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 Post subject: Planning to get a laptop [Updated July 22]
PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 5:13 pm 
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I've decided the laptop I was thinking of before was much too expensive, so i've set my eyes on this one:

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetai ... &langid=EN

I'm planning to get it Monday next week, what are your thoughts about it?

Oh and if the ATI gpu on that laptop was an Nvidia, which one would it be?

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This laptop comes with the terribly dreaded Vista, I asked the guy if I could change it to XP and he said that he wouldn't recommend it just because it already comes with Vista loaded and I would need to do a lot of work to change it to XP due to drivers, etc. etc.

Should i just stay with Vista? I'm currently using vista on my cousin's computer and im hating every moment of it, my pirates wont install properly :x

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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop
PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 5:21 pm 
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Very Hard To choose there bery both the same thing besdies for the screen size.

Also Says: Up to 4GB Dual Channel DDR2-667
That means it prolly wont come with 4GB
if i remember my PC World Job we had alot of customers asking quesitions about that.

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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop
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if i were u i would move up to quad core duo will be obsolete in about 2-3 years maybe less.

but if u had to pick between the two id go with.

Hypersonic Aero AR7 17" WSXGA Gaming Laptop

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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop
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Yeah, I know Van. The ram it comes with is 2gigs and an extra 2 will only set me off $50~
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2GB (2x1GB) DDR2-667 Memory + $ 0.00
4GB (2x2GB) DDR2-667 Memory + $ 45.00

Cpinny, LOL QUAD CORE ON A LAPTOP? I've never heard that lol

Yeah they're both pretty same hardware wise, but the Aviator has more outputs and features I think? The only thing thats keeping me from getting the Aviator without even considering the Aero is the little rectangular thing sticking out of the back o.O (What the hell is it?)..and the screen size

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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop
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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop
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if i were u i would move up to quad core duo will be obsolete in about 2-3 years maybe less.

but if u had to pick between the two id go with.

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Right because most applications not even using a full core will necessitate the need for quad core.

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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop
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if i were u i would move up to quad core duo will be obsolete in about 2-3 years maybe less.

but if u had to pick between the two id go with.

Hypersonic Aero AR7 17" WSXGA Gaming Laptop


Yeah because that quadcore obviously wont be obsolete in 2-3 years.

I'd rather get something that works now and won't in 2-3 years than something that will always be useles because by the time Quad Core is supported it will be terribly outdated.

I'd get the 17" one btw, just because it's 17".

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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop
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http://www.ibuypower.com and have a look at there laptops.

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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop
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Any more opinions? Im leaning towards the Aero right now. Ill compare the 2 more when I get the chance.

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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop
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I'm a hardware nub..But mine's working perfect. It's an Asus.

After looking at the specs. The Aviator is nice, and that thing at the back is probably the battery (although I find it ugly but meh).

17 inch is too big IMO.

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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop [Updated July 22]
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Updated, look at first post.

I'm still currently using my cousin's computer, I got an xp cd which will hopefully reformat my computer and work, then I can get my internet back; so wish me luck :)

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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop [Updated July 22]
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Good luck :!: nice you get a own laptop :wink:


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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop [Updated July 22]
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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop [Updated July 22]
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go with falcon northwest!!!

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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop [Updated July 22]
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go with falcon northwest!!!


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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop [Updated July 22]
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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop [Updated July 22]
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please look at these http://www.sagernotebook.com/category_b ... rice_s=500

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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop [Updated July 22]
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CrimsonNuker wrote:
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go with falcon northwest!!!


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http://www.falcon-nw.com/

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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop [Updated July 22]
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dom wrote:
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Thats what I thought too, but I dont really have a choice lol

@Exality *GULP* That thing costs an arm, a leg and a finger jeez louize! $4,092.47

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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop [Updated July 22]
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Is there a site where I can input computer specs and a game and it would tell me what level of graphics I can run it on smoothly (Low, Med, Max)

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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop [Updated July 22]
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3dmark (or something like that) is a program that pushes your pc to the limit.

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CrimsonNuker wrote:
Cpinny, LOL QUAD CORE ON A LAPTOP? I've never heard that lol


http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Xplorer_X7-SLI_Ultra_Notebook/

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cpinney wrote:
if i were u i would move up to quad core duo will be obsolete in about 2-3 years maybe less.

but if u had to pick between the two id go with.

Hypersonic Aero AR7 17" WSXGA Gaming Laptop


Right because most applications not even using a full core will necessitate the need for quad core.


you have to think ahead, at least for me i would want my computer to last a while and not have to buy a new one every 3-4 years or so.

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 Post subject: Re: Planning to get a laptop [Updated July 22]
PostPosted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:09 pm 
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I have some devastating news...I got the laptop

So far everything is running nice and smoothly :) I love the feel of the keyboard and I also got a wireless laptop mouse + webcam for 23$ :) I will now install CS:S :)

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