Home | Community | Message Board


This site includes paid links. Please support our sponsors.


Welcome to the Shroomery Message Board! You are experiencing a small sample of what the site has to offer. Please login or register to post messages and view our exclusive members-only content. You'll gain access to additional forums, file attachments, board customizations, encrypted private messages, and much more!

Shop: Kraken Kratom Kratom Capsules for Sale   Bridgetown Botanicals Bridgetown Botanicals   Unfolding Nature Unfolding Nature: Being in the Implicate Order   PhytoExtractum Buy Bali Kratom Powder

Jump to first unread post Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6  [ show all ]
InvisibleMagicman69
All About the Benjamins
Male User Gallery


Registered: 05/29/13
Posts: 6,876
What kind of laptop should I get?
    #19276741 - 12/14/13 09:54 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Just found out my current laptops hard drive is fried, so I'm shopping for a new one. I have a grand to spend give or take a hundred, maybe two. My Dad is really pushing Samsung for some reason, how are their laptops? All suggestions and advice welcome!


Thanks guys


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineT-Rex
Male User Gallery


Folding@home Statistics
Registered: 04/05/08
Posts: 4,185
Loc: NY
Last seen: 9 days, 8 hours
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19276745 - 12/14/13 09:55 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

What type of OS?


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleMagicman69
All About the Benjamins
Male User Gallery


Registered: 05/29/13
Posts: 6,876
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: T-Rex]
    #19276816 - 12/14/13 10:17 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Windows 8? I have an IPad and I really don't like it. I'm a Microsoft guy.


Edited by Magicman69 (12/14/13 10:18 PM)


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineT-Rex
Male User Gallery


Folding@home Statistics
Registered: 04/05/08
Posts: 4,185
Loc: NY
Last seen: 9 days, 8 hours
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19276840 - 12/14/13 10:25 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

You can get a nice alienware for hair over $1000


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleFruitOfLife
Professional Package Handler


Registered: 05/21/12
Posts: 4,832
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: T-Rex]
    #19276843 - 12/14/13 10:26 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

T-Rex said:
You can get a nice alienware for hair over $1000



I was gonna suggest an alienware because they are suppose to be amazing. But I think they are over priced


--------------------


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offliner00tuuu123
Now I'm just really piseed
 User Gallery


Registered: 04/20/12
Posts: 8,507
Loc: I'll be there in a minute
Last seen: 7 years, 10 months
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19276852 - 12/14/13 10:30 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Magicman69 said:
Windows 8? I have an IPad and I really don't like it. I'm a Microsoft guy.




The os really dont matter it's the guts that do  Just go down to your local "Big box store" and buy what ever suits your fancy . E.G Dells have pretty much the same components as HP , Samsung . acer ,etc


--------------------
:kingcrankey: Please report me to a Mod for hurting your punk ass hippie feelings :flipthebird: And all time Champion thread killer.:thatsayes:


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineT-Rex
Male User Gallery


Folding@home Statistics
Registered: 04/05/08
Posts: 4,185
Loc: NY
Last seen: 9 days, 8 hours
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: FruitOfLife]
    #19276857 - 12/14/13 10:31 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Yeah they are bit pricey but I did spend $1500 on a mac book pro.
best decision I made. I'm not computer savvy and all my prior computers acquired
viruses and so far my Mac has not. I know there's a lot of debate but Idc.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleMagicman69
All About the Benjamins
Male User Gallery


Registered: 05/29/13
Posts: 6,876
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: FruitOfLife]
    #19276860 - 12/14/13 10:32 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Aren't those gaming machines? Are they very practical for a college student? I want a pretty slim one in size, but I'll check them out online thanks. I didn't know you could get one for that cheap. I had figured Alienwares closer to $2000.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleShroomopotamus
Happy Mushrooming
Female User Gallery


Folding@home Statistics
Registered: 09/27/09
Posts: 18,757
Loc: Funkotron
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69] * 2
    #19276866 - 12/14/13 10:34 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

make sure to get one that is well suited for pornography and text documents as well as microsoft paint and calculator is also a major plus if you can swing it.


--------------------
*
Live by the mushroom, die by the mushroom
:mushroom2::rainbowdrink:
This is a trap! A trap! You are all busted! Busted! You fools!
:twirlyface:

If a time comes where I fail to appear I've been abducted and I will miss you all
Please smile and pet puppies as often as possible
Be happy
Be nice
(<3);}


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleMagicman69
All About the Benjamins
Male User Gallery


Registered: 05/29/13
Posts: 6,876
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Shroomopotamus] * 2
    #19276877 - 12/14/13 10:37 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Dont forget solitaire.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineT-Rex
Male User Gallery


Folding@home Statistics
Registered: 04/05/08
Posts: 4,185
Loc: NY
Last seen: 9 days, 8 hours
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19276879 - 12/14/13 10:38 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

And the Shroomery


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offliner00tuuu123
Now I'm just really piseed
 User Gallery


Registered: 04/20/12
Posts: 8,507
Loc: I'll be there in a minute
Last seen: 7 years, 10 months
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19276885 - 12/14/13 10:40 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Magicman69 said:
Just found out my current laptops hard drive is fried,


Thanks guys



bet you 20.00 and the laptop it isn't fried. Do we has a bet?


--------------------
:kingcrankey: Please report me to a Mod for hurting your punk ass hippie feelings :flipthebird: And all time Champion thread killer.:thatsayes:


Edited by r00tuuu123 (12/14/13 10:44 PM)


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleMagicman69
All About the Benjamins
Male User Gallery


Registered: 05/29/13
Posts: 6,876
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: r00tuuu123]
    #19276888 - 12/14/13 10:42 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

I took it to geek squad and they ran tests on it, said the hard drive broken. It won't even start up..

Which is weird because it was working fine the day before and I didn't drop it


Edited by Magicman69 (12/14/13 10:43 PM)


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleGalvie_Flu
 User Gallery


Registered: 06/30/02
Posts: 6,632
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: r00tuuu123]
    #19276890 - 12/14/13 10:42 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

I could have bought a nice laptop, but instead I bought a smart phone.  My old Athalon 64 1 core is still making it after 4 years, once it dies I will get a new slave laptop.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offliner00tuuu123
Now I'm just really piseed
 User Gallery


Registered: 04/20/12
Posts: 8,507
Loc: I'll be there in a minute
Last seen: 7 years, 10 months
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19276914 - 12/14/13 10:50 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Magicman69 said:
I took it to geek squad and they ran tests on it, said the hard drive broken. It won't even start up..

Which is weird because it was working fine the day before and I didn't drop it


Er If it won't post it is in all likely the mobo or the memory cards and in a rare instance the power supply.
.


--------------------
:kingcrankey: Please report me to a Mod for hurting your punk ass hippie feelings :flipthebird: And all time Champion thread killer.:thatsayes:


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisibletdubz
Male User Gallery


Registered: 02/26/12
Posts: 5,586
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Galvie_Flu]
    #19276917 - 12/14/13 10:51 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

toshiba is pretty damn good cost/performance ratio.....alienware is overpriced BS


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepsi
TOAST N' JAM
Male User Gallery

Registered: 09/05/99
Posts: 31,456
Loc: 613 Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19276921 - 12/14/13 10:51 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Magicman69 said:
I took it to geek squad and they ran tests on it, said the hard drive broken. It won't even start up..

Which is weird because it was working fine the day before and I didn't drop it



Yeah hard drives just die on their own sometimes. You could always just replace it if you weren't set on a whole new computer. SSD is a good choice over a conventional hard drive unless you really need lots of storage.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleGalvie_Flu
 User Gallery


Registered: 06/30/02
Posts: 6,632
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: psi]
    #19276937 - 12/14/13 10:55 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

i was under the impression SSD dies faster than regular HDD's.  If your going to get an HDD, just make sure its at least 7200 RPM, not 5200 like some laptops.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleTrentBoyett
Aspiring Mycologist
Male User Gallery


Registered: 11/29/12
Posts: 16,000
Loc: Kazakhstan
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19276951 - 12/14/13 10:58 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

I've only dealt with one Samsung laptop, I kind of hated it honestly.

I'd go for a convertible honestly(laptop/tablet), IMO they're the best, great battery life, pretty good specs, touchscreen, you can use it as a tablet as well as a laptop, etc... Very good for a college student.

