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08-18-08, 05:15 PM | #1 |
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Laptop recommendations
My laptop died and I'm trying to decided if I should replace it. Can anybody recommend a good laptop that's not too expensive.
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Another thing laptops suffer from - slow HD speed. I'd go for a 5400 RPM HD, avoiding all 4200's. The 5400 RPM HD is the best compromise between batt life and OK speed. Steer clear of 7200 RPM - while fast, don't expect much more than an hour in batt life out of one. XGA screen is another point. You want a nice bright clear screen. Just some thoughts if I were buying right now. Now to throw off everything I just said! - I kind of like that ASUS 900 Eee! Cheap and I'd get the Linux one and then put XP on it! -S |
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08-19-08, 11:32 AM | #3 |
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I have an HP dv9815 and the keyboard sucks. I should have went with the Toshiba.
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7200 rpm drives also throw out a lot of heat.
Frame - My main pc is a dv9*** series, and I love the keyboard, especially the full numpad. Most 17in widescreen laptops tend to fill that space with rubbish media buttons and the like.
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08-19-08, 06:10 PM | #7 |
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why the insistence on a laptop? I think you can get better and cheaper in a desk top system?
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Though it's a little hard to lug a desk top around with you and the extension lead is a killer! |
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08-20-08, 02:34 AM | #10 | |
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plus I'm typing on my new laptop right now
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Sooooooooooo.......
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1. vista 4bit 2. intel centrino duo core blah blah blah. The AMD comp was smaller (in size), and I like the larger laptops, so I sinned greatly. The intel one was on sale it has the wireless H, ati video card, 512 meg, 4 gig RAM, processor 2.0g. It was a great deal. And the worse part, vista isn't that bad, so far.
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yeah, it's a VIC-20 4 gig RAM
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