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Crysis, Which Computer Should I Buy?

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:34:06 +0000

I want to buy a laptop to play Crysis, but given my budget I must choose between these two. Which should i choose?
dell inspiron 1720
SYSTEM COLOR Jet Black
PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB/3MB cache)
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition
DISPLAY Glossy, high contrast, widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440 x 900)
VIDEO CARD 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
MEMORY 3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
HARD DRIVE Size: 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
OPTICAL DRIVE CD / DVD writer (DVD+/-RW Drive)
$1,423 or
Alienware area 51m9750
512MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8700M GT – Enables DirectX® 10 Graphics
17″ WideXGA+ 1440 x 900 LCD – Stealth Black
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5500 1.66GHz 2MB Cache 667MHz FSB
1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 667MHz – 2 x 512MB
Windows Vista® Home Premium
80GB 7,200RPM (8MB Cache)
24x Burner (DVD-ROM, CD-RW)
$1,599
What’s more important? RAM of the computer or the memory of the video card? thanks~!

Which Of These Laptops Should I Get?

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:21:08 +0000

Should I get the Studio 17 by Dell (http://garfieldminusgarfield.net/day/200… or the macbook by Apple (http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/sh… I am looking for a laptop that can take funny pictures with distortions and special effects, and that can also edit your voice. I’m pretty sure the macbook can take better pictures, but I am not sure if it can distort your voice in videos. Also, the macbook is more expensive than the studio 17. What do you think I should do? Thanks for your help.

Laptops? Whats Good, And What Should I Stay Away From?

admin — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:17:44 +0000

What type of laptop should I get?
I was looking for:
Dell Studio Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
9-cell battery
Software: Microsoft Works 9.0, Adobe Reader 9, Roxio Creator 10 Dell Edition, 15-month trial version of Trend Micro AntiVirus
Owner’s manual
Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor T6400
Features 2 processing cores, 800MHz system bus and 2.0GHz processor speed per core.
4GB SoDIMM DDR2 memory
For multitasking power.
Slot-loading DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
So you can create your own multimedia discs.
17″ WXGA widescreen LCD CCFL display
With TrueLife technology and 1440 x 900 resolution brings your movies and games to life.
320GB SATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Provides plenty of storage space and fast read/write times.
Facial recognition
Provides added security for your files and programs.
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
With up to 358MB of shared video memory to deliver lush images. Intel® High Definition audio; HDMI connector.
Built-in 2.0-megapixel webcam with microphone
Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends.
8-in-1 media reader
Supports Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Secure Digital, Secure Digital Input/Output, Secure Digital High Density, Secure Digital High Capacity, MultiMediaCard and xD-Picture Card formats.
1 IEEE 1394 FireWire port and 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
Built-in Dell 1510N wireless networking mini-card (802.11b/g/n)
Features 3 antennas to find and connect to networks with ease, delivering enhanced wireless reception; standard Wi-Fi Catcher to quickly locate wireless hotspots.
Built-in Broadcom Ethernet
Lets you connect easily to the Internet.
Weighs 7.9 lbs. and measures 1.7″ thin
For portable power.
Long battery life
Of up to 6 hours and 33 minutes to give you more time away from an outlet.
And nothing with windows vista.
What type of laptop am I looking for and what laptop?

Which Laptop I Should Get? Please Help?

admin — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:28:07 +0000

please help me decide which would be best. i want a durable powerful notebook. i wanna enjoy watching blu-ray movies on my notebook. and download lots of music and picture also movies. i have a 500 gb external hard drive; notebook dont really need a huge hard drive. ok this is what i have in mind…
hp dv9700t>…Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.40GHz),17.0″ diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1680 x 1050),3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm),512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS,240GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (120GB x 2),Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer.
or
dell xps m1530>…Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB, 3MB Cache),Full Hi Definition, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LCD (1920×1200) & 2.0 M,3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms),Speed: 160GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive Free Fall Sensor,256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT,Slot Load Blu-ray Disc
please help me. let me know if these are good configurations,is it reliable , which is the best one. i had sony vaio fz4000 but i think its to delicate and harder to maintain. plus i dont want to spend more than $2,100. oh and which OS will be best? thank you.

Should I Get This ?

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:56:36 +0000

Im lookin for a laptop and the price isn’t a limit I was looking at a really great dell laptop that just came out the XPS M2010 : http://www.dell.com/content/products/pro…
Then I was looking at a 17″ iBook : http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/We…
but hey im open for all other options

Which Should I Choose: Dell M1530 Or Hp Dv9700t?

