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Nav · 11-22-2005, 06:21 PM

Hey everybody. Im in the market for a decent laptop for around $2000. I would like an intel centrino 1.73ghz processor because its known for long battery life. Ill be mostly on the go but i would like to do some VERY light gaming, like red alert 2 at 640x480 or 800x600 at medium detail. Not sure if I should pick a lappy with 64mb dedicated video memory or 1218mb shared. Ive tried venturing out on my own but confused at whichj to buy. I went to futureshop and found some that I might like. here they are.

Gateway 8510GZ Intel Pentium M 740 1.73GHz Laptop
HP Intel Centrino 750 1.86GHz Laptop (DV1440CA)

I was wondering if 512mb of 400mhz memory would run windows xp would run efficiently or should i opt for 1024mb. any feedback greatly appreciated.

Dark Nova · 11-22-2005, 06:38 PM

xp would run, no problem. if i were you, i would'nt buy computers from futureshop, becasue most of them right after the warranty goes everything goes, i think there warranty is 1 year, also youll save alot of money if you go to a local computer shop

Nav · 11-22-2005, 07:06 PM

Dark Nova, what do u mean by everything goes after warrranty? are you saying that the laptop will crap out?

Dark Nova · 11-22-2005, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nav

Dark Nova, what do u mean by everything goes after warrranty? are you saying that the laptop will crap out?

i work at a computer shop, i see lots of stuff like bad harddrives and whatnot from companys like futureshop, the reason: Futureshop is trying to save money here, the buy stuff like 250GB harddrive from a bad company to save them money, costumers are like "hey its 250GB for only $$$ thats a good deal", but it isnt. most of the stuff that goes in defect would be the HD, ram, cd-roms. basicly make sure you know the company products in your pc before you make the purchase

**thefultonhow** · 11-22-2005, 08:10 PM

I would not buy an HP (and probably not a Gateway either), and I would not buy from FutureShop. They will just try to sell you an extended warranty, which is basically pure profit for them.

Check this link out:

Dell Inspiron 9300

The laptop is big, but if you select the GeForce Go 6800, you will have an excellent laptop for gaming. I'd say to check out the Inspiron 6000D (the 6000 with X300 graphics), but it doesn't seem to be available on Dell Canada's site.

Nav · 11-22-2005, 08:29 PM

the main thing for this laptop is not predominantly gaming but on the go type stuff, like typing, watch a movie in the car/plane, stuff like that. Gaming is not a huge deal for me. Thats why i bought the 7800gtx for gaming

Thanks everybody, This is great keep the info comin!

**thefultonhow** · 11-22-2005, 08:50 PM

If you want a solid, portable machine and you're willing to spend CA$2000, check out IBM/Lenovo -- in particular their T43 with the X300 graphics card. I can't give you a link because Lenovo's Canada site is sort of weird, but look for the X300 and not the GMA900 graphics card.

Jaggannath · 11-23-2005, 05:05 PM

Yup, look at IBM or Dell for your laptop, although Sager and Toshiba are also options. Any other brands I'd avoid

For Dell, I'd have to say the 6000 sounds like it would fit your build

Nav · 11-23-2005, 06:30 PM

What are your comments on Acer, LG laptops?

catacon · 11-23-2005, 06:44 PM

My former principle bought the Acer Ferrari (don't remember which one exactly) and was very pleased with it. The thing kicks and it looks sweet too.

http://us.acer.com/acerpanam/page4.d...&crc=923069118

Around $2000USD

**thefultonhow** · 11-23-2005, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nav

What are your comments on Acer, LG laptops?

Not a big fan of Acer, and they don't sell LGs in the US, so I don't know about them.

Nav · 11-24-2005, 05:47 AM

Okay thanks to everybody's help ive decided to buy this one:

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...86&catid=22497

however i wont be buying from future shop. My friend's dad knows someone personally that owns a pc shop and is willing to give me the lappy for $2200 after tax. Good deal or should i pass?

**thefultonhow** · 11-25-2005, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nav

Okay thanks to everybody's help ive decided to buy this one:

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...86&catid=22497

however i wont be buying from future shop. My friend's dad knows someone personally that owns a pc shop and is willing to give me the lappy for $2200 after tax. Good deal or should i pass?

That's a nice laptop, and $2200 CDN is probably a good price for it. Go for it!

Nav · 11-25-2005, 10:06 PM

Alright thanks for all your help everybody.

