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Hypermac Launches 3 New Mini Batteries Packs In Apple Nano Colors ... - Gadget Review

... announcing a new set of battery packs to charge your portable devices. I mean, isn’t this market saturated enough? Well, I guess that hasn’t stopped Hypermac, who last we saw intro a set of external batteries for charging your Apple laptop ...

Resolved Question: Which laptop would be better?

Okay I think i know the answer to this question already but i just need a little reassurance. I'm getting my own private laptop soon and i want something that isn't top of the range but still has a bit of power. I've narrowed my search down to two options. Tell me what you guys think... Choice 1: HP DV6-1330SA (http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/store/cur_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0961929024.1263996456@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdhadejgjedledcflgceggdhhmdgmj.0&page=Product&fm=2&sm=1&tm=0&sku=341753&category_oid=) Specs: Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor T4300 (2.1Ghz, 800Mhz, 1MB Cache) Genuine Windows(R) 7 Home Premium 4GB Memory 250GB Hard drive Up to 4 hours battery life Webcam LED Backlit screen HDMI connectivity Firewire port Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics processor Price Tag: £499.98 -or- Choice 2: TOSHIBA A500-1GL (http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.207-3172.aspx) Specs: Intel Core™ i3-330M, 4GB, 500GB, 16" Screen, 1GB Dedicated Graphics (NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M) Windows 7 Home Premium Price Tag (With Staff Discount): £679.00 - £67.90 = £611.10 Second one is a bit out of my price range, but im thinking of just making it happen. What do you guys think? more

Voting Question: Laptop warranty.....?

My laptop is old, but it still has the warranty where you can send it in and get it fixed. But, it has tons of problems. For example: Pink screen after startup (which means the video card is failing I think?) The socket in the back where the charger is plugged is loose, so if it's wiggled or moved in a certain way (if the laptop is lifted up), the computer shuts down. ---It shuts down because the battery is at 4% and will no longer charge. As soon as I uplug the charger it'll shut off. Gotta leave the charger in at all times. The screen is wobbly...I have to have it at a certain angle or else it will go black. It'll flicker or just completely go black. I have to have my laptop on an angle or else I can't see anything. There is barely any memory left and everything runs slowly. I also get runtime errors that pop up every 5 minutes (literally) and I have no idea what those are or why they're popping up so frequently. So...will they likely fix these problems (and others that it probably has)? Will they give me a new one? A discount to get a new one? Nothing at all? Judging by the problems it has, what do you think it'll do?The laptop's 3 years old. I take good care of it. I have antivirus programs installed. I've never dropped it. Rarely do I take it anywhere. I mainly only use it for games. more

Resolved Question: Get my Personal Anti-virus to work with school network?

Hey all, quick question about Anti-viruses My girlfriend had a Laptop running Windows Vista running Avast Anti-Virus, her college school network didn't put up a hassle when she first connected, but had to download Cisco Clean Access Agent to connect which is understandable. Then she decided to make the upgrade to Win 7, bought the $30 student discount version (Home Premium I think?) Installed it, worked like a charm and threw avast back on there. She goes back to school, attempts to reinstall the Cisco Clean access and it keeps failing because the program squawks that she does not have an antivirus. So she cannot get online (meaning I cannot remote access in). She goes to the school IT department and they insist they must install McAfee Anti-Virus on there, which in my opinion is a very poor program. My bias was increased when she calls me one morning saying some program popped up saying she needed to download some security patch... yep it was a Trojan. So as I scan with my battery of other programs, I ask is there anyway to make the network see Avast as a legal anti-virus as it once did with Vista, I honestly do not see how it worked on Vista but not allowed on Win 7. Not anything that would get her in trouble of course, just a little tweak to Windows maybe? Any Suggestions?Thank guys, I'll try the MS Security Essentials to see if it helps, Win Defender caught some stuff (McAfee Scan was useless), Spybot turned up squat as well. more

Voting Question: Which laptop is right for me?

Im going to college next year. WOO-HOO! and for christmas I'm getting a laptop. I don't want Dell (They crash in less than a year and there battery stinks) and I'm interested in HP and Apple laptops. I really want a good one but my parents don't want to spend a lot of money. I need it for homework, email, music, PowerPoint's, and all the other school stuff.Which laptops (please specify) are right for me and when is the best time to buy them (like specials or discounts all that good stuff) PLEASE HELP because if I don't choose one, they will. Thank! GO SENIORS!! O one more thing, Is Windows 7 so far good? more

Resolved Question: 2 questions regarding laptops?

1. Are there any shops that give student discounts on laptops if I show them my college id card? 2. I am looking for a brand new laptop and I was wondering you guys can name some that has the following features × A big hard rive for storing videos (mine currently has 51GB so even 100GB is good enough) × Big RAM for fast performance. × Budget for a student/ £500 max × Must be wireless so I can connect to my dad’s wireless connection × mouse/webcam/ battery life doesn’t matter × I don’t mind what it is run on (Windows XP/Visa/7 etc) It would help if PC World sells it since that is the best laptop I have where I live. more

Resolved Question: Need help choosing a laptop at £650?

