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wsxga+ core duo suggestions?

post #1 of 18
6/9/06 at 10:57pm
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Hey guys,

I need to get a new notebook ASAP because I just sold my old one already.

Here's what I'm looking for:
  • Screen: A 15" screen with something greater than XGA or WXGA resolution... so I guess the main choices SXGA+ or WSXGA+ (I dont mind widescreen).
  • CPU: A Core Duo processor (preferrably 2.0 GHz) which I can probably ugprade to Merom at the end of the year
  • GPU: Something with dedicated memory, so I can play the occasional game (although I'm not a huge gamer at all)
  • Memory: I don't care how much RAM comes with it, cause if it doesn't come with enough I can buy some online really cheap
  • Price: Under $2000

Sounds easy, right? Well so far it has been very difficult to find a Core Duo machine with a good screen. HP and Compaq don't have a single 15" laptop with a resolution higher than WXGA, and the Compaq Business line of notebooks is ridiculously expensive. The entire Toshiba Satelline line doesn't have a high resolution screen either.

I came across the Asus Z96J on these forums, but I can't wait until July to get one; anyway, the battery life isn't supposed to be so great, anyway.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks
-Brent
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post #2 of 18
6/9/06 at 11:09pm
Asus v6j (SXGA+). IBM/Lenovo T60 (SXGA+)... I'm sure there are many more but I'm only really into thin & light <6lbs 14/15" notebooks so those are on top of my head.
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post #3 of 18
6/9/06 at 11:14pm
Dell e1505. plus use of coupons makes it alot cheaper
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post #4 of 18
6/9/06 at 11:19pm
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The V6J only has a 1.66 GHz processor... are there any other options with a faster processor?
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post #5 of 18
6/9/06 at 11:26pm
Yes you can @ StarTech and a few other places.

http://pc11.flashecom.com/startech/s...dept_id=SD-015
http://pc11.flashecom.com/startech/c...=asusV6Jconfig
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post #6 of 18
6/9/06 at 11:49pm
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What other places can you customize the V6J at besides StarTech?
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post #7 of 18
6/10/06 at 2:48am
I second the E1505, i have one. the resolution is good (wsxga+ 1680x1050). Core duo 2.0GHz

now about upgrading to Merom, i do not think that yonah capable mobos are compatible with Meroms... theres a pin difference i believe (correct if wrong plz). So if u want merom, either wait, or ur gonna have to get a new computer when it comes out....
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post #8 of 18
6/10/06 at 5:29am
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Originally Posted by brent
What other places can you customize the V6J at besides StarTech?
Most Asus sold are essemble so you cannot configure the cpu. I checked around like c9tech, proportable, gear2play, powernotebooks etc but they are all essemble. I thought there was many more but obviously not... Anyway StarTech has good ratings. Check out resellerratings.com http://www.resellerratings.com/seller2549.html
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post #9 of 18
6/10/06 at 6:06am
i ordered a dell e1505 with the wsxga screen, 1.66 duo core processor, 1gb ram, 100gb hdd, and 9-cell battery, dvdrw, with gma950. i canceled that order because a 15.4 is way too big. came out to under 1000 after taxes, with coupon.

so i reordered a e1405 with wxga+ screen, 1.87 duo core, 1gb ram, 100gb hdd, gma950, 9-cell battery, minus the dvdrw, for about the same price. i got the 1.87 because the 2.0 might use the battery too fast? anyway, the whole point is that i havent found anything other than dell that meets the wxga+ or wsxga resolution requirements. even loaded, the dells won't be over 2000, though i'm sure you know that the e1505 comes can be fitted with a x1400 tops, while the e1405 only has integrated gma950.

there's probably more options if you look at 17" as well...
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post #10 of 18
6/10/06 at 9:07am
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What does everyone think of:
-Acer Travelmate 8204
-ASUS V6J
-ASUS Z96J
-Dell E1505
-Fujitsu LifeBook E8210
-Toshiba Tecra M5

All are about the same and I can't decide.
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post #11 of 18
6/10/06 at 1:22pm
z96j is the best of the lot IMO.
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post #12 of 18
6/10/06 at 2:33pm
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Originally Posted by NightHawkIX
I second the E1505, i have one. the resolution is good (wsxga+ 1680x1050). Core duo 2.0GHz

now about upgrading to Merom, i do not think that yonah capable mobos are compatible with Meroms... theres a pin difference i believe (correct if wrong plz). So if u want merom, either wait, or ur gonna have to get a new computer when it comes out....


Merom's fit and there are multiple thread about ppl puting merom's in Dell's without even needing a bios updgrade.
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post #13 of 18
6/10/06 at 2:44pm
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Originally Posted by znk0r
Merom's fit and there are multiple thread about ppl puting merom's in Dell's without even needing a bios updgrade.

How can people put in Merom's if Merom isn't out yet?
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post #14 of 18
6/10/06 at 2:45pm
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Originally Posted by ez2remember
z96j is the best of the lot IMO.

What makes you say that?
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post #15 of 18
6/10/06 at 2:54pm
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Originally Posted by brent
How can people put in Merom's if Merom isn't out yet?
there are some ES meroms out (2 are being sold at the FS section of these forums actually)
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post #16 of 18
6/10/06 at 2:57pm
Brent, I am pretty much looking for the same thing, but I want to play a little more then the occasional game. I looked at these ones:

http://www.notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=157101


I am pretty sure I am just going to settle on the W3J though, sorry if I couldn't be more help.
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post #17 of 18
6/11/06 at 3:48am
z96j has a great graphics card, good resolution, fantastic Asus quality, and very good value. Best of the lot...
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post #18 of 18
6/11/06 at 4:19pm
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Originally Posted by brent
What does everyone think of:
-Acer Travelmate 8204
-ASUS V6J
-ASUS Z96J
-Dell E1505
-Fujitsu LifeBook E8210
-Toshiba Tecra M5

All are about the same and I can't decide.
The E8210 will have the BEST screen between those (and maybe all other non-fujitsu laptops) laptops.. I'd give my vote to the Fujitsu as long as you're not a big gamer.
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