Laptop suggestion!?

Corbin Wells · 12-8-2007, 10:00 AM

Hey there! I really need some help on picknig a labtop. I need something that would go great with photoshop because it's primarily going to be a work labtop and all of my work will be photoshop based, hence animator. And I also want that same labtop to support Stepmania with no problems because I'm going to be using that much as well including having it be able to support a metal dance pad and an S-Video slot so that I can hook it up to the kick ass TV at my college and host stepmania tournaments! I really need an expert opinion on this and the labtop I should buy. Someone once suggested a Mac, and another says it doesn't matter but after all of the harsh criticism of VISTA I am dreaded to go near it...

panphil · 12-8-2007, 10:43 AM

simple. Buy a laptop with Xp, if you cant well buy a laptop with Vista, and find someone who could install you Xp! Or.. Buy a mac
( i dont know if stepmania works on mac)

**SnS** · 12-8-2007, 10:49 AM

Lol Labtop.

Corbin Wells · 12-8-2007, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnS

Lol Labtop.

I know it's a bad habit.

jpcduran · 12-8-2007, 10:57 AM

Yes SM will work on Mac. Just go to Stepmania.com

OrganisM · 12-8-2007, 11:43 AM

Labtop < Laptop < Desktop

Mobility = sacrifice = homosexual.

LLaMaSaUceYup · 12-8-2007, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrganisM

Labtop < Laptop < Desktop

Mobility = sacrifice = homosexual.

lmfao

get a VAIO
;]
or a Toshiba.
:O!

OrganisM · 12-8-2007, 11:54 AM

Toshiba HDDs have failed on me numerous times, and I've used VAIO laptops and desktops for years, and I can say, both are horrid.

Corbin Wells · 12-8-2007, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrganisM

Labtop < Laptop < Desktop

Mobility = sacrifice = homosexual.

WTF?

**Makilaz** · 12-8-2007, 12:29 PM

I've always been partial to Dell laptops, I can't stand Macs. I personally don't mind Vista, but I'm seriously tempted to put Linux on this machine, especially since there's a good picture editing program (free, I might add) that works in Linux.

**Nightfirecat** · 12-8-2007, 12:41 PM

Dell makes a decent laptop. And you can customize it, which is what I think you want.

And yes. XP>Vista for just about everything right now.

SysRq · 12-8-2007, 01:00 PM

Buy a Mac. They're just great little machines. Even getting an entry level MacBook is well worth it. I've never heard of a Mac user who had problems or complaints. Plus, Panther is just amazing. And Vista is just terrible. You shouldn't have to downgrade a PC because the new OS is that terrible. Don't put up with it.

And if you want to be doing Photoshoping and SMing, then you sound like a future Mac user. PCs are just going to give you trouble. Yes, Macs can run SM. People are always surprised to hear about all the stuff Macs can run.

Corbin Wells · 12-8-2007, 03:09 PM

Thank you, (last three posters) I'll keep this in mind and make a choice. =D

SysRq · 12-8-2007, 03:58 PM

Cool, and I will say that if you decide to go with a PC (I won't judge you for it) then I would recommend a Dell. I'm on one right now and Dell makes some pretty awesome stuff. Just be sure to downgrade it to XP, because Vista is just unbearable.

Bre.x · 12-8-2007, 04:02 PM

Get a Mac Book. :P

**foilman8805** · 12-8-2007, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LLaMaSaUceYup

get a VAIO
;]
or a Toshiba.
:O!

Is that wink because VAIO's are complete garbage? If I was anyone getting a computer, this is my advice to you - STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM VAIO'S. There. I feel better. I say that because getting one of those bad boys fixed when they break is IMPOSSIBLE. Sony likes to make their parts exclusively, so you have to send your computer directly to a Sony manufacturer - which can take weeks if you're not close to a manufacturer.

Lastly, I have a Toshiba, and I love it. I think I have one of the Satellite models (don't remember which), and I haven't had any problems with it except that one time I tried to play with my MSConfig. All in all, I'd recommend a Toshiba to you.

