Notebooks

well i would like a notebook simply because it will save ALOT on paper if i just type my notes...

and i want the computer to be decent... and with vista..

(i know you do not like vista xander but it has grown on me)

Justin wrote:

well i would like a notebook simply because it will save ALOT on paper if i just type my notes...

and i want the computer to be decent... and with vista..

(i know you do not like vista xander but it has grown on me)

I sometimes wonder if you listen at all.

And I seriously question the note-taking potential in notebooks, other than tablets. Seriously, think about it, what's easier to take math notes with, a computer or your hand? Notebooks do not save anyone paper, don't think for a second somehow a notebook would be better than the standard pen and paper for academia note taking. Just because you see it in the movies means shit. There's a million problems with that logic in 90% of cases. Yet another reason why there's no reason to get a laptop for college.

Anyhow, here will be my suggestions on laptop purchases. Keep in mind at this level of low-budget buying, you are very limited in terms of customization and differentiation. In fact most notebooks in the sub $900 that aren't special minis are basically the same. Most have extremely similar parts (or the same). And also realize most department stores stock these low level laptops at the same price as the manufacturer, so there's little difference in buying from best buy and buying online.

Suggestion #1
Dell Inspiron 1525 @~$749.99
Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor T5750 2.0GHz
3GB 667MHz DDR2 memory
15.4" XGA widescreen with TrueLife (1280 x 800)
Serial ATA (5400 rpm) 250GB
Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Built-in Dell 1395 wireless mini-card (802.11b/g)
Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1

This is a very popular model, cheap and made by Dell, which many people like. Unfortunately, I really do not understand the fascination with this notebook. I honestly think it blows. And keep in mind I've had hands-on experience with this thing. The ugliness factor is enough, as you can get it in many different colors, but it only goes on the outside coloring of the notebook, and the inside stays an ugly silver color. The keyboard is badly placed and is unresponsive in terms of tactile feedback. The screen is nice and big but is actually quite horrid. It has a really bad plastic covering on the LCD that kills the image completely, and produces a horrible glare. Finally on the performance side of this, even though I've used notebooks with almost the same specs, this one seems to be slower. Oh and the built is actually not so good, feels very cheap and plasticy, not like it would hold up to few drops.

More to come.

so basically unless i have a bigger budget do not buy a labtop?

wolframmmm.

well apparently my grandmother is going to help me buy a labtop so my budget is going to increase in size....

however i do not know how big it will grow

Justin wrote:

so basically unless i have a bigger budget do not buy a labtop?

That's not at all what I'm saying, in fact, the whole time I've been trying to say that you really don't have a realistic reason to get one at all, at any price range.

And jeese, I only gave one option so far, granted in my opinion it was the worst option, but still. At the price range you already had you could get a decent notebook that could easily own everything except gaming. I just hadn't gotten to telling you about the better ones yet.

Amanderson wrote:

wolframmmm.

No

And they don't even make that model anymore.

Justin wrote:

well apparently my grandmother is going to help me buy a labtop so my budget is going to increase in size....

however i do not know how big it will grow

Well, give me an estimated price range you could prolly afford and I will tell you the best of the best. I was collecting info on models in the $700-$899 Price range before. Do you think it would be any higher now? As soon as you let me know I'll continue giving you good suggestions, that is if you want me to.

alright my range is 2000 or less... so game me up xander make it beautiful :D

Justin wrote:

alright my range is 2000 or less... so game me up xander make it beautiful :D

'Kay, I'll give ya the full throwdown tomorrow, though something to think about, apparently the Centrino 2 platform comes out next month, whether that means anything to anyone I don't know.

Though the $2000 and under price range opens a lot more and better options, I'll do my best to check not only the preconfigured models, but the customizable ones as well, and try to give you the most gamer-friendly options.

yay the i cant purchase said labtop until september anyways so....