the best i've found was at mesh. Edge15 Special Offer £ 629.50 inc VAT Click here to view item MESH Edge 15.6 - B2120002 Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 Dual Core Processor (2.53GHz, 3MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB) Operating System Optional 15.6" HD WXGA LCD Display (1366x768) 512MB ATi Mobility Radeon HD4650 Graphics 4GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory (2x2GB) 320GB Serial ATA 5400RPM 2.5" Hard Drive DVD Super Format Dual Layer DVD Re-Writer Built in Bluetooth Technology Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11n Wireless LAN Built-in Intel High Definition Audio, with 3D Effect & Full Duplex Speakers 2.0 Mega Pixel Built in Webcam Free Microsoft Works 8.5 + Limited Microsoft Office Trial BullGuard Internet Security 8.5 - 90 Day Trial - AntiVirus/Firewall/Backup/Spamfilter Biometric Fingerprint Reader Multi Format Memory Card Reader 1 Year Return to Base Warranty (UK Mainland Only) And System Price Qty Total Edge17 HD System Base Price: £ 433.91 MESH Edge 17 - M775SUN Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 Dual Core Processor (2.53GHz, 3MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB) [upg £ 70.00] Genuine Windows 7™ Home Premium Edition - English [upg £ 75.00] 17" WXGA TFT Display (1440x900) 512MB Nvidia GeForce G105M Graphics 4GB DDR2 667MHz Memory (2x 2GB) 320GB Serial ATA 5400RPM 2.5" Hard Drive [upg £ 10.00] DVD Super Format Dual Layer DVD Re-Writer Built in Bluetooth Technology Built in WiFi 802.11g Wireless LAN Built-in Intel High Definition Audio, with 3D Effect & Full Duplex Speakers 2.0 Mega Pixel Built in Webcam Free Microsoft Works 8.5 + Limited Microsoft Office Trial BullGuard Internet Security 8.5 - 90 Day Trial - AntiVirus/Firewall/Backup/Spamfilter Smart Li-Ion 6 Cell Battery - Approx 3hrs Battery Life Express Card Slot Multi Format Memory Card Reader Full size UK Keyboard + Touch Pad Integrated V.92 MDC Fax/Modem 3x USB2.0, LAN, Mic, Headphone, VGA, S/PDIF 397(W)x282(D)x39(H)mm 2.9 Kg Inc Battery 1 Year Return to Base Warranty (UK Mainland Only)£ 567.65 1 £ 567.65 Delivery Charge: (8am - 6pm) - Mainland UK (O Service) Standard£ 12.76 Order Value £ 0.00 Discount £ 21.26 Subtotal £ 580.41 VAT £ 87.06 Total £ 667.47 i am goin to use it alot to play games, but games like crysis i can play in medium, can anyone tell me which is better or recommend one thanks more

Resolved Question: help. is this a good laptop?

alright i dont really know anything about laptops but i need one for school. my cuzin told me to get a dv6t from hp with all this stuff listed below. is this a good laptop? are the processor and gigs and stuff good? all i need the laptop for is basic student stuff, music n pics. also, the quarter is almost over so i can wait till january. should i wait till christmas to see if it will be cheaper or to see if any new better laptops come out? Color Espresso Black Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit edit Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T6600 (2.2GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) Memory FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) Hard drive FREE Upgrade to 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive from 250GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive Graphics card Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD Display 15.6" diagonal High Definition LED HP Brightview Widescreen Display (1366x768) Primary optical drive LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support Personalization Webcam Only Networking Wireless-G Card with Bluetooth tV & entertainment experience No TV Tuner w/remote control Keyboard HP Color Matching Keyboard Primary battery High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery Modem Port No Modem Productivity software Microsoft(R) Works 9.0 the total is gonna be like $900 with the student discount and a two year warranty with full accident coverage. also microsoft office is not included. good deal? more

Voting Question: is this a good computer?

im getting a refurbished laptop. does this sound good? Dell Inspiron 1545-Black Click on Image to Enlarge Sale Price: $ 445 Click here to buy this Item Dealers and volume price inquiries Special Sale on laptop notebook computers at cheap wholesale prices. Save up to $100.00 today on most refurbished computer laptops notebooks listed on our site. This is a refurbished Dell Inspiron 1545-Black laptop, internet ready with pre loaded operating system and warranty. Take advantage of our discount price now ($100 off) on this brand name bargain laptop. Fast shipping worldwide. Phone orders welcome, at 888-728-9902 or 954-941-8114 CPU Intel Celeron 2.16Ghz MEMORY 3072 MB HARD DRIVE 160 GB OPTICAL DRIVE DVDRW NETWORK 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11b/g Wireless DISPLAY 15.6" Truelife widescreen display DISPLAY ADAPTER Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 integrated graphics, Max resolution 1366x768 SOUND High Definition Audio 2.0 KEYBOARD Standard POINTING DEVICE Touchpad EXPANSION SLOTS 3x USB 2.0 compliant, 4-pin ports15-pin VGA video connector, Integrated network connector 10/100 LAN (RJ45), Audio jacks (1-line out, 1 Mic-in) A/C ADAPTER Auto Sensing 110-240 Volts BATTERY Lithium Ion SOFTWARE Vista Home Basic WARRANTY 1 Year Warranty CONDITION Factory Refurbished WEIGHT 5.9 lbs. DIMENSIONS 14.7" x 9.6" x 1.48 more

Voting Question: will this laptop work with WOW WOTLK?

