Looking for a Laptop

[Guardian]

I've had my current laptop for about 4 years now, and it's been through... some traumatic experiences. It still plays most of what I want it too, but I can tell it's starting to wear out.

So, I am not actively shopping, but I am in the market, and looking at some appealing specs.

Currently looking at: http://promotions.newegg.com/Samsung/12-2689/index.html

Main point of this thread: Does anyone know of any better/cheaper laptops than this? I want full performance, but for as cheap as I can get it.

 

[iPhonefreak]

What is needed most here? A great processor, good amount of ram, big hdd (500GB)?

 

[Guardian]

HDD isn't as important, as long as it's more than 350GB. I do want the best Processor and a lot of RAM. At least 8-16GB of RAM.

 

[iPhonefreak]

What about screen size?

 

[Luke]

That Samsung Gamer laptop got 4/5 stars on my blog, it's a very good laptop.

http://www.geekshut.com/samsung-series- ... eview/2877 a bigger screen may interest you. I'm going to try and review some laptops during the week which I can link to you if you want to see some more.

 

[idrivethetaxi]

just bought cheap target one myself

 

[Madox]

HDD isn't as important, as long as it's more than 350GB. I do want the best Processor and a lot of RAM. At least 8-16GB of RAM.

Honestly, you don't NEED more than 8GB of RAM. Depends on what you do with the computer. Personally I have 8GB of RAM.

 

[Guardian]

@iPhonefreak: No preference, just not too small.

@ZINC: Thanks!

@Madox: I know, just planning for the future. 😉 I like making them last, so the better I get it to start off with, the longer I can go before I have to upgrade.

 

[ashkan]

Try looking at Lenovo laptops.

Here is a great one that I recommend: http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/lapto ... /y-series/

Look at the Y580. It has great features!

 

[iPhonefreak]

@iPhonefreak: No preference, just not too small.

@ZINC: Thanks!

@Madox: I know, just planning for the future. 😉 I like making them last, so the better I get it to start off with, the longer I can go before I have to upgrade.

Have you considered a MacBook Pro?


15-inch: 2.3 GHz

2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz
4GB 1600MHz memory (Can upgrade to 8GB for $100 more.
500GB 5400-rpm hard drive1
Intel HD Graphics 4000
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 512MB of GDDR5 memory
Built-in battery (7 hours)2
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$1,799.00


Keep in mind, the OS X runs a lot more efficiently then Windows, so you will use less RAM, and it will run better because the software is designed for the computer.

 

[Luke]

If you check out CNET.com the Samsung Gamer laptop is rated one of the best there, I don't think you could do much better.

 

[axiom]

Avoid buying used laptops like the HP DV series, Toshiba satellites too. these have a lot of overheating issues and video chip failures. If your looking for something new and reliable get a mid grade Lenovo. or a Sony Vaio.

just my opinion.

 

[Imran]

i am looking for a new laptop,, which is the best??

 

[Venom]

if u want performance for cheap.get a desktop. Also a desktop will last longer so its cheaper in the long run.<br /><br />-- 05 Oct 2012, 00:17 --<br /><br />also irs easyer to repair/upgrade a desktop compared to a laptop (trust me ive been there 😛 ) take a look at them.....

 

[Fait]

I got a second hand Dell Latitude D820 for only $200

Processor type Intel® Core™ Duo processor

Graphics: NVIDIA Quadro NVS 120 graphics solution with 512MB TurboCache

3-year Economy Plan warranty(if brand new)

Dell Wireless 1390 WLAN (802.11b/g 54Mbps) Mini Card (Broadcom)
Bluetooth radio (Toshiba stack)
6-Cell/56 WHr Primary Battery

Only 2 minor issues it orginaly game with XP & 60GB hard disk @ 7200RPM

But the good news is you can clone your current hard drive in the current pc or fresh install windows 7, If your current hard drive is a laptop one then it might fit in the d820 laptop.

Depends if your looking for a brand new/second desktop or laptop??

Im upgraded myne to 500GB of space 😉

Being second hand it still runs brand new!