My bf is getting me one for Christmas ♥ & I can't choose.. I am indecisive (obviously) :) I will use it for DL music, internet & that is really about it - photos, etc so I know I don't need as much mem or HD as I am getting but just in case, I want the better ones.
Sony is more $ for less features & I don't like the keys. I have heard it's the best one though but read otherwise - heats up, stops running in about yr, etc but the repairs on consumer reports are the least. Mixes reviews.
Toshiba reviews mentions probs with IE7. 4.1 out of 5 score. Good speakers, comes with 2 GB mem, 160 HD & a shared Nividia (?) video card. The HP has the same name card but a higher model # maybe. Does that make a difference - shared vs not and the model #?? Heard keys are off and small.
The HP has 100 hard drive, 1 GB memory, and a video card that is only for video - not shared. It is sharp looking and nice display - sounds good 2..
Do u think I will regret the 17 inch??
What ROUTER ?
2006-12-18 09:36:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I know this is the 2nd time I asked but I am trying to get as many answers as I can.. to make a decision.
What router do I get - cheapest and best please? Best Buy said I have to "encrypt the router"? WHAT does that mean? :o)
2006-12-18 09:37:09 · update #1
HP is the best manufacturer out of the three you listed. Sony laptops are (as you noted) overpriced, and Toshiba laptops are unreliable.
If you are going to be playing games or using other graphics-intensive applications, you will want a dedicated video card instead of shared video memory. You will also get better performance under Windows Vista if you have dedicated graphics.
You don't want less than 1GB of memory; 2GB is not necessary at the moment but will be nice to have in the upcoming years. For hard drive space, 100GB is probably enough - and if you find yourself running short you can always buy an external USB hard drive.
As far as size goes... if you have to carry the laptop around at all, a 17" is probably much too large. You will get sick of lugging it around very quickly. However, if the laptop is going to remain stationary for the most part, then you can explore a 17" as an option.
2006-12-18 09:47:09 · answer #1 · answered by cs_gmlynarczyk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I myself prefer Toshiba. IE7 has problems with many computers not just Toshiba. As for Best Buy I try to stay away from there.
If you do by the system from there I don't recommend getting the extended warranty through them. It comes with a 1 year from the manufacturer and will also give you the option of getting more directly from them when you register.
As for router I prefer Linksys. DLink or NetGear I don't think is to bad. I haven't used anything but Linksys so I can't honestly say. Router setup isnt to bad. When they talk about Encrypting they mean password protecting your wireless signal from anyone else.
Good Luck
2006-12-18 09:44:36 · answer #2 · answered by RayRay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Defienitely the HP, you don't need a 17 inch laptop screen just burns up battery, for the router Linksys and D-link are the best on the market.
2006-12-18 09:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by steven z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hp. encrypting is protect what info you send over the internet so that no one can see it
2006-12-18 09:40:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get a Toshiba
2006-12-18 09:44:24 · answer #5 · answered by Kazaskater 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