i havn't bought this laptop yet but my mom gets a 10% discount at walmart so i went on their website and found one i liked, but i'm not sure if it will work. heres the description: Intel Celeron Dual Core T3000 1.9GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1MB cache Processor 3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz, expandable to 4GB 3GB of memory to handle today's memory-hungry applications 250 GB Hard Drive Store up to 71,000 photos, up to 62,000 songs, up to 30 hours of HD video and more CD/DVD Writer (DVD+/-RW) Play and create CD's and DVD's with the CD/DVD burner Wireless WiFi & Wired Ethernet Connect to a broadband modem with 10/100Mbps Ethernet or Wireless connect to a WiFi signal or hotspot with built-in 802.11 b/g 15.6" Glossy High-Definition Widescreen Display Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD integrated graphics Additional Features 7-in-1 Media Card Reader USB 2.0 (3), VGA Video Output, ExpressCard 34mm Slot, Integrated Dual Digital Array Microphone, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack 6-cell battery (up to 4.5 hours) Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year Dell Remote Access, free basic service Software Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 Microsoft Works (Microsoft Word not included) McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 30-Days Adobe Acrobat Reader Roxio Creator Dell Edition sorry theres so much, i didn't know what to put, if these doesn't look good could u plz refer one to me from the walmart website $800 or less. :D thanks more

Resolved Question: Which laptop do I choose?

So, looking to potentially get my first laptop. My desktop is on it's decline and have been offered some Dells at a great discount. First, I was offered a Dell D610, maxed out RAM (2 GB) for 300 bucks. I have a docking station for it, so that would be convenient. I know its slightly older, and Pentium M, but would be an upgrade from my current desktop. The HD is 120 GB, but that doesn't matter, as I have an external HD. The other 3 options are brand new Dell laptops, but I don't know which one to choose, if I were to elect one of these options. I really only play 1 EASports game on it, that is a few years older now. Other than that, I use my PC mainly for internet, documents... nothing really graphics intensive. Just really multitasking. So here are the new laptop options. 1 - Inspiron 14 - 1440 $539 Intel Pentium Dual Core - 2000 Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T4200 RAM: 4 gig HD: 320 DVD/RW Integrated 1.3M Pixel Webcam 14.0 inch High Definition (720p) LED Display with TrueLife Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD Dell 1397 802.11B/G Wireless Mini Card 6 Cell Primary Battery 2 - Inspiron 15 - 1545 $529 Intel Pentium Dual Core - 2000 Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200 RAM: 3 gig HD: 320 DVD/RW No Camera 15.6 WXGA Laptop Screen Display with TrueLife Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/g/n Draft Mini Card 6 Cell Primary Battery 3 - Vostro 1520 $529 Intel Core 2 Duo - 2200 RAM: 2 gig HD: 250 DVD/RW Integrated 1.3MP Web Camera and Digital Microphone Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS Dell 1397 802.11B/G Wireless Mini Card Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth 2.0 Vista 6 Cell Primary BatteryWhy 15? If anything, I thought 14 or Vostro 1520. Inspiron 14 has same processor, video card and HD as 15, and has more ram and built in webcam. I also like that it's smaller. So why 15? more

Resolved Question: Is this ok spec for a laptop and if not where can i get a better one for not much money?

Inspiron 15 Price£927.00 Total savings*£339.00 Total£588.00 Includes VAT & Shipping Buy Now, Pay September 2010!* Discount Details My SelectionsAll Options Inspiron 15 Date 25/08/2009 17:38:39 Central Standard Time Catalog Number 20211 Retail ukdhs1 Catalog Number / Description Product Code Qty SKU Id Colour Choice: Black Colour with Matte Finish 187652 1 [320-10314] 380 Base: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40Ghz, 3MB, 1066MHz) 204229 1 [210-27044] 1 Microsoft Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1 (64 BIT) - English 207664 1 [619-15814][640-10785][640-10787][640-11714] 11 Microsoft Application Software: Microsoft® Works 9.0 / English - (Does not include Microsoft® Word) 199678 1 [630-12198] 1002 Enhanced Service Packs: 1Yr In-Home Warranty Support, including evenings and Saturdays 187125 1 [754-11459] 30 LCD: 15.6" Widescreen WXGA WLED (1366 x 768) TFT Display with TrueLife™ 199676 1 [230-10251] 760 Memory: 4096MB 800MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [2x2048] 180904 1 [370-13694] 3 Hard Drive: 500GB (5400RPM) Serial ATA Hard Drive 195285 1 [400-15845] 8 Video Card: 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD4330 205999 1 [490-11109] 6 Optical Devices: DVD +/- RW Drive (read/write CD & DVD) 187617 1 [429-13317] 16 Primary Battery: 6-cell battery 133739 1 [451-10521] 112 Wireless Networking: Intel WiFi Link 5100 (802.11 a/b/g/n 1X2) 1/2 MiniCard 182381 1 [555-11604] 19 Bluetooth: No Bluetooth Upgrade 96363 1 [555-10933] 59 Camera: 1.3 Mega pixel Integrated Web Camera 187649 1 [319-10068] 379 Gedis Bundle Reference: N0854510 286488 1 [200-60365] 22 Order Information: Inspiron 1545 Order - UK 188762 1 [799-11081] 111 Shipping Documents: English - Documentation Inspiron 1545 187598 1 [340-15894] 21 Dell System Media Kit: Inspiron 1545 Resource DVD (Diagnostic & Drivers) 187651 1 [340-15913] 319 Power Supply: 90W AC Adapter 206000 1 [450-12487] 1015 Carrying Cases: No Carry Case 5759 1 [460-10041] 118 Cables: 1 Meter Power Cord - UK 206008 1 [450-12495] 20 Keyboard: Internal UK English Qwerty Keyboard 187623 1 [583-12272] 4 Standard Warranty: 1Yr Limited Warranty - Collect & Return 136702 1 [754-11316] 29 Labels: Wireless Label (Intel Wireless Cards) - Core 2 Duo 180940 1 [555-11577] 750 PalmRest: Black palmrest 205482 1 [214-10089] 55 DataSafe (Services Owned): Datasafe Local 2.0 Basic 284130 1 [640-11632] 813 Protect your new PC: No Security/Anti-Virus Protection - English 89687 1 [650-12371] 1014 Accidental Damage Support: 1Yr Accidental Damage Support 187933 1 [755-10477] 463 Online Backup: DataSafe Online Backup 2GB 1 year 181706 1 [759-10296][764-10281] 467 more

Resolved Question: Is the macbook pro really worth it?

