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Answer» Hi I'm looking at buying a laptop. Stay well away from Core Duos and Pentium Dual Cores,In my opinion, they're fine. If I were getting a new laptop, I would look for something with a large HD capacity, at least 1GB RAM, Graphics Card with at least 256mb VRAM, Dual Core (or Core 2 Duo), with a native resolution of 1024X768. Have you already picked a computer?no not yet seeking advice first What's your budget, and what do you want the laptop to do?2500.00 approx. I intend to use this one for work, all work is done online with the server. and I move around alot. I don't need all the cons for games.................. I do need it to read most memory cards, music (can't work without that). Basically a good comp, working online 24/7 handling 100+ emails daily. Good storage as there are a lot of construction drawings and photos that are downloaded daily. Speed, reliability, good storage, wireless.......... If that's $2500, you'll have no problems. In fact, you can get a great laptop for your PURPOSES for ≈$1200 - $1400. You've gotten some good spec advice; based on what you have said, I would supplement it as follows: a) I'm a fan of HP. b) I'd opt for a Core 2 Duo, 2.4 Ghz or GREATER. c) Nvidia or ATI discrete graphics with 512 MB of memory. d) Vista (I don't think you'll be ABLE to get XP), any version Home Premium or greater depending on your needs. e) 4 GB RAM memory. f) Hard drives: 1 or 2, your choice; but I'd recommend them to be HP ProtectSmart or equivalent "drop proof" spec; if battery life not important, get 7200 rpm DRIVE(s). g) Wireless "N" capability. h) You didn't mention battery life or portability or screen size: 1) I'd get the "largest" battery size offered, 2) portability (small, light) will cost a premium, 3) screen size is up to you, but, subject to portability constraint, I'd look at 17" and not less that 15." Best of luck! Hi there, I ended up getting, a Hp Pavillion dv5-1045tx Intel core 2 Duo processor P84000 (2.26 GHZ) 15.4" diagonal WXGA high-definition brightview widescreen display 320GB (5400RPM) hard drive 2048MB DDR2 Sdram (1Dimm) intel wifi link 5100 network connection & bluetooth lightscribe super multi 8X dvd+rw with dual layer support 6-cell lithium-Ion battery HP quickplay HP Mobile remote control 5-in-1 digital media reader express card / 54PC card slot nVidia Geforce 9600M GT with 512 MB DDR2 dedicated graphics memory Windows Vista @ home premium (32bit) with service pack 1 Hp webcam expansion port 3 I actually was out sourcing comps when you posted your reply, thank you.... I hope what I bought is ok guys...................... Tabby Looks nice Strongly suggest that you upgrade to 4 GB of RAM if you can; Vista loves RAM! Enjoy!Thanks for the advice and help, I'll opt to upgrade the RAM as you suggested. many thanks once again Tabby |
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