i will be using yahoo chat alot, and photo editing. webcam ofcourse. storage of my digital photographs. i will be traveling to asia at least once a year. i play games occasionally like the sims, simcity4(currently ican't play it or the sims 2 cause my pc is too old) civ 4. i currently have dsl through bellsouth its ok for me and i don't plan on upgrading anytime soon. i've got the second level up of the dsl. so anyadvice would be great. and remember it must be a dell.
2006-10-30 05:43:56 · 8 answers · asked by sivracious 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
It really sounds like your needs point you in the direction of a notebook. These days, you can really find the components for an almost game-level PC in a notebook. The games you described do not require serious super-high end PCs. Just be sure to look for a high-speed processor. Your laptop will be a little heavier than others, but you will get the processing power you need.
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2006-10-30 07:00:49 · answer #1 · answered by iamqueww 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you can do all of those things on a laptop or a PC, the only thing to question is your useage. Is your yearly trip to asia grounds for getting a portable computer, or can you live without it for the duration of the trip?
Basically, you can get a pretty decent notebook from dell if you search for a deal for $1500, or you can get one mondo amazing desktop for the same or less. The desktop will have more hard drive, more memory, be faster, etc.
I personally cannot fathom having a desktop given my schedule, though. I'm in college, I take my computer with me everywhere. I don't just plug it in and keep it in the same spot for weeks on end. If you do not have those kinds of desires, or you have access to a computer when you travel and you can get away with just bringing a back-up removable hard drive with your important files, then you should just get a desktop.
2006-10-30 05:51:27 · answer #2 · answered by antheia 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would personally opt for the notebook. Of course I travel much more often so I need the portability. Your budget may be the limiting factor. Your desire to play games and photo editing are going to drive the need for a higher end graphics card. It is going to be difficult to get a nice high-end graphics card along with a fast processor, DVD burner, and large hard drive on a notebook. You can do it but you may have to sacrifice something. For $1500 you can get one heck of a desktop these days.
2006-10-30 05:48:08 · answer #3 · answered by troythom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I j ust baught a Dell Enspiron E1505, with all the bells and wistles, from Costco.com, for $999 with tax it was $1050. Costco have a six month return policy no questions asked. I just love my new lap top, check out all their bundels they have all sorts of deals, you can even get a big LCD tv for gaming and a remote in one bundel that I was looking at, with another bundel a couple of months ago you could have gotten a expansion doc with a wireless keybord an mouse. hope this helps, If I were you I would get a laptop to take with me when traveling.
2006-10-30 05:54:02 · answer #4 · answered by Girly-Girl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-28 08:18:47 · answer #5 · answered by osuch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With $1500 in your pocket, Laptop is definitely a better option. You will get a decent laptop to that money which can perform all the functions that you are talking about.
Also, I have read in Yahoo Answers only that Dell laptops perform better than their PCs.
Hope that helps!
2006-10-30 05:52:50 · answer #6 · answered by Ritz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My last 3 computers have all been laptops and all my future ones will be laptops as well. They're a little more but well worth it, you can travel with it, sit on the couch with it, and with WiFi you can go anywhere really.
2006-10-30 05:45:39 · answer #7 · answered by David 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Generally, buying a desktop will give you more performance for your dollar. If you need portability though, $1500 will buy a pretty nice laptop.
2006-10-30 05:46:05 · answer #8 · answered by Doug k 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