I need a new laptop for college. I will have to take out a student loan to buy one, but I will get a part time job and pay the loan while I am in school. My 2 year old sony vaio doesn't turn on anymore, and I'm using my sisters old laptop with a broken screen (I have to hook it up to my 32 inch LCD tv, and use it as an external monitor while sitting two inches away from the screen to type anything) The macbook pro that I want is $2000 (with the education discount, plus I get a free ipod touch) With these specs: 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm SD Card Slot Built-In 7-hour Battery SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) MacBook Pro 15-inch Glossy Widescreen Display NVIDIA GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT with 512MB versus this laptop from HP for only $950 including tax: * Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53 GHz, 3 MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB) * 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) * 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection * 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT - For DDR2 Memory o Provides an HDMI port * 18.4" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p) * Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer * Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid) * Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card * 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery * Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) o Eligible for Windows 7 Upgrade * Weight: 8.82lbs Ok. The macbook pro has a $1000 price difference from the HP dx18t. The specs aren't that much different, and the HP has a blu ray drive and a 2 inch bigger screen. My question is, is the macbook pro really worth the extra $1000? I mean I don't really like Windows XP/Vista, they get alot of problems, but I heard Windows 7 is supposed to be better. And my friend told me 'once you go mac, you never go back'. So is the macbook pro worth more money? more

Resolved Question: What a good laptop to get for college?

Macbook pro i can get for about $950 (including tax) because of the apple discount and the free ipod touch which i can just sell. The sspecs would be: 2.26 GHz 160 MB hard drive 2 GB memory SD card slot 7 hr. battery life intel core 2 duo processor Plus, not many viruses are made for mac's Any other options that have better specs? more

Resolved Question: Need help deciding on a laptop. HELP!!!?

Hello, this fall am going to be a freshman in collage i was looking to buy laptop, i have almost no knowledge how to pick a decent computer. I have built this computer from hp website, i would like to get some advice from people who have more experience in this area than i do, to help me make the right choice. Also if any one would like to suggest if i need to add or remove something that i need or don't need please do so. IF there are any better deals out there please share. As for many students out there i have a tight budget. HP Pavilion Entertainment dv6t customizable Notebook PC EPP_00_NS690AV * Espresso Black * Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) * Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T6500 (2.1GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) * FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) * FREE Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection * Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD * 16.0" diagonal High Definition HP Brightview Display (1366x768) * LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support * Webcam Only * Wireless-G Card * No TV Tuner w/remote control * HP Color Matching Keyboard * HP Long Life Battery * No Modem * System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) * Microsoft(R) Works 9.0 * HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope Estimated build date: August 14, 2009 This ships free Free standard shipping on this item « Save for re-order Remove » Qty. Update » Price: $817.99 Discount: -$65.44 APP Price: $752.55 Notebook instant rebate: –$150.00 Price after rebate: 602.55 I'm looking for something that will handle software like photoshop, not a big gamer so that dose not matter, and good performance or at least decent There is a 14.1 inch version of this for 548 $ HP Pavilion Entertainment dv4t customizable Notebook PC EPP_00_NS270AV * Espresso Black * Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) * Intel(R) Pentium(R) Processor T4200 (2.0 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) * FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 1GB DDR2 System Memory (1 Dimm) * FREE Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection * Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M - For Pentium Processors * 14.1" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800) * LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support * Webcam Only * Wireless-G Card * No TV Tuner w/remote control * HP Color Matching Keyboard * FREE Upgrade to High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery * Integrated 56K Modem * System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) * Microsoft(R) Works 9.0 * HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope Thank you for your time. :) more

Resolved Question: Should I get a Dell Inspiron 14 or a MacBook?

I am getting a laptop and I would like to know your guys' opinions of which laptop i should get. I would be getting the Dell Inspiron 14 in Obsidian Black with *Processor Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6600 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache) *CD ROM/DVD ROM 8X CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) *Memory 4GB4 Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz *Hard Drive 320GB5 SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) *Wireless IntelJWiFi Link 5100 802.11agn Half Mini-Card *Battery 37 Whr Lithium Ion Battery (4 cell) *Webcam installed in it http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=dndwca3&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&kc=laptop-inspiron-14 The total would be $1,238. or MacBook *15-inch *Intel Core 2 Duo *4GB Memory *320GB hard drive *Built-in 7-hour battery http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/family/macbook_pro?mco=NjcxMTUwMw I would also get a $150 education discount. So the total would be like $1,849. The price really isn't that big of a factor so don't really consider that. So..... what's your opinion? more

Resolved Question: Need a new laptop for school... Has to meet these requirements (see details)?

