About to start school in the fall.
Anyone owns a laptop that they would like to recommend?
I was planning on somewhere in the lines of a Vaio AW series.
Let me know, thanks :] >.^
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Posted 11 July 2009 - 01:47 PM
What are your main needs for this laptop- schoolwork? gaming? light (to bring to class)?, do you care about looks? etc?
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Posted 11 July 2009 - 01:51 PM
QUOTE (boa808 @ Jul 11 2009, 02:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What are your main needs for this laptop- schoolwork? gaming? light (to bring to class)?, do you care about looks? etc?
Schoolwork, HD to Blu Ray Movies, Not too heavy, colors of white, gray, mostly black, light blue.
Something with a 16.4" or greater.
That's basically it.
Willing to pay up to around $2000 for one.
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Posted 11 July 2009 - 02:25 PM
Dell Studio XPS 16 is a pretty good one in that range. The screen comes with 1080p HD, and you can have a BluRay drive option. And it'll probably end up around 1700-1800 (depending on how you configure processor, memory, etc.)
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Posted 11 July 2009 - 02:33 PM
I got a Vaio CR customized. It is pretty good, I would have gone with the longer battery but otherwise no problems. 
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Posted 11 July 2009 - 02:37 PM
haha i always thought about XPS for their performances.
Mhm, not bad of a laptop.
I couldn't find the Vaio Cr, i think they closed that series.
it's a hard decision to pick a good laptop for school haha.
Mhm, not bad of a laptop.
I couldn't find the Vaio Cr, i think they closed that series.
it's a hard decision to pick a good laptop for school haha.
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Posted 11 July 2009 - 06:28 PM
Don't get a Sony. Overpriced.
If you said you're willing to pay around 2000, I have the perfect laptop for you.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16834220527
$250 more than your max, but trust me, you will not be disappointed. It may be huge at 18.4", but this laptop is more powerful than a good portion of desktops. The graphics cards will let you run any game you want on max, including the infamous Crysis, and the processor is enough to run 3 instances of Crysis.
. Truly a beast of a laptop.
And if that's a little too much:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16834220510
A good solid Graphics Card, won't let you run Crysis on Max, but it'll do fine on most games. Good processor, T series will lower power consumption, and it's small and lightweight. This is a very good laptop for a college student.
If you said you're willing to pay around 2000, I have the perfect laptop for you.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16834220527
$250 more than your max, but trust me, you will not be disappointed. It may be huge at 18.4", but this laptop is more powerful than a good portion of desktops. The graphics cards will let you run any game you want on max, including the infamous Crysis, and the processor is enough to run 3 instances of Crysis.
. Truly a beast of a laptop.And if that's a little too much:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16834220510
A good solid Graphics Card, won't let you run Crysis on Max, but it'll do fine on most games. Good processor, T series will lower power consumption, and it's small and lightweight. This is a very good laptop for a college student.
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Posted 11 July 2009 - 07:13 PM
Dell's XPS sounds good for your demands. i just ordered an inspiron 14 for school 
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Posted 11 July 2009 - 10:49 PM
macbooks! because they are easy to use and convenient!
but woops i didnt see the blu ray part.
but woops i didnt see the blu ray part.
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Posted 11 July 2009 - 11:53 PM
I would not recommend getting anything over a 14 inch. You're going to hate carrying it around. I really wanted to by a Dell Studio 15, but my mom wouldn't let me so I bought an HP Pavillion dv3510nr 13.3" ...
I haven't started college yet, but I still say best decision ever. Small, but not too small. And my friends' 15+ inch laptops seem obnoxiously big, especially if you're going to be in a lecture hall with 200+ people.
I haven't started college yet, but I still say best decision ever. Small, but not too small. And my friends' 15+ inch laptops seem obnoxiously big, especially if you're going to be in a lecture hall with 200+ people.
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Posted 12 July 2009 - 01:20 AM
Configure a dell and find a coupon somewhere. That's if you want to save money. If you dont want to save money, just get a Sony. I remember a while back, my friend bought his Sony laptop for 1700ish and I configured one from dell for 1100. The only real differences was his graphics card was a step higher (at the time it was like 5400 to 5300) and he had a integrated web camera.
