Hey everyone. I've had yet another desktop die on me too soon, and I figure I might as well look into purchasing a portable desktop replacement, on a budget. I've been looking at laptops for the past couple days and my head is hurting. Was hoping I could get a few directions as to where to look from you guys. Here are my answers from the FAQ question thread; any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
BTW, I found a couple laptops on Amazon, was wondering what you all thought of these as far as my specifications go:
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/www.amazon.com/Gateway-NV5384u-15-6-Inch-Laptop-Black/dp/tech-data/B0032Z8KNE/ref=de_a_smtd
http/www.amazon.com/Pavilion-DV6-2162NR-15-6-Inch-Laptop--Up-Battery/dp/B0031ESWP2/ref=sr_1_3?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1279773003&sr=1-3
1_What is your budget? Up to about $800
2_What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? 15" and up
3_What screen resolution do you want? Not important
4_Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop? Preferably desktop replacement
5_How much battery life do you need? Not particularly important, always near a power outlet
6_Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)? WoW, medium to max settings
7_What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo / Video editing,watching movies, Etc.) Listening to music, watching movies, photo/video editing (video editing not main selling point).
8_How much storage (H.D.D Capacity) do you need? 320ish, more is fine
9_If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links. Anywhere that is reputable, warranties are always a bonus
10_How long do you want to keep your laptop? As long as possible without it dying, I take good care of my computers but seem to have bad luck.
11_What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ? DVD ROM/Writer, would like to avoid Bluray as I don't use it at all
12_Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons. Do not want Apple. Have not enjoyed the Apple products I've used whatsoever. Besides that, any reputable brand is great.
13_What country do you live in? USA
14_Please tell us any additional information if needed. This will be my desktop replacement. I want to be able to play WoW enjoyably, specifically raiding. Also do a bit of photo edit and video editing (Youtube stuff, dancing cats). Besides WoW, I don't play any current gen games, the rest of my computer usage is very basic; messengers, Facebook, internet. Price is a pretty important factor, I'd prefer a laptop but willing to do another desktop if a laptop isn't available under $800. Weight is a non-issue.
BTW, I found a couple laptops on Amazon, was wondering what you all thought of these as far as my specifications go:
http
/www.amazon.com/Gateway-NV5384u-15-6-Inch-Laptop-Black/dp/tech-data/B0032Z8KNE/ref=de_a_smtdhttp
/www.amazon.com/Pavilion-DV6-2162NR-15-6-Inch-Laptop--Up-Battery/dp/B0031ESWP2/ref=sr_1_3?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1279773003&sr=1-31_What is your budget? Up to about $800
2_What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? 15" and up
3_What screen resolution do you want? Not important
4_Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop? Preferably desktop replacement
5_How much battery life do you need? Not particularly important, always near a power outlet
6_Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)? WoW, medium to max settings
7_What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo / Video editing,watching movies, Etc.) Listening to music, watching movies, photo/video editing (video editing not main selling point).
8_How much storage (H.D.D Capacity) do you need? 320ish, more is fine
9_If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links. Anywhere that is reputable, warranties are always a bonus
10_How long do you want to keep your laptop? As long as possible without it dying, I take good care of my computers but seem to have bad luck.
11_What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ? DVD ROM/Writer, would like to avoid Bluray as I don't use it at all
12_Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons. Do not want Apple. Have not enjoyed the Apple products I've used whatsoever. Besides that, any reputable brand is great.
13_What country do you live in? USA
14_Please tell us any additional information if needed. This will be my desktop replacement. I want to be able to play WoW enjoyably, specifically raiding. Also do a bit of photo edit and video editing (Youtube stuff, dancing cats). Besides WoW, I don't play any current gen games, the rest of my computer usage is very basic; messengers, Facebook, internet. Price is a pretty important factor, I'd prefer a laptop but willing to do another desktop if a laptop isn't available under $800. Weight is a non-issue.
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