Recommandation For a new Laptop

shinn_old

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shinn_old 2009-09-27T05:53:43+00:00

Unfortunately, my notebook decided to give away at the moment when I needed it the most (Course Work in BOTH Geography and English Lit.)

Unless I can persuade Fujitsu that my laptop is still under warranty, I might have to get a new one. Here is a list of laptops currently I'm thinking about....

REQUIREMENTS
-> Must be Under $10,000 HKD(~$1000 USD)
-> Must be under 3 KG
-> Must be able to play Source Engine based games at ~30 FPS (My current Laptop can, ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3470)
-> Screen Under 15" is a bonous

List of Notebook I'm thinking about...
->Apple Macbook Pro 13"
->Lenovo Thinkpad T400
-> ASUS N81

If anyone feels like there is anymore I can add to that list, feel free to reply

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5ku112

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5ku112 2009-09-27T06:08:51+00:00

Tablet?

My avatars broken, gotta fix it soon...

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anonymous_old 2009-09-27T06:15:17+00:00

What's wrong with your current laptop?

Are you shooting for the smallest screen size? Does resolution matter to you?

Some picks:

[google:dd512]ASUS N81Vg-X2A[/google:dd512]
[google:dd512]ASUS K40IN-B1[/google:dd512]
[google:dd512]HP dv2-1030us[/google:dd512]

shinn_old

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shinn_old 2009-09-27T07:07:29+00:00

@strager- Screen Size isn't my top priority, but it MUST be under 15" or I can't carry it anywhere, but the ASUS N81Vg Is a good one...

What's Wrong with my current laptop? It crashes whenever it wants and creates that screen I've posted... I've tried reinstalling... Didn't help (From Win 7 to XP)

@5ku112 No tablets, Don't need one (and an extra whopping $200 USD and a slower processor? No Thanks.)

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anonymous_old 2009-09-27T07:09:09+00:00

Are you sure your laptop isn't just overheating?

shinn_old

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shinn_old 2009-09-27T07:12:35+00:00

Hmm... overheating, maybe, I ruled it our cause I run it with a Laptop cooler and it ain't much better....

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anonymous_old 2009-09-27T07:14:12+00:00

Run your laptop while holding it in the air.

=D

Also, be sure to update your video drivers.

And sometimes, using older drivers can help.

shinn_old

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shinn_old 2009-09-27T07:19:49+00:00

can't Get older drivers anywhere... considering that the Graphics Drivers are still in the 8.XX (Current Realease: 9.XX)

I tried it using it in mid-air, it still crashes :'( Dang it Fujitsu, can't u do anything right?

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anonymous_old 2009-09-27T07:23:12+00:00

There could be a faulty connection between your display and your video card. Try fixing that (or ask someone who knows something to).

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shinn_old 2009-09-27T07:41:02+00:00

Looks Like it's a bad connection.... But I'm still mailing Fujitsu Support for it's crap produces

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anonymous_old 2009-09-27T07:46:35+00:00

Or you can build a desktop for half the price and not have these problems.

=]

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Atmey 2009-09-27T08:06:03+00:00

I'd wait for windows7

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anonymous_old 2009-09-27T08:20:01+00:00

Atmey wrote:
I'd wait for windows7

Why wait?

Jeez.

(And he said he tried 7.)

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Loginer 2009-09-27T13:05:02+00:00

Buy a netbook. They're fairly small, very light, and you'll have enough money left to build a mid-range desktop for gaming.

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awp 2009-09-27T17:58:14+00:00

Netbooks are small, light, fit in my goddamned pocket, and all that you really need for school. Gaming, you'd save for a PC, like Lolginer said.

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anonymous_old 2009-09-27T18:06:40+00:00

Some people like laptops for LAN's and their job and home and stuff.

Also, that For is really bugging me.

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awp 2009-09-27T18:25:06+00:00

strager wrote:
Some people like laptops for LAN's and their job and home and stuff.

Also, that For is really bugging me.

lol that "recommandation" is what's buggin' me

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anonymous_old 2009-09-27T18:40:49+00:00

e's form is similar to a.

F isn't similar to f.

(In this font, anywayz.)

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Cuddlebun 2009-09-28T22:14:19+00:00

awp wrote:
strager wrote:
Some people like laptops for LAN's and their job and home and stuff.

Also, that For is really bugging me.
lol that "recommandation" is what's buggin' me

I was wondering if anyone else noticed that

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lukewarmholiday 2009-09-29T01:31:55+00:00

I re command this nation

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xerxes_oli 2009-09-29T23:39:37+00:00

go for the Macbook NAO! you wont regret it.

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anonymous_old 2009-09-29T23:51:17+00:00

xerxes_oli wrote:
go for the Macbook NAO! you wont regret it.

I love your sarcasm.

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MegaManEXE 2009-10-01T22:52:59+00:00

I dunno anything about the T400 but I used to have a Thinkpad (...T60? I forget) back in my freshman year of college, they're known for being durable as hell. It fell off my lofted bed (so around an 8 ft drop or so) and I woke up and it was on its side still running the game I was playing at the time.

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CheeseWarlock 2009-10-01T23:05:25+00:00

Guys he obviously wants a MANLY recommendation.

Don't go for a gaming laptop unless you really plan on doing serious gaming on the go, and even then it's iffy. I'd imagine most modern laptops (i.e. with a good integrated graphics card) would meet your needs in terms of gamin ability.

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anonymous_old 2009-10-01T23:28:33+00:00

Integrated + Source = fail.

Any serious laptop gamer wouldn't budget himself to 1000$. =]

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shinn_old 2009-10-02T04:54:22+00:00

Well managed to get the laptop to the repair center.... it was a pain.

The service center is in the other side of Hong Kong, which isn't awesome as I paid alot for the laptop, then they tell me it takes 14 days for repairs...

I was furious, I paid that much for the overpriced laptop, and you can't even give me quick service without paying extra? (Quick Service= HKD$500 and pay for Parts...).

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Recommandation For a new Laptop

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