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Assistance required in finding the best laptop for £1000 (pg. 2)
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| Nell |
| why wont he have a celeron? seems silly unless he needs the math code processing unit. |
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| DJAntSmith |
| quote: | Originally posted by Nell
why wont he have a celeron? seems silly unless he needs the math code processing unit. |
I wonder that myself. People tend to think that celeron processors are and that they shouldn't get one. But there's nothing wrong with them. If you get a 2-3GHZ processor thats either P4 or celeron you don't notice any difference. I've had a celeron 733 for about 3 years and its fine. |
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| jdat |
| quote: | Originally posted by itsTrueSonic
well actually, europe gets their laptops cheaper than here in the us, because import taxes are like way cheaper than here.
damn import taxes. that's why import cds at the records stores are sometimes $30!
oh well. but i think they can get a top notch computer for like 30% less than what we get here. |
you'd be amazed at the fact that sometimes import cds here can be cheaper then when purchased in the original country.
Now in regards to the LAPTOP people are forgetting an important fact .... computers are MUCH MORE expensive in the UK...
1000 Quid / 1800 dollars will get you a lot in the usa
but it will also get you a little in the uk... |
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| Coup |
| quote: | Originally posted by DJAntSmith
there's plenty of good deals out there for around £1000 but it depends if he'll compromise on the spec.
For example
HP Compaq Notebook:
OS: Windows XP Pro
Intel Pentium 4 HT 3GHZ Processor
Cache: 512MB
RAM: 512MB
HDD: 40GB @ 4200rpm
DVD & CDRW Drive
ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 Video Card
15" Screen
56K Modem
10/100 Network Card
And all for the tidy price of £799 + VAT. :) |
interesting. Compaq was one of the brands i hadnt checked yet, tho it was on my hitlist.
I think hes from the thought that because celerons used to be , they prob still are.
thanks for the current help, if anyone else wants to add input feel free. |
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| TranceMuzik02 |
| Are you looking at Centrino's as well? |
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| Coup |
yes.
a question tho. why does the CPU have to be different to enable mobile wireless internet? |
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| jdat |
| quote: | Originally posted by Coup
yes.
a question tho. why does the CPU have to be different to enable mobile wireless internet? |
the key to centrino was to try and integrate everything together to make it more marketable in the newer wifi market
There's also the fact that Centrino's run on lower voltage = long battery lifetime! |
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| tranceaholic |
| quote: | Originally posted by jdat
the key to centrino was to try and integrate everything together to make it more marketable in the newer wifi market
There's also the fact that Centrino's run on lower voltage = long battery lifetime! |
i have centrino and i looooove it..the laptop is reeeeeeeeeal quiet never any noises...it doesnt heat up so u can put it on ur lap or something..it is quite fast and the battery lasts a good 4 hrs easy.. |
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| Trance Effect |
Specifications
Display: 15.4" Widescreen TFT LCD WXGA (1280 x 800 max. resolution)
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition 1
CPU: Mobile AMD Athlon™ 64 3200+ Processor
64-bit Architecture operates at 2.00 GHz
System Bus uses HyperTransport™
Technology operating at 1600 MHz
1 MB L2 Cache
Memory: 512 MB DDR SODIMM (PC 2700)
Hard Drive: 60 GB HDD 2
Optical Drives: CDRW/DVD Combo Drive (24x24x24 CD-RW; 8x max. DVD-ROM)
Media Reader: 6-in-1 Digital Media Manager (Compact Flash, Micro Drive, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro)
Video: ATI® Mobility RADEON™ 9600 with 64 MB Video RAM
Sound: PC2001 Compliant AC '97 Audio
Built-in Stereo Speakers
Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Fax/Modem
Network: 802.11g Built-in Wireless (up to 54Mbps)
10/100Mbps built-in Ethernet
Pointing Device: Touchpad with Vertical Scroll Zone
Battery: 8-cell Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Dimensions: 1.6"h x 14.0"w x 10.4"d
Weight: 7.5 lbs. (8.65 total travel weight) 3
Internet: AOL Membership Included (Additional phone charges may apply. Click here for details.)
Ports/Other: 4 USB 2.0 ports, 1 IEEE 1394, 1 VGA External Connector, 1 S-Video Out, Microphone In, Headphone/Audio Out, 1 PCMCIA Slot (Card Bus type I or type II)
Pre-Installed Software: Microsoft Works 7.0 1, Microsoft Money 2004, Encarta Online, Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™, Microsoft Media Player, Real Player, PowerDVD, Internet Explorer, BigFix®, CompuServe®, Norton AntiVirus 2004 (90 day complimentary subscription)
I got that one, and for $1499.99
mail-in rebate -$100
$1399.99
its a really good price. |
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| Turbonium |
| quote: | Originally posted by Coup
yes.
a question tho. why does the CPU have to be different to enable mobile wireless internet? |
It doesn't have to be different. They're just selling it as a package: integrated wireless + better CPU. |
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| Nell |
| what the difference in battery life between a regular P4 chip and centrino. a rough guide in hours would be nice! |
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| tranceaholic |
| quote: | Originally posted by Nell
what the difference in battery life between a regular P4 chip and centrino. a rough guide in hours would be nice! |
well a regular p4 the battery lasts about 2 hrs and centrino lasts about 4 |
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