Bird Fan 0 Report post · CID: 6345149433 Posted October 23, 2007 All right, I'm due for a new laptop. I've got a few choices, but I really don't want to get anything other than a Dell, Sony or Toshiba. I've got two Toshiba's in mind and a Sony and haven't looked at Dells yet because they're my last choice AMD Toshiba I like it because of the 160 gb hard drive which is faster than a 200 gb and I really don't need the extra 40 gb if it's going to be slower. And it's also cheaper - http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Toshiba-Satellite-A215-S4697-15-4-Widescreen-Laptop-Computer-A215-S4697/sem/rpsm/oid/185073/catOid/-12963/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do Intel Toshiba The extra 40 gb might be useful, but do I really need 2 gig of RAM http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=185074#proddesc I guess the ultimate question between those two is processors. Is the AMD Turion 64 processor better or just as good as the Core 2 Duo? Also, Sony Vaio Don't like it much, but it's a thought http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-VAIO-VGNNR160ES-15-4-Laptop-Computer-VGN-NR160E-S/sem/rpsm/oid/192560/catOid/-12963/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do Anyway, most importantly, I need something to last me 3-4 years. Thanks, your help is appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mudmanc4 815 Report post · CID: 698698914246 Posted October 23, 2007 I know you want other, but allow me to make a suggestion? apple.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starship_troopers 81 Report post · CID: 619933460056 Posted October 23, 2007 i'd say go with the toshiba amd system...its cheaper and you can get an extra gig of ram for around 45 bucks....from newegg...plus i just prefer amd...and what are you planning to use this for? def not gaming right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dlewis23 3 Report post · CID: 5970503308 Posted October 23, 2007 I know you want other, but allow me to make a suggestion? apple.com But if not, stay away from the sony, and the AMD toshiba. The core 2 duo is by far the best processor in a notebook the AMD Turion 64 its total crap. The 2GB of ram is a must. Vista just isnt very good with 1GB. Don't really count on getting 3 - 4 years out of just about any sub $1000 notebook these days. You could probably count on 2 years. It will likely break after that. But notebooks are getting so cheap one every 2 years isnt bad EDIT: the intel toshiba also has N wireless which is a very nice extra. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanobot 125 Report post · CID: 6345151450 Posted October 23, 2007 Go with the AMD it will do a lot of good for now but thats just a suggestion. It's also so much cheaper!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bird Fan 0 Report post · CID: 6345149433 Posted October 23, 2007 I know you want other, but allow me to make a suggestion? apple.com I've thought about it. Maybe So I'm getting mixed responses. Here's what I'll be doing: - No games - Heavy browsing - Photoshop / other Adobe programs - Word processing - Some video conversion My gut says to go for the Intel (just because I know nothing about AMD), but I just wish I could customize it and give myself the 160 gb hard drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dlewis23 3 Report post · CID: 6037924116 Posted October 23, 2007 I've thought about it. Maybe So I'm getting mixed responses. Here's what I'll be doing: - No games - Heavy browsing - Photoshop / other Adobe programs - Word processing - Some video conversion My gut says to go for the Intel (just because I know nothing about AMD), but I just wish I could customize it and give myself the 160 gb hard drive. Get a Mac. Everything you want to do is perfect for a Mac. The problem with the AMD toshiba is the AMD processor, there mobile stuff is total crap when compaied to intel, they are far slower in every way, and they are not even close in the efficiency department. The mac would be perfect for you. Photoshop CS3 is a dream on the Mac. As well if you get into video final cut pro is just awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bird Fan 0 Report post · CID: 6345149433 Posted October 23, 2007 Get a Mac. Everything you want to do is perfect for a Mac. The problem with the AMD toshiba is the AMD processor, there mobile stuff is total crap when compaied to intel, they are far slower in every way, and they are not even close in the efficiency department. The mac would be perfect for you. Photoshop CS3 is a dream on the Mac. As well if you get into video final cut pro is just awesome. You think? If I got a Mac I wouldn't have to mess around with getting Microsoft Office, which I would be downloading illegally anyway. What Mac should I get? MacBook, or MacBook Pro? I don't want to spend too much over $1,000 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mudmanc4 815 Report post · CID: 698698914246 Posted October 23, 2007 Well the macbook starts at 1099.00 Imagine that , dude I'm typin on a 2 year old iBook, It screams ,@1.3, just as fast as my 3200 AMD , or my 2.8 intel, and has no issues, Look, the new os Leoprd is commin out friday, I don't have to speak for it, it speaks for itself. Stable , and fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dlewis23 3 Report post · CID: 6037924116 Posted October 23, 2007 You