Laptop Recommendations

[cosmok]

Originally posted by EZTop
Why is everyone so stuck on HP/Compaq? LOL They are the worst of the worst for computers.

I have used their new DV line for a couple days (loaner) (in slicks link) and the viewing angles on the LCD are absolutely terrible. You sit right in the centre of the screen, you will notice the edges darker than the centre. Move your head closer to the edges and that area becomes brighter LOL. And vertically, move your head 2cm and you will see just how bad the viewing angles are.

MacKenzie, dont mean to be rude, but Computer trends is not exactly the best/safest place to buy from. Ive known people who bought stuff from them awhile back, stuff goes wrong and they simply wont care once they get your money.

Go to memory express or order online and get a BUilt on ASUS> You want 14.1''? Get the Z63A. Its an amazing model. You can get it for about $1350. Custom build with what you want. The build on it is top notch, business line quality, and Compaq/HP wont even compare to them when it comes to this aspect. Compaqs feel very plasticky.

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/264/2/

Besides I could have gotten you that same laptop for $1600-1700

When I picked up my DV1420, it was a great deal. $1100 shipped/taxes in for it. Viewing angles not as bad as you state, but who is really going to be watching movies on a 14" laptop when its not right in front of you? Spec wise, 1.6 now at 2.13 with the pin mod, 1 gig of ram, 80 gig, etc. Price was the main consideration, sure I could have gotten something alot better for $500 more, but where does it stop? If the budget wasn't around it would have been the new Asus 14.1" with a core duo and X1600, but I opted to buy one now and wait for the Core Duo 64's. It all depends on the person.

[cosmok]

Originally posted by hussein
i ordered a dv1440ca from hp's website, they are 1200$ right now, 12 cell battery, im excited.

french model's only left when i ordered, but the french ones are 1200 instead of 1400. just install english software.
if the french characters or whatever bother you on the numbers at the top then you should be able to get some over lays for them.

http://shopping.hp.ca/option.asp?PTy...=5&Lang=EN

mine should be here by tuesday or wednesday or thursday.

Just need a different OS. The keyboard layout isn't bad, all of the letters are in the correct locations, but a new english one will run you around $50 US shipped.

[cosmok]

Originally posted by EZTop
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/264/2/

Besides I could have gotten you that same laptop for $1600-1700

It's funny also, my laptop scored more or less identically to that one in PCmark04 without changing any of the power schemes. So much for a crappy HP

[hussein]

Yea, I received it today. The keyboard is fine and I don't think i will have to change anything! !

Originally posted by cosmok


Just need a different OS. The keyboard layout isn't bad, all of the letters are in the correct locations, but a new english one will run you around $50 US shipped.

[dragonone]

How's this? i was just playing around with the memx notebook quotes
Base System : Asus Z71A Barebone Notebook w/ 15.4in WXGA Widecreen LCD 1 $699.95
Processor : Intel Pentium M Processor 750, 1.86GHz, 533FSB w/ 2MB Cache 1 $309.95
Memory : Micron Original 1GB PC2700 DDR for Notebooks 2
$299.90
Hard Drives : Seagate 60GB Momentus 5400.2 Notebook HDD w/ 8MB Cache 1 $119.95
Network Cards : Onboard Intel 10/100 Ethernet Lan 1
Video & Graphics : Onboard Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 1
Built-in Display : Built-in 15.4in WXGA Widescreen LCD Display 1

Probably slap on a seagate 300gb w/ vantec nexstar, along with some sort of external dvd drive
i just can't justify spending 180+tax on a burner for a laptop, or maybe that's the price they go for

[dragonone]

i was looking at the Dell line up and their prices seem rather fair
i was interested in the inspiron 9400, only 1600+tax w/ 1gb mem today

please don't flame me and just explain to me why dell's are bad

[HyperZell]

Originally posted by dragonone
i was looking at the Dell line up and their prices seem rather fair
i was interested in the inspiron 9400, only 1600+tax w/ 1gb mem today

please don't flame me and just explain to me why dell's are bad

You can prevent flaming (albeit barely) and get your explanation by reading this thread.


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[dragonone]

thnx for the helpful input
i did read it and i bought an inspiron 6400
core duo, 1gb ram, dvd burner for 1200
i'll let you kno if i'm not happy with it

http://www.revscene.net/forums//show...hreadid=381870