Spend My Money!?

[ThruX]

Well I posted awhile back on what notebook to purchase. I wanted a dell and still do. I have been reading good things about Asus. I am really lost on graphic cards, processor and so on. So I have cash in hand ready to buy. Can anyone give me a good recomendation and link. This will primarliy be for work/school, CAD and gaming. So I would really appreciate a link to something that is really just a good all around computer. Thanks.

[Preacher]

Acer Aspire

 

I just this for my wife and have been messing around with it a bunch. Only thing bad I could say is that it doesn't come with a 64 bit OS. Other than that it's freaking awesome for the price. I'm very impressed.

 

Played STALKER and UT04 on it without any glitches. Also did a few video compiles and it still had most of the resources unused during so I feel we did well on the purchase.

 

If I did it again I'd get the same one.

Edited September 5, 2008 by Preacher

[ThruX]

I can spend 1,000-1,300.

[Cujo]

this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16834220340

 

or this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16834220337

 

depends on the size you want. the 14" will obviously be more portable. both with play most games just fine and be sexy machines.

 

just bought another asus tonight for a friend and i'm so impressed. it came with 2 carrying cases, a bluetooth mouse, and 2 year warranty. not to mention the first year is accidental damage comparable to dell's complete care.

 

the model was the w7s b2w shown here:

http://infonec.com/site/main.php?module=detail&id=350465

[ThruX]

Is 6.5 lbs to heavy to carry all day? Equipped with Nvidia 1 GB VRAM is this beneficial? I think the 15.3 might be it.

[Preacher]

I don't know, you might get a few more fps out of that $500 but I honestly cannot see getting that when the Acer is just as nice for what you claim it's for.

[Cujo]

bigchief, it would get heavy after some time but unless you're a small guy you should be fine. i got the 14" so it fit better in my lap in the car. as far as the 1gb video it's probably mostly unnecessary as that gpu isn't powerful enough to take advantage of it.

 

preacher, they don't even compare. acer has always been a budget manufacturer. the specs don't compare, the performance won't compare. the one you're linking has intergrated intel gfx which is complete rubbish. i'm amazed you were able to play those games at all let alone well. not to mention the asus would have a better warranty if anything did happen.

 

while they don't use the games you mentioned you can see the performance is dreadful...

 

http://www.techreport.com/articles.x/14261/8

Edited September 6, 2008 by Cujo

[Clueless]

bigchief, it would get heavy after some time but unless you're a small guy you should be fine. i got the 14" so it fit better in my lap in the car. as far as the 1gb video it's probably mostly unnecessary as that gpu isn't powerful enough to take advantage of it.

 

preacher, they don't even compare. acer has always been a budget manufacturer. the specs don't compare, the performance won't compare. the one you're linking has intergrated intel gfx which is complete rubbish. i'm amazed you were able to play those games at all let alone well. not to mention the asus would have a better warranty if anything did happen.

 

while they don't use the games you mentioned you can see the performance is dreadful...

 

http://www.techreport.com/articles.x/14261/8

Brand new lappy with intel gfx....as Cujo witnessed....wouldnt run CS at even 3fps at Fragfest, so I would agree, complete rubbish for games.

 

PS.thx again for the loaner laptop that WOULD run cs

[Clueless]

Oh yeah, almost forgot about this one, I know, I never liked Gateway either, but I guess they are doing things a bit differently now and Maximum PC reviewed this thing in the Oct 08 issue and gave it a 9 out of 10 and a KickArse award, and they tested it as a gaming rig....133fps in Quake4 and 108fps in Fear....1400 bucks is a great price for that although a bit heavy...almost 10lbs if memory serves, but it' worth a read.

 

http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668123.php

[ThruX]

Well I need one soon, I am picking this up tonight

linky

I am so confused on what would be best buy, looked at so many, It seems every other one falls short in one area or another. This one is clearenced and in stock. Seem light, everything I need. I would like the M50 but not is stock anywhere in my area. Thank you for replies, I will let you know of first impressions tommorow.

[ThruX]

Ok I picked it up tonight, just installed the wireless at pc and am installing vista home/student. Now do I want to uninstall all this free stuff?

[Preacher]

I hate all the bloatware that is on em. I always delete everything I don't plan on using.

[Cujo]

nice find. better vid card. old chipset and cpu though. weird screen size. it's a 16/9 resolution screen which i've actually never see on a laptop or a desktop monitor (natively).

 

the more i think about it that is really strange. such an old chipset and cpu with a brand new vid card, n wireless and vista 64 bit. that laptop is illogical.

[ThruX]

Yes it is, I really like it so far, From what I have done so far It is more than I need. I like the screen size it is like a commuting widescreen tv. Vista office is sweet, One notes is great! I have not played a game yet, but it has some one touch button that you can bump up cpu settings for gaming at touch of button. I can actually alt/tab in and out of programs, my old comp would crash if I did that. Keyboard has a great feel and the number pad is a huge help. Only thing I do not like so far is the flashy color. I guess I will see how things go after I learn how you use vista more. Thanks for pointing me to asus I am impressed.