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Post by caro on Jun 16, 2007 7:29:28 GMT -5
I'm looking for a new laptop
Budget max 1200€
I don't want it to be too big (17" is way too big for example)
I don't want it to be too heavy
I want a lot of virtual memory too cos i'm fed up with loading time
I want one with Vista
I was looking at these SONY VAIO with different colors
Does anyone have any tips or advice?
Thanks ;D
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Post by MEANSTREAK on Jun 16, 2007 13:27:06 GMT -5
This is the one I recently bought my wife, though I put XP on it later because so much software and other drivers woudln't work with Vista yet
HP dv6500tse $1,698.99
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz/4MB L2Cache)
Display 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
Memory 2GB (2 Dimm)!
Graphics Card 383MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
Personalization HP Imprint (Influx) + Fingerprint Reader +Webcam
Networking Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network w/Bluetooth
Hard Drive 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Primary CD/DVD Drive LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
Primary Battery 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
OS and Recovery Media System Recovery DVD w/Windows Vista Home Premium
Productivity Software Microsoft(R) Works 8.0
Premium CD/DVD Burner Software Roxio Creator(TM) Premier v9
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Post by MEANSTREAK on Jun 16, 2007 13:40:37 GMT -5
oh ya, when you do buy one be sure to pay the litle extra for the actual system restore DVDs. When we got the new HP it didn't come with one and instead you make your own off the hard drive. Bullshit really, especially considering 20 gigs of the quoted HD space are taken up by have all the system restore data in a partionined part of the HD.
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Post by caro on Jun 17, 2007 4:22:10 GMT -5
i think you can partitionate the HD with a free program from the inet?
my current one was already parted but all new ones only come with 120 Go
gonna have to think about it thanks
ive been looking at this one
sony vaio vgnfz11e
Processeur Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 (1,8 GHz) - Ecran 15,4" TFT WXGA X-black - Résolution de 1280 x 800 pixels - 1024 Mo - Disque dur de 120 Go - Carte graphique NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M GT avec 335 Mo de VRAM totale - Sortie HDMI - Graveur de DVD Dual Double Couche - Modem 56K - Réseau Ethernet - Réseau sans fil WiFi - Lecteur de cartes Memory Stick - Webcam intégrée - Poids de 2,58 Kg - Windows Vista Edition Familiale Premium
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Post by globe on Jun 17, 2007 11:27:53 GMT -5
My advice when buying a laptop would be - dont, save some money and get a desktop instead  Seriously, I'd honestly recommend getting one which has XP installed rather than Vista right now to be honest. There are a lot of deals out there which give you a laptop with XP installed with the option of a free upgrade to Vista in the future. Like meanstreak said, lots of programs and other bits of hardware dont have drivers yet which are compatable with Vista etc, plus it's best to wait until some of the early bugs are sorted out etc. Also depending on what version it is, it uses up a lot of memory, so you might need upto 2GB of RAM for good performance. Saying that, I don't really think you can go wrong with a Sony VAIO. |
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Post by caro on Jun 17, 2007 15:11:55 GMT -5
well i cant get a desktop and the closest to 1200€, the better im getting that as a salary complicated story my laptop is starting to show signs of weaknesses too |
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Post by MEANSTREAK on Jun 17, 2007 20:47:53 GMT -5
ya the sony's are pretty sweet. But if you are gonna run vista DEFINATELY get at least 2GB or ram, especially since you are complaining about loading speed! See how much it would cost to get even more, I'm telling you it would be worth it! Since I put XP on hers it feels like it runs practically twice as fast. Vista to me felt like it was dddrraaaaggniinngg, ya know?
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Post by caro on Jun 18, 2007 11:55:10 GMT -5
i know what you mean but i cant get a more expensive one and all the SONY laptops come with vista
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Post by webm@ster on Jun 18, 2007 12:03:47 GMT -5
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Post by caro on Jun 18, 2007 12:37:15 GMT -5
thanks webbo for the advice but i cant find that brand on the website i have to pick the computer on  looks like good stuff though |
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Post by mape on Jun 18, 2007 22:18:50 GMT -5
Sony VAIO really isn't worth the price you're paying. You're just paying a lot for the "Sony" name.
