laptop question
- Thread starter Spanglerdoo
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I don't have any advice other than reccommend that you make sure you like the keyboard.
I don't like the keyboard I have on my Toshiba notebook because the shift keys in bottom corners are too small and the enter key on the right is too small for my liking. I was so distracted by the beautiful display when I bought it I forgot to pay attention to keyboard.
Other than that the computer has been fine.
Next time I get a notebook though I'm going to make sure I get one with good size shift keys and enter key.
I don't like the keyboard I have on my Toshiba notebook because the shift keys in bottom corners are too small and the enter key on the right is too small for my liking. I was so distracted by the beautiful display when I bought it I forgot to pay attention to keyboard.
Other than that the computer has been fine.
Next time I get a notebook though I'm going to make sure I get one with good size shift keys and enter key.
thats a really good point !
cause i have had that happen before
maybe they will let me try it first ...i couldve made the same mistake !
cause i have had that happen before
maybe they will let me try it first ...i couldve made the same mistake !
this is the one I plan on getting
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=021447&cid=896.862.656
under 500
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=021447&cid=896.862.656
under 500
Make sure it can handle a whole coffee, xlarge dbl dbl.
I had just put my coffee down beside my Stinkpad and hit it sideways into the vent holes. Windows went dark.
I had just put my coffee down beside my Stinkpad and hit it sideways into the vent holes. Windows went dark.
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OnTheWayOut
good luck
I think just finding a 17" laptop in your price range will tell you which to buy. You probably won't have many options at that price.Spanglerdoo said:
Not sure about Canada but that money will get you an excellent 17" laptop in the US. Either a Toshiba, they fixed their keyboards, HP or Gateway are the brands I would prefer, for that money.Spanglerdoo said:
Are you sure you want an 17" monitor on a laptop?
Because of the screen size the laptop size and weight get bigger too. If it's a laptop your not travelling with all the time then sure bigger is better, but carrying around these big laptops are tiresome.
Also, If you are just setting up on a table and leave in place well the cheaper models will work but I have found out my acer is now having problems with the hinges failing and a tempermental connection that seems related. If you plan to open and close constantly, consider a laptop with metal hinges. The acer does everything I want in 15.4" screen and performance with the upgraded 2.5 GB ram (if it wasn't for those plastic hinges).
Just something to think about.
GDL
Because of the screen size the laptop size and weight get bigger too. If it's a laptop your not travelling with all the time then sure bigger is better, but carrying around these big laptops are tiresome.
Also, If you are just setting up on a table and leave in place well the cheaper models will work but I have found out my acer is now having problems with the hinges failing and a tempermental connection that seems related. If you plan to open and close constantly, consider a laptop with metal hinges. The acer does everything I want in 15.4" screen and performance with the upgraded 2.5 GB ram (if it wasn't for those plastic hinges).
Just something to think about.
GDL
Closest your going to get to your price range is something LIKE this...
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10118216&catid=
Its 799
You can find referbs cheaper.
Don't go big and cheap at the risk of loosing quality.
its sort of a "Big"- "Cheap"-"good" equation.
You only get 2.
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10118216&catid=
Its 799
You can find referbs cheaper.
Don't go big and cheap at the risk of loosing quality.
its sort of a "Big"- "Cheap"-"good" equation.
You only get 2.
When I was in the market for a new laptop, I thought that the 17" screen was the way to go, but as I began using it, I realized that for the purposes I wanted (surfing, portability & simple programs) the size is way too big. I am now considering a smaller netbook approx 10" screen.
My 2 cents
My 2 cents
make sure the HDD is at least 300 GB. Porn nowadays is abundant and extremely available. Last thing you need is to run out of space 'cause you've got too much porn.
Also make sure that there is display brightness control somewhere on the keyboard.. I hate having one hand on my rocket while watching my porn and having to go to control panel, displays, settings, etc, etc. while I could just be fumbling for a single button on the keyboard to prevent me from going blind 'cause the screen is too bright with all the lights turned off.
While you're at it, make sure the display is easily wipeable with no exposed vents near the hinges. You'd think the dudes designing the laptops nowadays would understand that high quality porn results in extremely explosive bursts of happiness. This happiness can get away pretty quick and land in the one place thats going to turn your brand new laptop into a paperweight pretty damn quick.
Oh and make sure you buy the extended warranty, sometimes in the moment of achieving happiness I tend to zone out and have been known to drop things, and if your new shiny laptop should fall victim to Newton you'll need to replace it quick no questions asked.
Also make sure that there is display brightness control somewhere on the keyboard.. I hate having one hand on my rocket while watching my porn and having to go to control panel, displays, settings, etc, etc. while I could just be fumbling for a single button on the keyboard to prevent me from going blind 'cause the screen is too bright with all the lights turned off.
While you're at it, make sure the display is easily wipeable with no exposed vents near the hinges. You'd think the dudes designing the laptops nowadays would understand that high quality porn results in extremely explosive bursts of happiness. This happiness can get away pretty quick and land in the one place thats going to turn your brand new laptop into a paperweight pretty damn quick.
Oh and make sure you buy the extended warranty, sometimes in the moment of achieving happiness I tend to zone out and have been known to drop things, and if your new shiny laptop should fall victim to Newton you'll need to replace it quick no questions asked.
Toshiba - Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion™ X2 RM-72 Dual-Core Mobile Processor - Onyx Blue
Model: L355D-S7901 | SKU: 9163861
AMD Turion™ X2 RM-72 dual-core mobile processor; 3GB DDR2 SDRAM; DL DVD±RW/CD-RW drive; Labelflash support; 17" widescreen; 250GB hard drive; built-in webcam; Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1
549.99
If you're willing to go to 699.99 you can get:
HP - Pavilion Laptop with AMD Turion™ X2 RM-72 Dual-Core Mobile Processor - Bronze/Chrome
Model: dv7-1245dx | SKU: 9166635
AMD Turion™ X2 RM-72 dual-core mobile processor; 4GB DDR2 memory; DL DVD±RW/CD-RW drive; LightScribe labeling; 17" widescreen; 320GB hard drive; built-in webcam; Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with SP1
Bestbuy.com
OTB
Model: L355D-S7901 | SKU: 9163861
AMD Turion™ X2 RM-72 dual-core mobile processor; 3GB DDR2 SDRAM; DL DVD±RW/CD-RW drive; Labelflash support; 17" widescreen; 250GB hard drive; built-in webcam; Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1
549.99
If you're willing to go to 699.99 you can get:
HP - Pavilion Laptop with AMD Turion™ X2 RM-72 Dual-Core Mobile Processor - Bronze/Chrome
Model: dv7-1245dx | SKU: 9166635
AMD Turion™ X2 RM-72 dual-core mobile processor; 4GB DDR2 memory; DL DVD±RW/CD-RW drive; LightScribe labeling; 17" widescreen; 320GB hard drive; built-in webcam; Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with SP1
Bestbuy.com
OTB
And apple cider. I use an Acer. I dumped a 1/2 cup of cider into the keybd a year ago... It got kinda sticky for a bit, but still works fine!Radio_Shack said:
They are giving them away now...
PS: Passed by Best Buy and took a look at it.
That is one nice looking 17" laptop....I like the big screens.
That is a great deal!...onthebottom said:
PS: Passed by Best Buy and took a look at it.
That is one nice looking 17" laptop....I like the big screens.
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