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Looking for a laptop... (currently 1513 views) |
Tommyp |
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 6:54am |
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Been Around Continuity Is For Pussies...
LocationAustralia Posts701 Posts Per Day 0.12 |
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Helio |
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 7:02am |
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Old Timer Better to die with vodka than with tedium!
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My daughters have Dell and it is very good brand and of course valueformoney!(
there is Toshiba, but it is very expensive.
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LC |
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 7:50am |
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LocationThe Great Southern Land Posts7644 Posts Per Day 1.34 |
Hey Tommy, I had a Dell (which unfort had over-heating probs) and have now been using a Toshiba for years - yep, they might cost a bit more but mine just keeps on keeping on.
As for Dell laptops (and Toshiba, or any other brand for that matter) maybe you should check out the specific model you're looking to buy on the forums/or google independent "reviews" with specific model no's - they may well have improved since my experience. Good luck with it.
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Murphy |
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 2:55pm |
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What you gonna do with it Tommy? That is probably the most important thing.
Is it just for writing scripts, surfing the web etc.. ? If so then maybe check out one of the high end netbooks, I love the look of the Dell Mini 10. But the new Eee PC's look great. Battery life is just superb, some clocking in at 8 hours between charges. If however you want to do something more intensive like video editing or running multiple applications then they are probably underpowered.
I do love the idea of having a tiny 10" laptop for my writing, think I am gonna get one soon. |
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dogglebe |
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 3:38pm |
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I have the Acer Aspire 5570Z
Piece of shit...
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Brian M |
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 4:15pm |
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LocationGlasgow Posts434 Posts Per Day 0.08 |
I had an Acer Aspire but threw it off a wall. Huge problems with the charger connector after a while.
I've now got a Sony Vaio for £400 from Ebay. Great laptop, the only problem is Windows Vista... |
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jayrex |
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 4:25pm |
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Old Timer Cut to three weeks earlier
LocationLondon, UK Posts1420 Posts Per Day 0.22 |
Acer laptops aren't good.
15" is a small screen. What size are you looking for? How fast and the OS? |
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Baltis. |
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 4:40pm |
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Dell's are the easiest, second to Acer's, computers to work on. If you do or don't know your way around computer's, get a Dell or an Acer. The upgrades and part swaps will be much easier for you.
Sony lap tops are all nice and good, but tend to have heating problems. I've had 3 and finally cashed it in for a Mac. Had to. |
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Tommyp |
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 6:13pm |
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Been Around Continuity Is For Pussies...
LocationAustralia Posts701 Posts Per Day 0.12 |
I don't do any gaming. But I would like to edit audio or video. I do have lot's of programs open at the same time, so I would need a reasonable amount of ram. 2 gig would do. XP Pro would be the operating system I would be going for. I don't need Vista. I do want to take it to university, that's why I'm not getting another PC.
The Dell Mini's look interesting, but I don't know if they will do the job... |
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Baltis. |
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 6:21pm |
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If you're looking for Audio/video editing... Go with an apple, man. They come with Final cut studio 2 installed out of the box. It's incredibly powerful editing software. you'd be surprised how many people actually use it.
You can pick up an Apple Air - Core 2 Duo 1.6 GHz - 13.3 - 2 GB Ram - 80 GB HDD for around 800 to 900 bucks at a lot of places. There are also better mac books you can get for around the same price, even.
I mean, if you don't game there really isn't anything stopping you since the price point is about the same as you want to spend anyways. And gaming is on the rise with macs nowdays too, so even that outlet isn't closed for you. |
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Tommyp |
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 6:40pm |
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Been Around Continuity Is For Pussies...
LocationAustralia Posts701 Posts Per Day 0.12 |
Ah interesting Baltis. I'll look into it, thanks. |
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Sandra Elstree. |
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 8:53pm |
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Of The Ancients What if the Hokey Pokey, IS what it's all about?
LocationBowden, Alberta Posts3664 Posts Per Day 0.60 |
I'm in Canada so what's available here may differ, but a few years ago I had a Compaq that took a licking and kept on ticking. I sold it to a friend and it's still running well.
Currently I have a Sony that I bought a couple months ago and so far so good.
A long time ago I had a Toshiba - that too worked well, but after awhile the fan started whirring away fairly often.
Not too long from now we're going to have computers (within a price we can afford) that are extremely good for power. Michael Cornetto or someone tech savvy probably knows the name of these babies. I can't remember right now, but don't spend too much on your lap top because I wouldn't be surprised if we see these in another year's time.
Sandra
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Old Time Wesley |
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 9:14pm |
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LocationOntario, Canada Posts2908 Posts Per Day 0.38 |
I don't do any gaming. But I would like to edit audio or video. I do have lot's of programs open at the same time, so I would need a reasonable amount of ram. 2 gig would do. XP Pro would be the operating system I would be going for. I don't need Vista. I do want to take it to university, that's why I'm not getting another PC.
The Dell Mini's look interesting, but I don't know if they will do the job... |
May be out of your price range but the Macbook Pro has great audio and video and editing software pre-installed. I have a PC that is like a gamers dream and an editors wet dream and yet the macbook still outperforms it in every way with less power too. Except for gaming of course but it is better in every way. |
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Aaron |
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 9:27pm |
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LocationSpring Hill, FL Posts425 Posts Per Day 0.08 |
Lol, Phil i have an Acer Aspire One, not bad Acer has gotten A LOT better trust me |
| Isle 10- A series I'm currently writing with my friend Adam and it will go into production soon. Think The Office meets 10 Items or Less.
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Grandma Bear |
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 9:58pm |
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LocationThe Swamp... Posts7967 Posts Per Day 1.35 |
I have a MacBook Pro. Used to have windows machines only. I will never ever go back. Macs rule! |
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Murphy |
Posted: May 28th, 2009, 10:17pm |
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May be out of your price range but the Macbook Pro has great audio and video and editing software pre-installed.
I have a PC that is like a gamers dream and an editors wet dream and yet the macbook still outperforms it in every way with less power too. Except for gaming of course but it is better in every way.
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I too have a Mac Book Pro, but find it is far too big to be truly portable, plus the battery life has gone shit. It is not even 2 yrs old yet and I cannot even get 30mins from it anymore. |
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Sandra Elstree. |
Posted: May 29th, 2009, 11:01am |
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Of The Ancients What if the Hokey Pokey, IS what it's all about?
LocationBowden, Alberta Posts3664 Posts Per Day 0.60 |
Quoted from Murphy
I too have a Mac Book Pro, but find it is far too big to be truly portable, plus the battery life has gone shit. It is not even 2 yrs old yet and I cannot even get 30mins from it anymore.
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I would blame the battery; not the Mac. Although I haven't worked a Mac personally, I believe they are better. The trouble is, (and it's not the trouble with Mac) is that a lot of stuff out there is set up for PC first; so you have to figure out how to work it. Sandra |
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Old Time Wesley |
Posted: May 29th, 2009, 12:21pm |
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LocationOntario, Canada Posts2908 Posts Per Day 0.38 |
I don't agree that everything is set-up PC first. A few years ago I would agree but as far as programs go every one I have needed has a MAC equivalent.
I love my Windows based machines and really dislike the touch pad on laptops and I would suggest a MAC over Windows any day.
Windows Laptops with Vista in my experience do not perform all that well. I run off numerous backups of space because I cannot trust Windows not to have a problem.
The only problem I ever had with a MAC was when I forgot my password. |
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