Other than that I reccomend a higher end Dell, they're pretty good machines, and their customer service is great IMO, if anything breaks on it they send a technician out to your house to fix it.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepsi
TOAST N' JAM
Male User Gallery

Registered: 09/05/99
Posts: 31,456
Loc: 613 Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Galvie_Flu]
    #19276985 - 12/14/13 11:10 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Galvie_Flu said:
i was under the impression SSD dies faster than regular HDD's.  If your going to get an HDD, just make sure its at least 7200 RPM, not 5200 like some laptops.



I have heard that too, but speed wise SSD definitely wins. The choice depends a lot on your priorities of course.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleNWlight
Just look


Registered: 01/12/10
Posts: 18,686
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: psi]
    #19276988 - 12/14/13 11:10 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

samsung :thumbup:


--------------------
:wizard::deemsters:


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleMagicman69
All About the Benjamins
Male User Gallery


Registered: 05/29/13
Posts: 6,876
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: NWlight]
    #19277009 - 12/14/13 11:17 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

NWlight said:
samsung :thumbup:



They had a super nice one for 1,150 at best buy. I've never used windows 8, is it similar to 7?

Its fucking BS how fast things progress though. A year from now some new shit will be out, and whatever I buy will be outdated. Technology one vicious and expensive bitch ain't she?


Edited by Magicman69 (12/14/13 11:21 PM)


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleNWlight
Just look


Registered: 01/12/10
Posts: 18,686
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19277017 - 12/14/13 11:19 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

get windows 8.

it takes a bit to get used to the new OS but it's wwayyy better once you do.

8>>>>>>7


--------------------
:wizard::deemsters:


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepsi
TOAST N' JAM
Male User Gallery

Registered: 09/05/99
Posts: 31,456
Loc: 613 Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69] * 1
    #19277020 - 12/14/13 11:19 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Check out Lenovo's stuff too. They make the Thinkpad line that IBM used to make.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleTrentBoyett
Aspiring Mycologist
Male User Gallery


Registered: 11/29/12
Posts: 16,000
Loc: Kazakhstan
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19277031 - 12/14/13 11:22 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Magicman69 said:
Quote:

NWlight said:
samsung :thumbup:



They had a super nice one for 1,150 at best buy. I've never used windows 8, is it similar to 7?

Its fucking BS how fast things progress though. A year from now some new shit will be out, and whatever I buy will be outdated. Technology one vicious and expensive bitch ain't she?



Buy online, way cheaper than best buy.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleMagicman69
All About the Benjamins
Male User Gallery


Registered: 05/29/13
Posts: 6,876
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: TrentBoyett]
    #19277151 - 12/14/13 11:57 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

I just looked online its actually $50 more expensive online, because it was on christmas sale at BB. I'm looking at the Samsung ATIV Book 8. I'd post a link but I'm on my phone and I don't know how to copy and paste deeerp.

My Dads set on Samsung and he's buying so I'm not going to argue


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offliner00tuuu123
Now I'm just really piseed
 User Gallery


Registered: 04/20/12
Posts: 8,507
Loc: I'll be there in a minute
Last seen: 7 years, 10 months
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19277181 - 12/15/13 12:05 AM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Magicman69 said:
I just looked online its actually $50 more expensive online, because it was on christmas sale at BB. I'm looking at the Samsung ATIV Book 8. I'd post a link but I'm on my phone and I don't know how to copy and paste deeerp.

My Dads set on Samsung and he's buying so I'm not going to argue



Asus is a better buy as far as durability. All in All they are all pretty much the same.


--------------------
:kingcrankey: Please report me to a Mod for hurting your punk ass hippie feelings :flipthebird: And all time Champion thread killer.:thatsayes:


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleTrentBoyett
Aspiring Mycologist
Male User Gallery


Registered: 11/29/12
Posts: 16,000
Loc: Kazakhstan
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19277206 - 12/15/13 12:09 AM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Magicman69 said:
I just looked online its actually $50 more expensive online, because it was on christmas sale at BB. I'm looking at the Samsung ATIV Book 8. I'd post a link but I'm on my phone and I don't know how to copy and paste deeerp.

My Dads set on Samsung and he's buying so I'm not going to argue



I just looked a little, that one does seem to be pretty hard to find for cheap, I only checked newegg, ebay, & amazon though.

I see plenty of othe ativ series pc's though for some reason.

but that looks like a pretty nice pc though, both specs wise & looks-wise.

I'd snag one up if it's the one you want.

http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/pcs/NP880Z5E-X01UB

there's the link for anyone interested.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisibletdubz
Male User Gallery


Registered: 02/26/12
Posts: 5,586
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: r00tuuu123]
    #19277214 - 12/15/13 12:11 AM (10 years, 1 month ago)

I've owned asus and dell and have bad experiences with em so their off my list forever....I got a toshiba satellite right now its the best computer I've ever owned including both desktop and notebooks.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineBambi
Friendly Forrest Animal
Male User Gallery


Folding@home Statistics
Registered: 03/22/09
Posts: 1,668
Last seen: 6 months, 29 days
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19277215 - 12/15/13 12:11 AM (10 years, 1 month ago)

I just got this, http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/y-series/y410p/ , at the beginning of my semester. I am really happy with it. and compare the specs of this laptop to any one, this one will win on price (expect for maybe weight and its a 5400 rpm hdd). Dont do samsung, they are very meh. and definitely do NOT get alienware, those are  completely overpriced pieces of shit.


--------------------


"I want to read, talk with my friends via the computer, and enjoy my life now that people know I'm not dead. " -Rom Houben


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleTrentBoyett
Aspiring Mycologist
Male User Gallery


Registered: 11/29/12
Posts: 16,000
Loc: Kazakhstan
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: tdubz]
    #19277229 - 12/15/13 12:15 AM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

tdubz said:
I've owned asus and dell and have bad experiences with em so their off my list forever....I got a toshiba satellite right now its the best computer I've ever owned including both desktop and notebooks.



I hated my my toshiba, it kept fucking up on me and I would have to send it in, wait tfor them to "fix" it, get it back, realize it was still not right, send it back, etc... and this continued until I just gave up.

My dell had a few problems too, but they actually sent a technician out to my house to fix it, and it was always in a timely manner.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineBambi
Friendly Forrest Animal
Male User Gallery


Folding@home Statistics
Registered: 03/22/09
Posts: 1,668
Last seen: 6 months, 29 days
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: TrentBoyett]
    #19277254 - 12/15/13 12:19 AM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

mjmihalov said:
Quote:

tdubz said:
I've owned asus and dell and have bad experiences with em so their off my list forever....I got a toshiba satellite right now its the best computer I've ever owned including both desktop and notebooks.



I hated my my toshiba, it kept fucking up on me and I would have to send it in, wait tfor them to "fix" it, get it back, realize it was still not right, send it back, etc... and this continued until I just gave up.

My dell had a few problems too, but they actually sent a technician out to my house to fix it, and it was always in a timely manner.




asus is definitely better than toshiba overall. while dell sucks and is over priced and filled with bloatware, the company does do a good job with customer services.


--------------------


"I want to read, talk with my friends via the computer, and enjoy my life now that people know I'm not dead. " -Rom Houben


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleTrentBoyett
Aspiring Mycologist
Male User Gallery


Registered: 11/29/12
Posts: 16,000
Loc: Kazakhstan
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Bambi]
    #19277265 - 12/15/13 12:22 AM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Bambi said:
Quote:

mjmihalov said:
Quote:

tdubz said:
I've owned asus and dell and have bad experiences with em so their off my list forever....I got a toshiba satellite right now its the best computer I've ever owned including both desktop and notebooks.



I hated my my toshiba, it kept fucking up on me and I would have to send it in, wait tfor them to "fix" it, get it back, realize it was still not right, send it back, etc... and this continued until I just gave up.

My dell had a few problems too, but they actually sent a technician out to my house to fix it, and it was always in a timely manner.




asus is definitely better than toshiba overall. while dell sucks and is over priced and filled with bloatware, the company does do a good job with customer services.



I got mine for a good price because I got a student discount, it was well under the price for anything else with it's specs at the time.


BTW OP, did you check out if your school has any discount programs for laptops?


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: TrentBoyett]
    #19277397 - 12/15/13 01:09 AM (10 years, 1 month ago)

You want something thin and light to use as a student for general use, not gaming or anything?

Macbook Air hands down.  Fantastic machines, they get 13 hours of battery life and weigh under 3 pounds.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblekoraks
Registered: 06/02/03
Posts: 26,672
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19277603 - 12/15/13 03:12 AM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Lenovo Yoga.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: koraks]
    #19279123 - 12/15/13 12:21 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

koraks said:
Lenovo Yoga 2.



