NotebookForums.com › Forums › General Notebook Discussions › Notebook Forums - General › Need help choosing a laptop!!
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

Need help choosing a laptop!!

post #1 of 8
6/1/07 at 4:20pm
Thread Starter 
OK, i just graduated from highschool and i wanted to get laptop for college. I was just wondering, what laptop would be good for me. I do alot things with desktop, so i need something comes close to it. What i need out of the laptop is a good enough graphics card and processer to play C&C , half-life, starcraft 2(which hasnt come out yet, but i want it to be able play on my laptop), doom, and etc with ease. I do store alot music and pics, so i need i decent hard drive. For movies and videos, i do tend to store some movies , but not alot. Finally do alot my school work on my computer as well. Ok so do u guys have any suggestions? it would be great if u can help.
Reply
Reply
post #2 of 8
6/1/07 at 4:23pm
first off what is your budget? do u want take it to class for notes or use it as a desktop replacement? if your not sure on the size u want go to best buy, office max or circuit city and find out.
Reply
Reply
post #3 of 8
6/1/07 at 4:29pm
Thread Starter 
well my budget is $2000 to 3000. I have been looking into a desktop replacement laptop, but i think it would be to heavy to carry around campus.
Reply
Reply
post #4 of 8
6/1/07 at 5:04pm
so does that mean you DO want to take it to class with you???

Also it is hard to tell what kind of GPU will be needed for sc2, IMO you shouldn't get a GPU less than a 7900gs which will limit you to 17" notebooks = DTR for the most part.

IDK, if you go for a more mobile unit then you may have to for go the sc2 playing.
Reply
Reply
post #5 of 8
6/1/07 at 5:35pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mitcity22 View Post
so does that mean you DO want to take it to class with you??? Also it is hard to tell what kind of GPU will be needed for sc2, IMO you shouldn't get a GPU less than a 7900gs which will limit you to 17" notebooks = DTR for the most part. IDK, if you go for a more mobile unit then you may have to for go the sc2 playing.
yes;well the 17inch screen and the weigh wouldnt be that much of probably if its around 7 to 8 pounds, my school bag were pretty much the same weigh. Am just trying find laptop that plays a decent amount games that are out there, like the ones i have stated above and does the other stuff i said above too.
Reply
Reply
post #6 of 8
6/1/07 at 5:46pm
Ok well if a 17in screen is what you want, take a look at...........

Dell E1705 = affordable, popular, good for college living :P
Dell xps 1710 = $, power, bling factor
Alienware 7900 or 7950 = $, power, ppl. may steal it cuz it is an Alien
Sager 5760 = $, power

I would get the 5760, but that is just me

http://www.pctorque.com/sager-5760-gaming-computers.php
Reply
Reply
post #7 of 8
6/1/07 at 9:09pm
Thread Starter 
i really like hps, is there any that fit my gaming and other needs?
Reply
Reply
post #8 of 8
6/1/07 at 9:42pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by mitcity22 View Post
Dell xps 1710 = $, power, bling factor

the dell precision m90 is basically the same as the xps except without the flashy stuff (the lights and the lid). it's less optimized for gaming, but still performs pretty well. with approximately the same specs, the m90 is a little bit cheaper than the xps.
Reply
Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: Notebook Forums - General
NotebookForums.com › Forums › General Notebook Discussions › Notebook Forums - General › Need help choosing a laptop!!