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:17:15 +0000

Hey, I’m going into college next year and I’m picking up a laptop that will run school-work programs and some games. Looking to spend 1-1.2k probably.
Dell $1268
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7250
Windows® Vista Home Premium Edition SP1
Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch LCD (1280×800) & 2.0 MP Camera
4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
320GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
128MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS
85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Finger Print Reader, 15 months security, and 2 yr Service
Slot Load DVD+/-RW
HP $1075 (HP costs less, so upgrades possible)
Windows® Vista Home Premium Edition SP1
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5750
17.0″ diagonal WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
HP Imprint (Radiance) + Microphone + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam
320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
LightScribe
8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Thanks. Any explanations or changes are appreciated.

Should I Sell My Macbook And Get A Dell 1720 Inspirion?

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:16:15 +0000

I like Mac OSX leopard it is fantastic, however I don’t like my laptop, the small size of the screen , and lack of enough USB ports is bugging me , and I don’t take it out a lot.
I thinking of getting Dell since I can get high spec at affordable rates , and i can get the 17″ screen and full size keyboard. However not big fan of windows, but if I get a DELL i will most definitely run Ubuntu on it.
I love Leopard OSX but Don’t like my laptop so what should I do?

What Kind Of Laptop For Gaming Should I Buy Tonight?

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:27:59 +0000

I’m having a hard time picking one for the following two reasons. First, I can’t find one with a powerful enough graphics card It seems. I have an 8800GT in my current rig, and nothing I research seems to match or beat that. That 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT doesn’t look like it will cut it on the HP HDX18t, and the ATI Mobility RADEON® HD 3670 – 512MB benchmarks on the Dell aren’t any better. Second, I’m worried about huge resolutions. Yes that included full high def screen is nice, but that 1920×1200 native resolution is going to kill my FPS! I know when you don’t run native on an LCD, everything looks blurry.
Thanks!
General Questions
1) What is your budget? About 1500 max bottom line. I will use financing. Don’t forget that a quick Google search can reveal coupons up to 20% off, and some up to $500 off. Also, you can find programs where if you buy through a certain website’s link, like Treasure Trooper or something, you get a small percentage back. So potentially, I can get a 2000 dollar laptop down to my price range.
2) What size notebook would you prefer? 15-17″+ screen. I would prefer as close to a full size keyboard as possible, nothing worse than typing on a scrunched up keyboard.
3) Where will you buying this notebook? USA. Online.
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don’t like?
a. Like: HP and Dell because I get a discount through school, but I can’t combine this with any other offers like coupons.
b. Dislike: I’ve always had issues with Compaq.
5) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? Gaming, gaming, gaming, gaming, and maybe typing a report if I have any downtime in my gaming.
6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? Mainly on my desk at home and work and school.
7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games or types of games? X³: TERRAN CONFLICT, EVE Online, WoW, Spore, Oblivion, Warhammer, EQ2, Command and Conquer 3, etc. Crysis maybe.
How many hours of battery life do you need? It will be mainly on my desk and plugged in. I’m sure anything over an hour or two is fine.
9) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you’re considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? I can go without seeing it.
10) What OS do you prefer? Windows Vista. I need DX10!
Screen Specifics
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer? Doesn’t matter, I hear that 1280×800 is bad for gaming though. Any resolution that is good for gaming.
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? Doesn’t matter really, as long as it’s clear and bright. I think glossy screens are attractive, but its not a requirement.
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook’s looks and stylishness important to you? No
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? I can buy as soon as I find something I like! I would like it to last as long as possible.
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 80GB to 500GB? Do you want a SSD drive? I would say 250gb minimum… but I still haven’t filled my 120gb at home …
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive? Of course! I rarely burn anything and I don’t have any Blu-Ray disks, but its always nice to have! You never know…

What Kind Of Laptop Should I Get?

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:15:41 +0000

I’m looking for a laptop for multi-tasking and maybe low end games like CS. I was wondering, for about 1500, should I get a mac book? or can anyone reccomend me a laptop or a laptop customization site that ships to Canada. I’d prefer a 15″ or smaller because a 17″ isn’t all that portable…
Preferably ibuypower.com
dell.ca
ncix.com
futureshop.ca
bestbuy.ca
newegg.ca
mac
or maybe even alienware if I can get a good multi-tasking unit for 1500.

Should I Go For Sony Vaio Cs 17?

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:19:32 +0000

I want to buy a laptop in the Rs.50-60K range. I could find a Sony Vaio laptops that had my required configs, CS17. For similar config, the Dell, HP alternatives are costlier. But the problem with CS 17 is that its rated battery life is too short (2 hrs). Do any one of you own this laptop? Do you know of other brands that have similar configs and fall within my budget limit? What abt CS 15 (it has a shared 4500MHD GPU and hence a slightly better battery life)? Thanks in advance…