Getting laptop

Grandiagod · 07-5-2006, 04:56 PM

I get a deal on dells, so this is what I was thinking.

Inspiron 9400
Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2300E (1.66GHz/667MHz FSB)
LCD Panel
17 inch Wide Screen XGA+ Display
Memory
1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz
Hard Drive
60GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Additional Storage and Backup
None edit
Combo/DVD+RW Drives
8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability edit
Graphics Card
256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory
Sound Options
Integrated Audio
Primary Battery
53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Wireless Networking Cards
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbp

Any good?

Tibs · 07-5-2006, 05:38 PM

Hot. How much?

Necamus · 07-5-2006, 05:47 PM

I just got a laptop with a 17 inch screen... just a heads up, it's ****ing huge.

businessman07 · 07-5-2006, 05:57 PM

that damn thing has more memory than an elephant. how much are you paying?

Grandiagod · 07-5-2006, 06:09 PM

It normally costs $1500.

I can get it for $800

businessman07 · 07-5-2006, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grandiagod

It normally costs $1500.

I can get it for $800

hey guess what, I HATE YOU!

JurseyRider734 · 07-5-2006, 06:39 PM

Get more HD. If you're a gamer, get the better graphics card and audio...otherwise everything looks good.

gerbi7 · 07-5-2006, 06:52 PM

I'm using a stock intel graphics card that doesn't support T+L and I'm screwed on every single 3d game I play now.

Just a heads up.

And my laptop also has about 60 gigs of memory. A good portion is taken up by the windows system files.

GET A MAC FOR GOD'S SAKE

natetheffrer · 07-5-2006, 06:55 PM

60 gigs of memory? You should have no problem with anything memory wise.

**Tasselfoot** · 07-5-2006, 07:05 PM

I have 60 gigs... and it isn't enough. 30 gigs of mp3s (had to stop DLing a year ago) + plenty of porn & tv shows / movies... not enough.

PS - go with an HP. Amazing customer support, but good enough laptops that you don't need the support. Well... my backlight died when it was under warranty; free shipping to them with pickup, and it was back within a week. Fixed and free.

JurseyRider734 · 07-5-2006, 07:10 PM

Yeah but Dell has really good customer service too. I've always had good advice and stuff from them. Plus he can get the discounts on Dells, and i've heard Dell Laptops > HP Laptops, so Dell is his best choice.

I've had 2 dell laptops (this is my 2nd) and i haven't had problems.

Just make sure you call in the afternoon for customer service, or else you get the indian people who you can't understand as well.

**Moogy** · 07-5-2006, 08:04 PM

60 gigs is a ridiculously small amount.

300 is the ABSOLUTE MINIMUM anyone getting a new computer should consider. 400-500 is preferable.

edit oh wait this is a laptop nm

JurseyRider734 · 07-5-2006, 08:13 PM

I think the most they'll give you on dell laptops is 160 gigs.

super-smashman · 07-5-2006, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by businessman07

that damn thing has more memory than an elephant.

Best. Comparison. Ever.

I'll be sure to remember that.

PS: I wish I had a laptop.

Or any money what so ever.

Or a job.

**talisman** · 07-5-2006, 09:09 PM

I have an inspiron 9300 (that I cheaped out as I was paying for it) and haven't had any real problems with it. Don't worry too much about HD space. Of course I filled mine pretty quickly, but that's what externals are for.

dunlop · 07-5-2006, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tasselfoot

I have 60 gigs... and it isn't enough. 30 gigs of mp3s (had to stop DLing a year ago) + plenty of porn & tv shows / movies... not enough.

PS - go with an HP. Amazing customer support, but good enough laptops that you don't need the support. Well... my backlight died when it was under warranty; free shipping to them with pickup, and it was back within a week. Fixed and free.

I have an HP as well. Works perfectly fine, and haven't had any problems in the past. Personally, I think HP's look much better than Dell Laptops.

As Jursey said, Dell Laptops are good too. My brother got a Dell, and he hasn't had any problems either.

JKPolk · 07-5-2006, 09:11 PM

I just got a 100GB, 2gHz Duo Core Processor, 2GB RAM, 17inch, 256MB Radeon Card laptop delivered to me today. It ran $1500 after all the rebates were applied.