P.S. Get on Amazon or some other place that reviews electronics and see what people say. It'll help you a ton.

EDIT: Get a machine with XP - they're more reliable, and cheaper.

Tix · 12-8-2007, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bre.x

Get a Mac Book. :P

^^

Rubin0 · 12-8-2007, 07:39 PM

If you buy a computer off the Alienware website you can custom select the programs you want. I selected XP for my laptop becauase I didn't want to deal with Vista. The graphics are great, and it's an all around good comp for gamers. The only downside is the cost. But I think it's worth it. I've never had a problem in over a year, and my other laptops didn't last more than a year at most before they completely died.

Corbin Wells · 12-8-2007, 08:07 PM

I have to ask (because I'm still a newbie) after looking over the thread in general and noting about three posts in particular, are there people who are just total ass****s that I should stay away from them? Anyone in my thread in particular?

SysRq · 12-8-2007, 08:11 PM

Yeah, Corbin, we're totally out to get you. Watch out, we're gonna influence you and make you get a computer that allows us to steal your soul through it.

Wooooo!

12-8-2007, 10:00 AM	#1
Corbin Wells FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 153	Laptop suggestion!? Hey there! I really need some help on picknig a labtop. I need something that would go great with photoshop because it's primarily going to be a work labtop and all of my work will be photoshop based, hence animator. And I also want that same labtop to support Stepmania with no problems because I'm going to be using that much as well including having it be able to support a metal dance pad and an S-Video slot so that I can hook it up to the kick ass TV at my college and host stepmania tournaments! I really need an expert opinion on this and the labtop I should buy. Someone once suggested a Mac, and another says it doesn't matter but after all of the harsh criticism of VISTA I am dreaded to go near it... __________________ The minute you forget to think about tomorrow, you lose everything. download my sims now =3: http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/...h=Corbin+Wells FFR Furry, NYC

12-8-2007, 10:43 AM	#2
panphil FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 80	Re: Labtop suggestion!? simple. Buy a laptop with Xp, if you cant well buy a laptop with Vista, and find someone who could install you Xp! Or.. Buy a mac ( i dont know if stepmania works on mac) __________________ Final Fantasy Rocks

12-8-2007, 10:49 AM	#3
SnS FFR Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 35 Posts: 680	Re: Labtop suggestion!? Lol Labtop.

12-8-2007, 10:57 AM	#5
jpcduran FFR Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ill-NoiZe Age: 39 Posts: 394	Re: Labtop suggestion!? Yes SM will work on Mac. Just go to Stepmania.com __________________ Tier Points: 109 (109 + 0 for 81 AAAs) Engler's School Of FFR: Drop Out

12-8-2007, 11:43 AM	#6
OrganisM FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nesoi, Olympus System Posts: 2,644	Re: Labtop suggestion!? Labtop < Laptop < Desktop Mobility = sacrifice = homosexual. __________________ . Originally Posted by jewpinthethird[link]: "If you get stung by enough bees you turn into a bee, because the venom gets into the blood stream which spreads bee DNA throughout your entire body... changing your genetic structure into a bee's. Every year roughly 125 people in America are turned into bees this way." Originally Posted by MrRubix[link]: "Do you basically bukkake-paint your walls every time you jack it?" Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz[link]: "My pity-sex depreciates at a rate of 5% annually."

12-8-2007, 11:54 AM	#8
OrganisM FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nesoi, Olympus System Posts: 2,644	Re: Labtop suggestion!? Toshiba HDDs have failed on me numerous times, and I've used VAIO laptops and desktops for years, and I can say, both are horrid. __________________ . Originally Posted by jewpinthethird[link]: "If you get stung by enough bees you turn into a bee, because the venom gets into the blood stream which spreads bee DNA throughout your entire body... changing your genetic structure into a bee's. Every year roughly 125 people in America are turned into bees this way." Originally Posted by MrRubix[link]: "Do you basically bukkake-paint your walls every time you jack it?" Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz[link]: "My pity-sex depreciates at a rate of 5% annually."

