I have the need for a desktop replacement laptop and would like some opinions on the best manufacturer. I am looking to spend around $3000 (US). The software I am using requires processing power as well as good graphics. I will be doing semi-finite element analysis simulation modeling with graphical displays. These are the spec's I am most interested in:
Windows XP OS (software still has problems with Vista)
Fast processor with 6-8 MB Cache
High end graphics card that does Open GL very well
-> GeForce cards seem to work the best
Hard drive at 7200 rpm
2-4 Gig of RAM (although I understand that only Vista will recognize the full 4 Gig?)
For these spec's it looks like a high end gaming system is what I need. The manufacturers that I have been looking at are Dell, Sager, and Sony. Are there any other (better?) manufacturers that I should be looking at for the above spec's?
My question is, what company, in your opinion, makes the best computer for the above price and specifications? I have read a number of reviews of the Dell XPS systems and some Sony reviews but have had a hard time finding Sager reviews. Are the Sager systems a good build?
Thank you,
Eric
Windows XP OS (software still has problems with Vista)
Fast processor with 6-8 MB Cache
High end graphics card that does Open GL very well
-> GeForce cards seem to work the best
Hard drive at 7200 rpm
2-4 Gig of RAM (although I understand that only Vista will recognize the full 4 Gig?)
For these spec's it looks like a high end gaming system is what I need. The manufacturers that I have been looking at are Dell, Sager, and Sony. Are there any other (better?) manufacturers that I should be looking at for the above spec's?
My question is, what company, in your opinion, makes the best computer for the above price and specifications? I have read a number of reviews of the Dell XPS systems and some Sony reviews but have had a hard time finding Sager reviews. Are the Sager systems a good build?
Thank you,
Eric