Silver-Bullet December 18, 2006 Share Silver-Bullet Member December 18, 2006 I recently got a laptop for birthday/christmas. I was thinking about getting source, now that I have a computer that can handle it. Is it annoying to play on a laptop, or is it basically the same as a normal keyboard, except closer together? Also, if I were to buy CSS through Steam's website, do I need to buy Half-life 2, or can I just buy CSS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew December 18, 2006 Share Brew Member December 18, 2006 i know shep plays CS on a laptop once in a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimmpp December 18, 2006 Share Chimmpp Member December 18, 2006 The Keyboard on most labtops are fine, but you will be getting a mouse right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Soapdish December 18, 2006 Share Nick Soapdish Member December 18, 2006 i rawk hard on an inspiron 9300 with the upgraded vid card. i know Lost.gc and Shropshire Slasher also play on lappys. i find the keyboard works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGeek December 18, 2006 Share TheGeek Member December 18, 2006 The only problem is the graphics card for mine. Who ever heard of intelXtreme graphics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demoner December 18, 2006 Share Demoner Member December 18, 2006 i was playing on a laptop up until about 2 weeks ago when i got my new computer, but otherwise laptops are fine for playing source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appalachian_fox December 18, 2006 Share appalachian_fox Member December 18, 2006 Laptop never bothered me, but when I was playing often I would usually hook up an external keyboard. This was more protection for the laptop, really, as I tend to hammer on my keys, but keyboards are pretty portable if you don't like the built-in one. For shorter sessions, I'll just hammer on the laptop, and that works fine for me. The choice of mouse, in my opinion, is a much bigger issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler December 18, 2006 Share boiler Member December 18, 2006 touchpad ftw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimmpp December 18, 2006 Share Chimmpp Member December 18, 2006 touchpad ftw! Do you use the touchpad? I cant even get those things to go where I want them to on a web browser... let alone in a game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler December 18, 2006 Share boiler Member December 18, 2006 touchpad ftw! Do you use the touchpad? I cant even get those things to go where I want them to on a web browser... let alone in a game lol, i was kidding.... I'm good with the touchpad, but not THAT good I have played source on my laptop (inspiron 6000D), graphics weren't very high, but it was very playable with a decent mouse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magruter December 18, 2006 Share Magruter Member December 18, 2006 I started on a laptop and touchpad. Touchpad was hard but it got me started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demoner December 18, 2006 Share Demoner Member December 18, 2006 (edited) I started on a laptop and touchpad. Touchpad was hard but it got me started. I did too. I am pretty sure my sensitivity was around 13, but it did its trick. I wouldn't recommend to start out on a touchpad though because it makes things alot harder then using a mouse. Edited December 18, 2006 by Demoner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meherdmann December 18, 2006 Share meherdmann Member December 18, 2006 I've got a pretty good laptop and usually play Source on it, but I don't use the touchpad. Portable mouse ftw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver-Bullet December 19, 2006 Author Share Silver-Bullet Member December 19, 2006 Thanks for the reply guys.... I allready have a wireless mouse. I hate touchpads, they are very annoying to use. Graphics card- I have a nVIDIA card, and my friend said my laptop is good enough to play. I'm not positive I will be buying it though, I'm going to look into it and see what is up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rashad December 19, 2006 Share Rashad Member December 19, 2006 The only computer I have is a three year old laptop, I use it for everything. Games, homework, reports, cs:s, everything... I use a cord-mouse, and a wireless keyboard. I also use Omega Drivers, because they're the only drivers I could find for my 9600 mobility. When I play source I average about 20 fps, depending on the map and how many people are playing. So, it's about time I upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Soapdish December 19, 2006 Share Nick Soapdish Member December 19, 2006 best thing about lappy, i can take a crap and frag simultaneously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruten December 19, 2006 Share Kruten Member December 19, 2006 best thing about lappy, i can take a crap and frag simultaneously Eventually you will get something on it and it will need a very good cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magruter December 19, 2006 Share Magruter Member December 19, 2006 OH my.... I think Nick just turned this thread into a completely different direction.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max67 December 19, 2006 Share Max67 Member December 19, 2006 best thing about lappy, i can take a crap and frag simultaneously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stutters December 20, 2006 Share stutters GC Alumni December 20, 2006 i've got a steam guest pass if you want to try out source. it only works for dod:s though. play it without paying for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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