need advice

[GraveDigger]

I am buying a laptop in 2 weeks and I would like any feedback or advice from you guys. I am going to be able to spend between 550 to 650 dollars. I have been looking at Frys Electronics and was planning on buying from them. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Here is the link to Frys--Frys Electronics

 

if you know of a better place that I should order from please let me know.

 

thanks,

 

GraveDigger

 

this is the one i was thnnking about: Lenevo

[Pegasus™]

I am buying a laptop in 2 weeks and I would like any feedback or advice from you guys. I am going to be able to spend between 550 to 650 dollars. I have been looking at Frys Electronics and was planning on buying from them. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Here is the link to Frys--Frys Electronics

 

if you know of a better place that I should order from please let me know.

 

thanks,

 

GraveDigger

 

how about this? well..if you don't mind it's been Refurbished. also it's a dell....but Same as New Warranty, free shipping with 21 days return policy.

 

 

My link

[!Chuck4Abuck]

grave are u planning on gamin on the laptop ?

[!Chuck4Abuck]

Well is ur having dedicated video ram with be nice . , i buy most of my stuff from new egg , i came around this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115796

[NoGooD]

Grave, is that a refurb? It's $150 cheaper than any other place I can find it. Looks like a steal at that price.

 

It would be a good laptop for general use, but not for anything intensive such as game/video related IMO. Overall it boils down to "What do you need a laptop for?" Answer that and I'm sure you'll get more suggestions than you ever wanted.

[Fb!N!nJa]

how about this? well..if you don't mind it's been Refurbished. also it's a dell....but Same as New Warranty, free shipping with 21 days return policy.

 

 

My link

in onions blog dell computers suck his onions

[Pegasus™]

in onions blog dell computers suck his onions

 

I know. wasn't sure if he needs a gaming rig or just a reg rig.

[OnionKnight]

in onions blog dell computers suck his onions

 

Its because of all the recalls dell keeps on having and because the quality is the shit =P (well its cheap shit. But the price should be cheaper for what they are selling). The "exploding dell laptop" is the worlds largest computer recall in history lol.

 

"Oh fack. Why did I buy a dell !!" - Random Japanese Old Fart

[=Plat00n=]

please do not buy this its no good for gaming just for browsing on the internet there a big difference in a pc and a laptop in gaming. i have a laptop and i built my own pc and i know the difference. i never go on my laptop besides when i watch films at night.if you are only using it for the internet,films and music its good but its got to be a big no for gaming

 

Specifications:

Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64 Bit

Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-450M processor with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology* (2.40GHz, 2.66GHZ with Turbo Boost, 3MB Cache)

Graphics: Intel® HD graphics

Memory: 4GB DDR3 1066MHz, maximum 8GB

Display: 14" high-definition (1366x768), 16:9 widescreen, LED backlight

Hard Drive: 320GB, 5400rpm

Optical Drive: Tray-in Rambo drive (DVD/CD Combo burner/reader)

Audio: 2 speakers (2*1.5W)

Camera: 1.3M integrated web camera

Security: Fingerprint Reader, USB Port Locker

Card slots: 4-in-1 card reader (SD, SD pro, MMC, MS pro), ExpressCard slot (34mm)

Ports: 3xUSB2.0, headphones, mic, VGA, RJ45

Communications: 802.11bgn WiFi, 10/100/1000M LAN, Bluetooth®

Battery: 6 cell battery – up to 4 hour battery life

[GraveDigger]

I like et and would like to play COD on our servers but i can always get an xbox for more intense gaming. I want to watch movies, listen to music, surfing net and other basic things. I have time at work when i have down time and would like to watch a movie or try to get a frag or 2 in--lol.

 

Well is ur having dedicated video ram with be nice . , i buy most of my stuff from new egg , i came around this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115796

 

will the video be good enough for et and COD?

[PHANTASM]

I like et and would like to play COD on our servers but i can always get an xbox for more intense gaming. I want to watch movies, listen to music, surfing net and other basic things. I have time at work when i have down time and would like to watch a movie or try to get a frag or 2 in--lol.

 

 

 

will the video be good enough for et and COD?

 

You can play ET on a laptop. Maybe not get 76 or 125 fps, but you can still snipe, mortar, camp with a panzer, etc etc.

 

If you make a Linux partition (there are two tutorials about it) any "new" laptop can play ET. On Hardcore you will be fine. Your internet connection at work may be a bigger limit on your speed than your computer itself.

 

COD may or may not be playable depending on the graphics card. I could not even open COD4 on my laptop after I installed it.