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| Chuck |
Posted on 29-11-2006 14:41
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Hey well.. im sooon going to buy a laptop.. but it should be able to run pcm06 but i dont really know how good it has to be.
And i dont either know what i should focus on
Ram?
processor?
Videocard?
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well what i know is there the most laptops got a quite weak processor often with lesser than 2ghz... so will such a thing affect games and such stuff? hope somebody can help me... |
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 29-11-2006 14:52
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Hi Chuck,
Throughout the latest 1½ year I've bought two laptops - so I have quite some experience.
First of all, you shouldn't really notice the processors - they're often below 2ghz, yes, but that's because they're equipped with chips which doubles the processor - f.e. I've a laptop now which is only 1,7 ghz - but because it has two kernels, it performs like 3,4 ghz.
Anyway, when searching for processors, search for either Core2Duo, Core Duo or Turion 64x2.
A minimum of RAM now-a-days is 1024 (1 GB). Go for the laptops which has 1x1 GB and not 2x512. You can live with 2x512, but you should prefer 1x1024. That way you'll be able to expand the laptop with another 1 GB of RAM at a later time.
The videocard should be either Geforce 7600 or ATI x1600
Also, your screen size should be 15,4 - if it's less it's not really good for gaming. Be aware that if you choose a larger screen, it'll use more battery - and therefore, the battery time will be shortened.
For the harddisc:
You can choose the size of it yourself, but it should be at least 5400 RPM (fastness). Anything less is too slow. However, if you choose a faster one, it uses more battery. If you choose two hard discs, that'll also use more battery.
And I guess that's what you need to know.
Edited by CrueTrue on 29-11-2006 14:53
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| Chuck |
Posted on 29-11-2006 20:08
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Yea ok very usefull stuff  thx a lot! |
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 03-12-2006 17:55
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So, did you decide for anything yet? |
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| Boka |
Posted on 03-12-2006 18:06
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How much you wanna spend Chuck ? |
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| Chuck |
Posted on 03-12-2006 18:28
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Nope i have not decided anything yet... i dont got the money yet... i expect that i got the money in Start of January... else the start of febuary...
but i expect to spend around 7k-9k kroner/crones
EDIT: but i compared a lot of laptop's  compared prices.. and such stuff but i will maybe come with some links later... and maybe you can tell me your opinion about the price
Edited by Chuck on 03-12-2006 18:39
Bleed it out
In the wreckage of a job well done
I saw a place I'd never seen before, yeah
And that moment I refused to close my eyes anymore
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| Boka |
Posted on 03-12-2006 18:41
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If i were you i would buy an Zepto or and HP like my one --> https://edbpriser.dk/Products/Listpric...?ID=244933
(Admin note: Shorter link given - goes to the same place, actually  Can also be found in Computercity for the same price)
Edited by CrueTrue on 03-12-2006 21:45
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| Chuck |
Posted on 03-12-2006 18:45
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hehe we see, we see, well anyway thx for the suggestion
Bleed it out
In the wreckage of a job well done
I saw a place I'd never seen before, yeah
And that moment I refused to close my eyes anymore
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 03-12-2006 21:50
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I have the same laptop as Boka - the HP 9045ea one. It's brilliant; the design is really fantastic, it has two hard drives of each 80 GB, 1 GB of ram (unfortunately 512 x 2, and not 1 x 1024), Geforce GO7600 and a 17 inch screen. However, this also means that the battery life is shortened.
One suggestion that I don't agree in: Zepto! No way - keep your hands off Zepto. My first computer was from that firm, and I've never had so much trouble. Actually, I thought that we had ended my case (I had required my money back which they said I would get), but when I returned from USA I saw that my old computer was back - at the post office, even though they had agreed to give me my money back. So, I'll have to call them again tomorrow.
So, the support is unbelieveably bad - but their computers (or - at least some of them) are not any good either. I had a 6515WD (now called 6615 with slight differences), and it only lasted for 1 hour and 15 minutes on the battery - no matter what I did. It was crazy. Especially because they had promised 5 hours when it was released. |
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| Boka |
Posted on 04-12-2006 14:03
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Oh okay ! I only heard good things about Zepto. But like Mike said the battery life is very short but if you only use i at home or in the school it isnt so important because you can always charge it |
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| Chuck |
Posted on 04-12-2006 16:11
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Heh yes its true... i will mainly use it for school and at home...
Bleed it out
In the wreckage of a job well done
I saw a place I'd never seen before, yeah
And that moment I refused to close my eyes anymore
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| Thomas |
Posted on 04-12-2006 18:48
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and chuck, a month later you have a lot of games on it
Edited by Thomas on 04-12-2006 19:04
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| Chuck |
Posted on 04-12-2006 19:00
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Thomas wrote:
and chuck, a month later you have a lot of games on
thats what im using it for at "home" xD.. there will for sure also be a lot of videoedition xD.. plenty of incomplete movie projects xD
Bleed it out
In the wreckage of a job well done
I saw a place I'd never seen before, yeah
And that moment I refused to close my eyes anymore
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| Valve |
Posted on 04-12-2006 23:36
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I have 4 laptops and i wil buy a HP but Zepto is also pretty good... |
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| Peti |
Posted on 04-12-2006 23:46
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Yes HP rocks...
Mc91 Valverde Fan
Forza Valverde
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 05-12-2006 09:12
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Oh well, I can never recommend Zepto - but of course, it's up to you |
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| Chuck |
Posted on 25-12-2006 16:53
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mmh okay i guess i soon got money for a laptop... maybe allready in the end of this month... but well i wondered... can u only recommend these 2 grafic cards: Geforce 7600 or ATI x1600... cuz i dont see many pc's with these grafic cards in brochures and such..
and well does anybody know what the difference between "core 2 duo" and just "core duo" processor?
Bleed it out
In the wreckage of a job well done
I saw a place I'd never seen before, yeah
And that moment I refused to close my eyes anymore
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 25-12-2006 17:07
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Core 2 Duo is the new version of the Intel processor - it's not that much better than the Core Duo-one, but well, there's slight differences.
And yes, I can only recommend those two cards - but also better cards, of course, like Geforce 7800. Again, if you give me an amount of money you maximum want to spend I'll see what I can find for you. |
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