Thread: Laptop advice

None that I know of. Only thing I know of that most people gripe about is RAM limitations, and since I won't need 128 Gig of RAM on a laptop I see no problems.

RAM is different from storage size. There is no RAM kits that are +24gb, let alone a motherboard to handle that much memory (especially on a laptop). I think AMD would be good enough for your needs Civil, but an Intel i3/i5 should be good enough to fulfill your needs. Make sure it is the newer generation though of Sandy Bridge chips. They should be indicated with a 2. So for instance i3 2100, the 2 signifies 2nd gen, 100 being the name of the chip, and the i3 being the category.

I understand, was just a bit of sarcasm.

Oh, Haha.

Well the suggestion still stands, the AMD chips should be enough, but performance-wise the i3/i5/i7 2xxx has more performance

Any feedback on this one?

Newegg.com - HP ProBook 4530s (XU015UT#ABA) Notebook Intel Core i3 2310M(2.10GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory DDR3 1333 320GB HDD 7200rpm DVD Super Multi Intel HD Graphics 3000

HP ProBook 4530s (XU015UT#ABA) Notebook Intel Core i3 2310M(2.10GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory DDR3 1333 320GB HDD 7200rpm DVD Super Multi Intel HD Graphics 3000

I'm more of a desktop kind of guy. But if the 2310M is anything like its desktop counterpart (i3 2100) it should be a solid chip and solid laptop. Intel 3000 HD certainly isn't the best graphical chip/APU out their but it'll be fine for your needs.

If you can wait, you may even want to wait for Llano. But that'd be if you plan to use this for a bit of mobile gaming.
Source: AMD Shows Off APU Power And Performance : CeBIT 2011: AMD Demos Llano Behind Closed Doors

Purchased the HP ProBook from Newegg, and even remembered the TPG shopping link. Should be here in a week or less.

Hope it's awesome Civil.