I want to buy a laptop come summer and I could use some suggestions as I’m not much into computers.
I’ll use it mostly for the Internet, but for some games and movies as well.
I was thinking about using Linux (less viruses) for the Internet and Windows (more games) for gaming. What do you suggest?
Also, the only game I’ll probably play will be Football Manager, if that makes any difference.
Try These:
Macbook Pro
Macbook Air
Macbok air. get the one with the higher GHz. its worth it. DO not get any laptop running vista, and that is if you only must get a windows based machine.
I recommend the Sony VAIO VGN-FW350J/B 16.4-Inch Laptop
Here are the technical details:
* Portable multimedia powerhouse in black with extra-wide 16.4-inch screen, Dolby Sound Room audio, and HDMI output
* 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor, 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB RAM (8 GB max), and Blu-ray read/write drive (plus DVD/CD burner)
* Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth (with stereo A2DP), Gigabit Ethernet, and Intel 4500MHD graphics (1750 MB shared)
* Connectivity: three USB 2.0, one FireWire, ExpressCard/34 slot, Memory Stick/SD card readers, HDMI A/V out, VGA monitor output
* Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1, 64-bit) and Sony multimedia software
it’s just a little over $1k
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Don’t get a mac. Much smaller game selection. If you planning on doing some hardcore gaming get an Alienware Area-51 M17x. do NOT get a mac.
This can give you some ideas of what to look for. And to keep you from spending more than necessary.
You can’t go wrong and I personally recommend Dell! There are hidden long-run costs that one does not initially see when you purchase a Notebook PC other than Dell, HP or IBM and later encounter difficulties or attempt buying replacement parts like a battery, or say a keyboard etc.
Also if you’re buying for college then I do NOT recommend a Notebook PC bigger than 15.4" bec we have 3 DELLs incl a larger 17" Notebook PC and the larger ones are nice but much too heavy to lug around campus as well as too big for lecture hall desks in college…
I mentioned we own 3 Dell Notebook PCs and why I recommend DELL, HP or IBM for those living in the United States is that those 3 particular PC Notebook manufacturers literally supply all the business Notebook PCs to the major corporations and Government so replacement parts are readily available esp on EBAY at even a more reasonable price than the manufacturer website. Thus in the long run, being able to get the exact replacement part extends the life on your investment.
FYI my 1st Notebook PC was Gateway bec I couldn’t afford Dell at the time and what a mistake is was when I needed to purchase a new Notebook battery <= costly bec not readily available like Dells… and FYI I also ran into a similar problem when attempting to upgrade the memory.
Note if you are looking for DELL bargains, then visit their DELL OUTLET site…
http://www.dell.com/outlet
Hope Above Info Helps!