Also a good choice.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleP-O
#AnyoneButHarper
 User Gallery

Registered: 05/13/09
Posts: 13,636
Loc: Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19279134 - 12/15/13 12:23 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

i got a macbook bro.... i love it.

they are pricey tho.  i bought mine at 1am on boxing day (saved me $250)


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJuicin
Stranger
Male
Registered: 10/27/13
Posts: 897
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19279165 - 12/15/13 12:28 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Do not get windows 8 for the love of god, unless you're getting something with a touch pad.

Unless you enjoy not booting to desktop

http://www.howtogeek.com/145984/ ;  Pretty much sums up why windows 8 is not useful. 8 is well made but it's designed for a fucking tablet user.

As to the hardware, anything with a brand is going to cost more money. I would personally buy an Acer if I didn't have unlimited funds.


Edited by Juicin (12/15/13 12:28 PM)


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleTrentBoyett
Aspiring Mycologist
Male User Gallery


Registered: 11/29/12
Posts: 16,000
Loc: Kazakhstan
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Juicin]
    #19279448 - 12/15/13 01:39 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Windows 8 is actually pretty nice once you get used to it, granted it is better with a touch screen.

The pc he is planning on getting has a touch screen, if I remember correctly.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offlinefapjack
Title
 User Gallery


Registered: 07/26/07
Posts: 16,574
Loc: Central New Jersey
Last seen: 3 years, 10 months
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: TrentBoyett]
    #19279484 - 12/15/13 01:48 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

I got so fed up with windows 8 that I just uninstalled it from my computer and installed ubuntu.  I'm done with ever having to have to deal with Microsofts shit.


--------------------


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offlinepslyke
fantasmagoric
Male User Gallery


Registered: 06/12/10
Posts: 4,106
Loc: Flag
Last seen: 54 minutes, 5 seconds
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19279525 - 12/15/13 01:56 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

The Samsung Series 9 laptops/ultrabooks are pretty nice. I have a friend that has one and loves it. I am currently in the market for a new notebook as well and this one gave me wood.

http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/xps-15-9530/pd

The screen is 3200X1800 pixels and is a touch responsive--perfect for Windows 8. It has 16gigs of ram and 2GB stand alone video card.  :mustnotfap:

It's a little outta your price range but I can't imagine being disappointed with it.


--------------------
"What appears impenetrable to us does exist, manifesting itself in the deepest wisdom and the most radiant beauty" Einstein

"The conservatives of 70 years ago would be outraged at what has come to pass. It embodies everything they took up arms for to defeat"Asante


:kratom:


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pslyke]
    #19279532 - 12/15/13 01:58 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

The Lenovo Yoga 2 looks far nicer than that Dell.

I still would recommend a Macbook Air above anything else though for a light user, Macbook Pro for a power user.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offlinepslyke
fantasmagoric
Male User Gallery


Registered: 06/12/10
Posts: 4,106
Loc: Flag
Last seen: 54 minutes, 5 seconds
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19279541 - 12/15/13 02:00 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Thanks for the heads up. That Lenovo is a nice computer. I had not yet seen that model--and it's cheaper than the Dell.


--------------------
"What appears impenetrable to us does exist, manifesting itself in the deepest wisdom and the most radiant beauty" Einstein

"The conservatives of 70 years ago would be outraged at what has come to pass. It embodies everything they took up arms for to defeat"Asante


:kratom:


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleShroomismM
Space Travellin
Male User Gallery

Folding@home Statistics
Registered: 02/13/00
Posts: 66,015
Loc: 9th Dimension Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pslyke]
    #19279772 - 12/15/13 02:58 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Lenovo FTW


--------------------


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblebadchad
Mad Scientist

Registered: 03/02/05
Posts: 13,372
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Shroomism]
    #19279797 - 12/15/13 03:07 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

I'd start by asking yourself what will you do with your laptop, what types of programs/applications you'll be using etc.  As a non-gamer, when I thought about this question, I realized everything I needed to do could be done with a $400 laptop.


--------------------
...the whole experience is (and is as) a profound piece of knowledge.  It is an indellible experience; it is forever known.  I have known myself in a way I doubt I would have ever occurred except as it did.

Smith, P.  Bull. Menninger Clinic (1959) 23:20-27; p. 27.

...most subjects find the experience valuable, some find it frightening, and many say that is it uniquely lovely.

Osmond, H.  Annals, NY Acad Science (1957) 66:418-434; p.436


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: badchad]
    #19279828 - 12/15/13 03:15 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

It can but $400 laptops are:

- built like shit.  Will break pretty quickly
- have absolutely horrific trackpads
- bad battery life

It really depends on what you want out of your computer, but all of those shortcomings are pretty shitty IMO.  That being said I'm pretty biased being a software developer - I put a lot of emphasis on having a good machine.  If you use your computer < 2 hours a day you can probably get away with a $400 laptop.  If you use it 6-8+, you should probably invest in a better computer.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblebadchad
Mad Scientist

Registered: 03/02/05
Posts: 13,372
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19279859 - 12/15/13 03:23 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

You think?  I've had two gateway laptops over the last 7 years with no issues, a Lenovo, and a dell and none have had any issues.  You can find hp, dells, and gateways for below $400 at Walmart.  I'd trust most brand names, but I have pretty basic computing needs.


--------------------
...the whole experience is (and is as) a profound piece of knowledge.  It is an indellible experience; it is forever known.  I have known myself in a way I doubt I would have ever occurred except as it did.

Smith, P.  Bull. Menninger Clinic (1959) 23:20-27; p. 27.

...most subjects find the experience valuable, some find it frightening, and many say that is it uniquely lovely.

Osmond, H.  Annals, NY Acad Science (1957) 66:418-434; p.436


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: badchad]
    #19279872 - 12/15/13 03:27 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

badchad said:
You think?  I've had two gateway laptops over the last 7 years with no issues, a Lenovo, and a dell and none have had any issues.  You can find hp, dells, and gateways for below $400 at Walmart.  I'd trust most brand names, but I have pretty basic computing needs.



The trackpads are absolutely junk on everything I have seen but Macs.  I've heard some of the newer laptops like the Yoga 2 have good trackpads but I haven't seen one.

The Macbook Air gets 13 hours of battery life - a $400 laptop from Walmart might get 3.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJuicin
Stranger
Male
Registered: 10/27/13
Posts: 897
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19280092 - 12/15/13 04:28 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Aren't you the guy who loves apple hardware?


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Juicin]
    #19280115 - 12/15/13 04:34 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Most of their products are very designed and constructed.  You may not like the price, but you cannot argue the quality IMO.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offlinefapjack
Title
 User Gallery


Registered: 07/26/07
Posts: 16,574
Loc: Central New Jersey
Last seen: 3 years, 10 months
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19280199 - 12/15/13 04:53 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Get an older, used laptop off of ebay that is build with better components rather than getting a new POS, new laptop.  Just my opinion, but I got a brand new dell for $400 like 6 months ago and its built shittier than any other computer I have ever owned. 

Apple isn't well made either, they rape you for the components they sell you.  They might be made better than a piece of shit entry level laptop, but not a higher end laptop that costs the same as an apple.  A lot of what you are paying for is advertising and OS X.


--------------------


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: fapjack]
    #19280208 - 12/15/13 04:55 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

fapjack said:
Get an older, used laptop off of ebay that is build with better components rather than getting a new POS, new laptop.  Just my opinion, but I got a brand new dell for $400 like 6 months ago and its built shittier than any other computer I have ever owned. 

Apple isn't well made either, they rape you for the components they sell you.  They might be made better than a piece of shit entry level laptop, but not a higher end laptop that costs the same as an apple.  A lot of what you are paying for is advertising and OS X.



I couldn't disagree more.  There are no laptops with trackpads even remotely equivalent in quality to Macs.  The newest round of Windows 8 laptops look pretty decent, but none of them are getting the kind of battery life Apple laptops are.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleTrentBoyett
Aspiring Mycologist
Male User Gallery


Registered: 11/29/12
Posts: 16,000
Loc: Kazakhstan
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: fapjack]
    #19280214 - 12/15/13 04:56 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

What did you really expect for $400?

You get what you pay for.

Also, fuck apple, they make you pay high-end prices for mediocre, at best, machines.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleTrentBoyett
Aspiring Mycologist
Male User Gallery


Registered: 11/29/12
Posts: 16,000
Loc: Kazakhstan
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19280222 - 12/15/13 04:57 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

pwnasaurus said:
Quote:

fapjack said:
Get an older, used laptop off of ebay that is build with better components rather than getting a new POS, new laptop.  Just my opinion, but I got a brand new dell for $400 like 6 months ago and its built shittier than any other computer I have ever owned. 