Has to have: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2 Gb RAM minimum installed, expandable to 4Gb (but I'd like to start with 4Gb if I can) Windows (Vista preferably) A really good graphics card Under 15" (preferably) I'm in Computer Programmer Analyst so I can't have some piece of Junk laptop. When I started I got an LG R500 which the school told me was like the best one I could get...Cost me $2000 with the student discount and It didn't last long before things started failing on it like the web cam, broken hard drive connector, battery port, DVD burner and now the graphics card (which is on the motherboard) is shot too and I'm not putting in the cash to fix it with all the other problem. And LGs service sucks.. when I sent it in for the faulty hard drive connector they fixed it with a PIECE OF TAPE instead of replacing it. I generally know what to look for in a laptop but my main concern is the graphics card, and I pretty much have no idea what to look for in a graphics card. I'm only done 2nd semester and I already shot my graphics card not doing anything too intense, and higher semesters are really intense on the graphics programming side (like we start 3D game programming and Direct X). Literally 50% of the people in 3rd semester I've talked to blew their graphics card in school. So I need one with a really good graphics card, preferably separate to the motherboard so it's a bit easier to replace. I think I'll pretty much need a gaming laptop. My budget is around 2500 canadian, and I'd like a good warranty with it... I don't mind spending a little more for something decent because I'm not buying $2000 junk again. It also needs to have Windows on it because we do things like Windows GUI programming.. which I can't really do on a Mac.. Though I'm open to the idea of a Mac, I'm just concerned that the cost will be too high since the computer is 2299, warranty is 550, and then the cost of a copy of windows on top of that. I've pretty much narrowed it down to either an a Mac (which is better.. Macbook or Macbook Pro? ) or a customized Alienware.. but I'm open to other suggestions. Help> ?@Ramon. I know what I'm talking about here. I'm NOT getting XP. I prefer Vista. My whole school uses Vista anyways so XP won't really do. Between the two, to be honest, most of my class prefers Vista. more

Resolved Question: Laptop Advice (New College Student)?

I am going to be going to college this coming up fall. I currently have a desktop, but I need some mobility and versatility when entering college. Any possible college student discounts, or coupons or anything would be cool too :P 1_What is your budget? <$1000 ~ +/- 200 2_What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? 15-17in 3_What screen resolution do you want? 1280x800+ 4_Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop? Portable/Notebook 5_How much battery life do you need? 3+, but the more the better. 6_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)? World of Warcraft, Guild Wars, Crysis Warhead (On high if possible..but thats variable the graphics card), Prototype - any of these games can be run on different settings, low if need be, but im looking for at LEAST 35fps on any of these - with medium graphics settings. Basically I need a Graphics card thats: 512MB+. 1024MB would be great..but I can understand it be pricy'r. Clock of 500/600Mhz+ 7_What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo / Video editing, surfing the web, playing music, watching movies, Etc.) Photoshop, Lot's of music, a lot of internet browsing - but these catagories shouldn't be a big factor when considering a laptop 8_How much storage (H.D.D Capacity) do you need? 250GB+ 9_If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post the links to them. http://www.hp.com/ http://www.dell.com/ www.sonystyle.com no Mac's or alienware, too pricy for my taste x.x 10_How long do you want to keep your laptop? 2-4 11_If you would like to mention some other things about purchasing your ideal laptop, post them. Good Keyboard layout Not too plain and stiff lookin Not humongous 17.5in+, where battery gets killed really fast. A key thing is 4GB Dual Channel RAM. Pretty important for me. 12_Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons. not alienware or mac pricy 13_What country do you live in? United States But the key thing when buying this laptop/notebook is: AMD processor hopefully 2.0Ghz+ 1.8 if 2.0 is too pricy.(But intel would be fine as long as it is a good replacement for amd. Currently I use a 3800+ AMD Athlon 64 x2, and I am looking for something a bit stronger) 4GB Dual Channel RAM 250GB+ 512MB+ Graphics card, 600Mhz+ clock speed 15-17in Screen Smooth and nice keyboard. Budget is 800-1,200. Preferable below 1k though. Anything is variable so you can make suggsetions of approximates the things I has as suggsted. Thank you for the help in advance if anyone is able to reply or give me a link or even a brand. So if you have an ideal company, type of PC, specific Graphics card I should look for, or a catagory of PC's - business, or extreme gaming..or high performance or something, I'd appreciate it :D thanks more

Resolved Question: My New Dell Laptop does not have a Windows seriel key, what can I do?

Hi and thanks for checking out my question. Ok, I bought my (now ex, unfortunately) girlfriend a New Dell Laptop for christmas, I bought it via ebay and when it arrived It had been opened and it switched straight on without needing setting up. After a few uses it starting asking for the windows Serial key before it would allow use. I asked the good people of Yahoo Answers where I could find this seriel key and was told it should be on the base (or possibly underneath the battery) of the laptop BUT it was 100% not there. No CD or documentation other than the user manual was supplied with the Laptop so the seriel key is nowhere with the laptop. I know that there is software than can be downloaded which will supply the seriel key but as I cant acces the laptop at all I cant see how I would be able to download this in the first place. What can I do? Is it possible to get the seriel key? My ex girlfreind is a Nurse with the NHS so I know she is entitled to a discounted copy of Works - would it be easier is she just bought a new copy? Your help will be greatly appreciated. more

Resolved Question: Are these good specs for an HP laptop?

