intensity gaming, student usage 6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? - Both 7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games or types of games? - As stated above, games with middling graphics intensity like World of Warcraft and most Steam titles not named Half Life 2. 8) How many hours of battery life do you need? 3 is ideal. 2 is good. 1.5 is mandatory. 9) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? 10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc. - Only have experience with Windows. Screen Specifics 11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer? a. WXGA – 1280x800 or occasionally 1280x768; For people who like big text and icons that are easy to read. Less stuff fits on the screen, which translates into more scrolling. b. WXGA+ – 1440x900; A modest bump over WXGA. Text and icons are a bit smaller. A little more stuff fits on the screen. c. WSXGA+ – 1680x1050; The middle ground. Again, text and icons are smaller than WXGA+, and more stuff fits onto the screen. Good for having applications open side by side, like a web browser while playing a video. d. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Very small text and icons, that can be hard to read. Lots of stuff fits on the screen, which means less scrolling. Good for applications that require a high level of detail like CAD or Photo Editing. 12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? - Glossy is ideal Build Quality and Design 13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? - Fairly. 14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? - Don't knew when I'll be buying it (possibly soon), but I'd like it to last a minimum of 3 years with little trouble. Notebook Components 15) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 500GB? Do you want a SSD drive? 250+GB. 320GB is great, 500GB might be excessive for my needs. Don't need a SSD drive, and they cost too much anyway. 16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive? Yes. Blu-Ray drive would be nice, but a lack of at least a CDRW/DVD-ROM is a deal-breaker. I made a slight error with my question post--- regarding resolution, I prefer 1440-900 or 1680-1050.
Lapdesk + volume mixer problem? I got myself an Asus gaming laptop >>http://www.asus.com/Notebooks/Gaming_Powerhouse/G53SW/<< (I'm no geek so I can't figure how to describe it =P). Anyway I bought a Lapdesk cooler/built in sound card thingy to go with it >>http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/notebook-products/cooling-pads/devices/6394<< becuase I have bad experiences with laptops/computers sound cards busting or over heating from the epic online gaming/streaming/multiple tabs being open. Well I've used the lapdesk with the with the Asus laptop and the sound it gives off is amazing. great base and all. However it counts as 2 sound cards running at same time and I only want one. Because id get music coming from one and game sound coming from another. One day I fixed that playing with the volume mixer and can't change it back. Question is: How do I change the mixer to play my applications using my lapdesk rather than laptop speakers. (I tried going to mixer and I clicked the speaker arrow, it shows the lapdesk device but no programs running in it) Dang it. I miss having that deep base I get while playing a strategy game with cannons going off or the deep base I get with Underground dance music such as Dubstep or hardstyle. If no one can figure it out ill try posting it again in a few days-week. Also is this the best category to fit it in? Ok I've found it out. Follow this path: Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Devices and Printers (or at least for my windows 7). Then set the default to the sound device you want to play from. When unplugged or what not it changes back but if plugged back in BAM it works again =P.
When will this be feasible? Wireless "notebook" that has no CPU.. see inside? Think of a laptop that isn't a laptop at all.. all it is is a keyboard, mouse and screen. All wireless and with a battery as usual.. but that's it. No hard drive, no cpu, no ram.. no need for any of those.. because all this is is an interface to your house's central computer. That beast of a monster you just finished building. Why the need to buy a laptop to work around the house if you've got to spend another fortune to get one that runs as well as your mothership's computer =P you get me? These days with bluetooth and 2.4ghz wireless you've got an incredible range on keyboard and mouse. I realize this doesn't require a lot of data transfer.. but I'm hearing about wireless KVMs now.. they can send the video signal over wireless too.. How soon do you think it'll be fast enough to game on one of these?. Meaning.. you play the game on the central computer.. but from anywhere in the house. Thanks, and if anyone has info on projects in development that aim to do this. Plz let me know!!!