Apple isn't well made either, they rape you for the components they sell you.  They might be made better than a piece of shit entry level laptop, but not a higher end laptop that costs the same as an apple.  A lot of what you are paying for is advertising and OS X.



I couldn't disagree more.  There are no laptops with trackpads even remotely equivalent in quality to Macs.  The newest round of Windows 8 laptops look pretty decent, but none of them are getting the kind of battery life Apple laptops are.



Seriously? look around, 10+ hours is not that uncommon in higher end laptops/convertibles.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offlinefapjack
Title
 User Gallery


Registered: 07/26/07
Posts: 16,574
Loc: Central New Jersey
Last seen: 3 years, 10 months
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19280242 - 12/15/13 05:00 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

pwnasaurus said:
Quote:

fapjack said:
Get an older, used laptop off of ebay that is build with better components rather than getting a new POS, new laptop.  Just my opinion, but I got a brand new dell for $400 like 6 months ago and its built shittier than any other computer I have ever owned. 

Apple isn't well made either, they rape you for the components they sell you.  They might be made better than a piece of shit entry level laptop, but not a higher end laptop that costs the same as an apple.  A lot of what you are paying for is advertising and OS X.



I couldn't disagree more.  There are no laptops with trackpads even remotely equivalent in quality to Macs.  The newest round of Windows 8 laptops look pretty decent, but none of them are getting the kind of battery life Apple laptops are.



You think apple is cornering the market on trackpad technology?  I never bought a TV because I really liked how the remote control fit into my asshole, I sure wouldn't spend an extra $500 cause I like the trackpad...

Also, I expected more for $400 than I got.  I didn't expect much, but I expected something that doesn't feel like I can snap it in half over my head.  It does the job though, so I didn't return it.


--------------------


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleMagicman69
All About the Benjamins
Male User Gallery


Registered: 05/29/13
Posts: 6,876
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: TrentBoyett]
    #19280244 - 12/15/13 05:00 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Yeah the Samsung ATIV book 8 I think I'm getting says 7 hours battery life, and it has some powerful hardware so thats pretty good. The ATIV book 9 looks amazing but that's 1,800 after tax. I'm looking into the student discount, do I still get to chose which one I want? I got a hundred off my IPad just for showing my school ID, I wonder if best buy has same deal


Edited by Magicman69 (12/15/13 05:04 PM)


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: TrentBoyett]
    #19280249 - 12/15/13 05:01 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

mjmihalov said:
Seriously? look around, 10+ hours is not that uncommon in higher end laptops/convertibles.



Please list some.

This list on Engadget pegs none over 10 hours other than Apple machines.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/11/19/lenovo-ideapad-yoga-2-pro-review/


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: fapjack]
    #19280254 - 12/15/13 05:02 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

fapjack said:
Quote:

pwnasaurus said:
I couldn't disagree more.  There are no laptops with trackpads even remotely equivalent in quality to Macs.  The newest round of Windows 8 laptops look pretty decent, but none of them are getting the kind of battery life Apple laptops are.



You think apple is cornering the market on trackpad technology?  I never bought a TV because I really liked how the remote control fit into my asshole, I sure wouldn't spend an extra $500 cause I like the trackpad...



I don't think they are, I know they are.  There is nothing on the market even remotely close.  Not to mention that you don't pay $500 more for a Macbook Air than competing products - they are about the same price.

If you want a cheap computer obviously don't even look at Apple computers.  If you're looking for a ~$1000 computer though then you can start to compare the competition.  It is a different market.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJuicin
Stranger
Male
Registered: 10/27/13
Posts: 897
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19280612 - 12/15/13 06:39 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

You're willing to pay a few hundred dollars for a track pad?

When normal people look to by a computer they look at the ram, gpu, and psu, and for a laptop maybe battery life and screen. Apple overcharges for these things, unless you consider their amazing track pad technology worth the investment. Apple hardware is ridiculously overpriced, even if you like the OS. And there isn't a track pad on this planet that can compare to a 10 dollar logitech mouse.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Juicin]
    #19280622 - 12/15/13 06:41 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Juicin said:
You're willing to pay a few hundred dollars for a track pad?

When normal people look to by a computer they look at the ram, gpu, and psu, and for a laptop maybe battery life and screen. Apple overcharges for these things, unless you consider their amazing track pad technology worth the investment. Apple hardware is ridiculously overpriced, even if you like the OS. And there isn't a track pad on this planet that can compare to a 10 dollar logitech mouse.



What hundreds of dollars are you talking about?  Compare say the Macbook Air to competing products and they are in the same price range.

And even if your argument were true, yes, I would absolutely pay $200-300 for the better track pad.  If a laptop isn't usable on the go what's the point of it being a laptop.  I already have a sweet desktop at home.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleTrentBoyett
Aspiring Mycologist
Male User Gallery


Registered: 11/29/12
Posts: 16,000
Loc: Kazakhstan
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19280631 - 12/15/13 06:45 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

pwnasaurus said:
Quote:

mjmihalov said:
Seriously? look around, 10+ hours is not that uncommon in higher end laptops/convertibles.



Please list some.

This list on Engadget pegs none over 10 hours other than Apple machines.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/11/19/lenovo-ideapad-yoga-2-pro-review/



Google is your friend, I just found like 12 convertibles/laptops with ~10 hours of battery life in like 30secs. Some take an OEM extended battery, but even then most are still cheaper than apple stuff.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleMcTwist
Stoned Stranger
Male

Registered: 01/22/07
Posts: 1,969
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Shroomism]
    #19280636 - 12/15/13 06:46 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Shroomism said:
Lenovo FTW




Get a Thinkpad


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: TrentBoyett]
    #19280642 - 12/15/13 06:48 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

mjmihalov said:
Quote:

pwnasaurus said:
Quote:

mjmihalov said:
Seriously? look around, 10+ hours is not that uncommon in higher end laptops/convertibles.



Please list some.

This list on Engadget pegs none over 10 hours other than Apple machines.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/11/19/lenovo-ideapad-yoga-2-pro-review/



Google is your friend, I just found like 12 convertibles/laptops with ~10 hours of battery life in like 30secs. Some take an OEM extended battery, but even then most are still cheaper than apple stuff.



You went through the trouble of looking them up and you won't even list the models? :wtf:

Also an extended battery would completely destroy the form factor of an ultrabook.  Kinda defeats the purpose.

Let's see the ultrabooks that get 12+ hours of battery life and weigh under 3 pounds.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offliner00tuuu123
Now I'm just really piseed
 User Gallery


Registered: 04/20/12
Posts: 8,507
Loc: I'll be there in a minute
Last seen: 7 years, 10 months
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: McTwist]
    #19280651 - 12/15/13 06:51 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

OP one other thing on this stay away from HPs they are notorious for over heating unless you wanna mod the heat sink with copper shims.


--------------------
:kingcrankey: Please report me to a Mod for hurting your punk ass hippie feelings :flipthebird: And all time Champion thread killer.:thatsayes:


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJuicin
Stranger
Male
Registered: 10/27/13
Posts: 897
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19280667 - 12/15/13 06:54 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

https://kb.wisc.edu/showroom/page.php?id=3045

notice the 200 dollar buy back as well. I would certainly be more libel to trust an apple product when it's newly released. But buying older model laptops that have been thoroughly reviewed by consumers is just as effective.

If you don't think apple charges for gimmick's you're misinformed. They charge a hundred dollars per inch of extra screen.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offliner00tuuu123
Now I'm just really piseed
 User Gallery


Registered: 04/20/12
Posts: 8,507
Loc: I'll be there in a minute
Last seen: 7 years, 10 months
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19280674 - 12/15/13 06:57 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

pwnasaurus said:

Also an extended battery would completely destroy the form factor of an ultrabook.  Kinda defeats the purpose.




So you what do you want it to do? Look pretty or work when you need it to?:hmm:
My eee pc gets well over10 hours. with the stock battery.


--------------------
:kingcrankey: Please report me to a Mod for hurting your punk ass hippie feelings :flipthebird: And all time Champion thread killer.:thatsayes:


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Juicin]
    #19280722 - 12/15/13 07:08 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Juicin said:
https://kb.wisc.edu/showroom/page.php?id=3045

notice the 200 dollar buy back as well. I would certainly be more libel to trust an apple product when it's newly released. But buying older model laptops that have been thoroughly reviewed by consumers is just as effective.

If you don't think apple charges for gimmick's you're misinformed. They charge a hundred dollars per inch of extra screen.