(To everyone who ever read a topic like this with the same name, this is a new one...sorry, posted the wrong specs on the first one) Hey, I'm thinking of getting a laptop for gaming and work...flash animations, and video editing...for several reasons. I'm always going places, my desktop computer at home is terrible by today's standards, and I also want to try out Vista. But I don't want to pay a whole lot for it. I was able to find a discount on HP's website that would get me a laptop for the following specs for $1103.19 (Originally $1575.98) So, here are the specs: * • Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) * • Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9550 (2.66 GHz) * • 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) - For 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M * • 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection * • 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M - For DDR3 Memory * • 18.4" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p) * • Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer * • Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid) * • Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card * • Verizon Wireless V740 ExpressCard (Service Activation Required) * • No TV Tuner w/remote control * • HP Color Matching Keyboard * • 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery * • Mobile Stereo Earbud Headphones (1 pair) * • No Productivity Software more

Resolved Question: HP Pavilion vs. HP TouchSmart laptop, which one should I get?

I know that an Intel Core 2 Duo is far better than any AMD Dual-Core. However, based on the specs given below, which laptop is a better buy, based on the features and options each has? (bear in mind that one is a TouchSmart PC and a Tablet PC as well, and the other one is not...) Thank you in advance!!! I need a new laptop and I narrowed it down to these two... The first one is an HP Pavilion dv4t: >>Color Espresso Black >>Operating system Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) >>Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T6400 (2.0GHz) >>Memory FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)! >>Hard drive FREE Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection >>Graphics card 512MB NVIDIA GeForce G 105M >>Display 14.1" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800) >>Primary optical drive LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support >>Personalization Webcam Only >>Networking Wireless-G Card >>Keyboard HP Color Matching Keyboard >>Primary battery 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery >>Accessories Mobile Stereo Earbud Headphones (1 pair) (I had to get them to get a discount..) >>Modem Port No Modem The other one is an HP TouchSmart tx2z: >>Operating system: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) >>Processor: AMD Turion(TM) X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM-74 (2.2GHz, 3.6 GT`s Bus Speed) >>Memory FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) >>Hard drive FREE Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive from 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive >>Graphics card ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3200 Graphics with 64MB Display Cache Memory >>Display 12.1" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)w/Integrated Touch-screen >>Primary optical drive LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support >>Personalization Webcam Only with HP Imprint Finish (Reaction) >>Networking Wireless-G Card >>Keyboard HP Color Matching Keyboard >>Primary battery 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery >>OS and recovery media System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) Based on the specs above, which is the best buy. They are both selling for about $710 each, and can be shipped to me at no charge. Thanks again... :) more

Resolved Question: Are there any laptops with more than 8 Hrs of battery backup?

I personally bought a Macbook pro with an 8hr backup wit the student discount.. more

Resolved Question: Tablet pc's going cheaper? WHY? should i buy now or wait?

Lately ive seen allot of tablet PCs getting big discounts. And I was thinking in waiting until the end of the year to buy one. should i wait? Lately ive seen a very good spec t2z from hp for less than 750 dollars... is their any reason for this reason for this drops in price? Im thinking they are either just dropping in price in general for tablets and they will maybe just get cheaper by the end of the year without much else to think about. or they are about to make a big upgrade to the hole line of tablets in hp and i might be better of waiting for it until the end... its not urgent or anything.. my current laptop works perfectly fine (except for a 3 minute battery). I want the tablet for e-reading, help fixing other people's computer, college work, games, and comfortable multimedia experience that comes with the tablet factor and probably gps navigation with an external adapter... so basically ill need something that will last for at least 3 years in the technology side of things (meaning it wont feel sort of old and obsolete hardware wise with in the first 6 months). weather it will last that long with such heavy use might become a miracle. and i might have to upgrade to a bluray reader/writer at some point. good thing of amd is you can upgrade the processor to a newer one without having to change the hole motherboard... Also i know theirs a new amd processor codename fusion coming out in 2H of 2011.. so if i buy the laptop at the end/beginning of 2010 it might stay relatively good compared to the current market for 1 and a half years... Tho i guess i could save up during that time to buy a 30nm fusion based tablet or nvidia's, intel's countermeasure more

Resolved Question: Should I buy this lapop?

Ok plz bare with me. I’m buying a new laptop and I’m planning on keeping for 3 years or more. I want a quality laptop so its not slow in three years and id hate to upgrade because of it. I want to know if this laptop is worth the money or a waste. My current laptop is really crappy so I learned to spend some money for quality cuz what seems good now WILL suck in the future especially at the rate that technology ages. I have multiple promotions to get this price including certain employee discounts from a friend of mine. Also keep in mind that the warranty itself is like $300. HP HDX 16 16” screen (1920 x 1080p resolution) w/ 2.0 megapixel webcam and microphone Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (2.93 GHz) }(should I get the 2.66 GHz one? Or does this seem like 2.66 GHz would be slow in the future 3 yrs time) Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit 3 yr warranty (Warranty, Accidental Damage, Lojack) all 3 yrs covered 8 GB Memory (Ram) 2 Dimms (should I get 6 or is that too much, 4 seems it will be slow in couple of yrs) 320 Gig Sata Hard Drive 7200 RPM with HP SmartProtect Blu-Ray/CD burner/DVD burner combo with (Rd-Write Capabilities for all three) 1 GB Nvidea GeForce Gt 130 M (Video card basically 1 gig of memory) (should I get 512 cuz it seems it might be slow in couple of yrs) Intel Wireless Card Bluetooth (2.0 EDR) 12 Cell Battery Price: $1850 after tax and promotions (lots of promotional codes used) It seems kinda pricey but isn’t it a high quality laptop that should function well for 3 yrs or so. Does it seem like its worth the money? more

Resolved Question: Is this laptop worth the money? Should I buy it? (different from first one)?

