BF2S Forums i need help with a laptop...

Heh,

I would recommend a tablet PC from gateway. The ability to write notes on the screen and some of the productivity stuff (goBinder or OneNote) are so good I don't actually believe its a microsoft product.

Mine has
DVD drive
Single core 2.4 ghz processor
3 usb slots
onboard graphics - I would have had to spend $800 more for a different gfx card.
SD slot
Headphones and mic slot
wifi integrated.
1gb ram

Pros -
*Fucking thing never crashes. I think the tablet xp OS is the most stable there is. I even use my laptop as a rendering node for 3d stuff.
*Solid construction, battery can last me all day in meetings WHILE writing on screen, writing documents, surfing the web.
*I play lots of simulation games (688I, Fleet Command) and Star Wars empire at War on it when im sitting around @ work. They run fine. wouldnt recommend BF2 tho. Also runs the 3d and design software I use (chief architect, sketchup, 3ds max).
*You look cool when you turn the screen 180 (or flat) to show someone something. Keeps rabid mac fanboys @ bay.
*Have not had any problems to speak of, other than me dropping it out of my car onto pavement. And the ole boy still runs fine.

Cons
*Windoze OS, most security challenged os around.
*Not as powerful as the C2d laptops. All though they may make them with those now.
*Its cool and thusly more susceptible to theft

I got mine in october of last year, so im sure the models they have will be different. Also, mine was $800. Refurbished. And thats why the gFX card would have been so expensive. They only offered them on new systems then. The new ones were about $1600 and didnt seem all that different.

And lastly, if not that, then a macbook. Because they are simple and easy to use Vs other laptops ive used or had to troubleshoot.

And THAT is my 2c

http://www.gateway.com/programs/lightconvertible/

Last edited by golgoj4 (2007-07-03 20:12:43)

here is your final answer:

http://www.dell.com/content/products/ca … &s=dfh


this is the site for Dell outlet (refurbished machines).  i got my machine refurbished and haven't had any problems Dell couldn't handle.  they have AMAZING customer service. 

they go fast and update real time -> the machine i use now was only on there for a matter of minutes before i snagged it. 

if you do go this route:
  [*] get one with a good warranty
  [*] understand they are 'new' machines in old bodies
  [*] click refresh for a few nights and you'll find a good deal

^^ "my 2c"

golgoj4 wrote:

Heh,

I would recommend a tablet PC from gateway. The ability to write notes on the screen and some of the productivity stuff (goBinder or OneNote) are so good I don't actually believe its a microsoft product.

Mine has
DVD drive
Single core 2.4 ghz processor
3 usb slots
onboard graphics - I would have had to spend $800 more for a different gfx card.
SD slot
Headphones and mic slot
wifi integrated.
1gb ram

Pros -
*Fucking thing never crashes. I think the tablet xp OS is the most stable there is. I even use my laptop as a rendering node for 3d stuff.
*Solid construction, battery can last me all day in meetings WHILE writing on screen, writing documents, surfing the web.
*I play lots of simulation games (688I, Fleet Command) and Star Wars empire at War on it when im sitting around @ work. They run fine. wouldnt recommend BF2 tho. Also runs the 3d and design software I use (chief architect, sketchup, 3ds max).
*You look cool when you turn the screen 180 (or flat) to show someone something. Keeps rabid mac fanboys @ bay.
*Have not had any problems to speak of, other than me dropping it out of my car onto pavement. And the ole boy still runs fine.

Cons
*Windoze OS, most security challenged os around.
*Not as powerful as the C2d laptops. All though they may make them with those now.
*Its cool and thusly more susceptible to theft

I got mine in october of last year, so im sure the models they have will be different. Also, mine was $800. Refurbished. And thats why the gFX card would have been so expensive. They only offered them on new systems then. The new ones were about $1600 and didnt seem all that different.

And lastly, if not that, then a macbook. Because they are simple and easy to use Vs other laptops ive used or had to troubleshoot.

And THAT is my 2c

http://www.gateway.com/programs/lightconvertible/

i will def look into this...i just didnt know if i should get her a bigger hard drive or 2 gigs or ram or what....

...im just a big brother tryin to take care of his little sister.