Future proofing my next notebook and would like a build with an easy task of getting to CPU and HD. I'm coming from a HP zd8000 and it is a beast to get to the CPU. Anyone know how easy it is or not to get to the CPU?
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post #2 of 3
5/11/08 at 1:36pm
I think the best way to future proof your notebook purchase is to spend as little as possible on it.
This usually only works if you're not planning to play hardcore 3D games on it, and are ok with an Intel integrated graphics solution.
For example, I recently got a 15.4" Acer Extensa 5620 for $700 at Best Buy. It comes with a Core 2 Duo T5550 (1.83 GHz), 3 GB RAM, 250 GB 5400 RPM HDD, which is quite enough to last a few years for moderate internet surfing/word typing/general use I think.
Then when the time to upgrade comes, it's a lot easier to get a new laptop rather than trying to upgrade a $2000 laptop with a new CPU, RAM and HDD. Just my opinion.
This usually only works if you're not planning to play hardcore 3D games on it, and are ok with an Intel integrated graphics solution.
For example, I recently got a 15.4" Acer Extensa 5620 for $700 at Best Buy. It comes with a Core 2 Duo T5550 (1.83 GHz), 3 GB RAM, 250 GB 5400 RPM HDD, which is quite enough to last a few years for moderate internet surfing/word typing/general use I think.
Then when the time to upgrade comes, it's a lot easier to get a new laptop rather than trying to upgrade a $2000 laptop with a new CPU, RAM and HDD. Just my opinion.
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5/26/08 at 4:35pm
I too was looking at the A305, have never purchased a laptop before as I hate using them to be honest its just that I have to for work.
Just posted this before I seen your question but in that review it claims that it has easy access for upgrades.
http://www.notebookforums.com/thread217130.html
I suppose it would just be easier to buy a cheap one and use my desktop for most things its just that being able use it for games would be sweet too.
Just posted this before I seen your question but in that review it claims that it has easy access for upgrades.
http://www.notebookforums.com/thread217130.html
I suppose it would just be easier to buy a cheap one and use my desktop for most things its just that being able use it for games would be sweet too.
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