Best bang for my buck

calciumiscool · 05-31-2008, 07:26 AM

Hello I am looking to buy the best laptop possible for my needs within my limited price range. My range is around $750, could go a bit higher, but nothing more than $900. Windows only please.

I am planning to connect my laptop to my old PC monitor and use it as a quasi-desktop replacement, however, I don't want the laptop to be of the standard "desktop replacement" type, that is, bulky and heavy. I would like it to be light enough to be easily portable because I will probably be taking it around with me just as often as having it connected to the monitor.

As for what I am doing with the laptop, I will mostly be using it for your standard word processing, internet browsing, and music listening, however I will also be using Photoshop, playing WoW, and will be doing some video editing with the computer. I would also be watching movies and burning CDs with this laptop, so a nice-sized screen would be nice as well. Harddrive space can be whatever. Basically, I would like it as fast and powerful as possible with my price.

The current desktop PC I am using is a 6 year old $700ish 512MB RAM Compaq model that wasn't treated very well by my family prior to my getting it, but I have been using it for most of my purposes listed above, with the exception of playing WoW, as it is unable to run it. However, the computer does take what seems like forever to startup, has constant internet failtures, has trouble streaming some videos from the internet, and it's burning capabilities have died completely. It has been a good, old computer, but I have tired of the constant freezing and slowness that it runs at.

Above all, the laptop that I am looking for should be fast, with no lag or freezing. I don't know if what I want is possible within my price range, and if it's not, if you could give me some recommendations of computers that may not have all of the features that I want, or may be out of my price range, they would be greatly appreciated.

cohen · 05-31-2008, 07:33 AM

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Edit - Sorry thought it was spam

**Buzz1927** · 05-31-2008, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cohen

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For what?

Sir Travis D · 05-31-2008, 04:00 PM

Why would you report this?

Anyways, the Hp dv6700t has an intel processor, and starts at $599. If you upgrade it to $813.99, it can have a 2.0ghz core2duo processor, 2 gigs of ram, 256mb nvidia 8400m gt graphics card (great for this price notebook), a 250gb hard drive, compatible wifi, a DVD burner and Vista Home Premium.

calciumiscool · 06-01-2008, 06:53 AM

Thanks for your response, the Hp dv6700t looks like it is exactly what I am looking for. It's a shame I can't find it on New Egg though. I am most likely going to end up going for this model and buying it, but just in case, any other recommendations?

calciumiscool · 06-01-2008, 07:07 AM

Thanks for the recommendation, it looks like a great notebook that fits all of my needs. Do you know how the graphics card on it is though? Also, I was reading a review for the it and it said that Best Buy carries a special "Clay" version of the same computer, and I was wondering if anyone had any information on the special model, as I think it looks much nicer and I can't seem to find it at Best Buy online. Also, although this model looks great and I will probably end up going for it and buying it, anyone else have any recommendations?

Burn_all · 06-02-2008, 05:18 PM

i have never heard about the spiecal version, but i have purchashed about 10 hp's for clients and they are excellent computers.

calciumiscool · 06-03-2008, 02:46 AM

Thanks, also, this laptop can connect to an external monitor easily, right?

cohen · 06-03-2008, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calciumiscool

Thanks, also, this laptop can connect to an external monitor easily, right?

All laptops today do.

g25racer · 06-03-2008, 02:57 AM

I recommend the HP that was previously stated! I love HP to death. I am very satisfied with my Desktop. Another good brand to look at is Acer.

