Time for a change =[

Alien! Where? · 10-04-2008, 08:33 PM

Well guys, sorry to say, but my ASUS Eee PC was just burnt to a crisp. Well, not really, but something happened to it, and the motherboard got fried. I don't feel like paying 300$ to get it repaired so I am just going to get a new laptop for college. (the warrenty ran out)

I like to play games, but not graphicaly intense ones (ex. crysis). I mostly play Battlefield 2, and occasionaly Counter-Strike Source (sorry 1.6 lovers).

My Desktop computer is at my parents house, and I only usually go there about 1 time a week, just to check up on them, now-and-then. I have a budget around $500.

Heres the laptops i've been looking at. Tell me which one is better =]

COMPAQ Presario CQ50:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834107023

OR

HP Pavilion dv6815nr:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834147769

Any help, or suggestions is appreciated

Alien! Where? · 10-04-2008, 10:19 PM

Please guys, I need help choosing =[

diduknowthat · 10-05-2008, 01:01 AM

I would say go with the compaq, as it's new.

Are you sure you want to go with a 15.4" laptop for college? I mean lugging 6 lbs around isn't exactly easy. I would suggest going with a 14.1" one.

Hyde01 · 10-05-2008, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diduknowthat

I would say go with the compaq, as it's new.

Are you sure you want to go with a 15.4" laptop for college? I mean lugging 6 lbs around isn't exactly easy. I would suggest going with a 14.1" one.

I have a 17" and carry that thing EVERYWHERE in my backpack. Doesn't bother me any lol I usually walk a good 1/2 mile from my car to class too (big A** campus).

Anyways, to help you choose. They are both pretty much the same, but I would probably choose the HP. The HP has the dedicated scroll on the touchpad (not sure about the campaq) and it also has an extra gig of memory. Your choice though.

Alien! Where? · 10-05-2008, 04:06 AM

Yes, im sure. Im 6'4 lol. I'd look pretty stupid carrying around a small laptop. And anyways, im strong enough to lug around 6 lbs a day.

Heh, I wish the United States would convert to the Metric System -.-

Anyways, people use to make fun of me when they saw me carrying around the little ASUS Eee, I'd have to type with one hand on it.

diduknowthat · 10-05-2008, 04:23 AM

I see. Do you have a maximum budget? Newegg isn't that best place to buy laptops, their selection is pretty limited.

Alien! Where? · 10-05-2008, 05:36 AM

well I really can't go over $500. I spent most of my money on my desktop, and on my ASUS Eee

Alien! Where? · 10-05-2008, 05:28 PM

Well I ordered the Compaq yesterday, after I got your guys opinions. Should be here on tuesday!

PHATSPEED7x · 10-06-2008, 01:36 AM

I would of said the compaq too. Let us know how it works out.

10-04-2008, 08:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alien! Where? Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Age: 19 Posts: 802	Time for a change =[ Well guys, sorry to say, but my ASUS Eee PC was just burnt to a crisp. Well, not really, but something happened to it, and the motherboard got fried. I don't feel like paying 300$ to get it repaired so I am just going to get a new laptop for college. (the warrenty ran out) I like to play games, but not graphicaly intense ones (ex. crysis). I mostly play Battlefield 2, and occasionaly Counter-Strike Source (sorry 1.6 lovers). My Desktop computer is at my parents house, and I only usually go there about 1 time a week, just to check up on them, now-and-then. I have a budget around $500. Heres the laptops i've been looking at. Tell me which one is better =] COMPAQ Presario CQ50: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834107023 OR HP Pavilion dv6815nr: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834147769 Any help, or suggestions is appreciated __________________ New Computer: TBA Last edited by Alien! Where?; 10-04-2008 at 10:19 PM.

10-04-2008, 10:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alien! Where? Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Age: 19 Posts: 802	Please guys, I need help choosing =[ __________________ New Computer: TBA

10-05-2008, 01:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
diduknowthat formerly liuliuboy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 7,495	I would say go with the compaq, as it's new. Are you sure you want to go with a 15.4" laptop for college? I mean lugging 6 lbs around isn't exactly easy. I would suggest going with a 14.1" one. __________________ Media - Gaming Hybrid PC Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 4GB G.Skill DDR2 800 Memory \| 400GB WD SATA HD eVGA 8800GT 512mb Graphics Card X-Fi Xtrememusic Sound Card Hauppauge HVR 1800 MCE TV Tuner Scythe Ninja \| AC Accelero S1 Passive heatsink CM Elite 340 mATX Case \| Noctua NF-S12 Fans liusland - myminicity

10-05-2008, 04:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Alien! Where? Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Age: 19 Posts: 802	Yes, im sure. Im 6'4 lol. I'd look pretty stupid carrying around a small laptop. And anyways, im strong enough to lug around 6 lbs a day. Heh, I wish the United States would convert to the Metric System -.- Anyways, people use to make fun of me when they saw me carrying around the little ASUS Eee, I'd have to type with one hand on it. __________________ New Computer: TBA Last edited by Alien! Where?; 10-05-2008 at 04:08 AM.

10-05-2008, 04:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
diduknowthat formerly liuliuboy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 7,495	I see. Do you have a maximum budget? Newegg isn't that best place to buy laptops, their selection is pretty limited. __________________ Media - Gaming Hybrid PC Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 4GB G.Skill DDR2 800 Memory \| 400GB WD SATA HD eVGA 8800GT 512mb Graphics Card X-Fi Xtrememusic Sound Card Hauppauge HVR 1800 MCE TV Tuner Scythe Ninja \| AC Accelero S1 Passive heatsink CM Elite 340 mATX Case \| Noctua NF-S12 Fans liusland - myminicity

10-05-2008, 05:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Alien! Where? Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Age: 19 Posts: 802	well I really can't go over $500. I spent most of my money on my desktop, and on my ASUS Eee __________________ New Computer: TBA

10-05-2008, 05:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alien! Where? Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Age: 19 Posts: 802	Well I ordered the Compaq yesterday, after I got your guys opinions. Should be here on tuesday! __________________ New Computer: TBA

10-06-2008, 01:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
PHATSPEED7x Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hibbing MN Age: 26 Posts: 454	I would of said the compaq too. Let us know how it works out. __________________ Adam Hanson Acer Aspire 4720-4538 laptop Vista Sony Vaio PCG-K25 laptop Ubuntu

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