The MBP is clearly superior.  Seems pretty reasonable to me.

- better processor
- better quality screen (color reproduction, viewing angles)
- significantly better construction
- significantly better trackpad
- significantly lighter
- probably better battery life

Worth $200 in my books.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJuicin
Stranger
Male
Registered: 10/27/13
Posts: 897
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19280732 - 12/15/13 07:11 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

200 dollar rebate makes that 400.

And if you wanted the 17 inch screen it'd be closer to 800. With the same specs. The processors are roughly equivalent. And the screen is marginally better.

And no one competent with a computer, or with anything worth while to do with a computer. Prefers a track pad to a mouse. Can't game or even browse the internet with any efficiency. I'd take a touch screen over a touch pad, but both are terrible.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleTrentBoyett
Aspiring Mycologist
Male User Gallery


Registered: 11/29/12
Posts: 16,000
Loc: Kazakhstan
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: r00tuuu123]
    #19280744 - 12/15/13 07:14 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Yeah my dell I bought like two years ago, that had an I7 3.something GHz processor, 8gb of ram, dedicated graphics, 15.6inch  1080 screen, etc... got almost 8 hours with the stock battery.

And did I mention that was like 2 years ago?

And it only cost me like ~$800....


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleCosmicJokeM
happy mutant
 User Gallery

Registered: 04/05/00
Posts: 10,848
Loc: Portland, OR
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19280775 - 12/15/13 07:20 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Depends on what you want, a samsung series 9 would be sick imho, or an acer aspire s7,


or a refurbished macbook air (are same as new) for $929 off apple store
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac/macbook_air/13


but these are all very light weight ultraportables (the haswell chips have killer battery life too), great for college kids, travelers, and carrying around town


if you don't mind something heavy, you could probably get something with a discrete gpu to play a game with around $1k... lenovo has ummmm the y510p for like $1k w/ a 750m sli setup

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834313584

edit: reading further, i see you're in college, honestly i'd say assimilate and get the macbook air, the haswell macbook airs literally get 12 hours of battery life, you'll probably love the operating system and the trackpad etc...

just make sure you get a haswell chip regardless of what you choose, w/ school you'll probably be off the brick a lot.


--------------------
Everything is better than it was the last time.  I'm good.

If we could look into each others hearts, and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care.

It takes a lot of courage to go out there and radiate your essence.

I know you scared, you should ask us if we scared too.  If you was there, and we just knew you cared too.


Edited by CosmicJoke (12/15/13 07:33 PM)


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offliner00tuuu123
Now I'm just really piseed
 User Gallery


Registered: 04/20/12
Posts: 8,507
Loc: I'll be there in a minute
Last seen: 7 years, 10 months
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: TrentBoyett]
    #19280859 - 12/15/13 07:33 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

mjmihalov said:
Yeah my dell I bought like two years ago, that had an I7 3.something GHz processor, 8gb of ram, dedicated graphics, 15.6inch  1080 screen, etc... got almost 8 hours with the stock battery.

And did I mention that was like 2 years ago?

And it only cost me like ~$800....



My eee is a 1005 peb 5 years old 10 inch screen but I love it  tweaked to max ram of 2 gigs and a 320 gig hd and I have an extra battery It's almost small enough to fit in the pockets on cargo pants. Asus discontinued the eee series 2 years ago and went to a10 and 12 inch convertible both very nice an can be had for under 500.00 damn shame in my opinion But OP can't go wrong with any asus model the 13 and 15 models are sweet and quite affordable probably can be had for around 600.00 With my extra battery it is good for about 10 hours of constant use. Remember when they rate batteries the time they give is idle or at most light use. Of course I run  linux which is much easier on the battery than windows the only reason I keep it dual booted is so I can sell it easier with winblows7


--------------------
:kingcrankey: Please report me to a Mod for hurting your punk ass hippie feelings :flipthebird: And all time Champion thread killer.:thatsayes:


Edited by r00tuuu123 (12/15/13 07:36 PM)


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleMagicman69
All About the Benjamins
Male User Gallery


Registered: 05/29/13
Posts: 6,876
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: r00tuuu123]
    #19280942 - 12/15/13 07:50 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

r00tuuu123 said:
OP one other thing on this stay away from HPs they are notorious for over heating unless you wanna mod the heat sink with copper shims.



Yeah the one that just fried was an HP. Only 3 years old too

I don't currently play games, but if I had the system I would love to play the new CS. I'm not getting an apple. Battery life is of little importance as it will be plugged in 99% of the time. I bring my IPad to class with keyboard for notes.



Edited by Magicman69 (12/15/13 07:55 PM)


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleCosmicJokeM
happy mutant
 User Gallery

Registered: 04/05/00
Posts: 10,848
Loc: Portland, OR
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19281256 - 12/15/13 08:51 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Can you explain what you need? If it's plugged in 99% of the time, why is weight important? If it's only 1% of the time you're taking it around off the brick, man up... join a gym....


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834313584

take a real look at this if you can hang w/ a 6.4lb laptop...  Lenovo has incredible warranty support, you're getting a 1080p screen, i7 chipset, and a dual graphics card sli 750m rig for $1k

it's pretty much a total desktop replacement..

if you want something ultraportable in your budget, you're not getting a discrete graphics card, machines @ 4.5lb or less w/ discrete graphics are around $2k....

if you want light weight in your budget, you're getting an iGPU for sure...

i'd really look at the macbook air if you want ultraportable, 3lbs, hd 5000, 1440x900 screen, ssd.... and all those valve games like counterstrike are multiplatform and support mac and linux... plus hd 5000 IGPU on a macbook air will play a valve game no sweat...

i mean i'd push you towards a samsung series 9 or acer aspire s7, but the latest haswell models w/ a considerably better iGPU are probably a bit more expensive than an air, which is already maxing your budget..


--------------------
Everything is better than it was the last time.  I'm good.

If we could look into each others hearts, and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care.

It takes a lot of courage to go out there and radiate your essence.

I know you scared, you should ask us if we scared too.  If you was there, and we just knew you cared too.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: CosmicJoke]
    #19281277 - 12/15/13 08:57 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

CosmicJoke said:
Can you explain what you need? If it's plugged in 99% of the time, why is weight important? If it's only 1% of the time you're taking it around off the brick, man up... join a gym....


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834313584

take a real look at this if you can hang w/ a 6.4lb laptop...  Lenovo has incredible warranty support, you're getting a 1080p screen, i7 chipset, and a dual graphics card sli 750m rig for $1k

it's pretty much a total desktop replacement..

if you want something ultraportable in your budget, you're not getting a discrete graphics card, machines @ 4.5lb or less w/ discrete graphics are around $2k....

if you want light weight in your budget, you're getting an iGPU for sure...

i'd really look at the macbook air if you want ultraportable, 3lbs, hd 5000, 1440x900 screen, ssd.... and all those valve games like counterstrike are multiplatform and support mac and linux... plus hd 5000 IGPU on a macbook air will play a valve game no sweat...

i mean i'd push you towards a samsung series 9 or acer aspire s7, but the latest haswell models w/ a considerably better iGPU are probably a bit more expensive than an air, which is already maxing your budget..



Thank you.  People on this site are so biased against Apple product.  They are generally pretty excellent.  At that price point the Macbook Air is a fantastic choice unless you want to game.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJuicin
Stranger
Male
Registered: 10/27/13
Posts: 897
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19281329 - 12/15/13 09:10 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

The point is that apple is overpriced. He linked a laptop that shits over any apple product for anything close to that price. With the only downside being 3 extra pounds in your bag

No one is arguing if you're willing to pay them enough money apple won't deliver a great product......But they will over charge


Edited by Juicin (12/15/13 09:11 PM)


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleCosmicJokeM
happy mutant
 User Gallery

Registered: 04/05/00
Posts: 10,848
Loc: Portland, OR
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19281335 - 12/15/13 09:12 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

they are, and can even handle light gaming, like a valve game, no sweat.... the witcher 2 not so much, you want the best discrete graphics you can afford if that's the type of game you want to play...

there are a ton of macbook air haswell hd 5000 gaming youtube videos, you can search almost any game and see how it will play, and that will apply to almost any i5 haswell pc equivalent w/ hd 4600, should play about the same frame rates around 1440x900p resolution or less.... has nothing to do with mac or pc, is an intel architecture thing, the haswell igpu is significantly faster than ivy bridge... bottom line is, if you want to game without a discrete graphics card like a 650m or better, an i5/i7 haswell IGPU with hd 4600 or 5000 is your best chance at accomplishing this.

i think the air is actually a pretty good bang for the buck at 3lb laptops, which are never cheap, except for atom based netbook stuff... the samsung s9 and acer aspire s7 do have nicer ips screens though, but they come with a cost.


