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Question

is this a good laptop????????????????????????????????

http://www.shopping.hp.com/store/product/product_detail/GR967UA%2523ABA?

will it run Supreme Commander or Halo1???????

Answer 1

The only thing I would recommend getting over what it comes with is:
"1024MB DDR2 SDRAM (2 DIMM) and maximum supported memory of 2048MB"
I would say, get the 2048MB installed straight up..Vista will eat up 800 to 940mb of ram just sitting there..And, as another mention, get wireless mouse~!
Good Luck~!

Answer 2

It depends what you prefer.......Its a great laptop but theres only 1GB of ram

Which computer do I recommend? I think you should get the same
kind of computer that your most technically astute friend uses - a
friend you can call at midnight on Sunday when you really get
stuck. If you buy a Mac, you won't need an expert, since you won't
get stuck nearly as often. And if you don't have a technical
friend, you will be much better off with a Mac

But if you really dont prefer a mac , PC's are fine that's a good quality laptop.... I'm not forcing you to switch as you might needa PC for work and stuff...So i'm saying IT'S YOUR CHOICE

But If you are going to get a PC you must know something

PC users have to learn these details or else they can't get
software to run. The computer industry estimates that PC users
have trouble running 25 to 35 percent of multimedia CD-ROMs. I'm
accustomed to trouble. This morning, I installed a CD-ROM for my
five-year-old on my Pentium computer and got a message: "Increase
DMABuffer Size." I doubt if most PC users would know how to
respond; what's more, no message explained two additional problems
beyond the DMABuffer size. Through long experience, I have learned
most of the hundreds of technical tricks necessary to get CD-ROMs
running on a PC, although a few discs still have me stumped.
Surveys show that PC users rarely buy CD-ROMs. A CD-ROM on a PC is
too often like a book with pages glued together or illustrations
torn out.
CD-ROM installation problems are almost unheard of on a Mac, aside
from a simple free update for recent system software (Apple's
Multimedia Tuner). Three other problems are easy to understand -
CD-ROMs that need color won't run on a black-and-white Mac, a few
CD-ROMs need more memory than the simplest Macs have, and some Mac screens are too small to show a standard CD-ROM image. I've just
answered the bulk of all Mac CD-ROM installation questions. In the
past five years, I have not seen a single incompatible or even
difficult-to-install CD-ROM on a Mac. Because no one has to learn
any tricks, Mac users buy discs without trepidation. As a result,
CD-ROM publishers find that Mac users buy CD-ROMs out of
proportion to the Mac's market share.

ITS YOUR CHOICE

Answer 3

Yes it is a decent laptop. However, if you don't plan on making DVD's then you don't need that DVD writable drive. I only say that if you're trying to save money.

I would, however, upgrade the memory from 1 gig to 2 gigs. Microsoft recommends above 1 gig for windows vista.

You should also check on the warranty for the screen. A lot of companies offer a 3 year warranty on the unit but only a 1 year warranty on the screen. If you plan on keeping this around, go for the extended warranty.

Answer 4

OK, I wasn't able to locate pricing for this machine. The price really matters.

This is an AMD x64 machine, yet it only supports a maximum of 2 gigs of RAM? That is shakey at best for me, because a x64 platform is suppose to be able to support up to and over 8 gigabytes of RAM. So, that it only supports 2 is suspect for me.

In addition, AMD is simply not as good as Intel. Which is a major reason they are less expensive. Now, people will probably send me hate mail for stating this fact, as those who are hard line gamers wish to believe AMD is superior to Intel. The bottom line is all the benchmarks I have read shows AMD less than Intel. Not that it is necasarily a bad processor, only that it is not as good as an Intel. AMD is good for gaming, so if that is what you want this machine for, then it is a good buy for you, depending upon the price, and why it only supports up to 2 gigabytes of RAM.

2 gigabytes of RAM is extremely limiting in an x64 machine. One of the major reasons for purchasing an x64 machine to get past the basic 3 to 3.5 maximine RAM an x86 machine can handle. Well, not the machine, but the 32 bit version of Windows.