Ok plz bare with me. I’m buying a new laptop and I’m planning on keeping for 3 years or more. I want a quality laptop so its not slow in three years and id hate to upgrade because of it. I want to know if this laptop is worth the money or a waste. My current laptop is really crappy so I learned to spend some money for quality cuz what seems good now WILL suck in the future especially at the rate that technology ages. I have multiple promotions to get this price including certain employee discounts from a friend of mine. Also keep in mind that the warranty itself is like $300. HP HDX 16 16” screen (1920 x 1080p resolution) w/ 2.0 megapixel webcam and microphone Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (2.93 GHz) }(should I get the 2.66 GHz one? Or does this seem like 2.66 GHz would be slow in the future 3 yrs time) Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit 3 yr warranty (Warranty, Accidental Damage, Lojack) all 3 yrs covered 8 GB Memory (Ram) 2 Dimms (should I get 6 or is that too little, 4 seems it will be slow in couple of yrs) 320 Gig Sata Hard Drive 7200 RPM with HP SmartProtect Blu-Ray/CD burner/DVD burner combo with (Rd-Write Capabilities for all three) 1 GB Nvidea GeForce Gt 130 M (Video card basically 1 gig of memory) (should I get 512 cuz it seems it might be slow in couple of yrs) Intel Wireless Card Bluetooth (2.0 EDR) 12 Cell Battery Price: $1850 after tax and promotions (lots of promotional codes used) It seems kinda pricey but isn’t it a high quality laptop that should function well for 3 yrs or so. Does it seem like its worth the money? more

Resolved Question: Is this laptop worth the money? Should I buy it?

Ok plz bare with me. I’m buying a new laptop and I’m planning on keeping for 4 years or more. I want a quality laptop so its not slow in four years and id hate to upgrade because of it. I want to know if this laptop is worth the money or a waste. My current laptop is really crappy so I learned to spend some money for quality cuz what seems good now WILL suck in the future especially at the rate that technology ages. I have multiple promotions to get this price including certain employee discounts from a friend of mine. Also keep in mind that the warranty itself is like $300. Dell XPS M1730 17” screen (1920 x 1200 resolution) w/ 2.0 megapixel webcam and microphone Intel Core 2 Duo Extreme Processor (2.8 GHz, 800 MHz, 6 MB L2 Cache) Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit 4 yr warranty (Warranty, Accidental Damage, Lojack) all 4 yrs covered 8 GB Memory (Ram) 667 MHz 2 Dimms 256 Gig Solid State Drive (the solid state drive boots file instantly eliminating the need for large ram, loads it like a flash file, so if ram does get slow files still open quick) (or so I think) Blu-Ray/CD burner/DVD burner combo with (Rd-Write Capabilities for all three) NVIDA SLI Dual GeForce 9800 GT 1 GB GDDR (Video card basically 2 cards each with 1 Gig so 2 gigs of memory) Intel Wireless Card Bluetooth (2.0 EDR) 9 Cell Battery Price: $2500 after tax and promotions (lots of promotional codes used) It seems kinda pricey but isn’t it a high quality laptop that should function well for 4 yrs or so. Also i know its not very mobile but i dont plan on moving it that often maybe now and then and desktops take up too much space. Does it seem like its worth the money? more

Resolved Question: Buying a new laptop, is this a good deal?

I have been saving my money for ages and now Im hoping today I will finally order my laptop, I decided on a Dell Studio 17. I will be using it mainly for my work which is creating illustrations and 3D animation, aslo Im a bit of a gamer =D They have various deals going on and with the discount plus VAT and delivery it comes to £536.13 Before I take the plunge, I need a few opinions, is this a good deal? Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T6400 (2.0 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2 Cache) Microsoft Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1 - English 4096MB 800MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [2x2048] Keyboard Internal English Qwerty Backlit Keyboard 256MB ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3650 320GB (5.400rpm) SATA Hard Drive Fixed Internal DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive including Software Intel WiFi Link 5100 (802.11 a/b/g/n 1X2) 1/2 MiniCard Standard Warranty 1Yr Limited Warranty - Collect & Return Enhanced Service Packs 1 Year Limited Warranty - Collect & Return Primary Battery Primary 6-cell 56 WHr Lithium Ion battery 2.0 Mega pixel Integrated Web Camera - CCFL LCD 17.0" Widescreen WXGA+ CCFL (1440x900) TFT Display with TrueLife™ USB Memory Keys Lexar JumpDrive Firefly USB Flash Drive - 8GB (this was on offer for £9, so i added it =D ) Thanks in advance for any advice =) more

Resolved Question: Guy Pls help me in this....i am getting a laptop and i wanna kno if it is good enough.The conifg is:?

