Everyone I need your help

EWC88 · 05-08-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EWC88

Sorry I should of stated what I was saying clearer...

I have a Desktop PC right now thats extremely old, slow, and just crap.. Because I'm a college student and will eventaully be moving out space is a big thing, so a Laptop will be best for me..

I have by all means no problem with Windows..My mom runs XP on her Dell laptop and on her HP Desktop ( I use the desktop alot ) and I like it alot..Vista I never touched before, I have no problem with trying out new things so that doesn't matter..

The only problem I'm having is if I should go into the Mac world or stay with the Pc world...

I don't really know what are good brands, I mean Mac I know is and HP is too..Dell I'm a little iffy with myself because of past computers in my house that have been problems right from the start and there support sucked..even though my moms new laptop is good and so far nothing..

This laptop will be used for AIM, Email, school work, Ipod, reasearching etc..

Hope that clears everything up alot better!

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tlarkin · 05-08-2008, 07:02 PM

This laptop will be used for AIM, Email, school work, Ipod, reasearching etc..

Any basic laptop will do that, be it Mac or a PC. It just comes down to features and benefits and your price range and preferences.

A Mac will do it all and give you every feature you need out of the box.

A PC can't quite do all that a Mac can out of the box but it can with third party.

Depending on other uses, like gaming, audio recording, film editing, etc, could also play into what you want your laptop for.

EWC88 · 05-13-2008, 03:47 PM

how does something like this look?

HPdv9700t series: Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
• Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.40GHz)
• 17.0" diagonal WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
• 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
• 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
• HP Imprint (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
• Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection
• 240GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (120GB x 2)
• LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
• No TV Tuner w/remote control
• High Capacity 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
• Norton Internet Security(TM) 2008 - 3 Year Subscription
• Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

all for $1712.99

Now I can probably go with a 15.4" instead of a 17"

but any thoughts?

Sir Travis D · 05-14-2008, 02:15 AM

That looks good, but a 15" would be better in my opinion.

PunterCam · 05-14-2008, 10:01 AM

Those specs are complete overkill for what you're wanting to do; I 've always saved my cash and bought what I needed.

As a rule, 1Gb ram will run XP very well, and 2Gb will run Vista at a similar speed (as far as my experience goes). The 4Gbs on that spec will go to waste with word processing etc... Future proof? A laptop will no doubt die long before an upgrade would be required (again based on my experience - I'd never have a laptop as my main computer. My flat mate just had his sony vaio die with all his work on it - end of uni is weeks away...)

I'd be tempted to get a solid, quick, but basic desktop and buy a macbook as well (the fact that they're small is the appeal, they're lovely little things!).

EWC88 · 05-15-2008, 12:36 AM

For the genuine vista it needs they say 62bit and the 4gb is what would be needed it stated thats what I put that..

I think I will go with the 15.4" instead..

And I'm still questionable because I can get a mac book pro for the same prioce...

Vizy93 · 05-15-2008, 12:40 AM

Vista? No. Vista does not need 4gb of ram. its a complete waste. Trust us, frome xperience, 2gb is enough for vista, especially for what your planning to do.

And the 'bit' thing. Only 64 bit os can read more than 3.25gb of ram.

EWC88 · 05-16-2008, 04:21 PM

Ok so what do you recommend then?

EWC88 · 05-16-2008, 04:27 PM

Also lets just say just in case if anyone wants to tell me what they recommend for a laptop the budget is 1700

tlarkin · 05-16-2008, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vizy93

Vista? No. Vista does not need 4gb of ram. its a complete waste. Trust us, frome xperience, 2gb is enough for vista, especially for what your planning to do.

And the 'bit' thing. Only 64 bit os can read more than 3.25gb of ram.

Actually, 32bit OSes can read up to 4Gig of RAM, it is a hardware and OS limitation that causes it to recognize less than 4gig.

Furthermore, 64-bit OSes also can take advantage of 64-bit instruction sets, which is another advantage. However, the developer of your app, the OS, and the hardware all have to support it, so there is no real advantage for an end user running 64bit at this point in time.

Server side stuff 64bit is where its at.

05-13-2008, 03:47 PM	#43 (permalink)
EWC88 Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jersery Posts: 53	how does something like this look? HPdv9700t series: Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) • Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.40GHz) • 17.0" diagonal WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900) • 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) • 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS • HP Imprint (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone • Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection • 240GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (120GB x 2) • LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support • No TV Tuner w/remote control • High Capacity 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery • Norton Internet Security(TM) 2008 - 3 Year Subscription • Microsoft(R) Works 9.0 all for $1712.99 Now I can probably go with a 15.4" instead of a 17" but any thoughts? Last edited by EWC88; 05-13-2008 at 03:50 PM.

05-14-2008, 02:15 AM	#44 (permalink)
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05-14-2008, 10:01 AM	#45 (permalink)
PunterCam Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 423	Those specs are complete overkill for what you're wanting to do; I 've always saved my cash and bought what I needed. As a rule, 1Gb ram will run XP very well, and 2Gb will run Vista at a similar speed (as far as my experience goes). The 4Gbs on that spec will go to waste with word processing etc... Future proof? A laptop will no doubt die long before an upgrade would be required (again based on my experience - I'd never have a laptop as my main computer. My flat mate just had his sony vaio die with all his work on it - end of uni is weeks away...) I'd be tempted to get a solid, quick, but basic desktop and buy a macbook as well (the fact that they're small is the appeal, they're lovely little things!). __________________ 2006 Mac Pro Dual, dual core xeons @ 2.0Ghz each 2Gb Ram (I'm too poor) NVidia Geforce 7300Gt 256mb Onboard Sound - optical out to Logitech Z5500 Digidesign MBox2 output to PMCs 250Gb Drive running both Mac OSX and Windows on seperate partitions, 400Gb Seagate Drive for Windows, 400Gb WD Drive for OSX 24¨ Acer AL2416W (not nearly as bad as you'd think) Various Lacie external drives

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Vizy93 Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: LA, Westside Age: 14 Posts: 2,174	Vista? No. Vista does not need 4gb of ram. its a complete waste. Trust us, frome xperience, 2gb is enough for vista, especially for what your planning to do. And the 'bit' thing. Only 64 bit os can read more than 3.25gb of ram. __________________ RnB Session- get updated Hulu- TV quality clips/shows/movies My Slurpee Cup- life's elixir

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05-08-2008, 07:02 PM	#42 (permalink)
tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,944	This laptop will be used for AIM, Email, school work, Ipod, reasearching etc.. Any basic laptop will do that, be it Mac or a PC. It just comes down to features and benefits and your price range and preferences. A Mac will do it all and give you every feature you need out of the box. A PC can't quite do all that a Mac can out of the box but it can with third party. Depending on other uses, like gaming, audio recording, film editing, etc, could also play into what you want your laptop for.

05-15-2008, 12:36 AM	#46 (permalink)
EWC88 Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jersery Posts: 53	For the genuine vista it needs they say 62bit and the 4gb is what would be needed it stated thats what I put that.. I think I will go with the 15.4" instead.. And I'm still questionable because I can get a mac book pro for the same prioce...

05-16-2008, 04:21 PM	#48 (permalink)
EWC88 Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jersery Posts: 53	Ok so what do you recommend then?

05-16-2008, 04:27 PM	#49 (permalink)
EWC88 Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jersery Posts: 53	Also lets just say just in case if anyone wants to tell me what they recommend for a laptop the budget is 1700