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11-11-2006, 04:36 PM
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| Laptop help
This is probably the wrong place but the place changed so I'm not sure what and where but it did say tech. Alright computer junkies I need your help! I want a high end performing laptop. I was thinking about Alienware. Yes, I know the comps are over priced because you are buying a name but the comp is still good. I was also looking at Dell's laptops. They are a bit cheaper and I believe I can build the same laptop as an Alienware. I'm not sure how to really build a laptop. I'm still looking but are there any other companies I should look into?
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11-13-2006, 01:51 AM
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| What's your budget? Where do you live?
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11-13-2006, 09:39 PM
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| My budget is very wide. I currently live in GA. Although that can change at almost anytime. :\
I'm pretty sure I'll get myself an Alienware. My friend Adam showed me AW has a much better deal with video cards then Dell would have. Despite Dell bought AW. So that's their gaming outlet now. I'll willing to pay a shinny penny for a good laptop that will be able to stay with the current high specs that games require. 
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11-13-2006, 11:11 PM
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| Would this laptop be used to be portable, or as a desktop replacement? | |
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11-15-2006, 12:24 AM
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| um well if i were u i would get a dell i have one and i am using it and it is doing good so i thin ku should get a dell ok so peace
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11-15-2006, 04:54 PM
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| try cyberpowerpc, seems like same stats, seems much cheaper, and less dell-like-confusion.
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11-17-2006, 08:45 AM
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| Here's the brief: Dell is much cheaper than Alienware, in terms of standard components like RAM and CPU. However, Dell's form-factor is really bland (if you care about how the machine looks, I personally don't). Alienware stocks all these really fast graphic cards for laptops, which Dell does not stock, and their laptops look very nice. You may also consider a MacBook Pro running Windows. Here's a link: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...clm=MacBookPro
That nearly USD3000 one is relatively good value for money. The specs are good, and it's very sleek too. It beats the Dell on specs and form-factor. It beats Alienware on value for money.
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11-18-2006, 12:43 AM
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| Thanks for the comments and links. 
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11-20-2006, 07:42 AM
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| You're welcome. Let us know what you buy...
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11-23-2006, 10:32 PM
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| UPDATE. SPECS
Here are the specs to what I'm truely considering.
Processor: AMD Turion™ 64 Mobile ML44 2.4GHz 800MHz FSB 1MB L2 Cache
OS: Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2
Chassis : 17" WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 LCD with Clearview Technology
Motherboard: NVIDIA® Mobile SLi Chipset
Memory: 2GB Dual Channel DDR SO-DIMM at 400MHz - 2 x 1024MB
System Drive: RAID 0 - 160GB (80GB x 2) Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s 7,200 RPM w/ NCQ & 8MB Cache
Optical Drive: 8X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW & 24X CD-RW Burner w/Software
Video Card: Dual 512MB NVidia® GeForce™ Go 7900 GS - SLI Enabled
Sound Card: High-Definition Audio with surround sound
Wireless Network Card: Internal 802.11b/g WiFi Card w/ Airgo MIMO Technology
Communications: Integrated 10/1000Mb Gigabit Ethernet & 56K V.92
Modem
Battery:12-cell Lithium-Ion Smart Battery Pack
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11-24-2006, 09:00 PM
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| Not getting Windows XP Professional?*
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11-24-2006, 09:09 PM
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| lol, why would I need Professional!?
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11-24-2006, 09:38 PM
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| With a laptop that good, I thought a few extra bucks would be nothing.*
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11-24-2006, 09:54 PM
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| Maybe, paying for software is overrated anyways. Basically, if you can get it for free: don't buy it. This applies to music, games, movies, software, etc. | |
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11-26-2006, 01:38 AM
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by Hitsua  Maybe, paying for software is overrated anyways. Basically, if you can get it for free: don't buy it. This applies to music, games, movies, software, etc. | Isnt professional and Home almost the exact same thing.
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11-26-2006, 01:52 AM
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| I really don't think I need Pro. =\ Just limewire and a few good Blizzard games and movies....which brings me to another topic. I will seach google first and if the answer isn't there I will ask the experts. .
Ok, I'll bite. What free DVD ripper do you recommend?? I have a lot of DVD's that I bought but I don't want to carry around all the DVD's so ripping them to my laptop will be a hell of a lot easier.
I've googled some but there are quite a few. I want a decent, free, one. What do you guys use?
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11-26-2006, 04:41 AM
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| Not really. Pro is better for wired networking and other pointless things. | |
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11-27-2006, 04:55 PM
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| why are u not trying to get a dual core? and that dual 512 7900 gs, u just got your laptop to go over $2k.
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12-01-2006, 08:26 PM
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| Intel has better mobile CPUs than AMD.
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