help with new laptop purchase

tlarkin · 07-04-2008, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cohen

Since when?

He is just regurgitating a conversation me and ttyobo (I can't remember his name but he is one of the smarter posters) or whatever his name is had on the fact that 32-Bit OSes can actually address a maximum of 4gigs of RAM. However, some legacy technologies both in the BIOS and in 32bit windows disallow to actually utilize it. However, SP1 will (Vista 32bit) will actually recognize all 4 gigs of RAM it just can't quite address it all.

brian.ra · 07-04-2008, 12:51 AM

So if 32bit can recognize 4gigs would it be better to purchase the more expensive 32 bit system and upgrade the ram later?

Which type of laptop would you recommend tlarkin? I've heard horror stories from almost every brand out there so i'm not sure which ones to stick with, especially in the price range i'm looking at (~$1000)

tlarkin · 07-04-2008, 01:05 AM

No, it wouldn't be better or a good idea. Why do you need 4 gigs of RAM?

xbadwolfx · 07-04-2008, 01:15 AM

Gateway is good for people on a budget. i suggest HP or Acer.

bruce007 · 07-04-2008, 02:25 AM

iv running a benq A53, T7250@2.ooGHZ,1.75GB ram xp pro 2pack. for a entry level laptop
hope this helps

brian.ra · 07-04-2008, 06:29 AM

I probably don't need 4 gigs of ram to be honest. I think either laptop would work for my fairly basic computer needs. I've just heard that the T5550 processors were really bad processors (of course that was from several friends who are all hard core gamers).

I'm going keep looking and possibly look into some other brands as well, i'll definitely try HP and Acer too.

DialUpduCK · 07-05-2008, 07:03 AM

Acer is a reliable brand as far as getting solid performing laptops, but I prefer an IBM Thinkpad. If you can get your hands on one at a decent price it would be well worth it. And the 90Gb RAM? Get an external HD if need be.

Cyber · 07-05-2008, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlarkin

Don't buy a Gateway. I used to support several thousand Gateway laptops at my old job and they all sucked.

I second that. Gateway laptop's are horrible. Dont bother getting one.

brian.ra · 07-05-2008, 07:16 PM

Okay so I'm going to do some searching on some more brands, so far I've I'm looking at IBM, Acer, and HP. Any other suggestions?

Oh, how about Asus? I've seen these at a few stores, but haven't heard much about them.

Sir Travis D · 07-05-2008, 07:25 PM

Asus makes good laptops.

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brian.ra New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13	So if 32bit can recognize 4gigs would it be better to purchase the more expensive 32 bit system and upgrade the ram later? Which type of laptop would you recommend tlarkin? I've heard horror stories from almost every brand out there so i'm not sure which ones to stick with, especially in the price range i'm looking at (~$1000)

07-04-2008, 01:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 6,241	No, it wouldn't be better or a good idea. Why do you need 4 gigs of RAM?

07-04-2008, 02:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
bruce007 New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Perth West Australia Posts: 3	iv running a benq A53, T7250@2.ooGHZ,1.75GB ram xp pro 2pack. for a entry level laptop hope this helps

07-04-2008, 06:29 AM	#16 (permalink)
brian.ra New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13	I probably don't need 4 gigs of ram to be honest. I think either laptop would work for my fairly basic computer needs. I've just heard that the T5550 processors were really bad processors (of course that was from several friends who are all hard core gamers). I'm going keep looking and possibly look into some other brands as well, i'll definitely try HP and Acer too.

07-05-2008, 07:03 AM	#17 (permalink)
DialUpduCK New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	Acer is a reliable brand as far as getting solid performing laptops, but I prefer an IBM Thinkpad. If you can get your hands on one at a decent price it would be well worth it. And the 90Gb RAM? Get an external HD if need be.

07-05-2008, 07:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
brian.ra New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13	Okay so I'm going to do some searching on some more brands, so far I've I'm looking at IBM, Acer, and HP. Any other suggestions? Oh, how about Asus? I've seen these at a few stores, but haven't heard much about them.