Need urgent help

Edex · 07-16-2008, 02:24 AM

A relative of mine is staying in the US for some time (Chicago if I remember correctly). Now then, since computers are a lot cheaper to buy there I decided to update my old machine by completely replacing it.

Now then, on to the problem; I was once interested in computers and kept track of all the new technologies that came out, but by the time that Pentium 3 came out I sort of stopped caring for the IT world and now I know little to nothing about modern day machines and I do mean NOTHING.

With that in mind I need someone to help me customize a good rig. The budged is something around 1.500-1.700$, the laptop will mostly be used for family purposes (internet, documents, music and so on), however a game or two will also be played.

Time is rather short as my relative will only be there for a week or so more and I am hoping for some quick and constructive advice here.

Thank you in advance.

brian · 07-16-2008, 02:32 AM

WOW that budget will get you a really nice laptop.

i was looking at this for my self
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834114463

just my opinion

Edex · 07-16-2008, 02:42 AM

Since, as I have stated, I am way back on what is good and what is not in the computer world nowadays. Can you sum up in a few words what should I expect from that computer (i.e. How long, more or less, does it’s battery last, How compatible is it with games, how relatively fast the machine is)

And thank you for the input

cohen · 07-16-2008, 08:14 AM

Have a look at these two.

daisymtc · 07-16-2008, 11:27 AM

HP as cohen suggested is good, if you don't mine it is heavy. (20.1", 15.3lbs)

For 15.4" Gaming, I suggest this ASUS M50Vm-A1

For 17" Gaming,Gateway P-173X FX/ P-6860FX could be another good choice

Edex · 07-16-2008, 12:44 PM

Thank you very much for all the input. So far http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1204332501169

looks like the best choice.

07-16-2008, 02:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Edex New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3	Need urgent help A relative of mine is staying in the US for some time (Chicago if I remember correctly). Now then, since computers are a lot cheaper to buy there I decided to update my old machine by completely replacing it. Now then, on to the problem; I was once interested in computers and kept track of all the new technologies that came out, but by the time that Pentium 3 came out I sort of stopped caring for the IT world and now I know little to nothing about modern day machines and I do mean NOTHING. With that in mind I need someone to help me customize a good rig. The budged is something around 1.500-1.700$, the laptop will mostly be used for family purposes (internet, documents, music and so on), however a game or two will also be played. Time is rather short as my relative will only be there for a week or so more and I am hoping for some quick and constructive advice here. Thank you in advance.

07-16-2008, 02:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
brian Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Age: 16 Posts: 3,875	WOW that budget will get you a really nice laptop. i was looking at this for my self http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834114463 just my opinion __________________ formerly brianmay27 Main laptop: hp dv9005us \| turion 64 X2 1.6 ghz \| 3 GB ram \| Vista ultimate \| 240 GB HD First build: pentium e2160 3.2 GHz \| gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L \| 2.5 GB ram \| 160GB HD If you can see this, you have WAY TOO much time on your hand. Or you're a mod going through my sig. But if you do, copy and past this in your sig.

07-16-2008, 08:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 8,166	Have a look at these two. __________________ 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

07-16-2008, 11:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,568	HP as cohen suggested is good, if you don't mine it is heavy. (20.1", 15.3lbs) For 15.4" Gaming, I suggest this ASUS M50Vm-A1 For 17" Gaming,Gateway P-173X FX/ P-6860FX could be another good choice Last edited by daisymtc; 07-16-2008 at 11:33 AM.

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07-16-2008, 02:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Edex New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3	Since, as I have stated, I am way back on what is good and what is not in the computer world nowadays. Can you sum up in a few words what should I expect from that computer (i.e. How long, more or less, does it’s battery last, How compatible is it with games, how relatively fast the machine is) And thank you for the input

07-16-2008, 12:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Edex New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3	Thank you very much for all the input. So far http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1204332501169 looks like the best choice.

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