11-22-2005, 06:21 PM	#1
Nav Member (9 bit) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 415	help with laptop selection Hey everybody. Im in the market for a decent laptop for around $2000. I would like an intel centrino 1.73ghz processor because its known for long battery life. Ill be mostly on the go but i would like to do some VERY light gaming, like red alert 2 at 640x480 or 800x600 at medium detail. Not sure if I should pick a lappy with 64mb dedicated video memory or 1218mb shared. Ive tried venturing out on my own but confused at whichj to buy. I went to futureshop and found some that I might like. here they are. Gateway 8510GZ Intel Pentium M 740 1.73GHz Laptop HP Intel Centrino 750 1.86GHz Laptop (DV1440CA) I was wondering if 512mb of 400mhz memory would run windows xp would run efficiently or should i opt for 1024mb. any feedback greatly appreciated. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Last edited by Nav; 11-22-2005 at 08:32 PM.

11-22-2005, 06:38 PM	#2
Dark Nova Dark Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,128	xp would run, no problem. if i were you, i would'nt buy computers from futureshop, becasue most of them right after the warranty goes everything goes, i think there warranty is 1 year, also youll save alot of money if you go to a local computer shop Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 1. Intel Core2Duo 3Ghz\|Asus P5K Deluxe Wifi\|4GB DDR2 800Mhz\| Seagate 500GB*2\| Evga 8800GTX 768MB\| Antec SonataII case w/ 550W TruePower PSU\|XP Pro 2. AMD Athlon 64 3500\|Asus A8N-sli deluxe\|2GB DDR ram\|Maxtor 250GB HDD\|ASUS NVIDIA 6800 256MB\|antec sonataII case w/ 450W PSU\|XP home

11-22-2005, 07:06 PM	#3
Nav Member (9 bit) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 415	Dark Nova, what do u mean by everything goes after warrranty? are you saying that the laptop will crap out? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-22-2005, 08:10 PM	#5
thefultonhow Moderator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,918	I would not buy an HP (and probably not a Gateway either), and I would not buy from FutureShop. They will just try to sell you an extended warranty, which is basically pure profit for them. Check this link out: Dell Inspiron 9300 The laptop is big, but if you select the GeForce Go 6800, you will have an excellent laptop for gaming. I'd say to check out the Inspiron 6000D (the 6000 with X300 graphics), but it doesn't seem to be available on Dell Canada's site. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Computer: Intel Core i5-750 2.66 GHz quad-core processor @ 3.71 GHz \| Asus P7P55D-E motherboard \| Crucial 4 GB DDR3-1333 RAM \| nVidia GeForce 8600GT \| 2x WD Caviar Black WD1501FASS 1.5TB hard drives in RAID 1 \| Antec Sonata III case with Antec EarthWatts 500-watt PSU \| Dual Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP 24" widescreens \| Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit Other: 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT sedan 5MT \| Samsung Epic 4G Smartphone \| Mamiya M645 1000S medium-format SLR with 55mm f/2.8, 70mm f/2.8, 210mm f/4, teleconverter, 120 and 220 film backs \| Olympus E-PL1 Micro-4/3s DSLR with 14-42mm and 40-150mm lenses

11-22-2005, 08:29 PM	#6
Nav Member (9 bit) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 415	the main thing for this laptop is not predominantly gaming but on the go type stuff, like typing, watch a movie in the car/plane, stuff like that. Gaming is not a huge deal for me. Thats why i bought the 7800gtx for gaming Thanks everybody, This is great keep the info comin! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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11-22-2005, 08:50 PM	#7
thefultonhow Moderator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,918	If you want a solid, portable machine and you're willing to spend CA$2000, check out IBM/Lenovo -- in particular their T43 with the X300 graphics card. I can't give you a link because Lenovo's Canada site is sort of weird, but look for the X300 and not the GMA900 graphics card. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-23-2005, 05:05 PM	#8
Jaggannath Gremlin Overlord Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 2,382	Yup, look at IBM or Dell for your laptop, although Sager and Toshiba are also options. Any other brands I'd avoid For Dell, I'd have to say the 6000 sounds like it would fit your build Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-23-2005, 06:30 PM	#9
Nav Member (9 bit) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 415	What are your comments on Acer, LG laptops? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-23-2005, 06:44 PM	#10
catacon Chop Chop Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,035	My former principle bought the Acer Ferrari (don't remember which one exactly) and was very pleased with it. The thing kicks and it looks sweet too. http://us.acer.com/acerpanam/page4.d...&crc=923069118 Around $2000USD Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-24-2005, 05:47 AM	#12
Nav Member (9 bit) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 415	Okay thanks to everybody's help ive decided to buy this one: http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...86&catid=22497 however i wont be buying from future shop. My friend's dad knows someone personally that owns a pc shop and is willing to give me the lappy for $2200 after tax. Good deal or should i pass? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-25-2005, 10:06 PM	#14
Nav Member (9 bit) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 415	Alright thanks for all your help everybody. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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