As it is an x64, you also need to take into consideration that not a lot of software is out yet for this OS, and what is is more expensive than for a 32 bit copy of Windows, be it XP or Vista. It doesn't state whether or not the OS is 64 bit, or 32 bit, but it IS capable of both, so you should ask which one it is.

I would also encourage all consumers to attempt to locate a machine which does NOT come with security software preinstalled, unless you wish to use that trial version after the trial period is up. It is notoriously difficult to rid a system of both Norton and McAfee security software, and you need to utilize a special removal tool you have to locate at the software vendors website, download and use, and even then you can't be 100% positive it has been fully and properly removed. When security software is not fully and properly removed, the remnents the removal process leaves behind causes, at best, system instability, failure of the new security software to do its job properly, and at worst and full system crash. So, be aware that if you choose to go with a different vendor, to go to Norton's website, secure the removal tool, and then use it in Safe Mode to rid your system of Norton's security software.

Now, if I could view a price on this machine I could give you more of an idea if it is really worthwhile to purchase. Without a price tag it is simply impossible to really tell. I would not buy a machine with a 2 gigabyte limitation unless it cost less than $400.00 and came with all the bells and whistles.

Keep in mind as well that the newest WiFi protocol may not be ratified as yet, but it will be soon, and it is currently in wide use in networks across the world, but especially in the Western countries. Which is 802.1n. This machine is capable of using both the 802.11b and 802.11g, and while the 802.11g is nothing to sneeze at, it simply lacks the power and range of the current popular 802.11n. Now, if this were the only issue, an adapter without n capabilities, I would say jump on it, if I knew the price. You could very easily upgrade your wireless adapter to the newest protocol.

The bottom line is without a price tag it is not possible to tell you if this is a good machine to purchase or not. Come back with the price and hopefully somebody coming across your quesiton can give you are more informed response. I would never purchase anything without first looking at the specs and the price. I would also not purchase a machine with a top RAM capability of 2 gigabytes. I always upgrade my RAM to the full amount it can support, (32 bit), after I purchase the system.

Good luck and I hope you find the laptop which most meets your needs.

If you decide to purchase this laptop, don't have the company upgrade your memory for you, either do it yourself, or have a knowledgable friend/family member do so, as it is much less expensive to do it this way than having the store do it for you. RAM modules are becoming less expensive by the month. However, when the stores upgrade memory, they charge outragously for doing so not just for the physical memory modules, but also for the labor.

It is very easy to upgrade memory, one of the most easy upgrade on a system, though it can be intimendating when one hasn't done it before.

Answer 5

It is a very good laptop for it's features, but if you plan on carrying it around alot, it might be a little more difficult because it is a little heavy for it's model. It is good because it has many fun features like itunes and has good spam and virus protection. If you plan on using it for business trips you might want a lighter model. For it's class though and price, it is a very good laptop and if you got it you would have pretty envious friends!

Answer 6

Its an excelent laptop. I run aa hp pav. m8150n mediatv quad core pc. The lightscribe is way better than sticky labels, and the few xtra $ for the discs is offset by needing no ink, and supplies. w/bluetooth; if you get an hp bluetooth printer the hookup takes a min. If you need more mem. Buy an external hard dr. like the 500g seagate pro for about $160.

Answer 7

it has alot of features wich is nice...but u have to understand...ask urself whats best for u..ur the only1 that knows what u do and what u going to use to laptop for...if ur loading pictures and music then make sure it had huge GB or MB....i preffer apple computers..they are the best and great! if u watch every shows in televisions..u will notice that 85% of the people on tv, commercials, shows, movies ect.. has apple laptops or desk tops ;-)..goodluck

Answer 8

oh man thats weird its the laptop im on right now!!! oh man its so good! its really fast i've had it for about 3 months and its never slowed down, its great!!! i recommend it and wow its even better cuz it has lightscribe yea its definitely a good laptop :D

Answer 9

Ya...its not bad although theres only 1GB of ram...but overall u should buy it. the processors good: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TK-55; 1.8GHz BUY IT! :D

Answer 10

yup it is. are you gonna use it for home? the specifications are good and compaq is under HP now. it is also dual core already, that's a great processor so go ahead.. buy it!