thinking about getting a loptop

[matas]

I was looking for a loptop on www.cyberpowerpc.com or www.ibuypower.com . Im looking for one that can play games, work with photoshop cs2. Which graphic card i should get with my notebook? price under 1200$. Give me advice

 

[andrewbabcock]

Asus A8Js comes out soon. 14.1" screen, 7700go 512mb, 2gb ddr2, 100gb hdd, 2ghz Core 2 duo, $1500. I'd wait if i were you as that is by far the best deal i've ever seen on a notebook before rebates or coupons...

 

[matas]

i wanted someting under 1200$, but im thinking to get around xmas

 

[Rockinacoustic]

If you want to game then look for a notebook with nothing less than either a 7600go or a MR x1600. And deffinatley go for the best Dual Core processor you can afford for Photoshop, you'll be glad you did.

 

[alimoalem]

Originally posted by: Rockinacoustic
If you want to game then look for a notebook with nothing less than either a 7600go or a MR x1600. And deffinatley go for the best Dual Core processor you can afford for Photoshop, you'll be glad you did.

i think getting a 2.13GHz C2D with 1gb ram would be worse than getting a 2GHz C2D with 2gb ram...don't waste too much money upgrading the CPU. just make sure it's Core 2 Duo and not Core Duo

 

[Rockinacoustic]

Originally posted by: alimoalem

Originally posted by: Rockinacoustic
If you want to game then look for a notebook with nothing less than either a 7600go or a MR x1600. And deffinatley go for the best Dual Core processor you can afford for Photoshop, you'll be glad you did.

i think getting a 2.13GHz C2D with 1gb ram would be worse than getting a 2GHz C2D with 2gb ram...don't waste too much money upgrading the CPU. just make sure it's Core 2 Duo and not Core Duo

Agreed. I forgot Photoshop loves Memory as well. 2gb will deffinatley help alot more than a .13GHz cpu speed increase. But again, for $1200 his options are limited with such costly desires.

 

[amritsingh87]

try the hp dv 9000 , core 2 duo 1.83 , 7600 256mb , 17" ,80gb , 1gb ram <1200$
or fur 1350 $ dell e1705 , 17" , 1gb , 80gb , 7900gs 256mb , also tell me which 1 ur goin fur coz i'm also lookin fur a lappy under 1200$

 

[matas]

Operating System Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
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Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo processor T2250 (1.73 GHz)
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Display 17.0" WXGA+ BrightView Widescreen (1440x900)
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Graphics Card 512MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7600
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Personalization HP IMPRINT Finish + Microphone
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Memory FREE Upgrade to 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (2x512MB)!!
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Hard Drive 80 GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
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Primary CD/DVD Drive FREE Upgrade - LightScribe DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
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Networking Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
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TV & Entertainment Experience No TV Tuner w/remote control
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Primary Battery 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
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Productivity Software Microsoft(R) Works/Money
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this hp loptop looks pretty good. I changed to better video card. Value : $1,224.99

 

[matas]

is windows media center 2005, is that any better than xp home?

 

[imported_Lucifer]

lol @loptop.

Anyways, I have an HP zv5000 and it is the worst thing I spent money on.

 

[alimoalem]

Originally posted by: Lucifer
lol @loptop.

Anyways, I have an HP zv5000 and it is the worst thing I spent money on.

why's it so bad? i was thinking of getting an HP

 

[imported_Lucifer]

Originally posted by: alimoalem

Originally posted by: Lucifer
lol @loptop.

Anyways, I have an HP zv5000 and it is the worst thing I spent money on.

why's it so bad? i was thinking of getting an HP

It refuses to take a charge. When you plug the charger in, it charges for half a second to a few seconds and just stops. And it recently melted the charger plug. Plus it gets so hot you can cook food on it. But that part is because its a P4.

 

[matas]

well maybe u got defective one or smthng. My current desktop specs: pentium 4 : 2.94 ghz, 1gb ram, x800xl. Dont those loptops almost better than my pc? but i think my video card is better

 

[Rockinacoustic]

Originally posted by: matas
Operating System Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
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Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo processor T2250 (1.73 GHz)
Display 17.0" WXGA+ BrightView Widescreen (1440x900)
Graphics Card 512MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7600
Personalization HP IMPRINT Finish + Microphone
Memory FREE Upgrade to 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (2x512MB)!!
Hard Drive 80 GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
Primary CD/DVD Drive FREE Upgrade - LightScribe DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
Networking Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
TV & Entertainment Experience No TV Tuner w/remote control
Primary Battery 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Productivity Software Microsoft(R) Works/Money
this hp LAPTOP looks pretty good. I changed to better video card. Value : $1,224.99

Don't get the 512mb of memory on the video card, it's a waste of money go for 256 at most. If I were you i'd first use whatever I have left to upgrade the screen to a higher resolution, and then possible to a Core 2 Duo cpu if i could. The free upgrades are really nice though.

Originally posted by: matas
My current desktop specs: pentium 4 : 2.94 ghz, 1gb ram, x800xl. Dont those loptops almost better than my pc? but i think my video card is better

Even the slowest Core (2) Duo cpu will best your P4. You are correct though, your video card is mostly better than any notebook option in your price range.

 

[alimoalem]

i think it's a good buy actually. i doubt he'd be playing at higher resolutions than 1440x900 and that's already higher than a standard 17"/19" desktop monitor. if he wants to game, i wouldn't want him using anything less than a 7600.

OOPS nvm i thought the 256mb version would be a 7400 or something. OP, go with the 256mb version. the extra 256mb won't help you much. i 100% agree with Rockingacoustic's recommendations (i'm looking at HPs site so i know what he's talking about is right). with the $125 you save from dropping down to the 256mb version, spend the first $75 of it on a Core 2 Duo upgrade. it's faster than the T2250 (despite the lower MHz) and is 64-bit so you'll be perfectly set for 64-bit technology down the road. if you can spend $125 on the WXGA+ Ultra upgrade, go for it, otherwise don't spend money on a display upgrade. you most likely won't run above 1440x900 resolution so the $50 upgrade is a waste