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megaseadramon

10-11-2005, 01:35 PM

My laptop recently just broke, and Im looking for a new one that can run programs such as maya,3ds max,photoshop,etc. pretty well since im going for game design.

http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/oid/132902/originURLEncoded/http%253A%252F%252Fwww.circuitcity.com%252Frpsm%25 2FcatOid%252F-12963%252FN%252F20012961%252B20012963%252B31296300 1%252Flink%252Fref%252Frpem%252Fccd%252Fcategoryli st.do/rpem/ccd/productDetailSpecification.do#tabs

I found this one which seems pretty nice. Im trying to go for less then $1000 right now. my old laptop had 1gb ram which I think I can swap into this one. Let me know what you guys think.

shrike4242

10-11-2005, 01:41 PM

If you really want to do 3D design, get something with a dedicated video card.

That system has a video card off of the system board, and it has very weak 3D rendering capabilities.

megaseadramon

10-11-2005, 01:46 PM

ok, any suggestions? I did have a dell with a 64 meg nvidia card so what ever I get is an upgrade.

psiufoxx2

10-11-2005, 02:40 PM

My laptop recently just broke

How did it break?

megaseadramon

10-11-2005, 03:16 PM

the power adapter outlet on the back of the computer where you would plug in the AC adapter in busted from the main board and is basically floating around in my computer. I asked on the dell forums how much it would be to send it in and they said around $700. So I said screw it, might as well buy a new one.

psiufoxx2

10-11-2005, 04:19 PM

What about the HP zd8000 Series. It's $1199 (http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_series.do?series_name=zd8000_series&catLevel=2&category=notebooks/hp_pavilion&storeName=computer_store). (I know it's just a BIT over your $1000 mark), but look at these specs:

zd8000 series notebook

Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition with SP2

Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 520 w/HT Technology, 2.8GHz

17.0" WXGA+ Wide Viewing (1440x900)

512MB DDR2 SDRAM, 533MHz (2x256MB)

60 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive

FREE Upgrade DVD+/-RW/R CD-RW Combo w/Double Layer

128MB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) X600

FREE Upgrade to 54g(TM) 802.11b/g WLAN w/ 125HSM!!

12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Microsoft(R) Works/Mone

Not bad! Check out the link.

megaseadramon

10-11-2005, 05:16 PM

That one is really nice. Ill read more about it, but this might be the one I choose. Thanks alot

klwillis45

10-11-2005, 05:22 PM

If on the go use is a concern, be wary of those pentium 4 models. I have one with similar specs and tr totally rocks except for the battery life. Going 90 mins unplugged from AC is a minor miracle.

Edit: Mine is this one for reference

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=781317

megaseadramon

10-11-2005, 05:52 PM

how about this one
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/product_detail.do?product_code=EC300UAR%23ABA&tab=detailed_specs&storeName=storefronts&landing=outlet_store&category=refurb_notebooks&subcat1=hp&catLevel=3#defaultAnchor

its refurbished, which I dont know what they did to it. The specs look pretty nice

jesta2817

10-11-2005, 05:57 PM

check out dell if you're on a budget. The 9300 is the one you want to look at if you want a high res screen.

I know dell has a bad name among some people but I've always had a good experience with them. I've ordered 5 desktops and 1 laptop over the past few years and never had a problem with any of them.

And if you're ever in need for a coupon, check out gotapex. I got 10% off base price, 30% off upgrades, and 35% off overall price on my laptop from there.

megaseadramon

10-11-2005, 06:05 PM

I dont think I want a Dell this time, not after the shitty work on the AC outlet.

shrike4242

10-12-2005, 07:34 PM

bostonfrontier

10-12-2005, 07:38 PM

go with a dell

psiufoxx2

10-12-2005, 08:12 PM

go with a dell
Quoted from OP, "I dont think I want a Dell this time, not after the shitty work on the AC outlet."

So.. uh.. got any other suggestions?

megaseadramon

10-12-2005, 08:31 PM

My search is over, I bought an HP vu 6270 at circuit city for $1000 after a $200 mail in rebate. It has 1 gb of ram,100 gb hard drive, ATI 128 dedicated graphic card. ATI 64 Athlon 2.2 ghz processer. Its perfect. Its $200 more on the website so I got a good deal http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/oid/134806/originURLEncoded/http%253A%252F%252Fwww.circuitcity.com%252Fccd%252 Fcategorylist.do%253Fcmpstr%253D%2526bMore%253D%25 26N%253D20012961%2B20012963%2526No%253D20%2526catO id%253D-12963%2526PAGE_ACTION%253D%2526c%253D1/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do#tabs Thanks everyone for your help.