|
|||||||
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Rate Thread | Display Modes |
08-07-2008, 08:40 PM
|
#1 |
|
Member (7 bit)
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 97
|
Laptop recommendation, simple question
I was just about to buy an XPS M1530, but the Nvidia problems scared me off. I'm looking for a laptop that can game decently, has a good warranty, and isn't too heavy/hot... so I'm considering buying a used T60 or T61 with a decent GPU and warranty. Any recommendations of what to avoid or look for? I'm still bummed about finding out the terrible truth about the unholy Dell-Nvidia alliance :/
|
|
|
|
08-09-2008, 12:58 PM
|
#2 |
|
Member (8 bit)
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 186
|
The defective nvidia chips should only effect the 8400 and 8600, so if you stay away from those you should be fine.
|
|
|
|
|
08-11-2008, 04:43 PM
|
#3 |
|
Moderator
Staff
Premium Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 2,918
 |
The T61's dedicated GPU (Quadro NVS 140M) is based on the 8400. If you want a good alternative, look at the Dell Studio laptops, or at any of the Montevina laptops that are now coming out.
__________________
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 |
|
|
|
| Bookmarks |
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
| Display Modes | Rate This Thread |
|
|
Linear Mode
