[EYJAYJAY]

range, i just remembered that you said 1.5ghz duocore processor is ok because it doesnt matter too much in running vista and stuff. but what about for games? my graphics card 8600GT and ram (2 gig) are good enough for most games but there are also requirements for processor speed. will it matter? can i only run games that has a processor speed requirement of 1.5 ghz or less or is there some flexibility??

[Godotology]

Really? Hm...Do you think a 8700M will fit into the v1s?Otherwise, it's likely that I will plunge into MBP, instead.Seems to be able to produce a lot more juice for some reason from MBP.

who knows. Asus works on odd ways, sometimes they'll make a mini refresh with a slightly updated card.. sometimes they don't. I don't know if they will plan on releasing it with the 8700. If you're thinking about doing it yourself, don't.

range, i just remembered that you said 1.5ghz duocore processor is ok because it doesnt matter too much in running vista and stuff. but what about for games? my graphics card 8600GT and ram (2 gig) are good enough for most games but there are also requirements for processor speed. will it matter? can i only run games that has a processor speed requirement of 1.5 ghz or less or is there some flexibility??

gaming? maybe going up to 1.8 or 2.0 may be better.. however these days, RAM and vid card matter more.

[watcher]

i got my hp... and wow... it came with minimal bloatware!! only unnecessary software that i found was google toolbar!!!

[EYJAYJAY]

who knows. Asus works on odd ways, sometimes they'll make a mini refresh with a slightly updated card.. sometimes they don't. I don't know if they will plan on releasing it with the 8700. If you're thinking about doing it yourself, don't.gaming? maybe going up to 1.8 or 2.0 may be better.. however these days, RAM and vid card matter more.

yeah i understand. but is there any flexibility? if a game requires say... 1.8ghz, will mine be able to run it still? or will my comp just explode? T.T

[Godotology]

yeah i understand. but is there any flexibility? if a game requires say... 1.8ghz, will mine be able to run it still? or will my comp just explode? T.T

I'm pretty sure it'll run. like I said, video card and ram is the primary issue, then cpu.

[ddonq]

SONY VAIO VGN-FZ190
-Keyboard White
-Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300 / 2.0 GHz
-2 GB DDR-SDRAM (DDR2-667MHz, 1 GBx2)
-200 GB Hard Disk Drive
-SuperMulti (DVD+-R Double layer / DVD+-RW Drive)
-15.4" WXGA (HC) W/CMR
-NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GT
-Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
-802.11a\b\g\n with BT
-Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (BPS8)

how does this look? opionins everyone, if its okay, then im gonna order i tomorrow

[Godotology]

SONY VAIO VGN-FZ190
-Keyboard White
-Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300 / 2.0 GHz
-2 GB DDR-SDRAM (DDR2-667MHz, 1 GBx2)
-200 GB Hard Disk Drive
-SuperMulti (DVD+-R Double layer / DVD+-RW Drive)
-15.4" WXGA (HC) W/CMR
-NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GT
-Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
-802.11a\b\g\n with BT
-Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (BPS8)

how does this look? opionins everyone, if its okay, then im gonna order i tomorrow

but what's the price?
usually when Sony offers a 200gb HD, its usually at the slowest RPM (4200)

[ddonq]

but what's the price?
usually when Sony offers a 200gb HD, its usually at the slowest RPM (4200)

$1558.99

what do you mean the slowest ?

[Godotology]

$1558.99

what do you mean the slowest ?

notebook hard drives come at 4200, 5400 and 7200 rpm
lately they're throwing 200Gb hard drives which may wow some consumers because they only see the 200gb
but little do many of them know that its at 4200 rpm

a 100gb HD at 7200rpm costs more than a 200gb HD at 4200rpm.

and yeah, I still think you can do better by buying the same laptop but with 1gb ram for $1350
and buying another 1gb on your own for $40 and then saving your money on a very large external one in the future.

[ddonq]

notebook hard drives come at 4200, 5400 and 7200 rpm
lately they're throwing 200Gb hard drives which may wow some consumers because they only see the 200gb
but little do many of them know that its at 4200 rpm

a 100gb HD at 7200rpm costs more than a 200gb HD at 4200rpm.

and yeah, I still think you can do better by buying the same laptop but with 1gb ram for $1350
and buying another 1gb on your own for $40 and then saving your money on a very large external one in the future.

hm, i see, then you you recommend any other laptops?

[Godotology]

hm, i see, then you you recommend any other laptops?

its up to you. I already said what I could say in terms of what I would configure on the FZ, no one is forcing you to buy that specific configuration you put up.

as far as 15.4" goes

if you want good power to performance ratio, go for the Dell 1520 or Vostro 1500 which has alot of screen options and lid color options
if you want something thin and sleek (but PC) and a great screen, then the Vaio FZ
if you like Macs (and willing to pay a lot for it) go for the Apple MBP
if you want rugged durability, then go for the Lenovo Thinkpad T61 or R61

thats pretty much it.
there's some others like say the Asus V1S.. however while its built well, its not as rugged as the T61, its not as cheap as the Dell, and its not as think as the Vaio.

pricing on these is ALWAYS variable depending on how you configure them and what coupons you use.