i found this HP notebook at circuit city for 699.00$ how is it. i want it for entertainment movies) some games i want it for games like counterstrike but i dont know how good HP is but this looks good here are the specs Processor Processor brand AMD Processor type Turion 64 X2 Processor speed 2.0GHz Bus speed 1600MHz Level 2 cache 2 x 512KB Memory RAM 2GB Memory type (RAM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) RAM expandable to: 4GB Storage/Drives Hard drive speed 5400RPM Hard drive size 250GB Burns DVDs Yes Graphics and sound Screen size (diagonal) 15.4" Maximum screen resolution 1280 x 800 Video memory 799MB Video memory type Shared Ports USB 2.0 3 Firewire 1 Infrared port Yes 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/b/g/n Bluetooth No Built-in webcam Yes General features Operating system Windows® Vista Home Premium Fingerprint reader No UPC 883585715596 Manufacturer's part number DV6748US Dimensions Height 1.6 inches Width 14.1 inches Depth 10.1 inches Weight 6.1 lbs
Is my laptop met the system requirements for this game? I have a HP Pavilion dv9925nr Notebook PC and I would like to purchase the game The Sims 3. I am trying to find out if my system will be able to handle the game. I have vista on my laptop. Here are the game requirements: FOR WINDOWS VISTA 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent 1.5 GB RAM 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 At least 6.1 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB of additional space for custom content and saved games For computers using built-in graphics chipsets under Windows, the game requires at least: Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA 3-Series or above 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent 0.5 GB additional RAM I do not want it to be to slow in running the game. How can I tell if it will be ok or not?
Can You Help Me Find The Right Laptop For My 18th Birthday In 12 Days? Heres Some FAQ's I Answer To Help You; Thanks 11/11 Is My Birthday so I have a week to Decide. Might even get it early ;) General Questions 1) What is your budget? $1500-$2500 2) What size notebook would you prefer? Thin and Light or Mainstream. 13", 15" not Heavy. 3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in. United States (NYC) 4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? Sony VAIO, Dell. Any others with same specs appreciate it. Hope it has good warranty through. 5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? Work, Watching Videos/Movies, Photoshop here & there, Editing Videos Here & there. Occasional Gaming. 6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? Yes, everywhere. 7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? Would like something with a good amount of settings. At least Lowest to Medium. For Call of Duty 4, Crisis. 8) How many hours of battery life do you need? At Least 3 Hours & more. 9) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person? No, I wanna see the notebook in person, there has to be a store in NYC to see it 10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc. Vista Business, Premium, Ultimate. 11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer? WUXGA-1080p Prefer. Not a big issue but just good for watching movies-clear. HD Prefer. 12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? Visuals on the screen can be seen clearly from a wide range of angles. If Not It's Ok. Anti-Glare screens. not really a issue as long as it's clear, Colorful (Vivid). Good Quality for movies. Nothing pale looking. Build Quality and Design 13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? Yes style is important but not a BIG concern as long as it meets the specs and size. 14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? Buying It This Week. Hoping it Lasts For 3-5 Years. Notebook Components 15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 500GB? 200 Gb and Up- 7200 RPM prefer, but a 5400 RPM will due. If possible two hard drives, one as the primary HD and another as backup to store multimedia files and my work. So I guess the secondary disk needs to be bigger. Also a harddrive that can boot windows very quickly. 16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive? DVD Burner, Read, Write, everything. If possible Label but Not a Issue. I would love a Blue-Ray with a 1080p screen, but if its gonna cost me $500 more than No. Additional Technical Features Ram 3 GB of Ram, I don't see the point of 4 Gb in a 32-bit if the max is 3.12 Gb even through vista could read in in SP1 but not use it, so I see it as a waste right? But If it's 64-bit then 4 Gb is best. Other -Processor, has to be P8600 2.4 GHZ Duo and above. (Maybe P8400 if you think it could handle my needs) I don't want freezes, crashes, has to be able to launch application while playing a movie without the pause. Need a fast computer. -Want a security lock with the laptop so when I'm out I can lock it to a table (not a big deal) -Needs to have the ability to read Phone Memory Sticks. (Not a big deal) -Bio-metric Fingerprint Reader Built it; Prefer (Not needed through) Considering the Vaio Z 1366 X 768, but I don't know if a 9300m GS 128 MB will due for occasional gaming what do you think. 256 MB is a option + 1600 x 900 + P9500 (2.53 GHZ) but from $2,000 is $500 more is it worth it? How would gaming look, I like it because its light and small. Thanks Again appreciate it. Yea that link DID NOT help, thanks for trying to give me a Virus, Lucky I have a Anti-virus To Block It. People Do Not Click That LINK; Global... From Chamberlin!!
