How's this laptop deal?
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How's this laptop deal?
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Re: How's this laptop deal?
Only problem is that unfortunate bit about "Vista Home Premium..." but I'll remedy that.
Kubuntu 9.04 CD standing by.
Kubuntu 9.04 CD standing by.
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Re: How's this laptop deal?
Well, what are you going to be using it for?
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Everything (I'm not a huge gamer but this is incredibly quick and responsive). The display (15.4", 1280 x 800 glossy widescreen) is simply stunning! It's a steal at $430.LaughingCheese wrote:Well, what are you going to be using it for?
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Re: How's this laptop deal?
It has an integrated GPU, not good for games.
Although it depends on the game; you might be able to play Halo 1, C&C Generals, games like that.
Anything more intensive will require a dedicated GPU.
The CPU looks ok.
Here's a good site to find out about notebook GPU's:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Comparison ... 130.0.html
If you want to do gaming, I recommend the Asus G50Vt-X5. I have the X1 model, the only difference is a slightly faster processor on mine.
Its aroun $800 from Best Buy.
Although it depends on the game; you might be able to play Halo 1, C&C Generals, games like that.
Anything more intensive will require a dedicated GPU.
The CPU looks ok.
Here's a good site to find out about notebook GPU's:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Comparison ... 130.0.html
If you want to do gaming, I recommend the Asus G50Vt-X5. I have the X1 model, the only difference is a slightly faster processor on mine.
Its aroun $800 from Best Buy.
Re: How's this laptop deal?
Seconded. Only downside is Vista, though I believe it comes with 64bit which is much better than 32 (from experience).If you want to do gaming, I recommend the Asus G50Vt-X5.
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Captain Picard's Hair wrote:Everything (I'm not a huge gamer but this is incredibly quick and responsive). The display (15.4", 1280 x 800 glossy widescreen) is simply stunning! It's a steal at $430.LaughingCheese wrote:Well, what are you going to be using it for?
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I'm running 64-bit Kubuntu linux on it, which just flies. For my needs, this laptop at just over $400 is a steal.stitch626 wrote:Seconded. Only downside is Vista, though I believe it comes with 64bit which is much better than 32 (from experience).If you want to do gaming, I recommend the Asus G50Vt-X5.
ETA: I'm well aware that this doesn't stack up next to hardcore gaming laptops - but I simply never got into that world for whatever reasons.
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Oh I know. Thats what you said. I was just agreeing with LC. But your's sounds like an ok deal. Especially if you are getting rid of the Vista virus.
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Yep. This OS runs on this machine like nobody's business She is pretty to look at too - the display really is gorgeous (and hi def audio is good for DVDs, especially if I plug in my external 2.1 speakers).stitch626 wrote:Oh I know. Thats what you said. I was just agreeing with LC. But your's sounds like an ok deal. Especially if you are getting rid of the Vista virus.
This was a hundred off regular price (shipped in 3 days for $2 to boot)
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Re: How's this laptop deal?
OK, who'd you kill to get that good of shipping?
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Believe it or not, that was the standard shipping option at TigerDirect! UPS ground, but it came in record time.stitch626 wrote:OK, who'd you kill to get that good of shipping?
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Ok, I just don't know what games an integrated chip will play.Captain Picard's Hair wrote:I'm running 64-bit Kubuntu linux on it, which just flies. For my needs, this laptop at just over $400 is a steal.stitch626 wrote:Seconded. Only downside is Vista, though I believe it comes with 64bit which is much better than 32 (from experience).If you want to do gaming, I recommend the Asus G50Vt-X5.
ETA: I'm well aware that this doesn't stack up next to hardcore gaming laptops - but I simply never got into that world for whatever reasons.
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Integrated games?LaughingCheese wrote:Ok, I just don't know what games an integrated chip will play.
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go on, give it to me.
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Um, what?Captain Picard's Hair wrote:Integrated games?LaughingCheese wrote:Ok, I just don't know what games an integrated chip will play.
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go on, give it to me.
I meant, I'm not sure what current gen PC games an integrated chip will be able to play.
In other words, I think most 2008-2009 games won't run on an integrated chip.