Laptop Hunters
Recently, Microsoft launched a new series of ads called Laptop Hunters.In case that you don't know about it, here is a link from MS:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/watchtheads/ You can also watch more Microsoft ads.(I like Alexa one, a very cute girl)
So
are you one of them? okay, I'd like to share my experience with all of
you regarding laptop hunting. let's cut to the chase, I am a PC, so I
go straight to PC(no comments like ""I’m just not cool enough to be a
Mac person or I am a PC because I am Picky" )
In this economic downturn, Job hunters should be more popular but we can never stop buying new stuffs.
okay.
Budget laptop( or just for daily use, Internet email etc)
For
this purpose,I'd say that any notebooks available at the markets will
serve you very well. So Eee PC and Eee PC knockoffs will be a good
option if you don't really care about the 8.9" or 10" LCD size. If you
really want a notebook(not netbook) with a "real" processor, Here are
some good deals for you:
TOSHIBA Satellite Pro S300-EZ1511 NoteBook Intel Pentium dual-core
T3400(2.16GHz) 15.4" Wide XGA 1GB Memory DDR2 800 120GB HDD 5400rpm DVD
Super Multi Intel GMA 4500M(Comes with a 2 year manufacturer warranty)
My
advice: buy another stick of RAM, or you will have to tolerate the
annoying start time and poweroff time. If you don't wanna mess it up
with RAM upgrade you can get this one:
Gateway T-6345U NoteBook Intel Pentium dual-core T3400(2.16GHz)
14.1" Wide XGA 2GB Memory DDR2 667 250GB HDD 5400rpm DVD Super Multi
Intel GMA X3100
For daily use, the GMA 4500 won't make much sense, Intel GMA X3100 will
be more than enough, with this IGP, you could even play some light
games.Moreover, the Gateway notebook comes with Windows vista home premium,it should be better than the Basic one.
If you have a little more bucks at disposal. I'd recommend youIntel® Centrino® Processor or Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor platform which are designed to provide longer battery life. With the more powerful processor, it will give you faster experience while mutiltasking. you can also get better 3D performance with a dedicated video card.
Acer Aspire AS6930-6942 NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo T6400(2.00GHz)
16" Wide XGA 4GB Memory DDR2 667 250GB HDD DVD Super Multi NVIDIA
GeForce 9600M GS - Retail
or
Acer Aspire AS6930-6073 NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo P8600(2.40GHz)
16" Wide XGA 4GB Memory 320GB HDD DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce 9600M
GS - Retail
And if you aim for gaming laptop,There are several notebooks with 9800 M GS, So check this out. especially, the MSI one, it is really great bang for your bucks.
If you are a hardcore gamer, IMO, a desktop will be better. but you insist on buy a laptop. Okay, I'd say Alienware will be nice. or this Asus one will be cool.
You can also take the portability, battery life or any other factors into consideration. put aside the better technologies developed by chip makers or laptop vendors, the long batter life can only be achieved by sacrificing better performance. (IGP etc). PS. Acer announced Timeline series which promises 8-10 hours of battery life in tiny, light form factors. I' will keep a tab on it.
For portability, again, netbooks will be nice choice. you can also choose some of sleek stuffs from top vendors designed for people looking for the ultimate in no-compromise portability or who travel and work on the move. Here are some you may consider: Dell XPS or Adamo ,Toshiba Portégé series.
So if you know any other good deals, just let's know.