Do you think I should purchase the m11x based on my needs? I really know nothing about computer parts, and I have been reading as much as I could about the m11x to see if it is what I want, and these are the issues that are still stumping me. 1) I would really love to play the newest games to come out on my computer for at least the next 6 years or so at medium settings with 40ish fps and was wondering if I could achieve that with this setup I currently have planned: the Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300 1.3GHz (3MB Cache), 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 800MHz, and the 500GB SATAII 7,200RPM. This comes to about 1069$ with my student discount. 2) Also, is the CPU in the m11x worse than my core 2 duo T5750 @ 2.00 ghz. I am asking this because I do not know much about computer parts, I'm assuming the m11x's is worse because less ghz means slower (at least what I was led to believe). But I find this hard to believe because I purchased my laptop almost two years ago, I would think that the processor technology would be at the point where even an 11" laptop would have a far stronger CPU than my current Toshiba satellite-A305 that I got for about 800$. 3) Also, will the relatively old CPU on the m11x ever hinder the notebooks ability to play games in the future, as it will not meet minimum requirements? I have been reading a lot about the C2Duo vs the new i3,i5,i7 series, and was not entirely sure if it would be worth waiting for the m11x to have built in nethalem if all I really care about is gaming (no video editing). 4) Also, will the fact that this notebook is constructed with plastic ever cause the computer to warp? I have heard about prior issues like this in plastic builds, and more specifically alienware computers warping their shapes. 5) And, one final note, will the price of the new nethalem processors quickly drop, maybe so much so that if I wait until April, I could get the m11x with an i3 for the same price as I am paying now? (~1069$) 6) If i decide to buy the current setup I have planned, will I be able to easily upgrade my CPU to the nethalem series? How much will that usually cost, if I have alienware do it, without considering the price of the processor. 7) Is it risky for me to buy the first generation of m11x as there may be inherent problems in the design? Is this common for first generation computers, I know it's common for consoles (i.e. red ring of death). Please leave any insight you may have on these issues. Thanks!
