It's been crazy long since I went computer hunting

Oddler

Oddler

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It's probably been 8 years since I went shopping for a computer. I was really into computers back in the day and my uncle and I would construct computers and we'd geek out about the latest RAM upgrades and junk...although...I can't remember jack from those days and I'd love to buy a new Laptop.

I've got about $1,500 dollars to spend on a really good laptop but I'm not sure what is what anymore. I don't know what the latest fastest processors / RAM / Drive memory is the norm for this time of the year of 2008.

I'd love to get a GREAT Home Laptop that is fast / lots of memory / minimal software bundled with it to add up the cost etc.

I'd like a Laptop that is great for using high-taxing programs like Photoshop and Adobe Flash. I do play video games on my laptop every now-and-again and would like to ensure if I do buy some new Online RPG or First Person Shooter that I can play with good assurance that it won't be bad. I'm getting into the Youtube VLogging thing and need a lot of memory to store my AVI files to archive to give you a feel of what I'm looking into buying as I know it's a bit user specific.

I don't want any bundled programs that may up the price as I have all my programs bought and ready to use. What is the above average computers specs now-a-days? Hopefully, I still remember some of the computer language as I'm really wavering in it!

P.S. Where's the best place to shop for computers at?
 
More Specifics

1) What is your budget?


REPLY: I have about 1,500 in free cash right now but ideally I would like to not spend it all, ya know? Love to find a deal with some ultra great vendor that sells things cheap but hey :P

2) What size notebook would you prefer?

REPLY: I'm using this Laptop in replacement of a huge Desktop and to carry it around the House while I lay on the couch working or something. I like big screens.

3) Please Lable your contry so we can suggest a vendor.

REPLY: I'm in California, USA

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?

REPLY: Whatever computer is GOOD is in the good with me. I don't carry grudges over computer companies :P

5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?

REPLY: Running programs that take forever to open and get running. Like Photoshop CS3 , Adobe Flash CS3. They eat up a lot of memory and having a bunch open at once slows my computer down more than I'd like. I'd love to have it not be affected. Also, having lots of different History States to CTRL-Z while working takes up a lot of memory to work without lag while playing with Photoshop. I'd love all that eliminated.

6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?

REPLY: Nowhere outside of my house.

7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?

REPLY: I don't play many games but when I do...I love it to run fast and look sexy ;D

8) How many hours of battery life do you need?

REPLY: I usually have it plugged into the Wall and almost never have the battery running.

9) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?

REPLY: Totally don't mind.

10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, no OS etc.

REPLY: Windows XP lulz....I've never used a Mac.......well I have and I suxed with it.

Screen Specifics

11) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?

REPLY: Mmm...standard...

12) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?

Standard
a. XGA -1024x768 - Large and easy to read text + graphics icons, but you fit less stuff on the screen.
b. SXGA - 1400x1050 - Compromise resolution between XGA and UXGA.
c. UXGA - 1600x1200 - Very small text and graphics icons, you can fit lots of stuff on the screen.



Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
f. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Wider viewing version of UXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.

REPLY: ERRR....No clue what that stuff means. I thought you could change resolution by right clicking and going to Properties on your Desktop screen...? Wouldn't that give me all of the above? I normally like it kinda small to fit a lot onto the screen at once. Not absurdly small or anything o.O

13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?

REPLY: No idea what those are :/

Build Quality and Design

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?

REPLY: Don't particularly care too much. Just as long as it's not mangled or anything to a weird level.

15) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?

REPLY: I want to buy this laptop within a couple of months! I'd like for it to last as long as it can. My last laptop lasted me about 4 and a half years before it freakin' snapped in half lol. . . Part of me is thinking about returning my Laptop every 2 years or something and upgrading to a new one right before the warranty runs out etc. Not sure if that's legal or anything or if they don't allow that stuff LOL...sounds smart to me though?

Notebook Components

16) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 500GB?

REPLY: Lots and lots and lots. I'm gonna store a bunch of Youtube clips on it that I plan on making 3-4 a week...which may tax on my Hard Drive after a while...but yeah.

17) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?

REPLY: I'm kinda a noob and still don't know what Blu-Ray is!!! Having burners on your computer though is always useful. I'm sure I'll need to use it.

18) Any Extras you may want? Example, RAM, # of USB's, HDMI port, ECT.

REPLY: Just as long as my Laptop is fast at booting, loading applications and not being a lag bastard at times :D
 
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