Buying a laptop. What to get??
Loki Seiguro
I need a good laptop that can run GW, GW 2 and most other games...one thatll probably have windows vista cuase they all seem to have that now... no macs plz
Quaker
Basically, you want a good mid-range laptop. Not the bottom end Celeron/Turion with integrated graphics. It depends a lot upon what you can afford.
It's best to go with one that has an actual graphics chip (not "integrated graphics") and preferably it's own graphics RAM (not "shares main RAM"). Get 2 gigs of RAM.
If you're looking for actual models/prices, you can spend your own time doing that.
It's best to go with one that has an actual graphics chip (not "integrated graphics") and preferably it's own graphics RAM (not "shares main RAM"). Get 2 gigs of RAM.
If you're looking for actual models/prices, you can spend your own time doing that.
lord_shar
If you're going for gaming, the minimim spec's I'd recommend is a 2.0ghz core2duo and Nvidia 8600M-GT video card or better. My buddy picked up a Dell 15" Inspiron at outlet.dell.com for about $1000 even... talk about excellent deals.
Zhack
If you live in europe i would recommend www.zepto.com.
Very good prices and they let you configure almost everything yourself.
Very good prices and they let you configure almost everything yourself.
Loki Seiguro
lol thnx for the help...but i want something under $1000 if possible...and some names or laptops would help. if i wanted componets i could do that myself but im lazy and was wondering if anyone was one that is fairly new.
iridescentfyre
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Originally Posted by Loki Seiguro
lol thnx for the help...but i want something under $1000 if possible...
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great sir s
don't wait too long after christmas then the sales will be gone 
Loki Seiguro
lol I know about the graphics card. But I think you all are thinking that im looking for a gaming laptop. Thats not true I just want one that can run most games but it'll mainly be fore homework and stuff so it doesn't have to be one of those pro-gamers laptops
Quaker
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Originally Posted by Loki Seiguro
lol I know about the graphics card. But I think you all are thinking that im looking for a gaming laptop. Thats not true I just want one that can run most games but it'll mainly be fore homework and stuff so it doesn't have to be one of those pro-gamers laptops
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lord_shar
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Originally Posted by iridescentfyre
That's hard to do for a laptop you want to play games on. You need a solid, dedicated GPU in it, not cheap integrated video hardware. If you have to skimp on something, do it elsewhere. If you really want to get a cheaper gaming machine, maybe consider a desktop?
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The only caveat shopping on Dell's outlet site is that you must refresh their laptop inventory page every few minutes and quickly jump at the system that meets your needs. If you wait too long, someone else will probably get your intended laptop.
Loki Seiguro
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Originally Posted by Quaker
Yeah, but if you want to play GW, you will need a laptop with some gaming ability. Any laptop can do your homework.
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lord_shar
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Originally Posted by Loki Seiguro
True. My bro got an HD one forgot most of the specs but it was pretty standard and runs most games like GW fine. And true that any laptop can do homework so I'm mainly focused on one that has a good graphics card and has a fast processor. I might try delloutlet but im not a big Dell fan and personally i prefer new and at a store
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I prefer ordering new myself, but if I can shave off 30% from a $3000.00+ USD laptop, then I'll probably take the plunge. However, the models I buy are usually bleeding edge (like the M1730), and these are not as readily available from the Dell Outlet (usually have to wait 6+ months before they show up in there).
jimmyboveto
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If you're going for gaming, the minimim spec's I'd recommend is a 2.0ghz core2duo and Nvidia 8600M-GT video card or better. My buddy picked up a Dell 15" Inspiron at outlet.dell.com for about $1000 even... talk about excellent deals.
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