Post by: squance on December 27, 2008, 11:53:32 pm
This is just an example laptop and I have some questions.
Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 2.53GHz Processor
What exactly is important about the processor when looking for a laptop?
4GB DDR2 800MHz Memory.
I see heaps of laptops on sale that are 2GB and 3GB and I guess the higher the GB, the better?
The more GB, the more things that can be handled in memory?? (im really not sure, im not good with computers).
I need a laptop that will be able to handle the program "MATLAB".....(and for all i know, this program uses a lot of cpu energy...).
What processor and memory should I be looking for? (if that's how you phrase it >.<)
Post by: AppleXY on December 28, 2008, 12:13:20 am
Post by: lacoste on December 28, 2008, 12:16:53 am
im good at buying laptops though,,, go to JB HI FI because they have good deals. I dont put my trust in the small private computer shops or other companies eg MLN Nextstep etc. Is it reliable to buy from them?
i also got a question. soz squance, but what is the difference between a laptop and a notebook? it does my head in.
^^to your question,
theres no point in getting 8GB or 4GB RAM if the processor is not fast enough because it wont use its full potential. thats what ive heard and it sounds logical.
also dont get a custom laptop if you're not top notch at laptops. i've experienced that with a custom PC, they stuff up a lot
I recommend HP, they last long, and are quality in other ways too. eg. warranty etc. THey are a company which do not gib
Post by: excal on December 28, 2008, 12:46:49 am
well to tell you the truth, im not a gun @ computers. i used to be but the interest had caught otherwise.
im good at buying laptops though,,, go to JB HI FI because they have good deals. I dont put my trust in the small private computer shops or other companies eg MLN Nextstep etc. Is it reliable to buy from them?
i also got a question. soz squance, but what is the difference between a laptop and a notebook? it does my head in.
^^to your question,
theres no point in getting 8GB or 4GB RAM if the processor is not fast enough because it wont use its full potential. thats what ive heard and it sounds logical.
also dont get a custom laptop if you're not top notch at laptops. i've experienced that with a custom PC, they stuff up a lot
I recommend HP, they last long, and are quality in other ways too. eg. warranty etc. THey are a company which do not gib
Actually, the reason is a 32-bit operating system (which are generally what are pre-loaded onto laptops) support only
Unless you're planning on some rendering of movies / graphics etc, you won't need any more than 2GB.
Most places tend to sell laptops at similar prices except for the big chains - it's a case of price fixing by the manufacturer as it is for gaming consoles. You'll find the small places (e.g., MSY/CPL/Centre Com) tend to be cheaper but can be difficult to deal with when it comes to warranty.
I can't really suggest any brands though - go with what you think a) looks good, b) has good specs, c) at a good price and d) has a reasonable service reputation. Not in that order.
Post by: RD on December 28, 2008, 07:31:46 am
Post by: nickalaz on December 28, 2008, 09:03:18 am
4GB ram, T9400 (one of the very top CPUs available for laptops) and a 512mb GFX card (extremely good) all for ~$1699
that is a very future proof laptop, that will run anything these days, and run it very well.
Post by: AppleXY on December 28, 2008, 10:28:03 am
Post by: squance on December 28, 2008, 11:12:31 am
i also got a question. soz squance, but what is the difference between a laptop and a notebook? it does my head in.
Actually, I don't know what the difference betweeen a laptop and a notebook - I thought that meant the same thing.
is that an ASUS laptop that you pulled those specs from? Go from one of them, they are awesome.
4GB ram, T9400 (one of the very top CPUs available for laptops) and a 512mb GFX card (extremely good) all for ~$1699
that is a very future proof laptop, that will run anything these days, and run it very well.
Yes. Its an ASUS laptop I pulled those specs from. Im actually only looking at this brand for some reason and I think I'll be getting a laptop from this company.
Thanks for the responses everybody :D
Post by: excal on December 28, 2008, 12:44:41 pm
Post by: squance on December 28, 2008, 04:54:49 pm
But most people at uni I know has an Asus brand laptop and they say its the best :o :o :o
Which brands have good service for the claiming warranty thing?
What about Toshiba or HP?
Post by: Flaming_Arrow on December 28, 2008, 05:00:51 pm
Post by: squance on December 28, 2008, 05:05:39 pm
I definitely do not want a dell laptop.
I once watched Today Tonight and it was talking about how a battery in a Dell branded laptop made a house catch on fire :(
Post by: AppleXY on December 28, 2008, 06:13:16 pm
Post by: Flaming_Arrow on December 28, 2008, 06:58:28 pm
Post by: bilgia on December 28, 2008, 07:39:59 pm
ASUS are a good brand for bang for buck - just don't expect any decent service should you need to claim warranty...
Actually you can expect decent service. I bought an ASUS laptop 2 years ago and 2 months before warranty expired the hinge on it cracked and the whole casing had to be replaced. I just took it in to ASUS service centre in south melb (very easy to get to thru public transport) and they fixed it within a week no further questions asked. btw I think it was my fault it broke since i jerked it but they didnt even ask lol.
Post by: costargh on December 28, 2008, 08:34:14 pm
I had a problem with my adapter that charges the laptop and they came out and replaced it.
I have to say though, some things about it dissapoint me. Screws keep falling out of the fucken laptop (like the screws that keep the blody case together!!!) and to me thats a pisspoor effort.
Post by: Flaming_Arrow on December 28, 2008, 08:41:56 pm
Post by: excal on December 28, 2008, 10:27:50 pm
ye dell has good customer service.
If you pay.
We used Dell computers at a firm I worked for previously as a desktop support officer and we paid a yearly subscription for their Premier service package. I recall a time when one of my colleagues reported a drive having a bad DVD-ROM drive in the morning to Dell at about 10-11am. The part arrived by courier on the same day at 2pm.
3 hour turnaround. I was impressed.
Post by: costargh on December 28, 2008, 10:49:09 pm
I think before it runs out I should get them to come replace one of the screws that has fallen out haha. As petty as it sounds I want that one screw LMAO
I can't believe that the screws are all loose and falling out. That can't be normal can it?
Post by: excal on December 28, 2008, 11:39:18 pm
Yeh I think I only have a one year warrenty or something on it.
I think before it runs out I should get them to come replace one of the screws that has fallen out haha. As petty as it sounds I want that one screw LMAO
I can't believe that the screws are all loose and falling out. That can't be normal can it?
No, not really.
I'm pretty sure you'd be asking questions if the axle fell off your car, right? :P
Post by: costargh on December 28, 2008, 11:45:02 pm
Post by: Edmund on January 06, 2009, 07:23:27 pm
Really?? :o :o :o
But most people at uni I know has an Asus brand laptop and they say its the best :o :o :o
Which brands have good service for the claiming warranty thing?
What about Toshiba or HP?
I'd go for one of those HP Pavilion. They last quite long - I bought my first HP Pavilion back in Dec 2006, which went fine till about Nov 2008. I cant remember the model but it was something like Pavilion dv2000. It had just a 1GB RAM and 80GB HDD. Managed to turn it on but screen didnt display anything - it had some video card problems..
Some HP models tend to have heating problems and get too hot during summer (bottom of laptop gets as hot as 60 deg). And watch out for older models, I recall 3 models have video card problems, like mine, and one model has problems when you open the laptop cover (problems with the hinge which connect the screen to the laptop body)
I got a new Pavilion recently though, it seems that these laptops entertain me well...
HP Pavilion dv4-1164tx Entertainment Notebook PC
Has 4GB RAM and 320 HDD and was dead cheap. And demaded for a free cooling pad which pretty much solves my problems...