12-8-2007, 12:29 PM	#10
Makilaz TWG Princess Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bristol, UK Age: 36 Posts: 1,094	Re: Labtop suggestion!? I've always been partial to Dell laptops, I can't stand Macs. I personally don't mind Vista, but I'm seriously tempted to put Linux on this machine, especially since there's a good picture editing program (free, I might add) that works in Linux. __________________

12-8-2007, 12:41 PM	#11
Nightfirecat ...back from the dead. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: no longer stalking jtehanonymous Age: 35 Posts: 3,213	Re: Labtop suggestion!? Dell makes a decent laptop. And you can customize it, which is what I think you want. And yes. XP>Vista for just about everything right now. __________________ [My Profile] \| [My Music] \| [Play FFR] \| [My Photobucket] \| [My DeviantArt] AAAs: 210 (186+7+17) Best AAAs: Vertex BETA, Fighting for Control, Nova Pulser Recent AAAs: {Firestorm}, Dazzling Destiny, Hellbeat v2p 2nd place in 3rd Official Tournament 1st place in Jugglin/Jteh's 1st Tournament

12-8-2007, 01:00 PM	#12
SysRq FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: (the seven-oh-three) Age: 34 Posts: 128	Re: Labtop suggestion!? Buy a Mac. They're just great little machines. Even getting an entry level MacBook is well worth it. I've never heard of a Mac user who had problems or complaints. Plus, Panther is just amazing. And Vista is just terrible. You shouldn't have to downgrade a PC because the new OS is that terrible. Don't put up with it. And if you want to be doing Photoshoping and SMing, then you sound like a future Mac user. PCs are just going to give you trouble. Yes, Macs can run SM. People are always surprised to hear about all the stuff Macs can run. __________________ One Hell Of An Entrance use it please

12-8-2007, 03:09 PM	#13
Corbin Wells FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 153	Re: Labtop suggestion!? Thank you, (last three posters) I'll keep this in mind and make a choice. =D __________________ The minute you forget to think about tomorrow, you lose everything. download my sims now =3: http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/...h=Corbin+Wells FFR Furry, NYC

12-8-2007, 03:58 PM	#14
SysRq FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: (the seven-oh-three) Age: 34 Posts: 128	Re: Labtop suggestion!? Cool, and I will say that if you decide to go with a PC (I won't judge you for it) then I would recommend a Dell. I'm on one right now and Dell makes some pretty awesome stuff. Just be sure to downgrade it to XP, because Vista is just unbearable. __________________ One Hell Of An Entrance use it please

12-8-2007, 04:02 PM	#15
Bre.x FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 120	Re: Labtop suggestion!? Get a Mac Book. :P __________________

12-8-2007, 07:39 PM	#18
Rubin0 FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Age: 37 Posts: 1,276	Re: Laptop suggestion!? If you buy a computer off the Alienware website you can custom select the programs you want. I selected XP for my laptop becauase I didn't want to deal with Vista. The graphics are great, and it's an all around good comp for gamers. The only downside is the cost. But I think it's worth it. I've never had a problem in over a year, and my other laptops didn't last more than a year at most before they completely died. __________________ The weight of what I say depends on how you feel.

12-8-2007, 08:07 PM	#19
Corbin Wells FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 153	Re: Laptop suggestion!? I have to ask (because I'm still a newbie) after looking over the thread in general and noting about three posts in particular, are there people who are just total ass****s that I should stay away from them? Anyone in my thread in particular? __________________ The minute you forget to think about tomorrow, you lose everything. download my sims now =3: http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/...h=Corbin+Wells FFR Furry, NYC

12-8-2007, 08:11 PM	#20
SysRq FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: (the seven-oh-three) Age: 34 Posts: 128	Re: Laptop suggestion!? Yeah, Corbin, we're totally out to get you. Watch out, we're gonna influence you and make you get a computer that allows us to steal your soul through it. Wooooo! __________________ One Hell Of An Entrance use it please

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