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whitestazn88 wrote:hm... might snag that one actually, i'm looking for something in that range as well, but i'm thinking i'll go with windows 8, try to get a newer video card, and downgrade the ram and hdd, cuz you can upgrade those for cheap. and I'd prefer the 3rd gen i5 processor
bedub1 wrote:nietzsche wrote:I'm thinking of buying a laptop, I need recommendations
What I'm looking for mostly is a decent system but this specs are a must:
full hd display 1080p 1920x1080 MATE
ssd drive more than 128gb desired
8gb ram
ivy bridge processor
a decent video card, enough to handle the linux's 3d stuff
any recommendations?
I could all that from a Sager, for about 1300 usd, but I know that looking you can get all that for 800usd if you know where to look.. specially dell outlet with coupons.
I would really appreaciate help in this!
PC laptop manufacturers are stupid, it's hard to find a high-res screen.
Most of them don't include SSD's. Don't let it limit your selection, you can always upgrade to one later. And you should. SSD's seem to double/triple how fast your computer feels.
8gb ram is easy
ivy bridge is easy
some laptops have add-on video cards for playing games. If you don't play games, the intel HD 4000 is probably fine.
bedub1 wrote:Check out this graphics hierarchy chart. Do you think the 3d effects of linux could be handled by these cards:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gam ... 107-7.html
nvidia: 6800 Ultra, 7600 GT, 7800 GS, 8600 GS, 8600 GT (GDDR3), 9500 GT (DDR2)
Go (mobile): 7800 GTX, 7900 GTX
ati: X800 XT (& PE), X850 XT (& PE), X1650 XT, X1800 GTO, HD 2600 XT, HD 3650 (DDR3), HD 3670
Intel HD Graphics 4000
bedub1 wrote:
Doesn't look too bad. You should wait until Friday though...might be able to get one for a steal.
Symmetry wrote:Nietzsche, I was under the general impression that you were an IT specialist. Why are you looking for computer advice here?
nietzsche wrote:Symmetry wrote:Nietzsche, I was under the general impression that you were an IT specialist. Why are you looking for computer advice here?
I have a degree on Software Engineering, but do not work as one. I worked only 1 year on the field, as I was disappointed at the level of responsibilities compared to the pay. People doing easier jobs were doing the same or more money than I.
Computer hardware improves drastically every 6 months, it's impossible to keep up unless you are in the field, and even if you are in the field but you are not buying or working with the latest every day you need to read quite a bit before deciding.
I could do without asking here, there's a lot of reviews on technologies and complete systems on the web, and even on where to find the best prices, but I enjoy the talk here. It's like women talking about those shoes they want to buy.
Symmetry wrote:nietzsche wrote:Symmetry wrote:Nietzsche, I was under the general impression that you were an IT specialist. Why are you looking for computer advice here?
I have a degree on Software Engineering, but do not work as one. I worked only 1 year on the field, as I was disappointed at the level of responsibilities compared to the pay. People doing easier jobs were doing the same or more money than I.
Computer hardware improves drastically every 6 months, it's impossible to keep up unless you are in the field, and even if you are in the field but you are not buying or working with the latest every day you need to read quite a bit before deciding.
I could do without asking here, there's a lot of reviews on technologies and complete systems on the web, and even on where to find the best prices, but I enjoy the talk here. It's like women talking about those shoes they want to buy.
Buy a mac.
nietzsche wrote:Symmetry wrote:nietzsche wrote:Symmetry wrote:Nietzsche, I was under the general impression that you were an IT specialist. Why are you looking for computer advice here?
I have a degree on Software Engineering, but do not work as one. I worked only 1 year on the field, as I was disappointed at the level of responsibilities compared to the pay. People doing easier jobs were doing the same or more money than I.
Computer hardware improves drastically every 6 months, it's impossible to keep up unless you are in the field, and even if you are in the field but you are not buying or working with the latest every day you need to read quite a bit before deciding.
I could do without asking here, there's a lot of reviews on technologies and complete systems on the web, and even on where to find the best prices, but I enjoy the talk here. It's like women talking about those shoes they want to buy.
Buy a mac.
I never said I was gay.
Symmetry wrote:nietzsche wrote:Symmetry wrote:nietzsche wrote:Symmetry wrote:Nietzsche, I was under the general impression that you were an IT specialist. Why are you looking for computer advice here?
I have a degree on Software Engineering, but do not work as one. I worked only 1 year on the field, as I was disappointed at the level of responsibilities compared to the pay. People doing easier jobs were doing the same or more money than I.
Computer hardware improves drastically every 6 months, it's impossible to keep up unless you are in the field, and even if you are in the field but you are not buying or working with the latest every day you need to read quite a bit before deciding.
I could do without asking here, there's a lot of reviews on technologies and complete systems on the web, and even on where to find the best prices, but I enjoy the talk here. It's like women talking about those shoes they want to buy.
Buy a mac.
I never said I was gay.
It was implied.
nietzsche wrote:Symmetry wrote:nietzsche wrote:Symmetry wrote:nietzsche wrote:Symmetry wrote:Nietzsche, I was under the general impression that you were an IT specialist. Why are you looking for computer advice here?
I have a degree on Software Engineering, but do not work as one. I worked only 1 year on the field, as I was disappointed at the level of responsibilities compared to the pay. People doing easier jobs were doing the same or more money than I.
Computer hardware improves drastically every 6 months, it's impossible to keep up unless you are in the field, and even if you are in the field but you are not buying or working with the latest every day you need to read quite a bit before deciding.
I could do without asking here, there's a lot of reviews on technologies and complete systems on the web, and even on where to find the best prices, but I enjoy the talk here. It's like women talking about those shoes they want to buy.
Buy a mac.
I never said I was gay.
It was implied.
I'm not apologizing to you.
bedub1 wrote:FYI I've got a ProBook 6560b from work. It's got 8gb ram and a i7-2620M. The CPU scores a 7.2 in the WEI, and the RAM is a 7.5. I put an Intel 330 180gb SSD in, and it scores an 8.1. An SSD can make pretty much any computer between twice as fast, and 10 times as fast.
Dukasaur wrote:Laptops are obsolete. Get a tablet.
I have a laptop. Every time I want to use it, I have to take it out of its case, dig out the DC rectifier from under the seat, plug it in, plug the AC adapter into the DC rectifier (funny how in order to get 9V DC I first have to convert 12V DC to 120V AC and then convert it back almost to the form it started in) wait 10 minutes for the thing to boot up, plug in the cellular adapter, wait another 10 minutes for signal acquisition, and then finally I'm online.
People with tablets turn them on and they're online. I'm so fucking jealous.
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