Look for other brands if you can. Toshiba and HP make really good ones. Make sure you go with someone who offers a good warranty (repairs etc) and tech support.
Also, Vista really isn't worth it at the moment. Wait til it gets a little older, so stick with XP if you can.
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Post by caro on Jun 19, 2007 11:38:24 GMT -5
ive checked HP and there's not much (at least on that website) do you really think i should stick to XP? problem is most computers come with vista now moreocer ive read good stuff about the NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M GT graphic card what am i gonna do?  |
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Post by caro on Jun 19, 2007 11:48:03 GMT -5
SAMSUNG Ordinateur Portable R70 XEV 7100 - Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 (1,8 GHz) - Ecran 15,4''
Processeur Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 (1,8 GHz) - Ecran 15,4" TFT WXGA SuperBright Gloss - Résolution 1280 x 800 pixels - 2048 Mo - Disque dur de 160 Go - Chipset graphique nVidia GeForce Go 8400 128 Mo / 512 Mo TurboCache - Port HDMI - Graveur de DVD Dual Double Couche - Modem 56K - Réseau Ethernet - Réseau sans fil WiFi - Lecteur de cartes 5 en 1 - Webcam 1,3 MegaPixel - Poids de 2,74 Kg - Microsoft Windows Vista Edition Familiale Premium
any thoughts about this little boy? ;D
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Post by MEANSTREAK on Jun 22, 2007 9:33:49 GMT -5
SAMSUNG Ordinateur Portable R70 XEV 7100 - Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 (1,8 GHz) - Ecran 15,4'' Processeur Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 (1,8 GHz) - Ecran 15,4" TFT WXGA SuperBright Gloss - Résolution 1280 x 800 pixels - 2048 Mo - Disque dur de 160 Go - Chipset graphique nVidia GeForce Go 8400 128 Mo / 512 Mo TurboCache - Port HDMI - Graveur de DVD Dual Double Couche - Modem 56K - Réseau Ethernet - Réseau sans fil WiFi - Lecteur de cartes 5 en 1 - Webcam 1,3 MegaPixel - Poids de 2,74 Kg - Microsoft Windows Vista Edition Familiale Premium any thoughts about this little boy? ;D I'd buy that for a dollar! Specs look good, just make sure you like the feel of it, it's no fun typing on a machine that you hate! I actually love samsung mobile phones and I have a couple of older ones that seem to be indestructable! I even dropped one into a 24 inch deep pool about 3 years ago, I pulled it out, opened it up and put it infront of a fan to dry out, and it still works perfectly fine to this day! |
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Post by caro on Jun 22, 2007 15:12:08 GMT -5
why wouldn't i like it  it looks pretty nice |
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Post by MEANSTREAK on Jun 22, 2007 21:29:44 GMT -5
well my wife actually still says her 12 year old Toshiba pentium 1-150 mhz 32mb ram laptop that weighs a ton "feels" the best to type on etc.. shes just picky I guess!
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Post by caro on Jun 23, 2007 10:01:37 GMT -5
2,74kg is quite light.... i thought you were a big strong yankee, not a wimpy one |
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Post by MEANSTREAK on Jun 23, 2007 18:22:07 GMT -5
lol big and strong ya, but Yankee? No way man! Yankee's are only from the Northeast. I'm a red, white & blue Southern Man! If you are ever bored search for "The Southern Avenger" on youtube for some insight into the average white-guy from the south!
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Post by nyr401994 on Aug 1, 2007 20:36:46 GMT -5
get an apple!!
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Post by caro on Aug 2, 2007 11:39:14 GMT -5
too late ;D
i have the SAMSUNG mentionned above
i had some reticences with the glossy screen but in the end it's a really nice computer ;D
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