[ddonq]

its up to you. I already said what I could say in terms of what I would configure on the FZ, no one is forcing you to buy that specific configuration you put up.

as far as 15.4" goes

if you want good power to performance ratio, go for the Dell 1520 or Vostro 1500 which has alot of screen options and lid color options
if you want something thin and sleek (but PC) and a great screen, then the Vaio FZ
if you like Macs (and willing to pay a lot for it) go for the Apple MBP
if you want rugged durability, then go for the Lenovo Thinkpad T61 or R61

thats pretty much it.
there's some others like say the Asus V1S.. however while its built well, its not as rugged as the T61, its not as cheap as the Dell, and its not as think as the Vaio.

pricing on these is ALWAYS variable depending on how you configure them and what coupons you use.

edit: how about the sony cr series? most likely cus of the design of it.
i kinda dont like how the fz looks, it looks plain. i love the look of the cr though, but is it worth it?

ohhh thanks!
but after looking at reviews, specs, etc ive decided to get the sony vaio fz.
thanks for allll your help!

[ssica]

awww... im so confused on what to get (need one for college)... plz help!

i need one thats:

-durable (but i dont like how IBM looks )
-nice looking
-not too big (screen, etc)
-light weight
-multimedia friendly
-fast processor
-doesnt heat up fast
-really good for college....

thanks.

[Godotology]

awww... im so confused on what to get (need one for college)... plz help!

i need one thats:

-durable (but i dont like how IBM looks )
-nice looking
-not too big (screen, etc)
-light weight
-multimedia friendly
-fast processor
-doesnt heat up fast
-really good for college....

thanks.

better go to a store to see what you consider as the perfect size first before you consider the option.

keep in mind, smaller and skinnier laptops will have more noticeable heat.

in addition, "Multimedia" friendly is a very very vague term.
what do you expect when you say multimedia
do you simply want something that plays videos?
or are you more specific in needing things like tv tuner, hdmi ports, dvi, etc?

[watcher]

awww... im so confused on what to get (need one for college)... plz help!

i need one thats:

-durable (but i dont like how IBM looks )
-nice looking
-not too big (screen, etc)
-light weight
-multimedia friendly
-fast processor
-doesnt heat up fast
-really good for college....

thanks.

minus the heat factor, sounds like an xps 1330 might be the best bet... if ur willing to shell out a lot of $$$ that is...

[ddonq]

so ive finally decided and ordered the

Sony Vaio FZ-190
802.11a\b\g\n with BT
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GT
15.4" WXGA (HC) W/CMR
SuperMulti (DVD+-R Double layer / DVD+-RW Drive)
200 GB Hard Disk Drive
2 GB DDR-SDRAM (DDR2-667MHz, 1 GBx2)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300 / 2.0 GHz
Keyboard White

i got the white keyboard one

[Godotology]

so ive finally decided and ordered the

Sony Vaio FZ-190
802.11a\b\g\n with BT
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GT
15.4" WXGA (HC) W/CMR
SuperMulti (DVD+-R Double layer / DVD+-RW Drive)
200 GB Hard Disk Drive
2 GB DDR-SDRAM (DDR2-667MHz, 1 GBx2)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300 / 2.0 GHz
Keyboard White

i got the white keyboard one

you'll love the screen. had I have to go for a 15.4" again, I'd probably go for the FZ190 (even though there are other laptops with better vid cards).

[Volts]

is there any major difference between the X60 and X61 ?

[Godotology]

is there any major difference between the X60 and X61 ?

the first uses Core 2 Duo, the other uses Santa Rosa (Centrino Pro).
Because of being centrino pro, the x61 has far better integrated graphics in case you feel the urge to play some games
although the problem is that Microsoft hasn't released better drivers that'll allow it to use some shader functions.. but I
reckon the new integrated graphics (the x3100) is at least as good as the ATi 9700.
the first has matured and I believe has an sxga screen option, the other only has xga at the moment but
has an option for a new super bright screen Lenovo introduced (I don't think its LED backlit, but some argue other wise)

[ssica]

better go to a store to see what you consider as the perfect size first before you consider the option.

keep in mind, smaller and skinnier laptops will have more noticeable heat.

in addition, "Multimedia" friendly is a very very vague term.
what do you expect when you say multimedia
do you simply want something that plays videos?
or are you more specific in needing things like tv tuner, hdmi ports, dvi, etc?

multimedia friendly as in it can just play DVDs ... sorry bout that... and it doesnt have to be extremely small and skinny... ermm i brake things easily