Dell XPS 13 inch or 15inch are pretty nice. If you get a 9 cell, you'll be able to last a good 4-5 hours without any problems.
Dell XPS 13 inch or 15inch are pretty nice. If you get a 9 cell, you'll be able to last a good 4-5 hours without any problems.
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Posted 12 July 2009 - 06:33 AM
hehe, thanks a lot guys.
I'll be sure to keep batery life in mind since it's suppose to last me most of my class time.
The Laptop for $2,250 doesn't seem bad, but im getting this unsure feeling whether or not i'll still have an interest in games once i actually start school. :[
Friends told me to get something under 15 inches as well but what's the point if it's so hard to see? :] Don't people want a laptop where they can do a lot more than just schoolwork? i know i do.
Vaio's are overpriced indeed, but it seems to me that Macbook are just as well. Since im a windows fan, that's probably why.
I'll be sure to keep batery life in mind since it's suppose to last me most of my class time.
The Laptop for $2,250 doesn't seem bad, but im getting this unsure feeling whether or not i'll still have an interest in games once i actually start school. :[
Friends told me to get something under 15 inches as well but what's the point if it's so hard to see? :] Don't people want a laptop where they can do a lot more than just schoolwork? i know i do.
Vaio's are overpriced indeed, but it seems to me that Macbook are just as well. Since im a windows fan, that's probably why.
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Posted 12 July 2009 - 08:09 AM
A laptop usually just distracts me during class so I leave mine at home (I commute to college).
A strong laptop like that 2250 is so expensive!
You might as well get a powerful desktop (check the one in my sig out - it's way more powerful than that 2250 laptop) That's only $1200! With bluray the set up will just be $1300-400 maybe. Buy a mini netbook (they are small and awesome for school work and not heavy with good battery life) for $400 and you get the best of both worlds at less than $2000!
I believe that's the best route to go if you have $2000 and you have two computers you can bring home after college and no one is going to steal a huge computer.
A strong laptop like that 2250 is so expensive!
You might as well get a powerful desktop (check the one in my sig out - it's way more powerful than that 2250 laptop) That's only $1200! With bluray the set up will just be $1300-400 maybe. Buy a mini netbook (they are small and awesome for school work and not heavy with good battery life) for $400 and you get the best of both worlds at less than $2000!
I believe that's the best route to go if you have $2000 and you have two computers you can bring home after college and no one is going to steal a huge computer.
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Posted 12 July 2009 - 11:49 AM
QUOTE (MUGETSU @ Jul 12 2009, 10:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A laptop usually just distracts me during class so I leave mine at home (I commute to college).
A strong laptop like that 2250 is so expensive!
You might as well get a powerful desktop (check the one in my sig out - it's way more powerful than that 2250 laptop) That's only $1200! With bluray the set up will just be $1300-400 maybe. Buy a mini netbook (they are small and awesome for school work and not heavy with good battery life) for $400 and you get the best of both worlds at less than $2000!
I believe that's the best route to go if you have $2000 and you have two computers you can bring home after college and no one is going to steal a huge computer.
A strong laptop like that 2250 is so expensive!
You might as well get a powerful desktop (check the one in my sig out - it's way more powerful than that 2250 laptop) That's only $1200! With bluray the set up will just be $1300-400 maybe. Buy a mini netbook (they are small and awesome for school work and not heavy with good battery life) for $400 and you get the best of both worlds at less than $2000!
I believe that's the best route to go if you have $2000 and you have two computers you can bring home after college and no one is going to steal a huge computer.
From the looks of it, your desktop is not THAT much more powerful than that laptop, in fact, it's balanced out a bit.
You have the i7 920, which is an amazing processor in its own right. But the Core2Quad was just behind that, which only makes it a slight step back. You probably have your core i7 overclocked like hell however, but considering how laptops can't really do anything about that...
Your graphics card does not rival the 4870 X2 in any way. 4870 X2 is the same as 4870's in Crossfire, in other words, 2 graphics cards.
Also, when did you make your machine? $1200? My set up is the same thing almost: 4890, i7 920, ASUS Mobo, Raptor I bummed off a friend, DDR3. Mine came out to around 800.
