Laptop Store

[Soul_Khan]

any laptop besides dell is not worth buying so dell.com.au

Hahahha surely you're trolling?

No no, dell trumps all. This is why businesses always rely on DELL computers. Some use Lenovo but that's because they are cheap and dumb.

I just don't see the reason of settling for an inferior product.

[Fyrefly]

It depends some models of laptops have problems with them, I bought a little HP laptop earlier this year for uni and it heats up pretty quickly when it's being heavily used - I think it's cos of how the fan vent thing is designed.

Mine does the same. Is your a HP Pavilion? I find it helps if I elevate it off the table. Either get a laptop cooling pad or just prop it up old school with a book or something. The fan blows downwards, so if the laptop is directly on the table, the fan can't efficiently blow out air, thus the heating problem. Since figuring all that out, I've had no dramas.

Or you can get one of those cheap laptop fan things that you stick under your laptop which elevates and cools your laptop

[Russ]

Businesses buy Dell because they can get large numbers at a cheap price.

[Soul_Khan]

Businesses buy Dell because they can get large numbers at a cheap price.

Also because the quality and performance of DELL computers are superior, businesses can't risk computer malfunctions, that's why they go with DELL.

[Mr Keshy]

Businesses buy Dell because they can get large numbers at a cheap price.

Also because the quality and performance of DELL computers are superior, businesses can't risk computer malfunctions, that's why they go with DELL.

lol, are you working for dell??

Dell is the first choice for many businesses because of bulk discounts as Russolini said and their onsite service is also unmatched as far as I know. Generally, they have a great balance between form and function.. Something HP and IBM/Lenovo seem to lack imo.

Asus, especially their ROG line, is great, even Acer is catching up!!

[Yendall]

I need to buy a laptop for uni, I was thinking of grabbing an Alienware, but i don't want to look like a wanker with neon lights everywhere haha. Think I could build a custom laptop at Centre Com or will that just cost way to much?

[Mr Keshy]

I need to buy a laptop for uni, I was thinking of grabbing an Alienware, but i don't want to look like a wanker with neon lights everywhere haha. Think I could build a custom laptop at Centre Com or will that just cost way to much?

Custom laptop?  Clevo?

Again, I'd be biased and say get a Dell XPS/XPS Ultrabook. I'd also suggest ASUS ROG laptops.

[Mao]

To everyone who has laptop overheating issues
The culprit is dust.

When you first had the laptop, it wasn't nearly as hot, right?
That's because dust has built up in the exhaust channels, naturally this reduces cooling and your laptop begins to heat pretty quickly.

Spend an afternoon with a screw-driver and open the laptop up. You'll find the dust is usually quite easy to clean after you've taken off the plastic panels. This alleviates a lot of the problems.

Macs aren't immune either. Same principle applies.

[Yendall]

I need to buy a laptop for uni, I was thinking of grabbing an Alienware, but i don't want to look like a wanker with neon lights everywhere haha. Think I could build a custom laptop at Centre Com or will that just cost way to much?

Custom laptop?  Clevo?

Again, I'd be biased and say get a Dell XPS/XPS Ultrabook. I'd also suggest ASUS ROG laptops.

Yeah i was looking at the ASUS G74SX. At Centre Com it's only $1,499 which is a pretty awesome price for its specs:

• Intel Core i7 2670QM 2.2Ghz (Turbo 3.1G)
• 8GB DDR3-1333
• 1.5TB HDD
• 3GB DDR5 NVIDIAŽ GeForceŽ GTX 560M
• 17.3" LED FHD (1920 x 1080)

Looks like a really solid laptop, doesn't look too bulky either (a lot smaller than Alienware).

[Russ]

If it's for uni, don't get a gaming laptop. Get one of the new ultrabook range that are the windows equivalent of a macbook air (or get an MBA if you like apple). I use the Asus one and it's brilliant. The HP one also looks decent.

A laptop for uni requires two things; long battery life and light weight, which is basically the polar opposite of something with a powerful CPU/GPU

(that laptop above is 4.3kg, mine is 1.3)

[HighLatency]

I advise not getting a alienware or clevo etc if you intend to carry them around to and from uni.
They are the heaviest s.o.bs ever and you will get a broken shoulder.
I recommend ultrabooks which are both light and look nice plus they aren't the best for gaming so you don't get tempted to play a game of starcraft 2 while you are studying.

If you just want one for casual purposes or for gaming I don't see why you cant just get a desktop computer.

[kenhung123]

Does anyone have a guide as to what price I should be looking at for certain specs? Or do you basically just fix your eye on one model and look at every store to compare the prices?

[HighLatency]

I need to buy a laptop for uni, I was thinking of grabbing an Alienware, but i don't want to look like a wanker with neon lights everywhere haha. Think I could build a custom laptop at Centre Com or will that just cost way to much?

Custom laptop?  Clevo?

Again, I'd be biased and say get a Dell XPS/XPS Ultrabook. I'd also suggest ASUS ROG laptops.

Yeah i was looking at the ASUS G74SX. At Centre Com it's only $1,499 which is a pretty awesome price for its specs:

• Intel Core i7 2670QM 2.2Ghz (Turbo 3.1G)
• 8GB DDR3-1333
• 1.5TB HDD
• 3GB DDR5 NVIDIAŽ GeForceŽ GTX 560M
• 17.3" LED FHD (1920 x 1080)

Looks like a really solid laptop, doesn't look too bulky either (a lot smaller than Alienware).

2nd gen cpu, we're on 3rd gen atm, that laptop should be discounted more imho

[Yendall]

If it's for uni, don't get a gaming laptop. Get one of the new ultrabook range that are the windows equivalent of a macbook air (or get an MBA if you like apple). I use the Asus one and it's brilliant. The HP one also looks decent.

A laptop for uni requires two things; long battery life and light weight, which is basically the polar opposite of something with a powerful CPU/GPU

(that laptop above is 4.3kg, mine is 1.3)

Yeah I agree with you there, however i need a laptop with a decent GPU and CPU to run programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge and perhaps 3DS MAX simultaneously. If I could find a lightweight laptop that could handle these programs that'd be awesome. However I could leave my memory and graphically intensive programs for when i'm not at uni, but I live in rural Melbourne so i'd spend a lot of my time in town.

 

I advise not getting a alienware or clevo etc if you intend to carry them around to and from uni.
They are the heaviest s.o.bs ever and you will get a broken shoulder.
I recommend ultrabooks which are both light and look nice plus they aren't the best for gaming so you don't get tempted to play a game of starcraft 2 while you are studying.

If you just want one for casual purposes or for gaming I don't see why you cant just get a desktop computer.

I have a very decent desktop which I have been using for all gaming, programming, graphical and film purposes. I need something that could semi-replicate the capabilities of my PC. But, like you said, it would be a bitch to carry around.

[HighLatency]

Does anyone have a guide as to what price I should be looking at for certain specs? Or do you basically just fix your eye on one model and look at every store to compare the prices?

Not only the specs but also the build quality because there is a real danger in getting a laptop with high specs but with a flimsy plastic disgusting feeling case that will break upon hitting carpet from a 2 foot drop.

The business quality laptops from companies like lenovo may be a bit on the expensive side when it comes to the specs but they have a roll cage which prevents major damage from falling.