Comments | willow_red: Laptop Talk

willow_red

Laptop Talk

Dec 22, 2007 17:57

I've wanted a laptop computer since, well, sometime in high school, but for one reason or another, it has never happened. Heck, I was going to buy one last year, but instead, that money went to buy a new car after my old one was totalled. But I think this year is finally the year for it! Since I know that many of you know far more about ( Read more... )

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nickhalfasleep December 23 2007, 02:12:01 UTC

It looks pretty good, but I'd think about the warranty in the first month or so, in case it up and dies, figure out tiger's return policy, as lemons tend to show up pretty quick ( ... )

willow_red December 23 2007, 04:06:10 UTC

Thanks for the feedback! So you think I should only go for a one-year warranty instead of three? As for the case, my thought was to buy that separately, so I get more of a choice (and yes, to find one that doesn't say, "steal me!"). That's interesting about Costco's deal, but I don't have a membership. I will look into Tiger Direct's return policy.

lilacwire December 23 2007, 04:07:02 UTC

I also recommend at least 2 gigs of ram in any machine these days. :)

willow_red December 23 2007, 04:10:49 UTC

Hmm, okay. I only have 3/4 gig in the desktop right now (and yeah, it's been getting slow lately). I have the option to to up to 2 gigs, so I think I'll do that. Thanks!

a_gs December 23 2007, 09:09:21 UTC

It looks weird that they don't list graphics -- apparently it's Intel GMA X3100, in 965GM chipset, what should be fine even if this laptop will be used for 3D, though not in the "latest games with all eye candy enabled" range.

You may want to get a faster hard drive (5400RPM drives is what makes loading applications on laptops feel so slow), but it may not worth the price if you.

RAM... usually 1G is more than sufficient, and people who use applications that need more, know who they are.

denversop December 24 2007, 01:32:26 UTC

Sounds like fun! I've been really happy with my Toshiba. It's really lightweight, which was useful when I was dragging it all over campus. Looks like you're ordering a good machine.

A slip cover for the screen/top is a nice thing to have to protect the outside. I tried to find one when I got mine, but couldn't find what I wanted, and now it's a moot point.

I've never heard of that Anti-virus thing before, but I don't really consider myself an expert in the field of electronics.

Congrats on your impending purchase!

ashfae December 24 2007, 16:58:50 UTC

*drool, drool*