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9550(2.66GH, 6MB Cache, 1066 MHz FSB) Operating System Genuine Windows Vista(R) Home Premium SP1 64 bit Edition (English) Memory 4GB (2 X 2GB) Dual Channel 1067MHz DDR3 SDRAM Keyboard Dell(TM) Backlit Keyboard with Touchpad (English) Video Card 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670 Hard Drive 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive Internal Optical Drive Slot Load 8X DVD + /-RW Drive with double layer write capability Sound Integrated CREATIVE Sound Blaster(R) X-Fi MB Audio Software Solution Warranty & Service 1-year XPS Premier Service with 1-year CompleteCover WinRE Vista WinRE software Wireless Network Card Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 (802.11a/g/n) Half Mini-card Bluetooth Dell(TM) Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module Dell Services: Remarks Notebook Batteries Carry One Year Warranty Only From Invoice Date Dell Services: Remarks Dell's Terms and Conditions apply Primary Battery 6-Cell (56WHr) Li-Ion Primary Battery Carrying Cases Designed for Dell(TM) Studio XPS 16 " Sleeve Item included in the System Sensible Vision FastAccess Facial Recognition Software Item included in the System System Driver Mod Item included in the System Dell Video Chat Item included in the System Discount is only valid if the corresponding upgraded item is selected above. Item included in the System Limited time offer valid until this Friday with payment. No further discounts. Item included in the System Dell connect Item included in the System Dell Dock Item included in the System Internal 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Item included in the System ExpressCard Slot, (DOES NOT SUPPORT PC CARDS) Item included in the System APCC Ship Mod Item included in the System The capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment. Item included in the System PC Restore will occupy some HDD capacity. Item included in the System India Country Info Mod Item included in the System System Regulatory Label (India) Item included in the System Integrated Stereo Sound with Subwoofer Security Software McAfee(R) Security Center(TM) 30 days trial Microsoft OS Labels Genuine Windows Vista(R) Premium Label TV Tuner and Remote Control No Integrated TV Tuner Label Options Label (Single Core/Core 2 Duo & Intel Wireless) Display 16" 1080p WUXGA (1920x1080) RGBLED Full HD Display with 2.0MP webcam Freights XPS-NB Handling & Insurance Charges Software Microsoft(R) Works 9.0 (Does Not Include Microsoft(R) Office 2003/2007 Software) Power Options 90W AC Adapter Datasafe Backup Service Dell Online Backup 2GB more

Voting Question: what laptop, macbook or pc?

I am going to university in September (hopefully) and need a new laptop, now I'm stuck between a mac or a pc. Now the battery life is very important for me, and macbooks have 5-6 hours battery life, but the specs are quite average, (2gb ram, 160 hdd, 2ghz processor, nvidia 9400m).. and the price is £928, i work at a hardware store so i get 10% discount so it will be £835, i was thinking of putting windows on mac as well.. i know for that money i can get a nice sony or HP with much higher specs but the macbook looks real nice.. any thoughts? or suggestions? more

Resolved Question: Is this a good laptop and worth the money?

I'm totally hardware illiterate, so I'm desperate for help. This is my first time buying a laptop, or even a computer for that matter. My company gets a discount through Dell so I am going through them. Will be using it for school, e-mail, internet, some games, u-tube and watching the occasional tv show. Is this system good? Would you make any changes? Is it a good deal? It's a Studio 15. Subtotal$1,019 (I thought about upgrading to the better video card which is the 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650. The total with the better video card would be $1094.00 My Components PROCESSORIntel® Core™ 2 Duo T6400 (2.00GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)edit OPERATING SYSTEMGenuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1edit WARRANTY AND SERVICE2Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosisedit PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWAREMicrosoft® Works Plus 2008edit HD DISPLAYBright, glossy widescreen 15.4 WLED display (1280x800)edit MEMORY4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHzedit HARD DRIVESize: 320GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)edit VIDEO CARDIntel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHDedit INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)edit WIRELESS NETWORK CARDSIntel WiFi Link 5100 802.11agn Half Mini-Cardedit INTEGRATED WEBCAMIntegrated 2.0M Pixel Webcamedit BATTERY OPTIONS85 Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell)edit SOUND OPTIONSIntegrated Sound Blaster® Audigy™ Advanced HD Software Editionedit KEYBOARDBack-lit Keyboardedit FINGERPRINT SCANNERIntegrated Finger Print Readeredit My Software & Accessories ANTIVIRUS SOFTWAREMcAfee Security Center with VirusScan, Firewall, Spyware Removal, 15-monthsedit My Service REMOTE ACCESSDell Remote Access, free basic serviceedit DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUPDell Online Backup 2GB for 1 yearedit My Software ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM LCD and CameraHi Resolution/Bright, glossy widescreen 15.4 WLED display (1280x800) w/ camera LabelsWindows Vista™ Premium Adobe SoftwareAdobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0 Processor BrandingIntel® Centrino® Processor DIAL-UP INTERNET ACCESSNo ISP requested Also, I'm alittle confused about the hd display. I'm going with Bright, glossy widescreen 15.4 WLED display. Will that be okay? They offer all these different types, bright, glossy, glossy with resolution. It's so confusing. Am I okay with just the basic? Thanks so much! more

Resolved Question: Does this laptop have a dvd burner? If so, can that be used to burn cds?

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Resolved Question: 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... more

Resolved Question: Does it matter if I buy a laptop direct from the company or from a retailer?

I've been comparing prices on Dell laptops, and Best Buy has a slightly upgraded version of the Studio model I like on Dell's site (9 cell battery instead of 6, 4 GB memory instead of 3). Even when adding on my state tax and shipping for the Best Buy one and using my company's discount on the Dell.com computer, the Best Buy upgraded comp still is almost $100 less than the Dell.com built comp. What I need to know is if there are any forseeable problems in buying the laptop from Best Buy instead of Dell? And should I spend my much-needed money to buy an extended warranty that goes past the usual 1st year? more

Resolved Question: Dell Inspiron 1525... is this good?

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