And, yes, it's freaking huge.

Tps222 · 07-5-2006, 09:34 PM

Well, what is your budget on this.

First off, upgrade that HDD to 100gb, 7200RPM.

JurseyRider734 · 07-5-2006, 09:44 PM

I think the new dell laptops are pretty sweet. I'd convince my dad to get me one, but i'd rather have a horse.

Tps222 · 07-5-2006, 09:56 PM

Well, I suppose it depends on what the laptop will be used for.

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Grandiagod FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Feaefaw Age: 35 Posts: 6,122	Getting laptop I get a deal on dells, so this is what I was thinking. Inspiron 9400 Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2300E (1.66GHz/667MHz FSB) LCD Panel 17 inch Wide Screen XGA+ Display Memory 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz Hard Drive 60GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive Additional Storage and Backup None edit Combo/DVD+RW Drives 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability edit Graphics Card 256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory Sound Options Integrated Audio Primary Battery 53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery Wireless Networking Cards Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbp Any good? __________________ He who angers you conquers you. ~Elizabeth Kenny

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Tibs FFR Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Age: 35 Posts: 5,235	Re: Getting laptop Hot. How much?

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Necamus FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 33 Posts: 853	Re: Getting laptop I just got a laptop with a 17 inch screen... just a heads up, it's ****ing huge.

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businessman07 Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 35 Posts: 273	Re: Getting laptop that damn thing has more memory than an elephant. how much are you paying?

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Grandiagod FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Feaefaw Age: 35 Posts: 6,122	Re: Getting laptop It normally costs $1500. I can get it for $800 __________________ He who angers you conquers you. ~Elizabeth Kenny

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gerbi7 FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North of Attleboro, Massasasachusasetts Posts: 276	Re: Getting laptop I'm using a stock intel graphics card that doesn't support T+L and I'm screwed on every single 3d game I play now. Just a heads up. And my laptop also has about 60 gigs of memory. A good portion is taken up by the windows system files. GET A MAC FOR GOD'S SAKE __________________ Squirrels are evil.

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natetheffrer FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Floor<Mendon<Rochester<New York Age: 32 Posts: 906	Re: Getting laptop 60 gigs of memory? You should have no problem with anything memory wise. __________________

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Tasselfoot Retired BOSS Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Widget Heaven Age: 40 Posts: 25,184	Re: Getting laptop I have 60 gigs... and it isn't enough. 30 gigs of mp3s (had to stop DLing a year ago) + plenty of porn & tv shows / movies... not enough. PS - go with an HP. Amazing customer support, but good enough laptops that you don't need the support. Well... my backlight died when it was under warranty; free shipping to them with pickup, and it was back within a week. Fixed and free. __________________ RIP

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Moogy 嗚呼 Join Date: Aug 2003 Age: 34 Posts: 10,303	Re: Getting laptop 60 gigs is a ridiculously small amount. 300 is the ABSOLUTE MINIMUM anyone getting a new computer should consider. 400-500 is preferable. edit oh wait this is a laptop nm __________________ Plz visit my blog ^^^ vintage signature from like 2006 preserved Last edited by Moogy; 07-5-2006 at 08:06 PM..

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talisman Resident Penguin Join Date: May 2003 Age: 37 Posts: 4,598	Re: Getting laptop I have an inspiron 9300 (that I cheaped out as I was paying for it) and haven't had any real problems with it. Don't worry too much about HD space. Of course I filled mine pretty quickly, but that's what externals are for.

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JKPolk tool Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: satan Age: 37 Posts: 3,737	Re: Getting laptop I just got a 100GB, 2gHz Duo Core Processor, 2GB RAM, 17inch, 256MB Radeon Card laptop delivered to me today. It ran $1500 after all the rebates were applied. And, yes, it's freaking huge. __________________

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Tps222 FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Age: 33 Posts: 6,167	Re: Getting laptop Well, what is your budget on this. First off, upgrade that HDD to 100gb, 7200RPM.

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Tps222 FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Age: 33 Posts: 6,167	Re: Getting laptop Well, I suppose it depends on what the laptop will be used for.

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