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Which laptop should i buy?

post #1 of 27
8/4/06 at 4:31pm
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allright. i have a few choices here. could you guys tell me which laptop you think i should get?
size is an issue for me. i also game though. i need a good blend between power and size.

Dell XPS m1210 - $2,137 12.1"

Core Duo 2.16 ghz
1 gig ram
100gb 7,200 rpm hdd
8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW)
Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy™ HD Software Edition
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7400 TurboCache
9 cell battery
Integrated wireless


Alienware Sentia m3450 - $1,999 14.1"

Core Duo 2.16 ghz
2 gig ram
100gb 7,200 rpm hdd
8X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW / 24X CD-RW Combo w/Software
Intel® GMA 950 Extreme Graphics
Intel® 7.1 High-Definition Audio
Integrated wireless


Sony VGN-SZ240 - $2,180 13.3"

Core Duo 2.16 ghz
1 gig ram
100gb 7,200 rpm hdd
8X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW / 24X CD-RW Combo w/Software
NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7400 with TurboCache™ 128MB
Integrated wireless
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post #2 of 27
8/4/06 at 4:38pm
Do I have to choose from the three?

Howbout..

ASUS W3J+ - ~1950 14.1"
Core Duo 2.o ghz
2 gig ram
100g 5400 rpm hdd
ATI X1600 256 (with another 256 on demand)
Wireless
Hot swapable bay (Big selling point, for me at least)
Beauty standard
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post #3 of 27
8/4/06 at 4:46pm
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that sounds nice. where would be the best place to customize one?
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post #4 of 27
8/4/06 at 6:33pm
i wouldnt get the dell coz dells are made outta broken toshiba parts and those screens are super small r u a midget or something
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post #5 of 27
8/4/06 at 6:39pm
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Originally Posted by stoopidgheyfag
i wouldnt get the dell coz dells are made outta broken toshiba parts and those screens are super small r u a midget or something

W. T. F.
That's probably the most stupid thing I've seen posted on this forum.
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post #6 of 27
8/4/06 at 6:52pm
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Originally Posted by stoopidgheyfag
i wouldnt get the dell coz dells are made outta broken toshiba parts and those screens are super small r u a midget or something

QTW!
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post #7 of 27
8/4/06 at 6:57pm
all those you posted are all pretty overpriced and expensive but out of those i would get the sony.
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post #8 of 27
8/4/06 at 6:57pm
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wow... what an idiot. i hear its a good dell. (even though i hate the thought of buying a dell)
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post #9 of 27
8/4/06 at 7:09pm
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Originally Posted by aintz
all those you posted are all pretty overpriced and expensive but out of those i would get the sony.

Agreed. There are not many companies with a 12" sporting a dedicated GPU, so your choices are going to be limited and you are going to pay alot. All arguably have (IMO) horrid customer service, but Sony's have excellent build quality.
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post #10 of 27
8/4/06 at 7:11pm
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ive had bad sony experience in the past. what do u recomend as portable alternatives
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post #11 of 27
8/4/06 at 7:32pm
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Originally Posted by CKF
ive had bad sony experience in the past. what do u recomend as portable alternatives

This is strictly just my personal opinion, though I am sure that others may share it, but if you might consider going with a 14" your choices would expand a lot.

Would that be a viable alternative?
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post #12 of 27
8/4/06 at 7:39pm
if you can go with bigger like 14-15 go with bigger ones. imo anything below x1600 cant game
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post #13 of 27
8/4/06 at 7:46pm
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14" is not a problem at all. what are your recomendations? i need a sturdy and powerful machine (but yes also light weight).
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post #14 of 27
8/4/06 at 7:48pm
what about 14.1 or is that too big? i dont want you to shatter any vertebrae lugging this beast around.
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post #15 of 27
8/4/06 at 8:13pm
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Originally Posted by CKF
14" is not a problem at all. what are your recomendations? i need a sturdy and powerful machine (but yes also light weight).

Ah then...if you can go to 14"+ you will get a much better price.
What will you do with it. And what kind of games do you play?
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post #16 of 27
8/4/06 at 8:17pm
admin you can clearly see that stoopid guy is just trying to spam for posts now please ban people like him.

for 14+ there are many asus laptops around like the s96j (its 15) and W3J (14)
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post #17 of 27
8/5/06 at 1:40am
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i play WoW, counter-strike, hl2 a 15" isnt my first choice but eh. and yeah ban that idiot
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post #18 of 27
8/5/06 at 1:54am
Read the thread in my signature, besides the M1210 I would consider the asus W3j and the Sony Sz 110
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post #19 of 27
8/5/06 at 2:05am
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Originally Posted by CKF
i play WoW, counter-strike, hl2 a 15" isnt my first choice but eh. and yeah ban that idiot

I'd suggest something like the Asus S96j or Z96j with the ati video card x1600

And yeah check out Filippo's nice thread.
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post #20 of 27
8/5/06 at 4:57pm
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is the w3j a good sturdy choice? i think that thats what im leaning towards
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