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I can help you with choosing a laptop computer.I am the Laptop Consultant for our Trading Company. I know all the Laptop models in the market. I can also solve hardware or software problems. I also write articles for 2 Magazines.
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Question QUESTION: Hi!
I'm fresh out of high school and moving on to college! I don't know anything about computers and i need a laptop that's going to work for me. I need to be able to do all my school work and i would like to be able to play games and music from it as well. My dad doesn't want me to buy a mac though. Sorry that i can't be more descriptive in what I want... Any suggestions?
Thanks a million
Cait
ANSWER: Hi Caitlyn;
Happy to here that you are going to enter college, so wish you Luck in your educational life.
By the way, you didn't tell me the most important fact: The PRICE!!!
I will suggest some models with various prices and if you tell me the price, I will offer more models.
You told that you do not know much about Computers, so let me classify Portable Computers for you:
1.Laptop Computers: A kind of portable computer which has powerful processor and Graphics card and usually with large displays(larger than 14.1").They are good for playing games and doing Performance work. As the name says, it is a little heavy that you have to put it on your lap! I think this is the best choice for your case.
2.Notebook Computers: Another kind of portable computer that is usually very light with small displays and good for business work and travel.
3.Tablet PCs: This kind have a touch sensitive display which you can use a stylus or simply your finger instead of the mouse to work with the operating system. This model is classified into many other classes that I think discussing it would be boring for you.
Here are some suggestions that can best fit your needs:
1.Dell XPS m1330:
Specs:-Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz
-2GB RAM
-250GB HDD
-13.3" WXGA XBrite Display
-Graphics card: GeForce 8400 GS(Good for Playing Games)
Price:around 1600$
Advantages:-Nice looking
-Good performance
-Available in black, red, and white
Disadvantages:-Lacks solid-state hard drive option
-4-cell battery doesn't last long
-Lacks Blu-Ray/HD-DVD option
2.Sony VAIO SZ-660-NC
Specs:-Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz
-2GB RAM
-160GB HDD
-13.3" WXGA XBrite Display
-Graphics card: GeForce 8400 GS(Good for Playing Games)
Price:around 150$
Advantages:-Nice looking
-Light wieght
-Good Performance
Disadvantages:-battery drainage problem
3.Dell Inspiron 1420
Specs: 1.73Ghz Pentium Dual Core Processor
14.1" high resolution Display
1GB Memory
120GB HDD
Intel Graphics Card
Price: around 650$
Advantages:-Cheap
-Durable
-Nice looking!
Disadvantages:-It is not lightwieght
-The Graphics card is not so nice!
-Gets a little hot while working for a long time.
4.Sony VAIO NR-385
Specs: 1.8Ghz Core 2 Duo Processor
15.4" WXGA XBrite Display
2GB Memory
200GB HDD
Intel Graphics Card
Price:I am not sure, but around 800$(Notice that the specs differ from model to model)
Advantages:-Very nice.
-Good processor
-High-Capacity HDD
Disadvantages:-It is not lightwieght
-The Graphics card is not so nice!
-Not so durable as the Dell
5.HP Pavilion dv6700t
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5750 2.0GHz
15.4" WXGA High-Definition
2GB Memory
120GB HDD
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
Advantages:-Nice looking
-Good specs
-High-Definition Display
Disadvantages:-A little heavy to carry aroud
-Webcam is not so good
Price:around 900$
>>Notice that specs differ in each model, the prices I wrote are according to the specs I wrote.
Please let me know with any questions about anything related to mobile computing.
You can also use my E-mail.
Thanks For Questioning, Wish You Luck In Your Life, Looking forward to here from you. Best Wishes and Bye.
Mohammed
mohammad@wmage.com
mohammad.babaee@yhaoo.com
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QUESTION: Thanks so much for all the suggestions. I don't want to spend over $1000. I was looking at a Toshiba Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor T5550. Would this one be good at all?
~Cait
Answer Hi again Cait;
I know 2 Toshiba Laptops with a T5550 Core 2 Duo processor within your price range:
1.Toshiba Satellite U405-S2820
Specs:-Processor: 1.83Ghz Intel Core Duo
-Memory: 2GB
-Display:Intel WXGA 13.3"
-HDD:250GB
Price:around 950$
Image: http://www.toshibadirect.com/images/products/prod_satU405FFFTW_225.jpg
My opinion: It has a poor processor, not nice looking and the body likes plastic. It is so heavy and the Graphics card will not satisfy you while playing Games
2.Toshiba Satellite P305-S8822
Specs:-Processor: 1.83Ghz Intel Core Duo
-Memory: 3GB
-Display:Intel WXGA 17.1"
-HDD:200GB
Price:around 950$
Image: http://explore.toshiba.com/images/products/prod_sat305-FFTWH_300-01.jpg
My opinion: It is heavy too and not suitable for carrying around. Having a 17.1" display, it likes a desktop, not a laptop! The Ram is fast.
You see that none of them are good for your work.
Below are 3 recommendations which best fit your price range and work:
1.Sony VAIO BX-740-PW3
Specs:-Processor:Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 2.1 GHz
-Memory:2GB
-HDD:200GB
-Display:15.4" TFT
-Graphics card: Intel
Price: around 1100$
Image: http://www.superwarehouse.com/images/products/Sony_FZ.jpg
My opinion: It is nice looking with a fast processor and high capacity HDD.
2.Sony VAIO BX740PW3
Specs:-Processor:Intel Duo Core 2 Duo T7250 2GHz
-Memory:2GB
-HDD:120GB
-Display:14.1" SXGA
-Graphics card: ATi Radeon HD2300 128MB(Good for playing Games)
Price: around 1100$
Image: http://b2b.sony.com/Solutions/b2b/data/repository/screen/vol0/54/SherrySR14_f_L_...
My opinion: Good graphics card, fast processor and nice looking.
3.Dell Inspiron 1420
Specs: 1.73Ghz Pentium Dual Core Processor
14.1" high resolution Display
1GB Memory
120GB HDD
Intel Graphics Card
Price: around 650$
My opinion: Good for your work. Nice looking.
I recommend you Dell because:
1.DELL is the largest company manufacturing computers in the world.
2.The highest quality because of Research&Manufacturing experience.
3.The best price, not too expensive and not too cheap.
4.24 hour support.
5.Smart design besides simplicity.
Please check the above models and tell me your decision.
Feel Free To Ask Me More.
Thanks For Questioning and looking forward to hear from you.
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I can help you with choosing a laptop computer.I am the Laptop Consultant for our Trading Company. I know all the Laptop models in the market. I can also solve hardware or software problems. I also write articles for 2 Magazines.