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gwe · 05-02-2008, 20:08

Hey! I'm looking to buy a new laptop that will be able to run heavier-graphic programs without slowing. So far, I've heard good things about Alienware and I was looking at computers on the Envy site and those looked pretty nice too. However, never having had to buy a laptop myself before, any suggestions?...

puzzle · 05-02-2008, 20:09

My dad, was recommended Toshiba the other week, apparently there pretty robust.

Dont quote me on it though

Mongoose · 05-02-2008, 21:16

I got my Sager NP2090 from XoticPC and I've been very happy with it/them.

As far as what laptop you want, you can find lots of information and help here.

illvibe · 06-02-2008, 02:46

What's your budget?

gwe · 06-02-2008, 15:38

Thanks Mongoose!

illvibe - I actually, um, don't really have a budget. I thought I'd try and look at this from a not-monetary perspective first, and then start narrowing things down. <.<;;

seen.to · 06-02-2008, 17:02

So money is no object?

Is ease of portability a main concern? If not I like the look of these.

Liam · 06-02-2008, 17:32

here you go rockdirect

Liam · 06-02-2008, 17:35

By the way the rock laptops I just linked you too can be customised to have a quad core processor and two graphics cards. It's one of the more powerful laptops on the market. Ships to the USA too.

Paul · 06-02-2008, 17:49

For Sale: 15" MacBook Pro

puzzle · 06-02-2008, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by seen.to

So money is no object?

Is ease of portability a main concern? If not I like the look of these.

Thats so sweet! I exactly what I need (want).

Been looking at 17" laptops, seen a few 20" but there a bit expensive.

gwe · 06-02-2008, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by seen.to

So money is no object?

Is ease of portability a main concern? If not I like the look of these.

Wow, that's like a super-laptop... gorgeous, though...

Portability will be important, though. I'm a student, and will probably be carrying it around with me a lot.

(As pretty as Macs are, I don't think I could really go with a Mac either. I've been a PC user for too long. Oh, the joy of being able to maximize windows...)

illvibe · 06-02-2008, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by seen.to

Is ease of portability a main concern? If not I like the look of these.

Hmmm. I think that looks bloody awful. It's like the laptop Homer Simpson would design.

Hunch · 07-02-2008, 00:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liam

By the way the rock laptops I just linked you too can be customised to have a quad core processor and two graphics cards

...and a battery life of 3 minutes.

Liam · 07-02-2008, 02:26

Quote:

...and a battery life of 3 minutes.

hmmm yeah probably less than that.

JonoMarshall · 07-02-2008, 05:23

Quote:

Oh, the joy of being able to maximize windows...

OS X's windows have a maximise button, but it resizes to the size of the content it's showing (so full screen when necessary) rather than just filling your screen.

Mongoose · 07-02-2008, 19:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonoMarshall

OS X's windows have a maximise button, but it resizes to the size of the content it's showing (so full screen when necessary) rather than just filling your screen.

That's nice. I use Linux and I wish Ubuntu'd add that feature. I like how the OSX maximize button fits the window snugly in the top left corner too.

John Good · 11-02-2008, 02:13

Wow, you guys know how to evaluate computers.

emil · 11-02-2008, 02:55

Minimise is the new maximise. I'm gonna buy me a laptop that minimises windows too.

That dell looks like a geek's orgasm.

88mph · 11-02-2008, 13:48

I'd never go back to running windows, apple mac's all the way

new Macbook pro at the end of the month, pretty good gfx capabilities

Quote:

Originally Posted by seen.to

So money is no object?

Is ease of portability a main concern? If not I like the look of these.

that thing is amazing, wonder if it would run os x (albiet hacked)

emil · 11-02-2008, 14:17

that's just a rumour. (mbp at the end of the month) I for one am starting to getting tired to wait, latest thing was a pink nano. Apple now cares more for Steve's iphone rather the pro line, I'm afraid...

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