What notebook should I get? 1) What is your budget? 1300 tops 2) What size notebook would you prefer? Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen or Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen 3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? Im a student in a web animation and design course. So I'll need to to function well when typing up essays, editing pictures and video's, researching on the internet, as well as easy typing. I also like to play online games like Farmville, World of Warcraft, and offline games like the Sims and roller coaster tycoon. so it has to have decent graphics. I'm also not very strong so hopefully as light as possible 4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? , like i said, im not very strong, i need something that wont break my back while carrying it. 5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? World of warcraft, Sims, Facebook games. 6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? no more acers for me... I heard Asus's were good but they're expensive, and NO MACS! 7) How many hours of battery life do you need? the longer the better 8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person? I'd much rather be able to see it in store before buying it 9) What country are you buying this in? Canada eh? Screen Specifics 10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen? Widescreen is a plus, but it is not a dealbreaker (and if I need to get standards in order to increase gaming a processing, then I am fine with it) 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. 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. 12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? preferred matte, i hate reflections while im outdoors Build Quality and Design 13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?' Not really, as long as its strong enough to deal with portability wear and tear. I take my laptops with me everywhere 14) How long do you want this laptop to last? As long as possible Notebook Components 15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB? 80-120GB and 1-2gb's of ram 16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive? whichever will let me put in game discs as well as burn and read cd's/dvd's
How will The Sims 3 run on my computer? My computer matches the minimum system specs for The Sims 3, but barley. I know it needs to be higher than the minimum specs for it to run well, but im not sure how much higher it has to be. Requirements FOR WINDOWS VISTA •2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent •1.5 GB RAM •128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 •Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 •At least 6.1 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB of additional space for custom content and saved games For computers using built-in graphics chipsets under Windows, the game requires at least: •Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA 3-Series or above •2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent •0.5 GB additional RAM My Computer (Some info may be unnecessary, but im not quite sure what everything is, so I put anything that may be useful) Model: HP G60 Notebook RAM: 3.0 GB Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200 / 2 GHz Memory: 179 GB free of 287 GB Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Processor/Vendor: Intel GMA 4500M .Total Available Graphics Memory: 1309 MB I'm not sure how to find out what my video card is and if it works with Pixel Shader 2.0, but my computer model is HP G60-235DX if that helps
What laptop should I buy??PLEASE HELP!**? 1) What is your budget? -$1500 and under if possible 2) What size notebook would you prefer? -16-20in screen w/fat kayboard and mouse space 3) Where will you buying this notebook? -USA 4) Are there any brands that you really don't like? -Anything but a MAC 5) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? -Watching DVDs/ connects to Flat screen TV -High speed wireless internet -Gaming -Music downloading/recording/playing/editing/creating software 6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? -I'll be taking it to work and using it at home and perhaps outdoors in the forest on a campsite. 7) How many hours of battery life do you need? -12-24 hours with chargeable battery 8) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? -I would like to see it first but if not possible online is straight I guess 9) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer? - Something with a good video card for my gaming experience and photo editing and downloading 10) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? I would prefer a non glossy screen, but either or is fine. -Build Quality and Design 11) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? -Not really. I want it to look clean, preferable black or dark colored. 12) How long do you want this laptop to last? -3-5 maybe 7 years at least? -Notebook Components 13) How much hard drive space do you want? -180GB to 250GB 14) RAM size? -4-6g , good for all the music and games and etc. 15) Do you need an optical drive? -CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive; USB accessiblity for MP3 or Camera or optional mouse ***I know this seems a little out of control but i really need this!!! I'm sure something like this can't be cheaper than $1600 but if you find one please let me know!!! PLEASE HELP ME ...THX so muuch
Will my laptop be able to handle Delta Force Black Hawk Down or Flight SimulatorS I just bought a HP Pavilion dv6916nr laptop, Product Features * AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core mobile processor TL-60* for true multicore processing; HyperTransport™ 3.0, AMD PowerNow!™ and AMD CoolCore™ technologies to extend battery life; improved security with Enhanced Virus Protection** * 3GB DDR2 memory for multitasking power, expandable to 4GB * Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible media; supports DVD-RAM; also supports LightScribe direct-disc labels using compatible LightScribe media * AMD dual-core technology enables you to work or play with multiple programs without impacting performance; AMD64 technology provides simultaneous support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing; 512KB 512KB L2 cache memory for efficient processing * 15.4" WXGA high-definition widescreen display with BrightView technology and 1280 x 800 resolution * 200GB SATA hard drive (4200 rpm) * NVIDIA GeForce Go 7150M (UMA) graphics with up to 1071MB shared video memory; S-video TV-out * QuickPlay touch-sensitive music and DVD controls; HP mobile remote and ear bud headphones included * Built-in Pavilion webcam with integrated microphone makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends * 5-in-1 digital media reader supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card * IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer * Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g); 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector; 56 Kbps high-speed modem * Weighs 6.1 lbs. and measures just 1.6" thin for portable power; lithium-ion battery and AC adapter * Long-lasting, high-gloss HP Imprint Radiance wave finish * Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled; software package included with HP Photosmart Essentials and more; 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition included is it going to handle (and how well) the following games: Delta Force: Black Hawk Down America's Army Call of Duty Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 and up? Please let me know if there are similar games out there that i could play with this notebook please, thank you.
