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 Posted: Sun, 24th May 2009 21:01 Post subject: laptop recommendations |
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I'm thinking about getting a new notebook but I have no idea where to start looking. Budget is around $900 - 1000. My knowledge is very limited when it comes to laptops cuz I've never had one. What I'm looking for is something that can run programs like Photoshop and Flash CS4.
I wouldn't mind if some more recent games run on it but that's not a priority.
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| Posted: Sun, 24th May 2009 21:18 Post subject: |
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With that money you should be able to get a decent notebook with ~ 2.4Ghz Core2Duo, 4GB RAM and a GeForce 9600gt @ 15,4 inch display 
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deelix
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| Posted: Sun, 24th May 2009 21:37 Post subject: |
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Nothing beats a lenovo and I highly recommend getting a thinkpad R or T series if you want something that works and rocks. Hard drive anti shock monitoring system, mangesium alloy roll cage to help if dropped and also acts as a reciever for wireless signals.
They don't really make gaming system though they advertise their ysomething 550 or whatever as one.
Lenovo's keyboards are also the best ever including their also lil red pin point mouse thing that's copywrited by lenovo, I never use that lil touch pad.
and since their laptops are custom orderd, if someone returns it or decides they don't want it, the laptop is moved to their outlet store and like 40% off or something.
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/LenovoOutlet/Notebook/
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| Posted: Sun, 24th May 2009 22:26 Post subject: |
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This outlet sounds great!
They ship to the US only, don't they? :/
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Rinze
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| Posted: Sun, 24th May 2009 23:35 Post subject: |
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You can use something like www.myus.com to get a US address.
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| Posted: Mon, 6th Jul 2009 12:17 Post subject: |
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yeah, well... hi again
I got my eye on a Lenovo SL500 15,4".
CPU is Intel P7370, GPU is GF9300M... a resolution of 1680x1050. I can get it for about $950.
Any thoughts?
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| Posted: Mon, 6th Jul 2009 17:35 Post subject: |
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| Posted: Mon, 6th Jul 2009 23:27 Post subject: |
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these look damn good! wasn't thinking about getting a gaming laptop but for that price... what the hell.
oh, and I'm planning to use another service similar to myus but thanks anyway Rinze.
One last question. Since voltages in America and Europe are different, do I need a converter of some sort?
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| Posted: Mon, 6th Jul 2009 23:37 Post subject: |
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You need power converter. You have these:
http://www.dvdoverseas.com/store/index.html?loadfile=catalog10_0.html
"Quantum mechanics is actually, contrary to it's reputation, unbeliveably simple, once you take the physics out."
Scott Aaronson | chiv wrote: | | thats true you know. newton didnt discover gravity. the apple told him about it, and then he killed it. the core was never found. |
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| Posted: Tue, 7th Jul 2009 12:43 Post subject: |
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Turns out getting one of those Asus machines ain't really worth it. After all the added costs I'd have to pay at least $1200, which is too much.
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| Posted: Tue, 7th Jul 2009 18:17 Post subject: |
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They look nice and I really wanna get one someday but ordering from the US isn't an option... it's simply not worth it. And I've got a very limited choice here when it comes to Lenovo-s.
How is Acer? More specifically the Aspire 5738g. Price for those specs is perfect. Any feedback about it?
Or Dell Studio 1555 (T6450G)?
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Rinze
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| Posted: Tue, 7th Jul 2009 18:25 Post subject: |
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You usually don't need a powerconverter for a laptop adaptor, because they'll accept pretty much anything. Just get the right cable.
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| Posted: Sat, 11th Jul 2009 14:50 Post subject: |
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https://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_8930G_444021.html
Im buying this one, regardless of it being acer, there build quality im told has significantly increased wit hthe gemstone's, that and it has a nice 9700M GT which is 512mb also i believe it's GDDR3, but im going to call them before i order, as i know the C2D penryn support's DDR3 memory and review's say this one has DDR3 but on the site it just state's HIGH 4096MB
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| Posted: Sat, 11th Jul 2009 15:10 Post subject: |
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It looks sexy with that thing on the side. I do mind the 18" monitor tho, unless it's for table use rather than for travel or carrying around...
"Quantum mechanics is actually, contrary to it's reputation, unbeliveably simple, once you take the physics out."
Scott Aaronson | chiv wrote: | | thats true you know. newton didnt discover gravity. the apple told him about it, and then he killed it. the core was never found. |
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| Posted: Sat, 11th Jul 2009 15:19 Post subject: |
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gaming laptops = waste of good money
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deelix
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| Posted: Sat, 11th Jul 2009 15:41 Post subject: |
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I already have a gaming pc, so i want something for when im at my girl's house, something that i can play Red Alert 3 on, maybe fallout 3 and warcraft when im really bored with those other games.
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| Posted: Sat, 11th Jul 2009 15:56 Post subject: |
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u should really consider other things to do when u are at your gf's house, unless it's some kinda muslim/catholic prison where no fuky allowed
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| Posted: Sat, 11th Jul 2009 16:04 Post subject: |
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Didn't realise my previous comment gave you permission to attack my personal life?...i have plenty of sex, but i want a laptop...what...only virgin's or people that don't have girlfriend's are allowed laptop's? i think not...
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| Posted: Sat, 11th Jul 2009 17:17 Post subject: |
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Hah i'm not paranoid, just tellin ya what's what mate...chill ok, im just fuckin around...been a long day to be honest.
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| Posted: Sat, 11th Jul 2009 21:01 Post subject: |
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I got a Dell Studio 1555. I'm gonna be using it primarily for uni stuff, and also as a desktop replacement at least for some time since I'm going abroad.
It's OK so far. The keyboard is nice, display is so-so, sound is good, still gotta try some heavier games on it. Best thing about it is probably the 3-year warranty. lol
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