Here are my requirements
Non integrated video card-not heavy gamer but want to play games
Can be bought at store that ships APO/FPO-most important
Battery life of at least 3.5 hours
HD 40gb or larger-preferably larger-because of amount of music and downloading
WIFI b+g
under or around 1850 with shipping which is between 40 and 70 dollars to AP
What i have considered so far....
#1Twinhead N15rb-really like the ruggedized features and 3yr warranty but price is a little high
#2Acer 3201-concerned about reliability and build quality based on my knowledge from about 2 years ago with PC sales at bestbuy
#3Toshiba Tecra m2-the acer 3201 is lower and has better vid card also not sure if laptop on newegg comes with the 1yr or the 3yr toshiba warranty
#4 IBM T42-why so much money for so little power radeon 7500??? 256mb ram and still 1700+
#5Sony S17-Screen is small and only 32mb video card
i have pretty much price compared every ODM and other company and i just cant decide i really like the twinhead because im in the military and could be deployed but the price makes me hesistant, so any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. My main uses will be Music(will probably start doing some light DJ use), Some gaming, Lots of downloading and internet, communication with family back home(webcam recommendations would help small and light with good quality?), Word and Powerpoint, and some photoshop. I will also take votes on which laptop i should buy out of the 5 choices above
This is my first post and have to say i am loving the forum its been alot of help in my search.
Non integrated video card-not heavy gamer but want to play games
Can be bought at store that ships APO/FPO-most important
Battery life of at least 3.5 hours
HD 40gb or larger-preferably larger-because of amount of music and downloading
WIFI b+g
under or around 1850 with shipping which is between 40 and 70 dollars to AP
What i have considered so far....
#1Twinhead N15rb-really like the ruggedized features and 3yr warranty but price is a little high
#2Acer 3201-concerned about reliability and build quality based on my knowledge from about 2 years ago with PC sales at bestbuy
#3Toshiba Tecra m2-the acer 3201 is lower and has better vid card also not sure if laptop on newegg comes with the 1yr or the 3yr toshiba warranty
#4 IBM T42-why so much money for so little power radeon 7500??? 256mb ram and still 1700+
#5Sony S17-Screen is small and only 32mb video card
i have pretty much price compared every ODM and other company and i just cant decide i really like the twinhead because im in the military and could be deployed but the price makes me hesistant, so any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. My main uses will be Music(will probably start doing some light DJ use), Some gaming, Lots of downloading and internet, communication with family back home(webcam recommendations would help small and light with good quality?), Word and Powerpoint, and some photoshop. I will also take votes on which laptop i should buy out of the 5 choices above
This is my first post and have to say i am loving the forum its been alot of help in my search.
), but what you'll pay for is the quality and support.
(approx $2350 USD)
