Hello, I am thinking about getting a laptop to use. My family currently only has one computer, and it gets hogged up alot. We have a 4 year old HP Pavilion 734n, but something is wrong with the hardware it it ceases to work some of the time. I plan on repairing it and selling it to get money for what I am asking your help for. I plan to use the laptop for light gaming, maybe games such as Half-Life 2, Swat 4, Counter Strike Source, and games like those. I prefer 15.4", but if you find a good one at 17", I'll take a peek at it. Anyways, my budget is $1000 USD. I prefer to be a commercial laptop since my family doesn't trust custom builders because of a certain incident a few years ago.
Check this one out, it might be $49 over the limit but its worth it. http://www.alienware.com/product_detail_pa...ode=SKU-DEFAULT
Here is a choice 17" screen Cutting-edge technology makes this notebook practically bionic. Our top-of-the-line NX860 Series is powered by an Intel® Core™ Duo Processor and Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology for a dramatic boost in your mobile multitasking performance—perfect for multimedia enthusiasts on the go. Our most advanced notebook yet also boasts a cinematic 17" widescreen and NVIDIA PureVideo™ technology for an unsurpassed visual experience. Starting at $ 599.99 hoped i helped
Where is that from? Merged Post: I was originally looking at that, but the graphics card I would need would put me 300+ over the 1k limit.
gateway is no better, they're pc's crap out too much. Heres one http://www.dell.com/content/products/produ...s=19&l=en&s=dhs
dells the worst there is, i owned once and used it 3 times a month, next day it wouldnt turn on. i know gateway isnt good but he wants a cheap 17" so i found that one?
I am going to try and stay away from Dell because a friend of mine's laptop screen got a huge crack down the middle of it.
Here is the set-up for the one I was looking at. http://img165.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hpsetupsc0.jpg
Maybe so, but I am not getting a Dell; the size and set up I want if not avaliable on their site anyways. Anyways, something along the lines of this is what I was thinking: 1. AMD MK-36 Processor (2ghz, 512kb Cache) 2. 1 Gigabyte RAM (two 512 sticks) 3. 15.4 Inch Screen 4. 80 Gigabyte hard drive 5. DVD Drive + DVD and CD burner 6. a Nvidia 7200 256 MB Video Card
ok 1st you knock off DELL as a resource so that leaves you with the OVER but COOL pricy SONY. HP's are ok and nice and neat but sometimes lack items Alien ware which i have no idea how it functions but i know it has a very neat skin and office space software Compaq which is meh.... Gateway which arnt always good but they get the job done. In your case you want to play games on it so here are possible my final help out laptops for you <span style='color:blue'>gaming. Windows Vista has arrived Get things done, stay connected, and enjoy a variety of entertainment in a secure environment with Windows Vista. This series comes with Vista Home Premium, which includes Windows Aero, Windows Media Center, and instant search functionality. For a secure connection to a business or school network, we recommend Vista Business. And if you need to seamlessly shift between play and productivity, choose Vista Ultimate, which combines all the features of Vista Home Premium and Vista Business. » Compare operating system choices » Find out which HP systems meet the Windows Vista and Vista Premium Ready hardware requirements Dual-core processing muscle The Pavilion dv9000z features AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology processors for improved system performance when running multimedia applications at the same time. The AMD processors also supply enhanced virus protection as well as PowerNow! for longer battery life. For less demanding needs you can choose a single-core Sempron processor. Elegant HP design The notebooks in this series have a sophisticated black resin finish with an inlaid wave pattern. It's also easy to use: you control the volume and launch buttons by tapping or swiping your finger across a strip on the keyboard. Videoconferencing and VOIP With this model's optional integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam and dual omni-directional microphones, it's easy to stay in touch with friends and family. Use the webcam with an instant messaging application to have a live conversation with people who have an Internet connection anywhere in the world. Or use a video application to capture video for playback later. You can even use the webcam to take still pictures and e-mail them to friends. The integrated microphone also supports VOIP applications. The latest in entertainment An NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 graphics card with 256MB dedicated video memory delivers best-in-class video for games and multimedia. You get a spacious, 17" WXGA high-definition widescreen with BrightView for enhanced viewing. For higher resolution choose the WSXGA+ option, or go with the Ultra BrightView for home- theatre viewing. You also get high-quality sound from integrated Altec Lansing stereo speakers, plus two stereo headphone jacks (one of which is S/PDIF capable). Easy music, photos, video The dv9000z features HP QuickPlay 3.0, which lets you play movies and music without booting up, as well as access photos. An included remote, which tucks away in the ExpressCard slot, lets you control QuickPlay from up to 10 feet away. Transfer photos from a camera to the dv9000z via the media card reader, then use the Photosmart Premier software to edit, print, organize, share, and store. Select a SuperMulti DVD±RW/R drive and turn pictures into movies, or edit video and create CDs and DVDs. Take it a step further by choosing the LightScribe option on the SuperMulti DVD+/RW/R drive, which is 33 percent faster than the previous version and lets you burn silkscreen-quality labels on discs. Coming in January 2007: the ultimate in gaming and movies Configure your dv9000z with an optional HD DVD1 drive for astonishing, 1080p resolution when viewing on an HD TV with HDMI notebook connection. HD DVD resolution is far superior to that of regular DVDs, and even superior to what you'll see on most HD TVs. Plus, you get a free Bourne Supremacy HD DVD. Excellent connections The HP xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base (sold separately) connects your dv9000z to peripherals, including a monitor if you want a desktop experience. Other ports: an integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector), four USB 2.0, ExpressCard/54, RJ-11, IEEE 1394 FireWire, S-Video, and consumer IR. For wireless connections, the dv9000z provides integrated 802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN with optional Bluetooth. Support certified by JD Powers HP's renowned, one-year limited warranty includes toll-free 24 x 7 technical support, parts, labor, on-line chat with support agents, and e-mail response within an hour. http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping...=dv9000z_series ------------- some good links to others http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/uk/en/ho/WF...187-179483.html http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping...1=Entertainment http://www.alienware.com/product_detail_pa...ode=SKU-DEFAULT ^ the last one is $50 bucks over the $1k limit but alien ware has been rated #1 for gaming experience P.S hope you find one