--------------------
Everything is better than it was the last time.  I'm good.

If we could look into each others hearts, and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care.

It takes a lot of courage to go out there and radiate your essence.

I know you scared, you should ask us if we scared too.  If you was there, and we just knew you cared too.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleCosmicJokeM
happy mutant
 User Gallery

Registered: 04/05/00
Posts: 10,848
Loc: Portland, OR
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Juicin]
    #19281342 - 12/15/13 09:14 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Juicin said:
The point is that apple is overpriced. He linked a laptop that shits over any apple product for anything close to that price. With the only downside being 3 extra pounds in your bag

No one is arguing if you're willing to pay them enough money apple won't deliver a great product......But they will over charge




they don't though, show me another i5 haswell 3lb laptop with an ssd and a 1440x900p screen  in the same price range... this is apple's introductory laptop, they sell them like hot cakes, they don't really overcharge at all.... it's just expensive tech.

edit:
there is a more considerable premium on their $2k 15" laptops though

not saying apple aren't greedy fucks, but i think with their air it's more about getting people into their ecosystem, so they are priced quite competitively for the tech


--------------------
Everything is better than it was the last time.  I'm good.

If we could look into each others hearts, and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care.

It takes a lot of courage to go out there and radiate your essence.

I know you scared, you should ask us if we scared too.  If you was there, and we just knew you cared too.


Edited by CosmicJoke (12/15/13 09:21 PM)


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleVersicolor
♖♘♗♔♕♗♘♖
Male

Folding@home Statistics
Registered: 05/04/11
Posts: 2,268
Loc: Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19281343 - 12/15/13 09:14 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

My first computer was a $400 acer aspire. It was total trash, fell apart at the seams within 6 months. 2 years later I bought a second hand 2008 MBP for $500. It has more than enough power for my needs, including 8gb RAM, Intel dual core processor, and 250gb HD.

I run it through photo and video editing, web development, and music software without any problems. The only thing I don't use it for is gaming. In the almost 5 years I've had it, I have had to only replace the hard drive, but that's because I dropped it pretty hard.

My only regret is not spending the extra $100 in the first place.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJuicin
Stranger
Male
Registered: 10/27/13
Posts: 897
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: CosmicJoke]
    #19281371 - 12/15/13 09:20 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

The screen is a gimmick

And a SSD that small is not "expensive tech"

I have already linked dell selling basically the same computer for 400 dollars less. And that was just the top link in google. You're paying for gimmicks and brand prestige.

What the fuck am I going to run at that rez? with a computer with no power


Edited by Juicin (12/15/13 09:20 PM)


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Juicin]
    #19281374 - 12/15/13 09:20 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

:lol:

Yeah, and that 13 hours of battery life, not important at all.

I know you hate Apple like 99% of the people on this site but they do make good products if you can see past your bias.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJuicin
Stranger
Male
Registered: 10/27/13
Posts: 897
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19281378 - 12/15/13 09:22 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

You have no clue what you're talking about. You sound like my mother fawning over her iaccessories and a fucking touch pad.....Hate for apple is very widespread


Edited by Juicin (12/15/13 09:22 PM)


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Juicin]
    #19281380 - 12/15/13 09:23 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

As is the love for their products.  Personally I am not a lover or hater.  I just value quality products.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJuicin
Stranger
Male
Registered: 10/27/13
Posts: 897
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19281402 - 12/15/13 09:31 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Love of their products is not "wide spread". Not their computers anyway. After you put together your first PC you realize how fucking ridiculous it is to pay a brand like apple a mark up for shit like that. I'd rather drag around my fucking tower than pay them, luckily there are other options.


But since no one is making modular phones or tablets they're just as good as anyone. I have a free 64 gig ipad that I am very pleased with, besides the lack of modular memory. Which is really the only reason Apple is still in business. Because let's get real their computers blow


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleCosmicJokeM
happy mutant
 User Gallery

Registered: 04/05/00
Posts: 10,848
Loc: Portland, OR
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Juicin]
    #19281408 - 12/15/13 09:33 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Juicin said:
The screen is a gimmick

And a SSD that small is not "expensive tech"

I have already linked dell selling basically the same computer for 400 dollars less. And that was just the top link in google. You're paying for gimmicks and brand prestige.

What the fuck am I going to run at that rez? with a computer with no power




You can do all sorts of things, edit photos, a youtube video, no fucking problem... These are excellent laptops for bloggers and college students and anyone on the go, and a rotational drive is just not ideal for even casual users doing these type of activities.

FWIW, I'm not biased at all, I own an i7-2600k @ 4.5ghz w/ EVGA GTX 670 FTW for my main desktop, a rMBP quad ivy 2.7ghz/512gb ssd/16gb ram 2880x1800 screen as my main laptop, and a 2011 "13' macbook air i5 1.7ghz w/ 256gb ssd as my travel laptop...

I'd never recommend a mac as good bang for the buck as a desktop, but fuck yes I would as an ultraportable.  They compete in every way with the higher end ultraportables, the main reasons I'd point out an aspire s7 for example is the IPS 1080p screen, which the airs are still lagging behind on full hd or retina. They are more expensive though.  Don't even pretend that casual users don't want a good screen, that's simply not true, they are one of the most enjoyable aspects of end user computing, along w/ SSD imho.


--------------------
Everything is better than it was the last time.  I'm good.

If we could look into each others hearts, and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care.

It takes a lot of courage to go out there and radiate your essence.

I know you scared, you should ask us if we scared too.  If you was there, and we just knew you cared too.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Juicin]
    #19281418 - 12/15/13 09:35 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Juicin said:
Love of their products is not "wide spread". Not their computers anyway. After you put together your first PC you realize how fucking ridiculous it is to pay a brand like apple a mark up for shit like that. I'd rather drag around my fucking tower than pay them, luckily there are other options.


But since no one is making modular phones or tablets they're just as good as anyone. I have a free 64 gig ipad that I am very pleased with, besides the lack of modular memory. Which is really the only reason Apple is still in business. Because let's get real their computers blow



You've put together light, portable laptops from parts?  I have a hard time believing that :rolleyes:

I have a desktop that I built too, but sometimes you need a laptop.  You're just being ridiculously condescending when I am making valid arguments.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJuicin
Stranger
Male
Registered: 10/27/13
Posts: 897
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: CosmicJoke]
    #19281421 - 12/15/13 09:36 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Ok fine they are good for video editing, point conceded. And the built in software was easy to use 10 years ago. Unless that's your job why the fuck would you need that? And who cares? How many users would ever need that kind of resolution? Much less edit videos at all


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: CosmicJoke]
    #19281424 - 12/15/13 09:36 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

CosmicJoke said:
Quote:

Juicin said:
The screen is a gimmick

And a SSD that small is not "expensive tech"

I have already linked dell selling basically the same computer for 400 dollars less. And that was just the top link in google. You're paying for gimmicks and brand prestige.

What the fuck am I going to run at that rez? with a computer with no power




You can do all sorts of things, edit photos, a youtube video, no fucking problem... These are excellent laptops for bloggers and college students and anyone on the go, and a rotational drive is just not ideal for even casual users doing these type of activities.

FWIW, I'm not biased at all, I own an i7-2600k @ 4.5ghz w/ EVGA GTX 670 FTW for my main desktop, a rMBP quad ivy 2.7ghz/512gb ssd/16gb ram 2880x1800 screen as my main laptop, and an 2011 "13' macbook air i5 1.7ghz w/ 256gb ssd as my travel laptop...

I'd never recommend a mac as good bang for the buck as a desktop, but fuck yes I would as an ultraportable.  They compete in every way with the higher end ultraportables, the main reasons I'd point out an aspire s7 for example is the IPS 1080p screen, which the airs are still lagging behind on full hd or retina. They are more expensive though.  Don't even pretend that casual users don't want a good screen, that's simply not true, they are one of the most enjoyable aspects of end user computing, along w/ SSD imho.



