Hi all,
I am just trying to get information on a decent student laptop, that I can use for some minor gaming on the side. The one I am currently using, just had some issues last night, that I wouldn't feel comfortable fixing. Not to mention it's about 5 years old now, and it's time to move on for an upgrade.
1. What is your budget?
Around $850.
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
Don't care.
3. What screen resolution do you want?
I use 1080 on my desktop... So I would look for something similar. I am going to be mostly using it for student material, with light gaming on the side. (Light gaming being WoW, Oblivion (Skyrim is on desktop), and maybe some lighter indie games)
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
I'd like it to be portable, because i'd be taking it with me to classrooms as well as work. But I am not picky about weight.
5. How much battery life do you need?
I would say 3-4hrs. But I'd mostly have it plugged in I hope.
6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?
World of Warcraft - Medium to High
Oblivion - Same
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.)
Microsoft Office, Watching Videos on Netflix / Comcast, and Music.
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
Preferably something about 500gb, but I can make due... Or just replace the HDD at a later date.
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
I am looking at using a student discount, so probably microsoftstore.com or anywhere else that offers student discounts in the US.
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
A few years to be honest. I don't plan on putting anything to demanding on it. I have a decent desktop for gaming.
11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?
DVD-Rom would be preferable here.
12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
I am not picky, but I don't want to get stuck with a Toshiba again. I have a Toshiba satellite currently, can't remember which laptop is not with me. But downgrading from Vista to XP was such a pain in the #$%. Don't get me wrong though, it's served is purpose rather well in the past few years.
13. What country do you live in?
US
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.
I am currently looking at the HP Pavilion dv6-6c53nr but would like some other suggestions. I would sell the Xbox if I purchased that Laptop.
I am just trying to get information on a decent student laptop, that I can use for some minor gaming on the side. The one I am currently using, just had some issues last night, that I wouldn't feel comfortable fixing. Not to mention it's about 5 years old now, and it's time to move on for an upgrade.
1. What is your budget?
Around $850.
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
Don't care.
3. What screen resolution do you want?
I use 1080 on my desktop... So I would look for something similar. I am going to be mostly using it for student material, with light gaming on the side. (Light gaming being WoW, Oblivion (Skyrim is on desktop), and maybe some lighter indie games)
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
I'd like it to be portable, because i'd be taking it with me to classrooms as well as work. But I am not picky about weight.
5. How much battery life do you need?
I would say 3-4hrs. But I'd mostly have it plugged in I hope.
6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?
World of Warcraft - Medium to High
Oblivion - Same
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.)
Microsoft Office, Watching Videos on Netflix / Comcast, and Music.
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
Preferably something about 500gb, but I can make due... Or just replace the HDD at a later date.
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
I am looking at using a student discount, so probably microsoftstore.com or anywhere else that offers student discounts in the US.
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
A few years to be honest. I don't plan on putting anything to demanding on it. I have a decent desktop for gaming.
11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?
DVD-Rom would be preferable here.
12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
I am not picky, but I don't want to get stuck with a Toshiba again. I have a Toshiba satellite currently, can't remember which laptop is not with me. But downgrading from Vista to XP was such a pain in the #$%. Don't get me wrong though, it's served is purpose rather well in the past few years.
13. What country do you live in?
US
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.
I am currently looking at the HP Pavilion dv6-6c53nr but would like some other suggestions. I would sell the Xbox if I purchased that Laptop.