05-31-2008, 07:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
calciumiscool New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9	Best bang for my buck Hello I am looking to buy the best laptop possible for my needs within my limited price range. My range is around $750, could go a bit higher, but nothing more than $900. Windows only please. I am planning to connect my laptop to my old PC monitor and use it as a quasi-desktop replacement, however, I don't want the laptop to be of the standard "desktop replacement" type, that is, bulky and heavy. I would like it to be light enough to be easily portable because I will probably be taking it around with me just as often as having it connected to the monitor. As for what I am doing with the laptop, I will mostly be using it for your standard word processing, internet browsing, and music listening, however I will also be using Photoshop, playing WoW, and will be doing some video editing with the computer. I would also be watching movies and burning CDs with this laptop, so a nice-sized screen would be nice as well. Harddrive space can be whatever. Basically, I would like it as fast and powerful as possible with my price. The current desktop PC I am using is a 6 year old $700ish 512MB RAM Compaq model that wasn't treated very well by my family prior to my getting it, but I have been using it for most of my purposes listed above, with the exception of playing WoW, as it is unable to run it. However, the computer does take what seems like forever to startup, has constant internet failtures, has trouble streaming some videos from the internet, and it's burning capabilities have died completely. It has been a good, old computer, but I have tired of the constant freezing and slowness that it runs at. Above all, the laptop that I am looking for should be fast, with no lag or freezing. I don't know if what I want is possible within my price range, and if it's not, if you could give me some recommendations of computers that may not have all of the features that I want, or may be out of my price range, they would be greatly appreciated.

05-31-2008, 07:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 8,166	Reported Edit - Sorry thought it was spam __________________ My Website Forum Site JOIN NOW! Desktop / Laptop Motherboard: Asus M2N X SE / Unknown CPU: AMD 4000+ 2.1GHZ x 2 / Intel Pentium M 1.60GHZ Ram: 2GB Transcend / 512MB Hard Drive: 320GB / 60GB Video Card: Both Intergrated Monitor: 19" Benq / 15.4" OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 Last edited by cohen; 05-31-2008 at 07:49 AM.

05-31-2008, 04:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sir Travis D Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 14 Posts: 1,178	Why would you report this? Anyways, the Hp dv6700t has an intel processor, and starts at $599. If you upgrade it to $813.99, it can have a 2.0ghz core2duo processor, 2 gigs of ram, 256mb nvidia 8400m gt graphics card (great for this price notebook), a 250gb hard drive, compatible wifi, a DVD burner and Vista Home Premium. __________________ Alienware Area-51 M15x Owner Winner of CFclan suicide and whiner medals, 2008 Last edited by Sir Travis D; 05-31-2008 at 04:00 PM. Reason: i typed hpdv6700t i did hp dv6700t instead

06-02-2008, 05:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Burn_all Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 107	i have never heard about the spiecal version, but i have purchashed about 10 hp's for clients and they are excellent computers. __________________ The Rigg: Q6600 2.4GHz , GeForce 8800GTS 512MB CORSAIR 4GB , 500 GB HD x2 ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP ,OCZ GameXStream 700W NZXT Apollo Black case The Laptop: ASUS M51 Series M51Sn-X2 NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo T8300(2.40GHz) 15.4" Wide XGA ,4GB Memory DDR2 667 250GB HDD 5400rpm ,GeForce 9500M GS

06-03-2008, 02:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hamilton, MI Posts: 3,852	I recommend the HP that was previously stated! I love HP to death. I am very satisfied with my Desktop. Another good brand to look at is Acer. __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & Ubuntu (8.04) Ultimate Ed Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

06-01-2008, 06:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
calciumiscool New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9	Thanks for your response, the Hp dv6700t looks like it is exactly what I am looking for. It's a shame I can't find it on New Egg though. I am most likely going to end up going for this model and buying it, but just in case, any other recommendations?

06-01-2008, 07:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
calciumiscool New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9	Thanks for the recommendation, it looks like a great notebook that fits all of my needs. Do you know how the graphics card on it is though? Also, I was reading a review for the it and it said that Best Buy carries a special "Clay" version of the same computer, and I was wondering if anyone had any information on the special model, as I think it looks much nicer and I can't seem to find it at Best Buy online. Also, although this model looks great and I will probably end up going for it and buying it, anyone else have any recommendations?

06-03-2008, 02:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
calciumiscool New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9	Thanks, also, this laptop can connect to an external monitor easily, right?

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