Getting laptop

[Grandiagod]

I get a deal on dells, so this is what I was thinking.

Inspiron 9400
Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2300E (1.66GHz/667MHz FSB)
LCD Panel
17 inch Wide Screen XGA+ Display
Memory
1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz
Hard Drive
60GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Additional Storage and Backup
None edit
Combo/DVD+RW Drives
8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability edit
Graphics Card
256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory
Sound Options
Integrated Audio
Primary Battery
53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Wireless Networking Cards
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbp

Any good?

[Tibs]

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Hot. How much?

[Necamus]

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I just got a laptop with a 17 inch screen... just a heads up, it's ****ing huge.

[businessman07]

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that damn thing has more memory than an elephant. how much are you paying?

[Grandiagod]

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It normally costs $1500.

I can get it for $800

[businessman07]

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It normally costs $1500.

I can get it for $800

hey guess what, I HATE YOU!

[JurseyRider734]

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Get more HD. If you're a gamer, get the better graphics card and audio...otherwise everything looks good.

[gerbi7]

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I'm using a stock intel graphics card that doesn't support T+L and I'm screwed on every single 3d game I play now.

Just a heads up.

And my laptop also has about 60 gigs of memory. A good portion is taken up by the windows system files.


GET A MAC FOR GOD'S SAKE

[natetheffrer]

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60 gigs of memory? You should have no problem with anything memory wise.

[Tasselfoot]

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I have 60 gigs... and it isn't enough. 30 gigs of mp3s (had to stop DLing a year ago) + plenty of porn & tv shows / movies... not enough.

PS - go with an HP. Amazing customer support, but good enough laptops that you don't need the support. Well... my backlight died when it was under warranty; free shipping to them with pickup, and it was back within a week. Fixed and free.

[JurseyRider734]

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Yeah but Dell has really good customer service too. I've always had good advice and stuff from them. Plus he can get the discounts on Dells, and i've heard Dell Laptops > HP Laptops, so Dell is his best choice.

I've had 2 dell laptops (this is my 2nd) and i haven't had problems.

Just make sure you call in the afternoon for customer service, or else you get the indian people who you can't understand as well.

[Moogy]

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60 gigs is a ridiculously small amount.

300 is the ABSOLUTE MINIMUM anyone getting a new computer should consider. 400-500 is preferable.

edit oh wait this is a laptop nm

[JurseyRider734]

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I think the most they'll give you on dell laptops is 160 gigs.

[super-smashman]

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that damn thing has more memory than an elephant.

Best. Comparison. Ever.

I'll be sure to remember that.

PS: I wish I had a laptop.

Or any money what so ever.

Or a job.

[talisman]

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I have an inspiron 9300 (that I cheaped out as I was paying for it) and haven't had any real problems with it. Don't worry too much about HD space. Of course I filled mine pretty quickly, but that's what externals are for.