If you do choose to go desktop-netbook, you'll need about 1200 invested in a desktop and its accessories, especially a decent monitor. As for a netbook, who the hell needs a $400 one? Target has the ASUS EeePC900 for 150 right now. RAM Upgrade's like 20 bucks. Invest into a desktop.
If you want help, I can suggest builds depending on what you want your desktop for, such as gaming, movies, being quiet, etc. I can also suggest you netbooks.
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Posted 12 July 2009 - 11:59 AM
You do know there's a good laptop thread in the tech section right?
http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=29297
http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=29297
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Posted 12 July 2009 - 12:06 PM
Desktop & a netbook sounds like a good combo to me too, it's what I'm going to be doing this fall. But if you live really far from your college, transportation of a desktop is a real b****, unless you order the parts to your dorm and build it there. If you can afford the premium of a desktop replacement notebook like the $2250 Asus, you might as well, for the sake of convenience.
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Posted 12 July 2009 - 09:23 PM
QUOTE (SHARK @ Jul 12 2009, 03:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
From the looks of it, your desktop is not THAT much more powerful than that laptop, in fact, it's balanced out a bit.
You have the i7 920, which is an amazing processor in its own right. But the Core2Quad was just behind that, which only makes it a slight step back. You probably have your core i7 overclocked like hell however, but considering how laptops can't really do anything about that...
Your graphics card does not rival the 4870 X2 in any way. 4870 X2 is the same as 4870's in Crossfire, in other words, 2 graphics cards.
Also, when did you make your machine? $1200? My set up is the same thing almost: 4890, i7 920, ASUS Mobo, Raptor I bummed off a friend, DDR3. Mine came out to around 800.
If you do choose to go desktop-netbook, you'll need about 1200 invested in a desktop and its accessories, especially a decent monitor. As for a netbook, who the hell needs a $400 one? Target has the ASUS EeePC900 for 150 right now. RAM Upgrade's like 20 bucks. Invest into a desktop.
If you want help, I can suggest builds depending on what you want your desktop for, such as gaming, movies, being quiet, etc. I can also suggest you netbooks.
You have the i7 920, which is an amazing processor in its own right. But the Core2Quad was just behind that, which only makes it a slight step back. You probably have your core i7 overclocked like hell however, but considering how laptops can't really do anything about that...
Your graphics card does not rival the 4870 X2 in any way. 4870 X2 is the same as 4870's in Crossfire, in other words, 2 graphics cards.
Also, when did you make your machine? $1200? My set up is the same thing almost: 4890, i7 920, ASUS Mobo, Raptor I bummed off a friend, DDR3. Mine came out to around 800.
If you do choose to go desktop-netbook, you'll need about 1200 invested in a desktop and its accessories, especially a decent monitor. As for a netbook, who the hell needs a $400 one? Target has the ASUS EeePC900 for 150 right now. RAM Upgrade's like 20 bucks. Invest into a desktop.
If you want help, I can suggest builds depending on what you want your desktop for, such as gaming, movies, being quiet, etc. I can also suggest you netbooks.
Got it a couple months ago. I got it made but I was planning on putting it together myself. The list of stuff from newegg that I made always came out to around the same price so I might as well just buy it custom built since it was around finals time. With monitor, psu, case, fans, HD, CD, speakers added yours would probably cost a bit closer to mine. (ur gpu is definitely more cost effective than mine though)
A desktop/netbook combo would be good, but like others said ... if you can afford it and want convenience...I guess get the laptop (still gonna be heavy though).
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Posted 12 July 2009 - 11:18 PM
Not Dell Inspiron 1545, theres a cheap feel to it. and my "7" key on the keyboard just got loose. Lots of loose plastic everywhere.
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Posted 12 July 2009 - 11:23 PM
sorry, took me long to reply.
I don't have any plans on buying a PC since i already have one.
i7 920 @ 3.6g
Antec 1200
6GB tri
I have about a week or two to decide a laptop, don't want be like one of those people who buys one then find something better at the same or lower prices and feel bad.
I don't have any plans on buying a PC since i already have one.
i7 920 @ 3.6g
Antec 1200
6GB tri
I have about a week or two to decide a laptop, don't want be like one of those people who buys one then find something better at the same or lower prices and feel bad.
