New Laptop

[Elite_Prophet]

So I am in the market for a new laptop, but I'm not trying to spend too much money, the max would be like $700 any suggestions or recommended items that I must have...I don't know much about Vista so I don't know what it needs.
thanks in advance!

[StangGT]

What are you planning on using the laptop for?

[V.I.P.]

Asus m51 is what I'm using...good for gaming.  I get over 100 fps in CS and can play TF2 and COD:WAW better than expected.  Battery life is about 2 hours in battery saving mode.  The 9500GM sucks down the power pretty good.  It was $1100 when I got it, but it's been worth it to me.

If you want to get a quality laptop, the extra 100-200 bucks makes a HUGE difference.

I don't see my laptop on newegg anymore, but I see some with comparable specs ( even better ) for 900.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16834220459

this one is priced at 800...looks pretty good too.  one reviewer said they play COD4 on med settings with 65 fps

[Elite_Prophet]

Well the new laptop wont be used for gaming, really just looking for a solid laptop that i can multi-task a lot on without having to wait for programs and shit on the time

[StangGT]

Well the new laptop wont be used for gaming, really just looking for a solid laptop that i can multi-task a lot on without having to wait for programs and shit on the time

Get a Lenovo

[wonder.]

yo prophet...

Check this out, its a Dell for $800,

Not amazing on graphics or performance, but its solid, with some good components... And look at the bright side, if you ever have a problem u can contact their help, which is outsourced to India, just like most of the Oscars. 

Inspiron 1525

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6400 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache) 
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1
Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280x800)
4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 (2 Dimms)
320GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=DNDWPA3&s=dhs

~wondeR.

[Elite_Prophet]

haha thanks wonder....and stang and VIP for the input

[V.I.P.]

np, we're always around for help.

[Elite_Prophet]

 Module        Description      Show Details
Inspiron 1525    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6600 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
Operating System    Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1
System Color    Jet Black
Memory    3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 (2 Dimms)
LCD Panel    Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280x800)
Video Card    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Hard Drive    Size: 320GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
Network    Integrated 10/100 Network Card
Modem    Integrated Modem
Adobe Software    Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0
Combo or DVD+RW Drive    CD / DVD Writer (DVD+/-RW Drive)
Sound Card    High Definition Audio 2.0
Wireless Networking Cards    Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card
Camera    Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed)    Microsoft Works
Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed)    No Security
Battery Options    6 cell battery
Warranty & Service    1Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis
Datasafe    Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year
Dial-Up Internet Access    No ISP requested
Processor Branding    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor
Labels    Windows Vista™ Premium
DataSafe Online Backup    Dell Remote Access, free basic service
Miscellaneous    Thank you Your Member Discount has been applied

After shipping and taxes comes to 698.55....what do we think?

[V.I.P.]

Onlything I can complain about is the RAM.  4GB would have been nice, but 3 will do.

[Elite_Prophet]

Well i can upgrade to the 4 GB for 50 dollars more, but I thought it could only handle 3GB 

[Luggage]

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After shipping and taxes comes to 698.55....what do we think?

looks like a pretty sweet deal.  couple of things to consider:
1. get 64 bit vista (i have only used it on desktop, not laptop, but feel that the more RAM the better for vista
2. upgrade to 4GB RAM
3. how expensive is 7,200 RPM hard-drive...if only a few bucks then consider upgrading
4. may need to add some sort of support option like a 3 year plan or something -- laptops are super finicky so imo should always get dell support option
5. consider getting the extended life battery - that is a very subjective decision 
6. make sure to pay the $20 extra or whatever that allows you to get the actual install disks for vista

[StangGT]

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After shipping and taxes comes to 698.55....what do we think?

looks like a pretty sweet deal.  couple of things to consider:
1. get 64 bit vista (i have only used it on desktop, not laptop, but feel that the more RAM the better for vista
2. upgrade to 4GB RAM
3. how expensive is 7,200 RPM hard-drive...if only a few bucks then consider upgrading
4. may need to add some sort of support option like a 3 year plan or something -- laptops are super finicky so imo should always get dell support option
5. consider getting the extended life battery - that is a very subjective decision 
6. make sure to pay the $20 extra or whatever that allows you to get the actual install disks for vista

Yea if you don't like being tied down by constantly lugging around your AC adapter, I'd look into getting the 9-cell battery for that laptop, preferably on ebay since Dell likes to charge a premium for everything

[Elite_Prophet]

Yeah so dell doesnt offer the 64 bit with the inspiron...so I just got the 3GB of ram since it was the only model i could get the 350 discount on

[wonder.]

on the 15 inch, they have "Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Service Pack 1 64 Bit "

And u can get that with 4 gbs of ram and 320 hd for like 700...

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