Laptops

CrOnO_LiNk · 10-25-2003, 09:34 PM

I really want a laptop, but the only problem is that most of them seem to go over $2000. I am not really good with specs and laptop stuff, but can anyone help me out here?

I want a decent laptop, not some crap.

This might help...

I want something like a Pentium III or maybe IIII (depending on price, but most probably a III), a lot of Hard Drive space for programs like Kazaa, Photoshop, a few games, and some videos of some TV shows (like the Simpsons, and other...)

Obviously I want to go online with it, so how much will a wireless router cost me? =/

Can anyone tell me what the best one is out there (Probably VAIO's, but just want to make sure). Remember, I want a decent one that doesn't cost too much. I am talking about minimum price starting at $800- probably $1500 max.

Any suggestions?

Null · 10-25-2003, 09:43 PM

honestly, laptops dont run games well. they really wernt meant for it. and if your looking for one with the the power to run good games decently. thats where the big price is kicking in.

you should be able to find a P4, with like 40gigs HD, and 512MB ram for a decent price. most have onboard gfx, but some you can find with a geforce or radeon in them.

try the dell website or gateway. I hear toshibas are good. but prolly more pricey.

Dyne · 10-25-2003, 09:54 PM

I run an IBM Thinkpad, and it works really well. It only had one problem with it a few weeks ago, and it was covered by the excellent warranty. Fixed within 3 days.

bobcat · 10-25-2003, 10:17 PM

For me the only laptop i'd buy is a mac one. POwerbook or Ibook.

I'm really getting sick of the XP OS. Don't really wanna go into Unix, but I love Mac Osx.

Actually I may buy a G5, as long as Blizzard games run on it

GameMaster · 10-25-2003, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobcat

For me the only laptop i'd buy is a mac one. POwerbook or Ibook.

I'm really getting sick of the XP OS. Don't really wanna go into Unix, but I love Mac Osx.

Actually I may buy a G5, as long as Blizzard games run on it

I'd suggest a Mac laptop as well but they're all beyond your budget.

And bobcat, I don't know about StarCraft but I know WarCraft 3 and Frozen Throne are both Mac compatible. And now would be a good time for you to get a G5, the newest OS X upgrade (10.3) was just released, Panther.

Crono-Link, is it possible you could hold off a bit longer until you have some more money? Whether you get an Apple or PC, it'd be in your best interest to get a preminium laptop that will allow you to do more and last longer than get something in the medium price range that'll only last a few years.

Bond · 10-25-2003, 10:28 PM

Very off subject:

GameMaster, your signature says I am the "proud owner of the original 5G iPod". I have a new 40 GB iPod...