QFMFT


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJuicin
Stranger
Male
Registered: 10/27/13
Posts: 897
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19281428 - 12/15/13 09:37 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

I could if I wanted to. But it's a much more involved process that I wouldn't do personally. I have no need for a laptop. I would just buy an extremely cheap one to browse the internet and play media files anyway. So a tablet works fine.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJuicin
Stranger
Male
Registered: 10/27/13
Posts: 897
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19281431 - 12/15/13 09:38 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Yea because people all over are doing video editing at above 1080p.....lol

You don't need to edit in a higher rez than you're going to put out. That's for professionals


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Juicin]
    #19281434 - 12/15/13 09:39 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Juicin said:
Yea because people all over are doing video editing at above 1080p.....lol

You don't need to edit in a higher rez than you're going to put out. That's for professionals



What are you even talking about now?  Most top-end laptops have well above 1080p resolution.  3200x1800 is pretty common nowadays.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJuicin
Stranger
Male
Registered: 10/27/13
Posts: 897
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19281446 - 12/15/13 09:42 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Who are you going to send a file with that resolution expecting them to not have to convert it down to 1080 to actually see it?

Granted the trend is that direction. But why pay for it now? As just a regular user.....


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Juicin]
    #19281456 - 12/15/13 09:44 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Text is rendered properly in any resolution.  It's not just about images.  If you have used a high-res display like that it is less tiring on the eyes and it just looks better.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleVersicolor
♖♘♗♔♕♗♘♖
Male

Folding@home Statistics
Registered: 05/04/11
Posts: 2,268
Loc: Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19281457 - 12/15/13 09:44 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

One of the main things I use my computer for is editing fine art images which are used to produce very large prints, and trust me, the screen quality of a mac is superior. I'm not just talking pixel count either, BTW.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleCosmicJokeM
happy mutant
 User Gallery

Registered: 04/05/00
Posts: 10,848
Loc: Portland, OR
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Juicin]
    #19281458 - 12/15/13 09:44 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Juicin said:
Ok fine they are good for video editing, point conceded. And the built in software was easy to use 10 years ago. Unless that's your job why the fuck would you need that? And who cares? How many users would ever need that kind of resolution? Much less edit videos at all




Well I don't mean making a feature film with a macbook air lol, I mean to edit a fuckin video to put up on youtube w/ iMovie... I think many, many people without a creative bone in their body enjoy slopping together a youtube video, and an i5 laptop w/ a halfway decent screen and even a small SSD, and some decent software that's included with purchase will make that a more enjoyable experience for an end user. YMMV.... I don't give a fuck what laptop he uses, was just my POV.... take it or leave it.


--------------------
Everything is better than it was the last time.  I'm good.

If we could look into each others hearts, and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care.

It takes a lot of courage to go out there and radiate your essence.

I know you scared, you should ask us if we scared too.  If you was there, and we just knew you cared too.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJuicin
Stranger
Male
Registered: 10/27/13
Posts: 897
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: CosmicJoke]
    #19281478 - 12/15/13 09:47 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Yea you're the guy who doesn't factor money into the equation.

This guy has a 1000 dollars to buy a laptop....

edit - he never said that he has a 1k budget, but presumably he has a limit...


Edited by Juicin (12/15/13 09:49 PM)


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleCosmicJokeM
happy mutant
 User Gallery

Registered: 04/05/00
Posts: 10,848
Loc: Portland, OR
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Juicin]
    #19281500 - 12/15/13 09:52 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Juicin said:
Yea you're the guy who doesn't factor money into the equation.

This guy has a 1000 dollars to buy a laptop....




I did factor money into the equation, it's $929 as I had linked it....

If he wants power, go lenovo, as I said, that's power for money @  $1k, 6.4lbs though...  If he wants light weight and reasonable specs for money, I think the air IS a good contender... 'cuz those light wieght ones all cost money, all of em.... alllll of em.....

if he wants something that's about 4.-5-6lbs and an IGPU and 1366p screen, well he can get any trash laptop for $500, gg, why even bring up the $1k budget

i don't know what the fuck we're arguing about really, pls show me the light weight 3lb laptop sub $1k w/ an i5 chipset and ssd... and i'll cave and say hey there buddy, you have a good fucking point there..


--------------------
Everything is better than it was the last time.  I'm good.

If we could look into each others hearts, and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care.

It takes a lot of courage to go out there and radiate your essence.

I know you scared, you should ask us if we scared too.  If you was there, and we just knew you cared too.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: TrentBoyett]
    #19281512 - 12/15/13 09:55 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

CosmicJoke said:
Quote:

Juicin said:
Yea you're the guy who doesn't factor money into the equation.

This guy has a 1000 dollars to buy a laptop....




I did factor money into the equation, it's $929 as I had linked it....

If he wants power, go lenovo, as I said, that's power for money @  $1k, 6.4lbs though...  If he wants light weight and reasonable specs for money, I think the air IS a good contender... 'cuz those light wieght ones all cost money, all of em.... alllll of em.....

if he wants something that's about 4.-5-6lbs and an IGPU and 1366p screen, well he can get any trash laptop for $500, gg, why even bring up the $1k budget

i don't know what the fuck we're arguing about really, pls show me the light weight 3lb laptop sub $1k w/ an i5 chipset and ssd... and i'll cave and say hey there buddy, you have a good fucking point there..



That's exactly what I've been asking for all thread.  This is the best answer I got:

Quote:

mjmihalov said:
Google is your friend, I just found like 12 convertibles/laptops with ~10 hours of battery life in like 30secs. Some take an OEM extended battery, but even then most are still cheaper than apple stuff.




Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleCosmicJokeM
happy mutant
 User Gallery

Registered: 04/05/00
Posts: 10,848
Loc: Portland, OR
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19281579 - 12/15/13 10:12 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

pwnasaurus said:

That's exactly what I've been asking for all thread.  This is the best answer I got:

Quote:

mjmihalov said:
Google is your friend, I just found like 12 convertibles/laptops with ~10 hours of battery life in like 30secs. Some take an OEM extended battery, but even then most are still cheaper than apple stuff.







Well, here are some points I'd like to make, he wants a haswell chipset w/ hd 5k igpu to play the latest source games w/ reasonable fps, so all old ultraportable models on sale aren't applicable.  The battery should be okay on any haswell, but extended batteries are more weight, kind of negates that whole aspect... Then there are other major perks like SSD w/ the air, and wireless ac (also considerably better for playing a competitive fps game over wifi), 3lbs, thunderbolt, hd camera, multitouch trackpad, aesthetically pleasing design.... included creativity suite and iwork now a days, oh and free operating system upgrades for life since mavericks 10.9

there are a lot of perks for going with an air, but everyone can feel free to ignore them if that's their prerogative... :shrug: not really my battle, i've made my case.  Dude can get what he wants, but he's really failed to tell us what he wants imho...  like can't weigh more than X lbs would be a nice starting place :shrug:  i can tell him exactly what kind of options he has in the 1k price point if it began with that.


--------------------
Everything is better than it was the last time.  I'm good.

If we could look into each others hearts, and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care.

It takes a lot of courage to go out there and radiate your essence.

I know you scared, you should ask us if we scared too.  If you was there, and we just knew you cared too.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblepwnasaurus
Stranger
I'm a teapot User Gallery


Registered: 07/16/08
Posts: 12,317
Loc: Canada Flag
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: CosmicJoke]
    #19281590 - 12/15/13 10:15 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

For sure.  Definitely need to have all the information to be able to make a proper recommendation.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offliner00tuuu123
Now I'm just really piseed
 User Gallery


Registered: 04/20/12
Posts: 8,507
Loc: I'll be there in a minute
Last seen: 7 years, 10 months
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19281598 - 12/15/13 10:16 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Magicman69 said:
Quote:

r00tuuu123 said:
OP one other thing on this stay away from HPs they are notorious for over heating unless you wanna mod the heat sink with copper shims.



Yeah the one that just fried was an HP. Only 3 years old too
.




Will it post? if not pm me I can tell you a fix that works about 99%  of the time.


--------------------
:kingcrankey: Please report me to a Mod for hurting your punk ass hippie feelings :flipthebird: And all time Champion thread killer.:thatsayes:


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offliner00tuuu123
Now I'm just really piseed
 User Gallery


Registered: 04/20/12
Posts: 8,507
Loc: I'll be there in a minute
Last seen: 7 years, 10 months
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19281621 - 12/15/13 10:26 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

pwnasaurus said:
:lol:

Yeah, and that 13 hours of battery life, not important at all.

I know you hate Apple like 99% of the people on this site but they do make good products if you can see past your bias.


Good yes but to demand the price they want? Why on earth would you buy something that costs twice as much and does the same thing? Apple operating systems are just another flavor of Nix. I can buy an x86 platform computer with the same specs as an apple and load Linux or free BSD on it and spend half as much.


