View Full Version : Is this labtop good? Can you find me a better one?
xeverex18
10-05-2006, 11:13 PM
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8032274&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat65600050005&id=1157067574196
I hear bad stories about Best Buy cuz of their service, scamming ways, so i was wondering if you can find me a better and cheaper labtop at compusa or circuit city. I really want an upgradable labtop, or something with a video card. Nont too hi tech but gamable you know?
mkg12
10-05-2006, 11:33 PM
check out www.notebookreview.com they have a whole forum section about what laptop to choose.
Vinny
10-06-2006, 12:49 AM
The processors sucks... get a something with a Core Duo or something. With the new C2D chips, the older Core Duo chips should be clearing out but they'll still be plenty of processing power for most any task. You only get a 14 day in store exchange from BB before you have to deal with the company directly so there's little point. So consider buying from an online retailer like Dell.
I don't think you have to worry about Best Buy trying to scam you because they won't unless you have a shoddy BB. Exactly how will they scam you? They can't tamper with the products because you'll notice the package/security sealed damaged.
xeverex18
10-06-2006, 01:47 AM
mk thanks for the site. The pc forum is a lot more in depth than this one.http://www.bestbuysux.org/index1.html is what i have been reading.
sying
10-06-2006, 01:52 AM
*cough* Macbook *cough*
*cough* Macbook *cough*
Core Duo2's in november! Suspected... ofcourse...
uli2000
10-09-2006, 12:28 AM
Core Duo2's in november! Suspected... ofcourse...
Why wait for november when dell, alienware, sager, and others are avalible with C2D now. OS X isnt worth waiting. Plus, Im sure OS X will be backwards engineered to work on machines built for windows within the next 6 months, if not sooner.
Why wait for november when dell, alienware, sager, and others are avalible with C2D now. OS X isnt worth waiting. Plus, Im sure OS X will be backwards engineered to work on machines built for windows within the next 6 months, if not sooner.
EXACTLY... i was just bringing it up for people wondering.
I have a shiny new dell coming on tuesday supposedly. Worst customer support ever. HOLY shit.
Michaellvortega
10-09-2006, 02:49 AM
Laptops aren't the most upgradeable things. memory and storage space are going to be about the only things you will be able to upgrade. Videocards are also going to be pretty weak because they suck up power and being that a laptop is mobile(Or meant to be mobile)most units go low end in the video accelerator department. If you do decide to get a laptop with a beefy video card expect short battery life and a premium price.
Depends on what you are doing or plan to do with your computer. Macbooks are way to costly and offer nothing of great use to the average use IMO. If you just want to surf the net at a cafe or use your computer where ever in the house, you would be best off spending $400-500 on mid low end compaq. If you want to do gaming(which I advise against) then maybe look into a dell with a true dedicated video card with it's own memory, you can usually find some decent coupons to use towards the purchase of.
I needed a laptop to get on the Internet on the road, I wanted the ability to use my preferred OS(Win XP),Dual layer DVD burning, a widescreen,64bit CPU, light weight and most importantly cheap. I ended up buying a Compaq v2000 series which was recommended as a best buy by Cnet. I spent $470 after $250 in rebates plus I got a free Ipod nano(which I sold to bring down the total cost of the laptop)
espy605
10-09-2006, 11:30 AM
Videocards are also going to be pretty weak because they suck up power and being that a laptop is mobile(Or meant to be mobile)most units go low end in the video accelerator department. If you do decide to get a laptop with a beefy video card expect short battery life and a premium price.
The powerful laptop videocards, do they constantly draw a lot of power or only when you actually play 3D games? I would think they'd be adapted to only draw a lot of power when needed. Don't most have adjustable power draw depending on its use?
I ended up buying a Compaq v2000 series which was recommended as a best buy by Cnet. I spent $470 after $250 in rebates plus I got a free Ipod nano(which I sold to bring down the total cost of the laptop)
Does Compaq usually give out stuff like that with their laptops? That's kind of a cool deal.
Michaellvortega
10-09-2006, 12:41 PM
The powerful laptop videocards, do they constantly draw a lot of power or only when you actually play 3D games? I would think they'd be adapted to only draw a lot of power when needed. Don't most have adjustable power draw depending on its use?
Usually right out of the box the video card is clocked down or tuned for less power consumption then what a normal desktop card would use. If your playing a game there isn't really anything you can do about the battery besides plug the laptop in while you play a game.
Does Compaq usually give out stuff like that with their laptops? That's kind of a cool deal.
It's all dependent on the store you buy it from. The store threw it in not Compaq, usually compaq throws in a free printer which I also got.