How can I stop Game lags on my laptop? Just bought Crysis because I really wanted to play it but it wasnt available on ps3. It lags really bad, I mean I caant even get past the initial cut scene. I dont know much about pc gaming but heres my laptop specs. Any help will be really appreciated HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC Processor: Pentium Dual core cpu T4300 @ 2.10GHz (2CPUs), ~2.1GHz Memory: 4096mb RAM DirectX Version: DirectX 11 Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) Chip type (gfx card type, I think): Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family I didnt know Crysis was such a complex game. Are there any games that would run smoothly or close to with my specs?
Hp refurbished laptop. Dv7-1240? Item Specifics Title:Hewlett Packard Pavilion Dv7-1240 Type:Laptop/Notebook This AUCTION is for a rarely "USED" in "Excellent Working Condition" Hewlett Packard DV7-1240-us Entertainment PC Laptop Download TV shows, Movies, and watch on your HD TV with cable from the HDMI port with HD quality. Built in Webcam & Microphone THIS AWESOME ENTERTAINMENT LAPTOP IS IN PERFECT PHYSICAL AND OPERATING CONDITION. NO SCRATCHES, DENTS, ETC. EVERYTHING IS JUST AS IT CAME OUT OF THE BOX. Adult Owned and very Well Taken Care of. This Baby is Superfast for any Applications you may have ready to throw at it. I will be Including "Windows 7" Upgrade CD direct from HP. HP Pavilion dv7-1240-us 2.2GHz AMD Turion X2 Dual Core Notebook w/ Webcam & HDMI - Bronze - Expanding on the sophisticated elegance of the current line, the new HP Pavilion dv7-1448DX is defined by fluid, modern lines and metalized finishes with surprising innovations inside and out. High-gloss HP Imprint finish in bronze and chrome now encases all surfaces visible during normal use for greater durability. The powerful dual core AMD Turion X2 RM-75 2.2GHz processor, 4GB DDR2 RAM, 320GB HDD, DVD/CD+-RW, 17" High Definition WXGA+ Display, and Vista Home Premium 64-bit make this an ideal choice. The grid-like pattern provides subtle contrast to the liquid appearance of the metallic finish, giving her a stunning and attractive appearance. The streamlined look is enhanced with a color-matched keyboard and touchpad. And touch media controls light up and become visible only when the system is powered on further enhancing the clean appearance. HP’s mobile products have won coveted International Red Dot, iF and CES Innovation design awards and been recognized by other leading design institutions. Providing more choices than ever, QuickPlay enables access to DVDs, videos, photos, music, karaoke, games, and Internet TV at the touch of a button. Built-in demos show you how to add music to your slide shows or videos with drag-and-drop functionality – and much more. An HDMI port enables you to watch films on an HD TV. Extras include dual headphone jacks and an HP Mobile Remote Control. It’s time to play! HP Pavilion dv7-1240-us 2.2GHz AMD Turion X2 Dual Core Notebook w/ Webcam & HDMI - Bronze - NV213UA#<제˽>ABA Specifications Microprocessor 2.20 GHz AMD Turion X2 RM-75 Dual-Core Mobile Processor Microprocessor Cache 1MB L2 Cache Memory 4096MB Memory Max 8192MB Video Graphics ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics RS780M Video Memory Up to 1918MB Hard Drive 320GB (5400RPM) Multimedia Drive LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support Display 17.0” Diagonal WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900) Fax/Modem High speed 56k modem Network Card Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN Wireless Connectivity 802.11b/g WLAN Sound Altec Lansing with SRS Premium Sound Keyboard 101-key compatible Pointing Device Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical scroll Up/Down pad PC Card Slots 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34) External Ports 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, 4th port shared with eSATA 2 Headphone out 1 microphone-in HDMI 1 VGA (15-pin) eSATA + USB 2.0 1 RJ-11 (modem) 1 RJ -45 (LAN) 1 notebook expansion port 3 1 Consumer IR (Remote Receiver) Other Devices HP Webcam with integrated digital microphone Dimensions 15.59 (W) x 11.22" (D) x 1.31 (min H)/1.66(max H) Weight 7.75 lbs Security Kensington MicroSaver