--------------------
:kingcrankey: Please report me to a Mod for hurting your punk ass hippie feelings :flipthebird: And all time Champion thread killer.:thatsayes:


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleMagicman69
All About the Benjamins
Male User Gallery


Registered: 05/29/13
Posts: 6,876
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: r00tuuu123]
    #19281723 - 12/15/13 11:05 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

OK here's more specific. Max price:1,300. I'm looking for a portable laptop that can still play games like CS:GO and Battlefield reasonably (maybe at low settings). That's pretty much it.

Would a Samsung ativ book 8 fit this bill or not?


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJuicin
Stranger
Male
Registered: 10/27/13
Posts: 897
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19281749 - 12/15/13 11:13 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

I don't know much about laptop gpu's but here is a link for it

http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Radeon-HD-8770M.86799.0.html

It will definitely run BF4, on what settings I don't know. Heard a lot of bitching about how poorly that game was coded and not ready for release.

I don't know what CS GO requires but I'm sure you run it on close to max


Edited by Juicin (12/15/13 11:14 PM)


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleMagicman69
All About the Benjamins
Male User Gallery


Registered: 05/29/13
Posts: 6,876
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Juicin]
    #19281767 - 12/15/13 11:18 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Cool that's all I wanted to know. Feel free to keep debating though. Its educational for me and quite amusing.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisibletito123
Male

Registered: 01/23/10
Posts: 3,006
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Juicin]
    #19281771 - 12/15/13 11:19 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

http://www.amazon.com/Q500A-BHI5N01-Computer-generation-i5-3210M-RB-Q500A-BHI5N01/dp/B00A8JKCP6

this is what I bought a few weeks ago and I have no problems with it.  I'm replacing the harddrive with an ssd soon though.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offliner00tuuu123
Now I'm just really piseed
 User Gallery


Registered: 04/20/12
Posts: 8,507
Loc: I'll be there in a minute
Last seen: 7 years, 10 months
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19281782 - 12/15/13 11:23 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Magicman69 said:
OK here's more specific. Max price:1,300. I'm looking for a portable laptop that can still play games like CS:GO and Battlefield reasonably (maybe at low settings). That's pretty much it.

Would a Samsung ativ book 8 fit this bill or not?



For gaming you're gonna want a non onboard video card like an Nvidia  or ATX but you are most likely not gonna find this at best buy or some other big box store Alienware comes to mind but others are out there but be prepared to spend way more than your budget Something along these lines may work a processor in the 3.5 gig area and at least 6 gigs of ram the on board video card will probably at least be able to keep up, you might be able to pick something like this up in the 900 to 1100.00 range. I'd look at some smaller companies who deal strictly online then you get to have some input into what you order. Or if you think you're up to it build your own you can assemble a laptop in an afternoon. and have exactly what you want all you need to be able to do is read instructions and use a screwdriver.


--------------------
:kingcrankey: Please report me to a Mod for hurting your punk ass hippie feelings :flipthebird: And all time Champion thread killer.:thatsayes:


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleCosmicJokeM
happy mutant
 User Gallery

Registered: 04/05/00
Posts: 10,848
Loc: Portland, OR
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19281801 - 12/15/13 11:31 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Magicman69 said:
OK here's more specific. Max price:1,300. I'm looking for a portable laptop that can still play games like CS:GO and Battlefield reasonably (maybe at low settings). That's pretty much it.

Would a Samsung ativ book 8 fit this bill or not?




No, not really for playing a game like battlefield 4, really what you want to do is something like a razer blade 14", these fuckers have a 765m graphics card and are 4.1lbs (1600x900 screen, 256gb ssd).... the problem is they start at $2k new..... But if you looked used on craigslist (would not buy one without some reasonable warranty left) then that might be feasible... What you want is hard to ask for, you need to go up in weight a couple lbs... CS:GO and Battlefield are totally different ballparks, and to play battlefield on a budget you are lugging 6 and a half pounds or you're paying $600 more for a more portable one it seems like :shrug:


--------------------
Everything is better than it was the last time.  I'm good.

If we could look into each others hearts, and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care.

It takes a lot of courage to go out there and radiate your essence.

I know you scared, you should ask us if we scared too.  If you was there, and we just knew you cared too.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleLordSenate
One of the Lost
Male User Gallery

Registered: 09/15/02
Posts: 37,093
Loc: First Circle of Hell
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19281807 - 12/15/13 11:32 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Quote:

Magicman69 said:
OK here's more specific. Max price:1,300. I'm looking for a portable laptop that can still play games like CS:GO and Battlefield reasonably (maybe at low settings). That's pretty much it.

Would a Samsung ativ book 8 fit this bill or not?




Honestly man if that's all you're looking for... you could get away with spending FAR FAR less than that. On low settings anyway.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleCosmicJokeM
happy mutant
 User Gallery

Registered: 04/05/00
Posts: 10,848
Loc: Portland, OR
Re: What kind of laptop should I get? [Re: CosmicJoke]
    #19281828 - 12/15/13 11:41 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

All right, check out this shit

MSI GE Series GE40 2OC-218US Intel Core i7 4702MQ(2.20GHz) 8GB Memory 1TB HDD 128GB SSD 14.0" Notebook Windows 8 

it's 4.4lbs and $1,299 w/ dedicated gtx 760m graphics

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152461



MSI GE Series GE40 2OC-008US Intel Core i7 4702MQ(2.20GHz) 8GB Memory 750GB HDD 14.0" Notebook
$1,199

w/ 1600x900 NVIDIA GTX 760M @ 4.4lbs

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152409

and this thing:


Acer Aspire V5-573PG-9610 Intel Core i7 4500U(1.80GHz) 8GB Memory 1TB HDD 15.6" Touchscreen Notebook Windows 8

$929 GT 750M graphics 1366x768 and 4.85lbs

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834314224

(I hate the screen res on this thing for a 15" laptop, but the lower res will help gaming on a lower spec gpu)

These are all sub 5lb laptops, I dunno about brand/models and build quality and such, but specs per weight, they are getting as close to what you want and can afford.  You for sure don't want any of the aforementioned laptops before this (def not apple, had no idea you wanted games like BF, all prior points are moot). you want a gt 650m or better and under 5lbs.... those are the key  specs you are looking for to even begin to have fun with battlefield and portability.

edit: there are $100 off mail in rebates for the MSI laptops, they seem like what you might want... I don't particularly trust MSI or acer on their cheaper lineups, i'd buy an extended warranty myself, but who knows really....


--------------------
Everything is better than it was the last time.  I'm good.

If we could look into each others hearts, and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care.

It takes a lot of courage to go out there and radiate your essence.

I know you scared, you should ask us if we scared too.  If you was there, and we just knew you cared too.


Edited by CosmicJoke (12/16/13 12:15 AM)


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Jump to top Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6  [ show all ]

Shop: Kraken Kratom Kratom Capsules for Sale   Bridgetown Botanicals Bridgetown Botanicals   Unfolding Nature Unfolding Nature: Being in the Implicate Order   PhytoExtractum Buy Bali Kratom Powder


Similar ThreadsPosterViewsRepliesLast post
* Excellent laptops for under $800 please ; mine just died :(
( 1 2 3 all )
Zombi3 2,918 54 05/14/15 10:24 PM
by Godfather1376
* Purchasing a new laptop
( 1 2 all )
XUL 980 32 12/24/17 02:31 PM
by DieCommie
* what do you think about this laptop?
( 1 2 all )
fissionchips 2,945 33 05/11/10 07:20 PM
by Tedwilto
* I need a new laptop and I have no idea which brand to get
( 1 2 3 4 all )
Patlal 5,497 62 09/21/13 06:03 PM
by barong
* Laptop Customization the spiral 513 5 09/29/10 11:09 PM
by Shroomism
* Finally sold my old macbook and replaced it with a real laptop.
( 1 2 3 4 all )
occollegeboi 4,435 79 06/14/15 09:44 PM
by Psychonautica
* Has anyone bought a new laptop or a hybrid/convertible lately?
( 1 2 3 all )
JoieDeVivre 4,802 53 09/05/13 01:39 PM
by psi
* Buying a new laptop(Council Needed!)
( 1 2 all )
2Cents 1,764 33 09/23/11 05:13 PM
by Divinity

Extra information
You cannot start new topics / You cannot reply to topics
HTML is disabled / BBCode is enabled
Moderator: Entire Staff
4,823 topic views. 4 members, 43 guests and 23 web crawlers are browsing this forum.
[ Show Images Only | Sort by Score | Print Topic ]
Search this thread:

Copyright 1997-2024 Mind Media. Some rights reserved.

Generated in 0.059 seconds spending 0.011 seconds on 14 queries.