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What kind of a 'laptop' should I buy
Again going to the fine folks at TPWW Computer & Help Desk
I am going need to actually 'buy' a laptop, and don't really know where to start. I won't really be playing any games on it or what have you, don't know what other information you need. All I really know is Dell apparently sucks Quote:
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ELF ANGEL
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This one is well know, and pricy.
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ELF ANGEL
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Hold up, you said lapdance right?
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ELF ANGEL
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Friend of mine has this one I believe, serves him well.
http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/tosh...-31749236.html |
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love yourself
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Also convince me why I should listen to you
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ELF ANGEL
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Well, besides BC and DS, I am usually the only other person that offers advice/help on computer problems and questions.
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Mad
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How much do you wanna spend?
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Selectively Social
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if you're not going to play games or use it as a media hub, and simple $500 one from CC with do.
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wekasauce
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Wait what, didn't you have this whole scam thing where you and a friend like stole laptops and sold them a couple years ago?
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look at that hat
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lol yeah. Your advice is pretty horrible usually FA.
But pretty much what G said above. If you aren't going to be gaming or whatever then you don't need to spend a fortune on a laptop. $500 or thereabouts will get you what you need. |
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Selectively Social
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This thread makes me want to go buy a cheapo laptop for some reason.
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BTW, if you do buy from a retail store, they are going to push accessories and the extended warranty on you. No, no, no and no.
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Last of a Dying Forum
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Last of a Dying Forum
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What I suggest:
Min 1.9 GHZ AMD or Intel Dual Core 2GB RAM 140 GB HDD DVD+RW/CDRW Drive w/ Lightscribe Windows Vista Home Premium |
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![]() THX ALL 4 THINE INPUT All I really want is something that will allow me to surf thy internet at optimus prime speeds, keep all my music on or whatever, the basics I guess Last edited by Nervous Ferret; 05-11-2008 at 08:56 PM. |
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Remember that time you were scared to withdraw money from a bank?
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Remember that time you changed your name back to G, you fuck?
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Value: HP
Expensive: IBM Really Expensive: Alienware Pretentious: Mac Depends on which route you want to take |
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You should just buy an HP. The laptop I ended up buying about 6 months ago after shopping around a lot was an HP. Def best "bang for your back". And the comp I bought a few weeks ago was also an HP after also shopping around.
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Triple A
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"bang for your back"
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The Classic Dylan Staples
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I also will buy a 'laptop' soon however I kind of want alienware
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continental drift
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Triple A is correct
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Mad
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Alienware is a waste of money
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Mad
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yeah, Triple A knows
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God Bless America
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Get an HP
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Your internet speed is dependant on your Internet Service Provider, so that's a separate issue. Specs I'd say St. Jimmy was pretty close, but if you only need the basics then 1.5GHz processor (Go for an intel one) is fine, 120Gb HDD space should be alright. Along with 1Gb of RAM*. You can pick something up with those specs in the UK for around £400 ($779) although I dunno what you guys charge for it, that's just currency conversion.
*IMPORTANT: 1Gb of RAM is fine if you have Windows XP installed on it, for vista basic, you'll need 2Gb or else it'll be pretty slow in terms of loading programs etc. As for any higher versions of Vista, I say 4Gb of RAM is needed. That'll probably bring the cost up a fair bit, so I say stick to XP. Bear in mind also, you're going to need a router if you plan on using the laptop at home wirelessly. Unrelated (Doesn't apply to NerF): Alienware PCs/Laptop look the dog's bollocks but hardware is very hit and miss. Top of the line graphics cards, but Intel based wireless cards are fucking shit. Aetheros all the way. |
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Dell D630 | Dell D830 | Dell XT | Gateway E155c So I have to get one of those 4, gay ass Clemson ![]() WHICH ONE BRO(s) |
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love yourself
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Or actually those 4 and Macbook and/or Macbook Pro
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God Bless America
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Friends don't let friends buy a Mac
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what about Toshiba laptops
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God Bless America
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HP> Toshiba
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Toshiba aren't actually that bad. Decent parts, but totally let down by the fact that they only ever use Intel Chipset wireless cards. Aetheros all the way. Madwifi drivers are the way forward.
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