Looking for new laptop

**wildsrv** · 06-12-08, 04:10 AM

Ok every one, looking at its going to be really hard for me to transport my desktop computer with me to the sand box (iraq) I'm looking at getting a laptop. I've looked at quite a few different ones and all though I have narrowed it down to these listed bellow if you have one that you would recommend that is under (or very close to) 2,000$ then please do so and provide a link.

1) is the Asus M70

Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5G
CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo
CPU Speed T9300(2.50GHz)
CPU FSB 800MHz
CPU L2 Cache 6MB
Screen 17" WUXGA
Memory Size 4GB DDR2
Hard Disk 500GB
Graphics Card ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Video Memory 1024MB
Communication Modem, Gigabit LAN and WLAN

Total $1,749.99
More information can be found HERE

2) HP dv9700t
Operating system Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.50GHz)
Display 17.0" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1680 x 1050)
Memory 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)!!
Graphics Card 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS!!
Personalization HP Imprint (Radiance) + Microphone + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam
Networking Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
Hard Drive 240GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (120GB x 2)
Primary CD/DVD Drive LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
Battery High Capacity 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

EDIT: URL FOUND HERE

Total:
$1,572.98

I'm more inclined to purchase the second one due to price, the fact that it will be a 64bit OS so I can use all 4gig of ram, and I was able to customize it off of HP's website. I'm trying to provide a link to allow more information. Please provide any ideas you might have. Thanks as always!

**ic0n** · 06-12-08, 08:49 AM

If you can settle for a 15.4" instead of a 17" it will save you about 500 bucks. I would get one of these for 500 less than your budget http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/X...7900_Notebook/ since its got the same graphics card, ram and possessor with a lot smaller price tag. Take the extra cash and get some good games and a nice 22" LCD that you pack into your early milvan, conex or quadcon and use as a TV/computer monitor.

**Blue_Thunder27** · 06-12-08, 12:39 PM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1204332501169

Great gaming laptop, I own one. The ONLY weak point of this laptop is the proc (1.83Ghz), which is easliy upgraded and can be bought of newegg for ~$200. If you were to upgrade the proc it would cost about the same as the others plus you would be getting 4gb ram and a 8800m GTS.

**Rooster050** · 06-12-08, 12:48 PM

The spec's on that Asus, look pretty killer. I game on a compal Hel80 Laptop, but it's getting to be a bit out dated, So no link. I would go with what you got posted.

**SapiensErus** · 06-13-08, 01:23 AM

I currently have the Asus M51. It has a 9500 GS, 4Gb, and a 250Gb HDD... it was like 1200 bucks at Newegg. I am guessing any of this guys big brothers would fit your bill.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220215
This one has a 7200 RPM HDD (most laptops have 5400, this makes a big diference in load times), 8600 GT, and a 2.4Ghz Core2 Duo. 1749.99 and 1599.99 after MIRebate.

But that M70 listed up there is another one I would recommend. The difference being the HDD speed...

I love my Asus laptop: it runs rock solid and I game on it frequently now too.

**wildsrv** · 06-13-08, 03:16 AM

Thanks every one, I'll check on the links above later as its kinda late and I had a long day. Fucking 3 Article 15's issued in one day... Did I mention I hate paperwork. :5

**WileECyte** · 06-13-08, 07:41 AM

If your laptop doesn't come with a 7200 RPM HD, you can easily replace it later. Of course it'd involve getting an adapter to allow you to hook the drive up to a PC so you could clone the old drive to the new drive.

**SapiensErus** · 06-13-08, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by WileECyte

If your laptop doesn't come with a 7200 RPM HD, you can easily replace it later. Of course it'd involve getting an adapter to allow you to hook the drive up to a PC so you could clone the old drive to the new drive.

That adapter is like $2.50 from the right sources.. I think I have a pile of them somewhere...

But thats a good point. While the laptop HDDs cost a bit more than desktop (3.5") HDDs, it would be easy to upgrade later.

What I would do is go look up comparisons between those mobile GPUs. I figured, if you wanted a 17" it must be for gaming. The key then is the GPU. And having a fast HDD will make gaming nicer on a laptop as well.

**HeavyG** · 06-13-08, 11:50 PM

17" is more of a desktop replacement. The bigger screen allows for more applications to be seen at once, which is why I chose the 17" a few years ago. I could have MS Visual Studio open along with my programming notes... it made coding a lot easier.

Don't overlook Fujitsu. I have had my Fujitsu since February 2006 and it is still running strong today. They have a great build quality compared to most other competitiors.

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