lock slot Power-on password Accepts 3rd party security lock devices Power 65W AC Adapter 8-Cell Lithium-Ion battery Sorry, I never asked a question! Is this laptop anygood? Most of them have bad reviews bcuz the operating system corrupted which was windows vista 64bit, but this one comes with windows 7. This is an entertainment laptop, but I am NOT A GAMER AT ALL! this unit will be used for school work, Photoshop, power point presentation, and web surfing. Users also had problems with the fan and the computer overheating... Sorry for this post being sooooo long, but is this a good buy? Btw, it is factory refurbished, not by HP , but by a local tech team, and is $445 flat, no shipping charge or tax. What do u think? It has a 30 day warranty. Do you think it is a good buy? or can you recommend what would be a good computer for Photoshop, college work, power points, and websurfing?
plan on building my own PC. how much do you think it will cost? i plan on having some sort of super gaming PC. here are the specs i want so far: -3.0GHz Dual Core AMD processor -4GB DDR2 RAM -2x 500GB HDD -3x IEEE 1394 ports -6x high speed USB 2.0 ports -2x 17" LCD monitors (2500:1 contrast ratio) -2x DVD/CD burning drives with Light Scribe i haven't decided on what kind of Video Card i want yet. some sort of Nvidia, but idk which. and i also want a really good sound card and wireless card. please give me some suggestion on those So how much do you think it would cost to build all this? I plan on it being a 64bit Window's XP SP3 on one HDD, and Linux Mint 4.0 on the other HDD. this would be of course a Desktop, not a Laptop/Notebook.
Macbook look but with all Microsft components?? I am interested in purchasing a note book (what is the difference between a notebook and a laptop or is it the same thing with different names) that i will use simply for writing and possibly putting one game on (like age of empires or so forth nothing fancy), i would like it to have vista home basic and my final (and weird question) is whether or not you can build it so it looks like a mac book? I love the design of the macs. but i use strictly Microsoft. Can this be built? How much do you think this would cost to have some one build it if it is possible? If it isent possible can you guys recommend a site or type of computer that looks simmilar to a mac book? How much would it cost.
What kind of laptop should I get for college as a graphic design student? I'm looking for a laptop for school next year (I'm going to be a freshman at the University of Illinois). I found these basic questions to help you guys answer my question :) (Also, I'm trying to avoid buying a mac for now) Thank you SO much for any quality responses! 1) What is your budget? up to $1500. 2) What size notebook would you prefer? a good sized screen but still easily portable 4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? a. Like: b. Dislike: no preferences, just looking for the best :P 5) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? graphic design (photoshop) + I would like to be able to have multiple things running (web pages, photoshop etc) at the same time without the laptop freezing or freaking out. 6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? Both. A good battery life would be very nice but not completely necessary 7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games or types of games? No, no games. 8) How many hours of battery life do you need? More rather than less 9) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? It’d be nice to see it beforehand but no big deal. 10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc. windows 11) From the choices below, what resolution would you prefer? whatever would be best for graphic design 12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? No preference. Build Quality and Design 13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? Yes. 14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? a good 3-4 years at least 16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive? all would be convenient lol THANK YOU! :) very nice! thank you!! I was actually looking at an HP also (the hd x16) if you had any opinions on that.
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