Well, that could change things.... I'll see what I can do though, I'll scour the news to find out what the manufacturers are gonna be up to in the next few months...

well thank you lord xander and expect a phonecall in a bit here...

alright so i just built a PC and i was wondering if it is any good please rate :D

My Components
(PRODUCT) RED	(PRODUCT) RED
PROCESSOR	Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9500 (2.6GHz/800Mhz FSB/6MB cache)
OPERATING SYSTEM	Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate (PRODUCT) RED with SP1	edit
LCD AND CAMERA	Slim and Light LED Display with VGA Webcam
MEMORY	4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
HARD DRIVE	Size: 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE	CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW Drive)
VIDEO CARD	128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 8400M GS
WIRELESS CARDS	Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
BATTERY OPTIONS	85Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell)
SOUND OPTIONS	High Definition Audio 2.0
My Software & Accessories
ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE	No Security
PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE	Special Offer:Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007
DESIGNED FOR DELL BAGS	Built NY Cargo Sleeve 14.1", Ruby Red
DESIGNED FOR DELL MICE	Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse - Ruby Red
POWER & DOCKING	65 Watt Small AC Adaptor
My Service
WARRANTY AND SERVICE	1Yr Ltd HW WRTY, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis, 24x7 Phone Support
DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUP	Included 3 GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Yr
ENVIRONMENTAL OPTIONS	Recycling Kit and Plant a Tree for Me
ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM
Processor Branding	Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
Labels	Windows Vista™ Premium
Adobe Software	Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1
DIAL-UP INTERNET ACCESS	No ISP requested

I agree with Xander, cause as well Justin, you might as well just go and sell your desktop then, cause we know how you are, once you upgrade, you ignore the lesser versions, and where would you put your desktop anyways? You get shitty wireless in your room, so all that really leave is your living room, unless you swap rooms with your rents, which I'm assuming won't happen. So either way, in the eyes of your desktop, it's going to be slashing it's wrists soon...

If you sell your desktop, you'd make at least SOME money off of it.

Eh, oh well though...

I'm just looking to get a lighter weight laptop than my beast I have... 15lb's isn't so nice to carry... >.<

But I'll be just fune for now with this, I'll be old school and hand write my notes, and as well, I shall be looking for a laptop with the num pad...

well shockingly enough my parent do use the computer...

well in that wonderful case, sell your dell you have, keep the monitor, and wireless card, and get a cheap like, $500 one for your rents and keep the laptop for you....


and it's LAPTOP not LABTOP....

im using it for labs so it fits :D

but i also plan on upgrading my amazing computer to a quad and a big harddrive

Justin, Kristie just bought a laptop on sale from Office Depot for $500, and it looks like a pretty nice computer.

Maybe you should look into that sale before it goes away.

Marshall wrote:

Justin, Kristie just bought a laptop on sale from Office Depot for $500, and it looks like a pretty nice computer.

Maybe you should look into that sale before it goes away.

my budget is 200 dollars why wouldn't i get something truly amazing...

also, shouldn't you be aiming for a vehicle first? Because from the looks of it, there is very slight chance I'll be able to actually drive you to AR on a daily basis....

Justin wrote:

im using it for labs so it fits :D

but i also plan on upgrading my amazing computer to a quad and a big harddrive

Justin, you know that isn't really possible right?

Marshall wrote:

Justin, Kristie just bought a laptop on sale from Office Depot for $500, and it looks like a pretty nice computer.

Maybe you should look into that sale before it goes away.

Apparently nice non-gaming notebooks aren't good enough for him, hence why earlier ideas were shot down.

Ben wrote:

also, shouldn't you be aiming for a vehicle
first? Because from the looks of it, there is very slight chance I'll
be able to actually drive you to AR on a daily basis....

You know, this is the exact point I've been trying to make the entire time. One or two grand is a lot of money, and I can think of a hundred things that I bet a college-faring teen such as Justin would prolly need more than a gaming notebook.

see... there's your problem... it's Justin... his needs and wants are completely screwy...

parents garenteed my transportation to and from college whether they buy me a vehicle or not they promised so no worries about the ride

now xander i remember you talking to me about a new processor that is coming out this month would that processor be centrino 2?

if so then now is the time to buy because i just saw a commercial for it

so the notebook i just built is 2443

i am going to check this price and see if it goes down this weekend

so i built it again today and it came out at 2428

mmmm price is decreaseing excellent

xander i would like to order my computer within the next week or so