What laptop should i buy for the upcoming school year?
I’ll use the computer for music and media, papers for school and surfing the web. I’ll also plan to put on a dolphin game cube emulator to run supersmash bros melee. What would be the best computer to get?
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well, idk about the gaming, but i have the HP Pavilion DV6933CL Entertainment Notebook PC. 4GB RAM, 320GB Hard Drive. it’s awesome. i got it at costco for $999.99.
I’d have to say Vostro 1000. its reasonably priced, i’ve been using it for bout a year, and it get great wi -fi internet connection, is fast, and an all around great laptop
get a HP Pavilion dv4t with the following options for best up to date performance, and it will still be very good for at least 4 years. it will definitely still be ok in 7 or more years to come.
64 bit OS + 64 bit Processor
Intel T9400 processor
4GB RAM
250GB or 320GB HD
256MB Video card
wireless A/B/G/N card
about $1400, sign up for APP (academic purchase program that HP offers and it gives you discount for students)
Dolphin uses your CPU to the brink, so a fast t5xxx or better Intel chip is a must. It’ll also likely work better with a graphics chip a nudge above X3100. Something like an 8400GS should be okay. For media tasks, I’d suggest you think about how much space all your movies and music takes, then double that figure. You can never have enough space, but the truth is that in three years a 2.5" 750GB drive will cost say 100$, so don’t get too hung up on getting a cavernous one. They’re easily replacable on most laptop models, by the way. Any amount of memory is fine, because you can toss in 2GB more for about 30$.
I would suggest a business line model, because they’re built better. Course, they also cost a lot more, so it’s a tradeoff.
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I’d recommend an HP, Dell or Toshiba Notebook running Windows Vista Home Premium, that way, you have access to common software, the cheaper MS Office suite and a reliable gaming computer. But, if you have money to spend, then I’d recommend the Gateway P-173XL FX Edition, $1,999 for a powerhouse laptop. It’s stunning how powerful it is. http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668159.php?rdr=v1495&nmg=1 Otherwise I’d recommend a Toshiba Satellite or a Dell Latitude or an HP Pavilion.
Alrighty then, lol.
If you’re buying a laptop, there are a few things to consider.
1. The processor. Most, if not every decent laptop in today’s market has dual-core technology. This means that it has two processors working as one to compute information. Now, what’s the difference between speeds? In all reality, for a common user (that is not a hard-core computer geek like some of us), the difference between 1.8GHz and 2.0GHz is negligible. The only areas you will be able to notice will be in gaming, and video encoding.
2. The memory. If the OS (Operating System) is a "32-bit" then it can only read approximately 3 GB of RAM. Only the "64-bit" processors can understand 4+ GB of RAM. RAM is what the computer uses to store temporary information, like open programs (internet, word processing, music players, etc…). A general rule of thumb is that the more RAM, the faster the computer will load programs/files to a point (as with everything). An industry standard nowadays is around 3 GB. The faster the "clock speed" of the ram (the higher the PC xxxx), the higher quality the RAM.
3. Hard Drive space is what you store the more permanent information on - word files, music, videos, programs, etc….If you have an extensive music library (5000+ songs (legal songs)), then you should be looking at a computer with at least 250GB (1 GB = 1 Billion Bytes). If you don’t really need all that space, then a laptop with 160+ GB of Hard Drive space would suffice.
4. Graphics Processor!!! If you will not be watching many DVD’s or playing any games, then you can settle for an integrated video processor such as the INTEL X3100. If you want the security of being able to play the occasional 3D game, then I would recommend a dedicated graphics card with dedicated memory (256MB or 512MB). You can check whether or not the card is integrated by going to "http://www.notebookcheck.net"
5. Most laptops now feature DVD/CD Burners. Some offer a built in feature known as "Lableflash or Lightscribe." This will allow you to "etch" images on special CD/DVD’s. It makes the finished CD/DVD look more professional.
6. Price Comparison. Expect to spend $550+ for a decent laptop nowadays. You can sometimes (or during really good sales) find ones cheaper around $450.
The first laptop I would recommend is the Toshiba M305D-S4829 from Circuit City this week. I just purchased it last Wednesday, and am typing on it right now. It has a ton of power, like seriously. I was playing BF2142 last night with no problems. It costs $699, but It’ll be running strong for a few years before anything begins to become too demanding for it. The sound quality on this laptop is phenomenal. It has Harman/Kardon speakers that are Bose quality. It has 4GB of RAM, an ATI Radeon 3100 processor, which is nearly equal to most mid-range dedicated graphics processors. It support 802.11b/g/n networks. It has a standard webcam (not to mention facial recognition software for extra secured log-ons) and all the other features you need lol. The style on this laptop is phenomenal.
If that is slightly out of your price range though, I would say go to Best Buy and pick up the HP DV5-1002NR. It costs $679, but it is nearly as good as the above laptop with only a few exceptions (it is actually better in some areas as well, lol). The touchpad on it has a glossy feel which is fine for cooler weather, but if its humid out or your fingers are the least bit sweaty, it becomes quite difficult to move the pointer. It has a slightly better video processor - the ATI Radeon 3200 (the main difference is that it has a HDMI output). It has a slightly larger screen at 15.4" WS. Its half a pound heavier, which isn’t really a big deal to me at all. It also runs the 32-bit OS of Vista which will only support 3 GB of RAM, which is fine for nearly everything. I hope this helps you in your quest!
The next two are right about tied for abilities if the above prices are a bit out of your budget. I would recommend testing each one, and then deciding which one you prefer better.
The first one is the Toshiba L305D-S5868 from BestBuy this week at $549. It features the ATI Radeon 3100 which is capable of handling many 3D games, and in fact - it is the same video processor as the laptop that I am using. It features a built-in webcam, as well as standard DVD/CD re-write ability. It has a 250GB hard drive running at 5400RPM. One feature that it could improve upon is its stock RAM. From the store, it only comes with 2GB. This can be easily upgraded to 3GB from any computer retailer (including http://www.newegg.com). It also comes with a user-friendly touchpad as well as a nice blue form factor. Although it doesn’t necessarily have all of the extra-goodies, this laptop is perfect for the common pc user, and comes at a great price!
The second one is the Toshiba L305D-S5881 from Circuit City. This laptop is nearly identical to the last l