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suggest a new laptop
my friend has a possibility of getting a crapload of money for a recording contract, and is offering to get me a new laptop. what is the best thing out there for 32bit XP?(price is not a factor)
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05-16-2008, 12:27 PM
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Upgrade the Processor to 2.4, Slim and Light LCD, 250GB 5400RPM,128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 8400M GS,Built-in Bluetooth,85Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell) Total: $1663 However, I recommend finding the XPS with the 8600M GT. Look around on dell.com. EDIT: Here http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...YDWHR1&x=0&y=0
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05-16-2008, 12:35 PM
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I saw this and figured that would do the job
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05-16-2008, 01:35 PM
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how does Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000 2.8ghz 6mb L2 Cache compare to Intel Core 2 Quad Core Q6700? is there a signifigant difference?
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05-16-2008, 01:47 PM
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It really depends... If you want a an insanely powerful laptop that can actually play games, be extremely fast, and have tons of storage, check alienware.
They use Vista, though. I was looking at this: http://www.alienware.com/Configurato...bCode=SKU-GAME Basically, max out the options, get the dual 500gb drives, plus the third 500gb drive, and you'll have one amazing laptop.
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wow more of this topic again
 i would say go with Dell, HP, or Acer.
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05-16-2008, 05:33 PM
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what is there with:
3+ hrs batt life (gonna use it at college) enough power to photoshop/dreamweaver/firefox/audacity simultaneously w/ minimal lag
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^^^^ not many laptop can have 3 hours of battery life..
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05-16-2008, 05:46 PM
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damn. kills the portability kinda. whats the best batt life w/ decent power underneath
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This laptop is a pretty good deal though.. $519 Dell Vostro 1500 15.4" Dell Small Business has Vostro 1500 Notebook for $519 with free shipping. * Choose Free upgrade: "128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS [ Free!]" * 6.33 lbs, Intel Core 2 Duo T5270 1.4GHz, 15.4" WXGA, 2GB, 120GB * DVD Burner, Wireless 802.11g, 6-cell Battery, Vista/XP, 1yr warranty * 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS Video Card It should run the softwares you want decently.. if you upgrade to 9 cell battery.. it adds about 3/4" more.. and you have to pay $100 more also... lol
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05-16-2008, 05:50 PM
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Alienware is a no go according to Chiups who used to build them. Another maker out there with the same sort of notebook build is Ace Computers. Don't do Voodoo...ain't worth it. Dell XPS might be alright. Usually the more powerful the notebook is the less battery life it has and trust me you don't want to use the ULV Long Battery life notebooks as they are not meant for photoshop. 17" notebook does kill portability because it's big and heavy. Try looking at 15.4" notebook. HP (non-compaq), Dell XPS, Vostro, Latitude and Precision, Lenovo Thinkpad are some other good alternatives. Though if you are just going 32 bit XP...get one with 3gb DDR RAM and not higher. 64 bit XP is a joke because of poor driver support.
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is +$6000
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