think? If I got a Mac I wouldn't have to mess around with getting Microsoft Office, which I would be downloading illegally anyway. What Mac should I get? MacBook, or MacBook Pro? I don't want to spend too much over $1,000 $1000 isnt really enough right now. After Friday IDK there are some saying there is going to be a new much cheaper macbook, but its not definite. right this second go with the intel toshiba you got there its a really good notebook for the price. If they do come out with new macbooks for around $800 or so with the leopard launch then i would get that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dlewis23 3 Report post · CID: 6037924116 Posted October 23, 2007 If you did want to go mac for under $1000 you could get one of there apple refurbished macbooks which are exactly like new for $949 http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?nplm=FB061LL/A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bird Fan 0 Report post · CID: 6345149433 Posted October 23, 2007 Well the macbook starts at 1099.00 Imagine that , dude I'm typin on a 2 year old iBook, It screams ,@1.3, just as fast as my 3200 AMD , or my 2.8 intel, and has no issues, Look, the new os Leoprd is commin out friday, I don't have to speak for it, it speaks for itself. Stable , and fun. I'll look into it. So far Dell has the best customizing and lowest price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dlewis23 3 Report post · CID: 6037924116 Posted October 23, 2007 I'll look into it. So far Dell has the best customizing and lowest price. what dell were you looking at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bird Fan 0 Report post · CID: 6345149341 Posted October 23, 2007 what dell were you looking at? Inspiron 1520 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz 2 gig RAM 160 GB $1,089 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bird Fan 0 Report post · CID: 6345150441 Posted October 23, 2007 Stupid question: If I went with the Mac, it would connect to my Linksys WRT54G router, correct? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dlewis23 3 Report post · CID: 6616748583179 Posted October 23, 2007 Stupid question: If I went with the Mac, it would connect to my Linksys WRT54G router, correct? yes. It would connect to any router. The router doesnt care or even know that your using a mac. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bird Fan 0 Report post · CID: 6345150441 Posted October 23, 2007 Mucho gracias I'm really thinking about going with the basic macbook but I'm going to research some more and wait until Friday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bird Fan 0 Report post · CID: 6345151267 Posted October 26, 2007 $1000 isnt really enough right now. After Friday IDK there are some saying there is going to be a new much cheaper macbook, but its not definite. Any news of Apple coming out with the cheaper MacBook? I know it's only Friday, but I'm getting excited and tired of waiting.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bird Fan 0 Report post · CID: 6345150808 Posted December 6, 2007 Just ordered a Macbook Pro last night... I hope I made the right choice with the $2000 price tag. Some Christmas present, huh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dlewis23 3 Report post · CID: 66168129950 Posted December 6, 2007 Just ordered a Macbook Pro last night... I hope I made the right choice with the $2000 price tag. Some Christmas present, huh? Very nice Christmas present did you get the matt or glossy screen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bird Fan 0 Report post · CID: 6345150808 Posted December 6, 2007 Very nice Christmas present did you get the matt or glossy screen? Glossy...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kol 1 Report post · CID: 625823630147 Posted December 7, 2007 wow 2000 dollars that must be top of the line we went shopping (me my mom and my moms sister) and got a Dell something but it was pretty top of the line (2GB of ram ) and i don't remember the rest of the specs but it was $388 oh ya and it had Vista HE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bird Fan 0 Report post · CID: 6345151542 Posted December 9, 2007 Very nice Christmas present did you get the matt or glossy screen? I'm scared that you never replied to my answer. Which do you prefer, matte or glossy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dlewis23 3 Report post · CID: 59710792139 Posted December 9, 2007 I'm scared that you never replied to my answer. Which do you prefer, matte or glossy? It depends where I am. at home, i prefer glossy, And for most things glossy is better because colors look better At work i prefer matte because i don't want all of the overhead lights reflecting on my screen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bird Fan 0 Report post · CID: 6345151542 Posted December 9, 2007 It depends where I am. at home, i prefer glossy, And for most things glossy is better because colors look better At work i prefer matte because i don't want all of the overhead lights reflecting on my screen. I see. I'll be using it mostly at home. I've read that while glare is a problem, glossy is better when outdoors. Also, apparently glossy causes more strain on the eyes? But whenever my eyes get strained, I realize I've wasted too much time on the computer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
