What laptop should I buy? This is what I need it for...?

Question

Hi Everyone -

Here is what I need.

I need a good laptop. I don't really mind the thickness, or weight of the laptop. Just as long as it doesn't weigh as much as a desktop.

I need to be able to have as much as 10 programs running at the same time. So, a lot of RAM, and a good processor (I prefer AMD, instead of Intel)

I also need a good graphics card. I will be watching a lot of movies on my laptop.

I need a lot of space as well. At least 60gb.

I need it to be somewhat durable, so if I drop it, it won't be completely useless. This is not a requirement, though.

I need a wide screen as well. No tiny screen, at all. 16" at least.

Don't really need any preloaded software. Just adobe acrobat. Windows XP Pro prefered. Not too excited about Vista.

Also, I am not sure how this works, but I want a fast internet connection, so if there are certain laptops that get better inernet connections, I want one!

Thanks guys!

Answer 1

Different computer manufacturers are good in different segment of the market. Say for example... HP and Compaq are good in Consumer goods market (Pavilion and Presario).... where as Dell is good in Commercial goods market (servers).

OEM version laptops is all about "Brand". The components in the notebook are actually manfacturerd by other manufacturer. For example, the CD drives and LCD screens in most of the notebooks are "Samsung" made.

Before you purchase a laptop, I would advice you to track the manufacturers "After Sales Service". Also, get to know the inside out of the warranty policy. Just for your information.... if you have purchased a notebook in "A" country... "B" country will not honour the warranty for the notebook purchased in 'A" country. So, do take these points in to consideration before you finalize.

Regarding the specification.... all the notebook manufacturers do sell custom made laptops. Dell only sells custom made notebooks and PCs. HP and Compaq also provides the option to customize your own notebooks. Do visit their web sites and configure your notebook, the way you want it.

As far as the notebook design and outlook is concerned... Dell and HP has the edge. their recent releases are awesome, with imprint finish on the top cover.

Rest all is up to you to decide.

Answer 2

Try dell. they have pretty good prices and will last the average of 2-4 years. you need a good video card for vista... having a good video card won't really improve your movies on your laptop. 60 might be too little if you have a lot of music, pictures, or files. a lot of Dells are Road Ready so that should be decent. most laptops wont always work after a drop so just dont dorp it. A fast internet connection is through your provider. Cable internet is faster than DSL, which is faster than dial up. prices.... (about) $60, $20, $10.. respectively.. a month that is. DSL is fine but not always supported in every area. if you hook up your internet and router.. u can have wireless internet if you're near the router, but the closer you are the faster it is. not sure exactly what your question was so im just throwing out possibilities for answers. good luck. i dont suggest sony, their parts seem to be a bit cheap, toshiba tends to operate at higher temperatures so that might be annoying for some. HPs are decent. fujitsu is cheaply built

on one more thing.. 10 programs.... umm 2 GBs of ram.. which iwll help you with vista if you get it or decide to get it later.. at LEAST 1 GB.

Answer 3

I'm gonna have to go with what everyone else is saying about Dell --- Dell may be the "token budget laptop," however I've found my laptop (Dell Inspiron E1505) to be FAR superior to my parents laptops which were much much much more expensive and bought from a retail store. My laptop weighs about 7lbs which is a little heavy for laptops, but not enough to discourage me from bringing it to classes. With 1gig of RAM, it can easily run up to three programs at once. I would suggest that you upgrade further from 1gig of ram, to as high as the model you choose can go. It may be a little more, but to get the results you want, it will cost you no matter what brand you purchase.

My model laptop came with 40 gigs of hard drive, but could be upgraded up to an impressive120 gigs of hard drive. Again, it will cost you to upgrade.

Dell also offers computers with shock protection. I've dropped mine a couple of times and banged it sufficently whilst inside my backpack (nothing serious -- just knocked it off my bed to the floor once and tripped on the cord another time). It's a hardy little computer!

The only downside to laptops are:
Battery limitations (my battery lasts an average of four hours)
Limitations in keypads (no number pads on some models)
Difficult to upgrade (once you order 2gigs of RAM, you're pretty much stuck with 2 gigs of RAM).

Mine cost approximately $700 from the dell website, and was worth every penny!

Hope this helped!

-Sarah

Answer 4

Dell Inspiron E1705. You can build it to your own specs, pick your own processor and ram etc. The speed of the internet connection is decided by the internet provider not the laptop specs. I use DSL and it's more than fast enough for everything I need. It comes with everything you need including a high def widescren 17 inch monitor.

Answer 5

I run tons of internet programs...I work ALL the time from my laptop, and I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE my Dell Inspiron 4100. I don't know if they make it anymore...but I use chat, movies, working programs, and have tons of things running and it is SO much nicer than my brother's Vaio...which locks up when I try to use his and runs slow....so give Dell a try....I've ALWAYS used Dell computers, and after all my abuse, I still use my first computer I bought in 1999 that runs like brand new! I can't say enough good things about Dell!

Answer 6

17" Mac Book Pro.

* 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* 1680 x 1050 pixels resolution
* 2GB memory (can add 1 GB more)
* 160GB hard drive (can add 200 GB drive)
* 8x double-layer SuperDrive
* ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics with 256MB SDRAM
Airport Extreme 802.11n pre-installed, Bluetooth, iLife, built in camera. Did I mention is can also support up to 23" Cinema display?

Oh, and if you want to run Windows on it you can!

Answer 7

Interesting Laptop Specs , PCI-Express 16X video

http://www.gen-x-pc.com/note_5950.htm

The model 5960 delivers heart-pounding graphics performance and mind-blowing gaming experiences equally suited for 3D animation, 3D modeling, 3D simulating, professional video / graphics and publishing.

Base Model:
- 20.0" WSXGA (1680 x 1050) Super Clear Glossy Display
- AMD Turion™ 64 X2 TL-60 Dual-Core Processor
- nVidia GeForce Go 7950 GTX 512MB GDDR3
- nVidia Quadro FX 2500M GDDR3 512MB
- Dual Graphics Module SLI Technology capable
- Dual (2 X SLI) nVidia GeForce Go 7950 GTX 512MB GDDR3
- Dual (2 X SLI) nVidia Quadro FX 2500M GDDR3 512MB SLI (Optional)
- 1GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz [Expandable to 2GB]
- 80 GB Hard Drive (5400 RPM) SATA up to 320GB
- 8X DVD±R/RW / 4X+Dual Layer / 5X DVD-RAM / Multi Drive (Pioneer DVR-k16)
- Integrated V.90/56K Modem (V.92 compliant)
- 10/100/1000BASE-TX Fast Ethernet on board LAN Card
- Hardware RAID 0 and 1 capable
- Internal 802.11 BG Wireless LAN
- Bluetooth Wireless
- Integrated 1.3M High-Resolution Video Camera
- 4-in-1 Card Reader
- 12-cell Smart Lithium Ion Battery
- A/C Adapter w/ power cord included
- Free Carry Case
- No Operating System Installed, drivers included on CD-ROM
- 1-year parts / 1-year labor warranty
- Lifetime toll-free technical support

Answer 8

everyone i know that has a dell says stay away from them, they are horrible....

i love my laptop and i got mine from a local company called intrex
i believe that they have a website, most likely intrex.com

you should look for local companies near you.

Answer 9

get the dell lap top...its gud for ur health.............and by the way am not margie am her cousin tamara and u dummy!

Answer 10

with what you want you need a desktop my friend