Author Topic: Looking For A Laptop (Read 4706 times)

Ironica · « **on:** February 12, 2011, 12:42:11 PM »

Well, our desktop power sourse just went out...again. Considering we've been having problems with it for a while (its old and we bought it from my brother for really cheap so it's no surprise for us), we just want to replace the whole thing. Well, my wife just got her netbook and I've been wanting a laptop so its the perfect opertunity to get one

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So my question is, what's a good laptop to get?

My wants are that big. I am a gamer but the top graphic game that I have is either NWN 2 or Heroes Of Might And Might 5 so I don't need that top notch graphics card. The other things I do it watch Hulu and RTS. Yea, not that needy :p.

Which ones should I look at? Do any of them come with a CD-R drive?

Ironica · « **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2011, 12:43:48 PM »

*My wants "aren't" that big.

drb1200 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2011, 01:10:33 PM »

Get a mac!

Ironica · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2011, 01:28:34 PM »

Heck No!!!

Also, forgot to mention that I would like to have a modem that can be either wired or wireless.

The Guardian · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2011, 02:09:54 PM »

www.newegg.com

Great site for finding great deals on laptops.

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2011, 02:12:40 PM »

Quote from: Ironica on February 12, 2011, 01:28:34 PM

Heck No!!!

Good response sir.

Ironica · « **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2011, 02:22:58 PM »

:p

Newegg is a good site and I was going to check a couple of other sites/places as well. The problem is, I don't know what I need to fit my requirements. I'm good working on computers but I'm lacking in knowledge on the computer itself.

drb1200 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2011, 02:37:16 PM »

Quote from: Lamborghini_diablo on February 12, 2011, 02:12:40 PM

Quote from: Ironica on February 12, 2011, 01:28:34 PM
Heck No!!!

Good response sir.

When's the last time you used a Mac?

SomeKittens · « **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2011, 02:39:23 PM »

I have to use them for some projects, and I hate it.

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #9 on:** February 12, 2011, 03:15:17 PM »

Quote from: Daniel on February 12, 2011, 02:37:16 PM

Quote from: Lamborghini_diablo on February 12, 2011, 02:12:40 PM
Quote from: Ironica on February 12, 2011, 01:28:34 PM
Heck No!!!

Good response sir.
When's the last time you used a Mac?

I was forced to buy one for my college. None of my games run on it, and I dislike how the Adobe Suite is set up to run on Macs.

So, I dual booted it with Windows XP and everything is just fine. I've probably used the Mac OS like, less than 10 hours since I got it last summer.

browarod · « **Reply #10 on:** February 12, 2011, 03:51:33 PM »

I got a Samsung laptop with an Intel5 processor last October and I've never stopped loving it.

drb1200 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2011, 06:18:10 PM »

Macs are great computers. Yes I know I'm among the minority on here who uses them, but they're really good. Not sure why my posts were thumbed down, except that you guys hate macs....

Quote from: SomeKittens on February 12, 2011, 02:39:23 PM

I have to use them for some projects, and I hate it.

And it hates you.

SomeKittens · « **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2011, 06:21:48 PM »

Quote from: Daniel on February 12, 2011, 06:18:10 PM

Quote from: SomeKittens on February 12, 2011, 02:39:23 PM
I have to use them for some projects, and I hate it.

And it hates you.

Because I'm used to using my computer to it's full potential. Macs are lazy.

Ironica · « **Reply #13 on:** February 12, 2011, 06:24:58 PM »

So, getting back on topic (especially since Mac can't do anything without Windows :p), what are some other laptop (or what type of components should I be looking for with my small list of requirements)?

SomeKittens · « **Reply #14 on:** February 12, 2011, 06:29:08 PM »

Do you want a netbook or a laptop? Laptops are more powerful, but more expensive, and shorter battery life.

browarod · « **Reply #15 on:** February 12, 2011, 06:35:20 PM »

Quote from: SomeKittens on February 12, 2011, 06:29:08 PM

and shorter battery life.

My laptop generally has way better battery life than my friend's netbook. It all depends what you're doing with it.

SomeKittens · « **Reply #16 on:** February 12, 2011, 06:36:32 PM »

Well, sure, it's totally possible. But generally speaking, netbooks have longer battery life.

Ironica · « **Reply #17 on:** February 12, 2011, 08:29:48 PM »

My wife has a netbook and it fails all my requirements (can't run the games, no ethernet connection, and no cd rom). Battery life doesn't matter that much for me since I will use it most of the time at home.

Rawrlolsauce! · « **Reply #18 on:** February 12, 2011, 08:31:58 PM »

You could buy a high end desk top and carry it around with you. It'd have more power than a laptop, and that's awesome! Sure, high-end desktop costs more than a mid-tier laptop, but you'd save on your gym membership, so there's a +1.

Ironica · « **Reply #19 on:** February 12, 2011, 08:50:35 PM »

LOL!!!

Ironica · « **Reply #20 on:** February 13, 2011, 01:54:08 AM »

Would this be a good laptop?

Cpt.Jaeger · « **Reply #21 on:** February 13, 2011, 01:54:19 AM »

Quote from: SomeKittens on February 12, 2011, 06:29:08 PM

Do you want a netbook or a laptop? Laptops are more powerful, but more expensive, and shorter battery life.

Well, I get nine and a half hours out of my mac...

Cpt.Jaeger · « **Reply #22 on:** February 13, 2011, 01:54:59 AM »

Quote from: Ironica on February 13, 2011, 01:54:08 AM

Would this be a good laptop?

looks nice, but there is probably a better deal out there

Ironica · « **Reply #23 on:** February 13, 2011, 01:57:27 AM »

Quote from: Cpt.Jaeger on February 13, 2011, 01:54:59 AM

Quote from: Ironica on February 13, 2011, 01:54:08 AM
Would this be a good laptop?

looks nice, but there is probably a better deal out there

Can ya point me to some? I would like a cheaper one so I would afford getting Office for it but if that's a good price range, I could always get open office.

SomeKittens · « **Reply #24 on:** February 13, 2011, 11:58:14 AM »

Quote from: Ironica on February 13, 2011, 01:57:27 AM

Quote from: Cpt.Jaeger on February 13, 2011, 01:54:59 AM
Quote from: Ironica on February 13, 2011, 01:54:08 AM
Would this be a good laptop?

looks nice, but there is probably a better deal out there

Can ya point me to some? I would like a cheaper one so I would afford getting Office for it but if that's a good price range, I could always get open office.

Go with Open Office.

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